
Valvoline (VVV) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Valvoline (VVV) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Valvoline Inc demonstrated strong expansion in the quarter by adding 56 net new stores, contributing to a full-year total of 170, indicating a robust franchise pipeline that supports future revenue growth. The company's same-store sales (SSS) experienced an increase of 4.9%, with a notable rise in average ticket size, driven in part by premiumization and pricing adjustments, further reflecting the brand's ability to enhance its value proposition. Additionally, Valvoline's projected EBITDA growth of 12-17% underscores a positive outlook for profitability, driven by both unit growth and strategic market positioning within the automotive maintenance sector.
Bears say
Valvoline Inc's financial outlook is negatively impacted by lower-than-expected earnings per share (EPS) guidance for fiscal 2026, projected at $1.60-$1.70, which is significantly below prior estimates of $1.90. The company's quarterly revenue of $453.8 million, while experiencing a year-over-year increase of 4.2%, fell short of consensus expectations of $454.4 million. Furthermore, management indicated that worsening used oil pricing negatively affected product margins, combined with higher depreciation, interest, and tax expenses that contributed to an adjusted EPS that was $0.02 below estimates, suggesting challenges with profitability and cost management ahead.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Valvoline and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Valvoline (VVV) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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