Valvoline Inc. manufactures, markets, and supplies, engine and automotive maintenance products and services. It operates through three segments: Quick Lubes, Core North America, and International. The company offers lubricants for passenger car, light duty, and heavy duty; antifreeze/coolants for original equipment manufacturers; functional and maintenance chemicals, such as brake fluids and power steering fluids, as well as specialty coatings for automotive and industrial applications comprising rust prevention and sound absorption; and oil and air filters for light-duty vehicles. It also provides windshield wiper blades, light bulbs, serpentine belts, and drain plugs. In addition, the company operates Valvoline instant oil change service centers. As of October 28, 2020, it operated and franchised approximately 1,500 quick-lube locations under the Valvoline Instant Oil Change brand in the United States and the Great Canadian Oil Change brand in Canada. The company also serves car dealers, general repair shops, and third-party quick lube locations, as well as through distributors. It has operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Valvoline Inc. was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky.
IPO Year: 2016
Exchange: NYSE
Website: valvoline.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 1/21/2025 | $42.00 → $38.00 | Overweight → Equal-Weight | Morgan Stanley |
| 12/20/2024 | $42.00 | Hold | Stifel |
| 10/15/2024 | $49.00 | Overweight | Stephens |
| 8/15/2024 | $48.00 | Outperform | Robert W. Baird |
| 6/12/2024 | $49.00 | Overweight | Piper Sandler |
| 3/19/2024 | $50.00 | Buy | Mizuho |
| 1/16/2024 | $37.00 → $44.00 | Equal-Weight → Overweight | Morgan Stanley |
| 9/11/2023 | $37.00 | Neutral | Goldman |
| 9/7/2023 | $42.00 | Overweight | Wells Fargo |
| 6/23/2023 | $43.00 | Overweight | Stephens |
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Breeze Autocare is a strong operator of nearly 200 stores primarily operated under the Oil Changers brand across 17 statesAllows Valvoline to build scale and more quickly expand its presence in strategic marketsExpected to deliver top line sales and profit growth and enhance an already strong cash flow profileThe purchase price of approximately $625 million represents a multiple of 10.7 times Breeze Autocare's adjusted EBITDA1Transaction expected to close in fiscal Q3 2025LEXINGTON, Ky., Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Breeze Auto
Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P. ("Greenbriar") announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Breeze Autocare ("Breeze" or the "Company"), a nationwide operator of quick lube and related vehicle maintenance services to Valvoline, Inc. ("Valvoline"), a leading preventive automotive maintenance provider with more than 2,000 locations across the U.S. and Canada. Founded in 1984, Breeze offers automotive quick lube, car wash, and light repair services through its differentiated "stay-in-car" model enabling quality, speed, and simplicity for its loyal customer base. Since Greenbriar's investment in 2021, Breeze has expanded its footprint via a combination of new site developmen
Delivers 11% top-line growth, 8% system-wide SSS growth, and 35 store additions LEXINGTON, Ky., Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended December 31, 2024. All comparisons in this press release are made to the same prior-year period unless otherwise noted. "We are pleased with the performance to start fiscal year 2025," said Lori Flees, President and CEO. "Our resilient and differentiated business model continues to deliver double-d
Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM aligns with two great athletic programs to showcase their commitment to training and expertise LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, today announced it is the proud sponsor of The Ohio State University Athletics and University of Tennessee Athletics. The partnership kicked off as Ohio State and Tennessee participated in the first 12-team College Football Playoff and will continue with the 2024-25 basketball and hockey seasons. "We are ex
LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, today announced that it plans to report financial results for its fiscal first quarter on February 6, 2025. A live audio webcast with analysts and investors will also be held on February 6, 2025 at 9 a.m. ET. The webcast and slide presentation will be available on the company's Investor Relations website at http://investors.valvoline.com. Shortly after the call concludes, a replay of the webcast will be available on this same website. A
This is the second consecutive year the company ranked first in the automotive services retailer category LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, has been recognized as a top franchisor in Entrepreneur's 46th annual Franchise 500®. This is the second year the company ranked as the leading automotive services retailer and 24th overall among the top 500 franchise brands for 2025. "I am proud that once again Valvoline Inc. has been recognized as the leading franchisor of automot
Company is 18th on Forbes "Best Customer Service 2025" Ranking LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, has been recognized for providing excellent customer service as ranked by Forbes in its "Best Customer Service 2025" list. Valvoline was the top-ranked instant oil change company and placed 18th among the 300 brands included on the list. "Every year we serve millions of guests, and our goal is to deliver the very best customer service with each oil change and preventive autom
As Americans brace for cold temperatures and winter storms, it's important to prepare vehicles for extreme conditions LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, encourages drivers to prepare their vehicles as a polar vortex descends on much of the United States bringing severe winter weather conditions like freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall. To prepare vehicles for winter driving conditions, the company encourages drivers to: Test Battery Charge Level: Cold temperatures ef
LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, today announced that the company will participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference on Tuesday, December 3, at 3:00 p.m. ET. A live audio webcast will be available on Valvoline's investor relations website at http://investors.valvoline.com. Following the live event, an archived version of the webcast will be available on the website. About Valvoline Inc.Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) delivers quic
FEP to Acquire 38 Valvoline Company-Owned Stores in Austin, San Antonio, El Paso and West Texas Markets NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Franchise Equity Partners (FEP), a private investment firm on a mission to create long-term partnerships with quality franchisees and franchisors, today announced a strategic partnership with Valvoline Inc., the trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance. As part of the agreement, FEP will acquire 38 of Valvoline's company-owned stores in West Texas, including markets in Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, and surrounding regions. The stores will be franchised and operated under the newly formed entity, Velocity Auto Care.
