VALVOLINE INC
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See all $VVV insider activity →RBC Capital reduced Valvoline's (VVV) price target to $46 from $49, citing adjusted fiscal 2027 estimates. Shares trade at $31.36, 24% below their 52-week high. RBC expects Q4 2026 same-store sales growth of 9.0% and adjusted EBITDA of $146M. Valvoline's Q3 2026 earnings beat estimates, but gross margin pressure is anticipated in Q4. The company increased its share repurchase authorization by $175M.
TD Cowen reduced Valvoline's (VVV) price target to $40 from $45, citing cost pressures. The stock trades at $29.91, down 9% in six months. The firm projects Q4 EPS of $0.44, above consensus, but lowered its 2027 EPS estimate to $1.91. Valvoline's Q3 earnings beat estimates, but it anticipates gross margin pressure in Q4. The company raised its share repurchase authorization by $175 million.
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) CEO Lori Ann Flees acquired 31 deferred stock units on October 1, 2026, at $30.78 per share. These units, part of her 15,780 total, convert to common shares upon an emergency, death, disability, or separation. No 10b5-1 plan was reported.
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RBC Capital reduced Valvoline's (VVV) price target to $46 from $49, citing adjusted fiscal 2027 estimates. Shares trade at $31.36, 24% below their 52-week high. RBC expects Q4 2026 same-store sales growth of 9.0% and adjusted EBITDA of $146M. Valvoline's Q3 2026 earnings beat estimates, but gross margin pressure is anticipated in Q4. The company increased its share repurchase authorization by $175M.
1 min readTD Cowen reduced Valvoline's (VVV) price target to $40 from $45, citing cost pressures. The stock trades at $29.91, down 9% in six months. The firm projects Q4 EPS of $0.44, above consensus, but lowered its 2027 EPS estimate to $1.91. Valvoline's Q3 earnings beat estimates, but it anticipates gross margin pressure in Q4. The company raised its share repurchase authorization by $175 million.
2 min readValvoline Inc. (VVV) CEO Lori Ann Flees acquired 31 deferred stock units on October 1, 2026, at $30.78 per share. These units, part of her 15,780 total, convert to common shares upon an emergency, death, disability, or separation. No 10b5-1 plan was reported.
1 min readRBC Capital and Goldman Sachs both maintained Buy ratings on Valvoline (VVV), with price targets of $49.00 and $45.00, respectively. Valvoline reported Q2 revenue of $544.6M and net profit of $64.5M, up from $439M and $56.5M last year. Insider sentiment is neutral, with recent sales by the CLO.
2 min readValvoline Inc.'s average stock price target was reduced from $43.69 to $43.25 by 16 analysts, with a range of $34 to $49. This implies a 43% upside from the Sep. 30 closing price. The consensus rating remains 'Buy' among 18 analysts.
1 min readCitigroup maintained a Neutral rating for Valvoline (VVV) but lowered its price target to $34.00 from $41.00, citing market conditions. GuruFocus values VVV at $48.28, suggesting a 36.6% undervaluation. Insider activity shows net sales, while analysts' views are mixed.
2 min readValvoline (VVV) shares rose after hitting a 12-month low, supported by Bank of America's new stake and the acquisition of Luval S.A. The company reports steady sales and profit growth, but faces risks from debt and volatile lubricant costs.
2 min readValvoline (VVV) CEO Lori Ann Flees acquired 36 deferred stock units on September 17, 2026, valued at $27.06 per unit. The units represent a contingent right to receive common stock under the company's 2016 Deferred Compensation Plan. She now holds 15,749 units, which are payable upon specific events like an emergency or her separation from service.
1 min readValvoline 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.
1 min readBroyhill 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.
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