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Valvoline Inc (VVV)
NYSE:VVV
VVV Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
6 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
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VVV Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$42.56
▲(16.76%Upside)
| Highest Price Target$48.00 | Average Price Target$42.56 | Lowest Price Target$38.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
TipRanks
$38
Buy
4.25%
Upside
Reiterated
05/31/25
Valvoline shows strong financial performance with robust revenue growth and strategic initiatives supporting expansion. Some financial risks remain due to high leverage and free cash flow constraints. The company is technically neutral, with fair valuation and positive sentiment from recent earnings and corporate events.
RBC Capital
$48
Buy
31.69%
Upside
Reiterated
06/12/25
TD Cowen
$40
Buy
9.74%
Upside
Reiterated
06/05/25
Goldman Sachs
$40→$45
Buy
23.46%
Upside
Initiated
06/04/25
Noble Financial
$45
Buy
23.46%
Upside
Initiated
06/03/25
Stifel Nicolaus
$42
Hold
15.23%
Upside
Reiterated
05/12/25
Piper Sandler
$45→$44
Buy
20.71%
Upside
Reiterated
05/09/25
Morgan Stanley
$39
Hold
7.00%
Upside
Reiterated
05/08/25
Citi
$41→$38
Hold
4.25%
Upside
Reiterated
04/29/25
Cautious Outlook on Valvoline: Hold Rating Amid Market Uncertainties and Performance ConcernsWe are more/less in-line with the Street’s SSS for F2Q and the full year, but slightly below on EBITDA and EPS based on the track record of poor flow-through. In our view, investor expectations are relatively low for this print. High- frequency data has shown choppy store traffic since the last earnings print, but auto parts retail/services is a defensive area of consumer spending that should be resilient if the spending deteriorates. VVV stock has not acted as defensively as auto parts retail peers. We believe there are a couple items that need clarity – transaction outlook in the 2H if the macro weakens, pricing outlook amidst tariffs, the competitive environment if consumer spending weakens, any changes to unit growth plans, cost inflation noting higher labor costs mentioned by GPC/ORLY, and any update on a new CFO announcement. Maintain Neutral.
Wells Fargo
$44→$42
Buy
15.23%
Upside
Reiterated
04/25/25
Mizuho Securities
$42
Buy
15.23%
Upside
Reiterated
02/20/25
We take a mixed initial view on Valvoline's (VVV) decision to acquire Breeze Autocare this morning and post our follow-up with the company. While the merits of the deal make sense, we question the timing given: 1) Market concerns of the company's L-T comp guide and earnings algorithm being reset lower; 2) Other ongoing internal initiatives at play that could prove a strain on resources; 3) A resultant pause of share buybacks that could last upwards of 2+ years. Today's announcement is somewhat reminiscent of Tractor Supply's (TSCO) mid-2016 acquisition of Petsense, which occurred during a period of slower comp sales growth for the company and clouded near-term sentiment on shares. TSCO eventually rebounded and regained significant momentum.
J.P. Morgan
$37→$38
Hold
4.25%
Upside
Reiterated
02/13/25
Robert W. Baird
$46
Buy
26.20%
Upside
Reiterated
11/19/24
Stephens
$49
Buy
34.43%
Upside
Initiated
10/14/24
Seaport Global
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
08/08/24
Ranks
Any
Analyst Rating
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Action
Any
TipRanks
$38
Buy
4.25%
Upside
Reiterated
05/31/25
Valvoline shows strong financial performance with robust revenue growth and strategic initiatives supporting expansion. Some financial risks remain due to high leverage and free cash flow constraints. The company is technically neutral, with fair valuation and positive sentiment from recent earnings and corporate events.