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Morgan Stanley downgraded Valvoline from Overweight to Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $38.00 from $42.00 previously
Stifel initiated coverage of Valvoline with a rating of Hold and set a new price target of $42.00
Stephens initiated coverage of Valvoline with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $49.00
Robert W. Baird initiated coverage of Valvoline with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $48.00
Piper Sandler initiated coverage of Valvoline with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $49.00
Mizuho initiated coverage of Valvoline with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $50.00
Morgan Stanley upgraded Valvoline from Equal-Weight to Overweight and set a new price target of $44.00 from $37.00 previously
Goldman resumed coverage of Valvoline with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $37.00
Wells Fargo initiated coverage of Valvoline with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $42.00
Stephens initiated coverage of Valvoline with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $43.00
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LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, announces it intends to refranchise 38 existing Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM service centers to a new franchisee, Velocity Auto Care. The service centers are located in Austin, San Antonio, El Paso and west Texas. "One of our strategic priorities is accelerating our network growth," said Lori Flees, Valvoline Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are pleased to have franchisees that can expand select markets more rapidly tha
Customers can donate at participating Valvoline Instant Oil Change or Great Canadian Oil Change locations through November 30. LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, kicks off its annual in-store fundraising campaign for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, Nov. 1-30, 2024. This marks 15 years of Valvoline Inc. supporting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. To date, the Company has raised more than $6 million for children's hospitals. "Our team is passionate about supporti
Announces Cooperation Agreement with Shareholder Stadium Capital Board to Form a Capital Allocation Committee, Comprised of New and Tenured Directors, to Provide Analysis and Recommendations to Board Sleep Number Corporation (NASDAQ:SNBR) today announced that it has appointed Stephen E. Macadam and Hilary A. Schneider to its Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective immediately, expanding the Board to twelve members. In conjunction with the appointments, Sleep Number entered into a cooperation agreement (the "Cooperation Agreement") with Stadium Capital Management, LLC (collectively with its affiliates, "Stadium Capital"), one of the company's shareholders. Steve Macadam is the Chai
LEXINGTON, Ky., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) today announced the appointment of Jennifer Slater as an independent director to the company's Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2022. The company also announced that Stephen Kirk will retire as a member of the Board of Directors, effective June 30, 2022. With more than 25 years of global multifunctional leadership experience, Ms. Slater, who is currently the Group Vice President and General Manager, Global Original Equipment and Products at Clarios, joins the Valvoline Board with extensive knowledge
LEXINGTON, Ky., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), a leading worldwide marketer and supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, today announced the appointment of experienced financial industry leader Mahmoud (Mack) Sharaf to serve as the company's Treasurer and chief liaison to the investment community, effective immediately. As Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer, Sharaf will lead the combined Investor Relations and Treasury teams and be responsible for Valvoline's capital markets and capital allocation strategy, treasury operations, and investor relations. He will report to Valvoline's Chief Financial Officer, Mary Meixelsperger.
