Valvoline (VVV) Gets a Buy from RBC Capital

Valvoline Inc. shares fell 5.8% to $28.61 on Tuesday, despite RBC Capital maintaining an Outperform rating and raising its price target to $49 from $46. The selloff occurred on high volume, suggesting active selling interest. The market's reaction contrasts with RBC's positive outlook, indicating investor skepticism about the auto services sector.

Broyhill Asset Management's Q2 2026 investor letter highlights Valvoline (VVV) as a top performer, with 18% gains, 8.2% comparable sales growth, and 28% adjusted EBITDA growth. The company raised guidance and expanded to 2,409 stores. VVV closed at $30.37, down 9.69% in a month and 25.33% year-to-date, with a $3.87B market cap.

Valvoline Global Operations has agreed to acquire Luval S.A., a Chilean lubricant manufacturer, to expand its presence in Latin America. The deal builds on a 37-year partnership and is expected to close in 2026. Terms were not disclosed.

Valvoline (VVV) closed a $600M senior notes offering and amended its credit facility, improving its debt profile. Its share price is up 10.95% YTD but down 17.96% over 1 year. Analysts' price targets average $43.47, with some valuations suggesting undervaluation. The company's same-store sales growth supports stable revenue and earnings, but risks include EV adoption and rising costs.

Valvoline increased its revolving credit facility by $125M, extended maturity, and loosened covenants. DraftKings upsized a term loan to $700M and expanded its revolver. Fed's Kevin Warsh noted easy credit conditions, increasing odds of a September rate hike.

Valvoline Inc. closed a $600 million senior notes offering due in 2034, using proceeds to repay loans and for general corporate purposes. The company also amended its credit agreement, increasing revolving credit availability to $600 million and extending its maturity. The amendment also adjusted financial covenants, including the net leverage ratio.