Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) Price Target Lowered to $46.00 at Royal Bank Of Canada

Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) had its price objective decreased by equities research analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada from $47.00 to $46.00 in a research report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “outperform” rating on the basic materials company’s stock. Royal Bank Of Canada’s price objective indicates a potential upside of 27.99% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. Barclays increased their price target on shares of Valvoline from $35.00 to $41.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $44.00 price target on shares of Valvoline in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. New Street Research set a $47.00 price objective on Valvoline in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Valvoline in a report on Friday, May 29th. Finally, Citigroup restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Valvoline in a report on Thursday, July 16th. One investment 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, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $42.69.

Valvoline Trading Down 2.8%

Shares of Valvoline stock traded down $1.04 on Thursday, reaching $35.94. The company had a trading volume of 1,532,830 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,086,980. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $38.04 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $35.76. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.61, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a current ratio of 0.73. Valvoline has a 52-week low of $28.50 and a 52-week high of $41.33. The firm has a market cap of $4.58 billion, a PE ratio of 49.25 and a beta of 1.00.

Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The basic materials company reported $0.57 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.50 by $0.07. Valvoline had a return on equity of 66.54% and a net margin of 5.03%.The company had revenue of $544.60 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $543.21 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.47 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 24.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Valvoline has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.700-1.750 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict 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 bought 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 14th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $31.80 per share, for a total transaction of $318,000.00. Following the acquisition, the chief financial officer owned 32,725 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,040,655. This represents a 44.00% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Jennifer Lynn Slater bought 1,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 15th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $32.53 per share, for a total transaction of $32,530.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 1,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $32,530. This represents a ? increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have acquired a total of 14,100 shares of company stock worth $450,877 over the last 90 days. 0.66% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Valvoline

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Valvoline in the first quarter valued at about $28,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its position in Valvoline by 1,621.3% in 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 acquiring an additional 989 shares during the period. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Valvoline in the 1st quarter valued at about $42,000. GAMMA Investing LLC raised its stake in Valvoline by 39.9% during the 2nd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 1,435 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $57,000 after acquiring an additional 409 shares during the last quarter. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in Valvoline by 90.1% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,458 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $55,000 after acquiring an additional 691 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 96.13% of the company’s stock.

Valvoline News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Valvoline this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Valvoline reported third-quarter adjusted EPS of $0.57, above the $0.50 consensus estimate and up from $0.47 a year earlier. Revenue increased 24.1% year over year to $544.6 million, slightly exceeding expectations. Valvoline Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Expansion by franchise partner Velocity Auto Care reached 50 Valvoline Instant Oil Change locations, with 18 additional service centers planned through 2027. The milestone supports continued brand reach and potential franchise-related growth for Valvoline following its 2024 sale of the locations. Franchise Equity Partners Marks 50-Location Milestone with Velocity Auto Care Expansion
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerages collectively maintain a “Moderate Buy” rating, suggesting analysts remain broadly constructive despite the stock’s recent weakness. Valvoline Receives Average Recommendation of Moderate Buy
• Negative Sentiment: Valvoline’s fiscal 2026 EPS outlook of $1.70-$1.75 is below or equal to the $1.75 consensus depending on where results land, limiting the upside implied by the earnings beat. Revenue guidance of approximately $2.1 billion is broadly in line with expectations. Valvoline Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

Valvoline Company Profile

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).