Royal Bank Of Canada Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) Stock Price

Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) had its price target 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 firm currently has an “outperform” rating on the basic materials company’s stock. Royal Bank Of Canada’s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 27.99% from the stock’s previous close.

Other analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Valvoline in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Stifel Nicolaus increased their price objective on Valvoline from $42.00 to $44.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, May 11th. TD Cowen lifted their target price on Valvoline from $42.00 to $47.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 20th. Roth Capital reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $46.00 target price on shares of Valvoline in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Finally, New Street Research set a $47.00 price target on shares of Valvoline in a report on Monday, July 20th. One equities research 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 company. According to data from MarketBeat, Valvoline currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $42.69.

Valvoline Stock Down 2.8%

Shares of NYSE:VVV traded down $1.04 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $35.94. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,532,830 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,086,980. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.61, a current ratio of 0.73 and a quick ratio of 0.61. The company has a market capitalization of $4.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 49.25 and a beta of 1.00. Valvoline has a 52 week low of $28.50 and a 52 week high of $41.33. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $38.04 and its 200 day moving average price is $35.76.

Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The basic materials company reported $0.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.50 by $0.07. Valvoline had a net margin of 5.03% and a return on equity of 66.54%. The business had revenue of $544.60 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $543.21 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.47 EPS. Valvoline’s revenue for the quarter was up 24.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Valvoline has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.700-1.750 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Valvoline will post 1.75 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Jennifer Lynn Slater acquired 1,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The stock was bought at an average price of $32.53 per share, with a total value of $32,530.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 1,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $32,530. This represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Richard Joseph Freeland bought 3,100 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 14th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $32.37 per share, for a total transaction of $100,347.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 16,112 shares in the company, valued at approximately $521,545.44. This trade represents a 23.82% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have purchased a total of 14,100 shares of company stock worth $450,877 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 0.66% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Valvoline

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in Valvoline by 0.8% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 12,323,516 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $358,121,000 after acquiring an additional 94,813 shares in the last quarter. Boston Partners lifted its position in Valvoline by 20.6% during the fourth quarter. Boston Partners now owns 6,679,911 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $194,449,000 after buying an additional 1,142,290 shares in the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP grew its holdings in Valvoline by 11.2% in the 4th quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 6,067,541 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $176,323,000 after buying an additional 610,014 shares in the last quarter. Fiduciary Management Inc. WI raised its holdings in shares of Valvoline by 4.6% during the 4th quarter. Fiduciary Management Inc. WI now owns 4,972,363 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $144,497,000 after acquiring an additional 220,642 shares during the period. Finally, Cooke & Bieler LP boosted its position in shares of Valvoline by 28.3% during the 4th quarter. Cooke & Bieler LP now owns 4,281,095 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $124,409,000 after acquiring an additional 944,095 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 96.13% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Valvoline

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).