Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) Updates FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 1.700-1.750 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 1.750. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.1 billion-$2.1 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.1 billion.

Valvoline Trading Down 0.9%

NYSE VVV traded down $0.33 on Friday, hitting $35.29. 1,257,333 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,091,770. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.77, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a current ratio of 0.70. Valvoline has a 52-week low of $28.50 and a 52-week high of $41.33. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.50 billion, a P/E ratio of 44.12 and a beta of 1.00. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $38.07 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $35.79.

Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The basic materials company reported $0.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.50 by $0.07. Valvoline had a net margin of 5.17% and a return on equity of 65.12%. The business had revenue of $544.60 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $543.21 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.47 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 24.1% on a year-over-year basis. Valvoline has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.700-1.750 EPS. Research analysts forecast that Valvoline will post 1.74 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have issued reports on the stock. Zacks Research raised shares of Valvoline from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Citigroup reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Valvoline in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Roth Capital reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $46.00 price target on shares of Valvoline in a report on Friday, May 8th. Stephens raised their price target on Valvoline from $44.00 to $48.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus boosted their price objective on Valvoline from $42.00 to $44.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, May 11th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Valvoline currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $42.56.

Insider Activity at Valvoline

In other news, Director Jennifer Lynn Slater acquired 1,000 shares of Valvoline stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $32.53 per share, for a total transaction of $32,530.00. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 1,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $32,530. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Richard Joseph Freeland bought 3,100 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 14th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $32.37 per share, with a total value of $100,347.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 16,112 shares in the company, valued at $521,545.44. This represents a 23.82% increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last ninety days, insiders bought 14,100 shares of company stock worth $450,877. Insiders own 0.66% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Valvoline

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its position in Valvoline by 1,621.3% during the 3rd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 1,050 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 989 shares during the period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Valvoline by 90.1% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,458 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $55,000 after purchasing an additional 691 shares during the period. UMB Bank n.a. boosted its stake in shares of Valvoline by 20.3% during the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 1,906 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $55,000 after purchasing an additional 321 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP bought a new position in shares of Valvoline during the third quarter valued at approximately $60,000. Finally, Parkside Financial Bank & Trust boosted its stake in shares of Valvoline by 300.9% during the fourth quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 2,261 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $66,000 after purchasing an additional 1,697 shares in the last quarter. 96.13% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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).