RBC Capital
$48
Buy
31.69%
Upside
Reiterated
06/12/25
TD Cowen
$40
Buy
9.74%
Upside
Reiterated
06/05/25
Goldman Sachs
$40→$45
Buy
23.46%
Upside
Initiated
06/04/25
Noble Financial
$45
Buy
23.46%
Upside
Initiated
06/03/25
Stifel Nicolaus
$42
Hold
15.23%
Upside
Reiterated
05/12/25
Piper Sandler
$45→$44
Buy
20.71%
Upside
Reiterated
05/09/25
Morgan Stanley
$39
Hold
7.00%
Upside
Reiterated
05/08/25
Citi
$41→$38
Hold
4.25%
Upside
Reiterated
04/29/25
Cautious Outlook on Valvoline: Hold Rating Amid Market Uncertainties and Performance ConcernsWe are more/less in-line with the Street’s SSS for F2Q and the full year, but slightly below on EBITDA and EPS based on the track record of poor flow-through. In our view, investor expectations are relatively low for this print. High- frequency data has shown choppy store traffic since the last earnings print, but auto parts retail/services is a defensive area of consumer spending that should be resilient if the spending deteriorates. VVV stock has not acted as defensively as auto parts retail peers. We believe there are a couple items that need clarity – transaction outlook in the 2H if the macro weakens, pricing outlook amidst tariffs, the competitive environment if consumer spending weakens, any changes to unit growth plans, cost inflation noting higher labor costs mentioned by GPC/ORLY, and any update on a new CFO announcement. Maintain Neutral.
Wells Fargo
$44→$42
Buy
15.23%
Upside
Reiterated
04/25/25
Mizuho Securities
$42
Buy
15.23%
Upside
Reiterated
02/20/25
We take a mixed initial view on Valvoline's (VVV) decision to acquire Breeze Autocare this morning and post our follow-up with the company. While the merits of the deal make sense, we question the timing given: 1) Market concerns of the company's L-T comp guide and earnings algorithm being reset lower; 2) Other ongoing internal initiatives at play that could prove a strain on resources; 3) A resultant pause of share buybacks that could last upwards of 2+ years. Today's announcement is somewhat reminiscent of Tractor Supply's (TSCO) mid-2016 acquisition of Petsense, which occurred during a period of slower comp sales growth for the company and clouded near-term sentiment on shares. TSCO eventually rebounded and regained significant momentum.
J.P. Morgan
$37→$38
Hold
4.25%
Upside
Reiterated
02/13/25
Robert W. Baird
$46
Buy
26.20%
Upside
Reiterated
11/19/24
Stephens
$49
Buy
34.43%
Upside
Initiated
10/14/24
Seaport Global
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
08/08/24
Best Analysts Covering Valvoline
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
9/20 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+1.98%
reiterated a xxx
rating 2 days ago
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3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
9/12 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+8.97%
reiterated a xxx
rating 2 months ago
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trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 75.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +8.97% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
12/20 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+3.69%
reiterated a buy rating 2 days ago
Copying Steven Shemesh's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 60.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +3.69% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
5/12 ratings generated profit
Average Return
-1.62%
reiterated a xxx
rating 2 months ago
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trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 41.67% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of -1.62% per trade.
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VVV Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Jan 25
Feb 25
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
11
7
10
12
12
Hold
4
7
7
9
4
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
15
14
17
21
16
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
VVV Financial Forecast
VVV Stock Forecast FAQ
What is VVV’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Valvoline Inc’s 12-month average price target is 42.56.
What is VVV’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Valvoline Inc has 16.76% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
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Is VVV a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Valvoline Inc has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 6 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Valvoline Inc’s price target?
The average price target for Valvoline Inc is 42.56. This is based on 9 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $48.00 ,the lowest forecast is $38.00. The average price target represents 16.76% Increase from the current price of $36.45.
The highest analyst price target is $48.00 ,the lowest forecast is $38.00. The average price target represents 16.76% Increase from the current price of $36.45.
What do analysts say about Valvoline Inc?
Valvoline Inc’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 9 Wall Streets Analysts.
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