The Goldman Sachs Group Has Lowered Expectations for Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) Stock Price

Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) had its target price dropped by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group from $47.00 to $41.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, Marketbeat reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the basic materials company’s stock. The Goldman Sachs Group’s target price would suggest a potential upside of 33.78% from the company’s previous close.

Several other equities analysts have also weighed in on VVV. Zacks Research raised shares of Valvoline to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 12th. Piper Sandler increased their price target on shares of Valvoline from $44.00 to $50.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, September 8th. Wall Street Zen cut Valvoline from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Friday, September 26th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Valvoline in a research note on Thursday, November 13th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on Valvoline from $44.00 to $42.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, October 21st. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $41.54.

Valvoline Price Performance

NYSE:VVV opened at $30.65 on Thursday. Valvoline has a 12-month low of $29.29 and a 12-month high of $41.33. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.25 and a beta of 1.20. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $34.84 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $36.24. The company has a quick ratio of 0.60, a current ratio of 0.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.37.

Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, November 19th. The basic materials company reported $0.45 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.47 by ($0.02). Valvoline had a return on equity of 84.85% and a net margin of 16.43%.The business had revenue of $435.50 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $455.70 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.46 earnings per share. Valvoline has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.600-1070.000 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Valvoline will post 1.63 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Valvoline

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Maseco LLP acquired a new position in Valvoline during the second quarter worth about $27,000. Community Bank N.A. bought a new stake in shares of Valvoline during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its position in Valvoline by 1,621.3% in 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 in the last quarter. Bayforest Capital Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Valvoline during the third quarter worth $39,000. Finally, Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in Valvoline in the 2nd quarter worth about $43,000. 96.13% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Valvoline

Valvoline Inc engages in the operation and franchising of vehicle service centers and retail stores in the United States and Canada. The company, through its service centers, provides fluid exchange for motor oil, transmission and differential fluid, and coolant; parts replacement for batteries, filters, wiper blades, and belts; and safety services, such as tire inflation and rotation, bulbs, and safety checks.