Breeze Autocare is a strong operator of nearly 200 stores primarily operated under the Oil Changers brand across 17 statesAllows Valvoline to build scale and more quickly expand its presence in strategic marketsExpected to deliver top line sales and profit growth and enhance an already strong cash flow profileThe purchase price of approximately $625 million represents a multiple of 10.7 times Breeze Autocare's adjusted EBITDA1Transaction expected to close in fiscal Q3 2025LEXINGTON, Ky., Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Breeze Auto
Delivers 11% top-line growth, 8% system-wide SSS growth, and 35 store additions LEXINGTON, Ky., Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended December 31, 2024. All comparisons in this press release are made to the same prior-year period unless otherwise noted. "We are pleased with the performance to start fiscal year 2025," said Lori Flees, President and CEO. "Our resilient and differentiated business model continues to deliver double-d
This is the second consecutive year the company ranked first in the automotive services retailer category LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, has been recognized as a top franchisor in Entrepreneur's 46th annual Franchise 500®. This is the second year the company ranked as the leading automotive services retailer and 24th overall among the top 500 franchise brands for 2025. "I am proud that once again Valvoline Inc. has been recognized as the leading franchisor of automot
Sales of $1.6 billion and system-wide store sales of $3.1 billion each growing 12%, delivering 18th fiscal year of system-wide SSS growth Fiscal year highlights Sales from continuing operations of $1.6 billion grew 12%, driven by system-wide same-store sales (SSS) growth of 6.7%Store count increased nearly 9% YoY, bringing system-wide total to 2,010Reported income from continuing operations of $215 million grew 8% and earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $1.63 increased 33%Continuing operations adjusted EBITDA of $443 million increased 17% while adjusted EBITDA margin improved 100 bps to 27.3%, adjusted EPS of $1.57 increased 33%Returned $227 million in cash to shareholders via share repurcha
The company continues its accelerated growth toward goal of 3,500 service centers LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, announces that in September it opened its 2,000th location under the Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM and Great Canadian Oil Change brands. This advances the Company's efforts to expand its network of services centers to 3,500 in the United States and Canada. "I am proud that we are bringing our quick, easy, trusted service to more customers," said Lori Flee
Delivers 12% top-line growth, 6.5% system-wide SSS growth, 33 store additions and announces refranchising of 17 stores Sales from continuing operations of $421 million grew 12%, driven by system-wide same store sales (SSS) growth of 6.5%Income from continuing operations of $48 million declined 25%, reflecting a year-over-year reduction in interest income, and earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $0.37 decreased 8%,Continuing operations adjusted EBITDA of $123 million increased 12% and adjusted EPS of $0.45 increased 5% over the prior year, which reflects a year-over-year reduction in interest incomeStore additions in the quarter totaled 33 (15 franchised and 18 company-operated) bringing tota
LEXINGTON, Ky., July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, today announced that its board of directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $400 million of its common stock. "This new share repurchase authorization reflects the confidence in our strategy and ability to generate strong free cash flow," said Lori Flees, President and CEO of Valvoline. "We remain committed to a disciplined capital allocation framework to grow the business, lower leverage within target range, and then return
Delivers 7.7% system-wide SSS growth and 38 net store additions Sales from continuing operations of $389 million grew 13%, driven by system-wide same store sales (SSS) growth of 7.7%Reported income from continuing operations of $43 million grew 32% and earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $0.33 increased 74%Continuing operations adjusted EBITDA of $105 million increased 21% and adjusted EPS of $0.37 increased 61%Net store additions in the quarter totaled 38 (14 franchised and 24 company-operated) bringing total system-wide stores to 1,928Updating guidance to narrow the range for certain key metricsLEXINGTON, Ky., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV), the quick, easy, trusted
Delivers 7.1% system-wide SSS growth and 38 store additions Sales from continuing operations of $373 million grew 12%, driven by system-wide same store sales (SSS) growth of 7.1%Reported income from continuing operations of $34 million grew 26% and earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $0.26 increased 73%Continuing operations adjusted EBITDA of $90 million increased 23% and adjusted EPS of $0.29 increased 81%Store additions totaled 38 (19 franchised and 19 company-operated) bringing total system-wide stores to 1,890LEXINGTON, Ky., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, today reported financial results for it
Sales from continuing operations of $376.2 million grew 19%, while system-wide same-store sales (SSS) increased 12.5%Reported income from continuing operations of $64.5 million grew 62% and earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $0.40 increased 82%Continuing operations adjusted EPS of $0.43 increased 105% and adjusted EBITDA of $110.4 million increased 28%Net store additions total 23 (22 company-operated and 1 franchised) bringing total system-wide stores to 1,804Completed a modified "Dutch auction" tender offer to repurchase 27.0 million shares at $38.00 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $1.02 billion, excluding related fees and expensesLEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- V