Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) Price Target Cut to $45.00 by Analysts at TD Cowen

Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) had its price target reduced by stock analysts at TD Cowen from $47.00 to $45.00 in a note issued to investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the basic materials company’s stock. TD Cowen’s price objective indicates a potential upside of 26.07% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other research firms have also weighed in on VVV. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price objective on Valvoline from $47.00 to $46.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating and set a $44.00 price target on shares of Valvoline in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Valvoline in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Zacks Research raised shares of Valvoline from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on shares of Valvoline from $42.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Valvoline currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $42.56.

Valvoline Trading Down 3.5%

Valvoline stock traded down $1.28 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $35.70. 2,423,237 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,091,407. Valvoline has a 52-week low of $28.50 and a 52-week high of $41.33. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.55 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 48.90 and a beta of 1.00. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $38.04 and its 200 day moving average price is $35.76. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.61, a current ratio of 0.73 and a quick ratio of 0.61.

Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The basic materials company reported $0.57 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.50 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $544.60 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $543.21 million. Valvoline had a return on equity of 66.54% and a net margin of 5.03%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 24.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.47 earnings per share. Valvoline has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.700-1.750 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Valvoline will post 1.75 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Valvoline

In related news, CFO J Kevin Willis purchased 10,000 shares of Valvoline stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 14th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $31.80 per share, for a total transaction of $318,000.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief financial officer directly owned 32,725 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,040,655. The trade was a 44.00% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Richard Joseph Freeland acquired 3,100 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 14th. The shares were bought at an average price of $32.37 per share, for a total transaction of $100,347.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 16,112 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $521,545.44. This trade represents a 23.82% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders bought 14,100 shares of company stock worth $450,877. 0.66% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Valvoline

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of VVV. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new position in Valvoline in the first quarter worth about $28,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew its position in Valvoline by 1,621.3% during the third quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 1,050 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $38,000 after buying an additional 989 shares during the period. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Valvoline during the first quarter valued at approximately $42,000. Vestor Capital LLC raised its position in Valvoline by 169.4% in the first quarter. Vestor Capital LLC now owns 1,646 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $55,000 after acquiring an additional 1,035 shares during the period. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. boosted its stake in shares of Valvoline by 20.3% during the 4th quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 1,906 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $55,000 after acquiring an additional 321 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 96.13% of the company’s stock.

Key Valvoline News

Here are the key news stories impacting Valvoline this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Valvoline reported third-quarter EPS of $0.57, exceeding the $0.50 analyst consensus and rising from $0.47 a year earlier. Revenue of $544.6 million also topped estimates and increased 24.1% year over year, supporting the company’s growth narrative. Valvoline Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Broker sentiment remains constructive: analysts collectively assign Valvoline a “Moderate Buy” recommendation, while RBC maintained an “Outperform” rating. Valvoline Receives Moderate Buy Recommendation
• Neutral Sentiment: Expansion by franchisee Velocity Auto Care to 50 Valvoline Instant Oil Change locations, with 18 more planned through 2027, highlights continued network growth. However, the locations are operated by a franchise partner, limiting the direct financial impact on Valvoline. Velocity Auto Care Expansion
• Negative Sentiment: Valvoline’s updated fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $1.70–$1.75 has a midpoint below the $1.75 analyst consensus, although revenue guidance of approximately $2.1 billion is in line with expectations. This modestly cautious outlook may be tempering the positive earnings reaction.
• Negative Sentiment: RBC lowered its price target from $47 to $46, despite retaining its Outperform rating. The reduced target may signal more limited near-term upside and contribute to investor caution. RBC Valvoline Price Target Update

About Valvoline

Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) is a leading global producer and distributor of automotive and industrial lubricants. The company’s portfolio spans engine oils, gear oils, transmission fluids, greases, coolants and driveline products, all designed to help improve vehicle performance and longevity. Valvoline’s products are marketed under the Valvoline®, Valvoline NextGen® and Valvoline™ SynPower® brand names and are formulated to meet the stringent requirements of passenger cars, light trucks, heavy‐duty vehicles and off‐road applications.

In addition to its core lubricant business, Valvoline operates one of North America’s largest quick‐lubricant service networks through Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠ (VIOC).