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VVV Stock Chart & Stats
$34.56
$0.09(0.26%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$34.56
$0.09(0.26%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$28.50 - $41.33
Previous CloseN/A
Volume236.43K
Average Volume (3M)2.38M
Market Cap
$5.13B
Enterprise Value$6.72B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$84.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.03B
Price to Earnings (P/E)59.2
Beta0.71
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.5Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.67
Shares Outstanding127,536,080
10 Day Avg. Volume2,482,150
30 Day Avg. Volume2,378,854
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio17.74
Price to Book (P/B)13.57
Price to Sales (P/S)2.69
P/FCF Ratio120.87
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.31
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.62
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.40
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.41
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$42.22Price Target Upside22.17% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)1.74
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.06B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Large, Growing Service Network And Recurring DemandValvoline’s franchised-plus-company store model delivers recurring, ticket-driven revenue from routine vehicle maintenance. Durable systemwide same-store growth (8.2%, 14% two‑year stack) plus ongoing openings (2,409 stores) signal structural demand, scale benefits, and a capital-light growth engine that supports steady top-line expansion over the medium term.
Improving Cash Generation And Operating LeverageTrailing cash flow trends show meaningful improvement: solid operating cash flow and a rising free cash flow run-rate provide durable internal funding for reinvestment and deleveraging. Sustained FCF generation reduces reliance on external capital, enabling capex for network growth and gradual balance-sheet repair if management maintains discipline.
Breeze Acquisition Delivering Early SynergiesEarly integration of Breeze Auto Care is already producing payroll and procurement synergies that reduce expected dilution. Successful M&A execution expands scale, improves procurement leverage, and accelerates margin recovery potential across the combined network, strengthening long-term unit economics and franchising attractiveness.
Bears Say
High Balance-sheet LeverageLeverage is structurally elevated, limiting financial flexibility and increasing sensitivity to earnings volatility or interest-rate moves. A high debt load constrains capital allocation choices (share buybacks, dividends) and forces priority on deleveraging, which can slow strategic investments or reinvestment in the retail network if margins or cash flow soften.
TTM Profit Compression And Margin VolatilitySignificant decline in trailing net margin versus recent annual levels indicates structural pressure on profitability. Margin compression reduces internal cash flow cushion, raises break‑even sensitivity for new stores, and makes returns on incremental expansion less certain unless pricing, cost control, or scale advantages sustainably reassert themselves.
Exposure To Lubricant/base-oil Cost Volatility And Pricing LagsDependence on base‑oil and lubricant inputs exposes margins to commodity and geopolitical cycles. Although many costs are indexed and pass-throughable, timing lags and uneven franchisee pricing adoption create temporary margin leakage and increase earnings volatility. Persistent cost shocks could erode profitability if price pass-through is delayed or incomplete.
Valvoline News
VVV FAQ
What was Valvoline Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Valvoline Inc lowest stock price was $28.50 and its highest was $41.33 in the past 12 months.
What is Valvoline Inc’s market cap?
Valvoline Inc’s market cap is $5.13B.
When is Valvoline Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Valvoline Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 43 days.
How were Valvoline Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Valvoline Inc released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.41 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.344 by $0.066.
Is Valvoline Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Valvoline Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Valvoline Inc pay dividends?
Valvoline Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.125 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Valvoline Inc dividends here
What is Valvoline Inc’s EPS estimate?
Valvoline Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.5.
How many shares outstanding does Valvoline Inc have?
Valvoline Inc has 127,536,080 shares outstanding.
What happened to Valvoline Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Valvoline Inc reported an EPS of $0.41 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.344. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.975%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Valvoline Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VVV
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Valvoline Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$42.22 (22.17% Upside)
$42.22 (22.17% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VVV Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 360.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $336.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.9%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
8.53%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
28.49%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
39.49%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Valvoline Inc
Valvoline Inc. is a prominent provider, involved in the manufacturing, distribution, and commercialization of a comprehensive range of engine and vehicle care products and related services. Its operations are structured into two distinct divisions: Retail Services and Global Products. Valvoline's extensive product portfolio encompasses various types of lubricants designed for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, and heavy-duty machinery. It also supplies antifreeze and coolants specifically tailored for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Furthermore, the company provides essential functional and maintenance fluids, including brake fluid and power steering fluid, alongside specialized coatings utilized in both automotive and industrial sectors. For light-duty vehicles, it manufactures oil and air filters. Complementing these, additional offerings include items such as vehicle batteries, windshield wiper components, illumination bulbs, serpentine drive belts, and drain plugs. A key component of its service arm is the operation of Valvoline Instant Oil Change service centers. By the close of September 2021, Valvoline boasted a network of nearly 1,600 quick-lube establishments, both company-owned and franchised. These include Valvoline Instant Oil Change outlets across the United States and Great Canadian Oil Change locations throughout Canada. Beyond its direct consumer services, Valvoline supplies various partners, such as automotive dealerships, independent repair garages, and other rapid oil change facilities. This outreach is further extended via a network of distributors and licensed partners. Globally, Valvoline maintains a significant presence, with activities spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific region, and Latin America. Established in 1866, the corporation's central administrative functions are based in Lexington, Kentucky.
VVV Company Deck
VVV Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted strong operational execution with robust top-line growth (25% net sales growth), significant EBITDA and cash-flow improvement, early and better-than-expected contributions from the Breeze acquisition, and tangible SG&A leverage. Offsetting these positives are emerging lubricant cost pressure tied to the Middle East conflict, near-term pricing and inventory lags, modest margin headwinds from new-store depreciation and Breeze dilution (though less than initially forecast), and a still-elevated leverage ratio. Management raised full-year profitability and same-store sales outlooks but maintained a measured stance for the back half given the cost and geopolitical uncertainty. On balance, the positive operational and financial momentum outweighs the risks called out.View all VVV earnings summariesVVV Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$42.22
▲(22.17% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.17% Insiders
37.74% Mutual Funds
31.95% Other Institutional Investors
5.18% Public Companies and
Individual Investors