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Valvoline Inc. reports developments tied to its preventive automotive maintenance business, which operates and franchises service centers in the United States and Canada. The company’s updates center on Valvoline Instant Oil Change service centers, stay-in-your-car oil changes, manufacturer-recommended maintenance services such as wiper replacements and tire rotations, and the performance of its company-operated and franchised store network.
Valvoline announcements include quarterly financial results, system-wide same-store sales, new-store contributions, franchise-system recognition, customer-service ratings, and community programs under the company’s Happy to Help charitable giving initiatives. Updates also cover investor webcasts and strategic commentary on network growth, store productivity, and service offerings for changing vehicle maintenance needs.
Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) priced an upsized offering of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 6.125% Senior Notes due 2034, increased from $500 million. The unsubordinated unsecured Notes will be guaranteed by certain subsidiaries and are part of a leverage-neutral refinancing to strengthen the debt maturity profile and enhance liquidity.
According to Valvoline, net proceeds will fully repay its senior secured term loan A and partially repay term loan B, with any remainder for general purposes. Closing is expected on August 24, 2034, subject to conditions. Concurrently, Valvoline plans to amend its revolving credit facility, lifting availability from $475 million to $600 million, reducing pricing and extending maturity by five years.
Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) has commenced an offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2034. The Notes will be unsubordinated unsecured obligations, guaranteed on an unsubordinated unsecured basis by subsidiaries that guarantee Valvoline’s senior secured credit facilities.
According to Valvoline, net proceeds plus cash on hand will be used to fully repay its senior secured term loan A and partially repay its senior secured term loan B, and to cover related fees and expenses. Valvoline also intends to amend its revolving credit facility to increase availability from $475 million to $600 million, reduce pricing and extend maturity to five years after the amendment’s effective date, which is expected to enhance liquidity and financial flexibility.
Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) franchise operator Velocity Auto Care, a portfolio company of Franchise Equity Partners, has reached 50 Valvoline Instant Oil Change service centers after opening a new location at 2930 W Trenton Road in Edinburg, Texas. According to Franchise Equity Partners, this is the 12th location opened since FEP partnered with Velocity in December 2024 to acquire 38 franchise locations from Valvoline and enter a seven-year development agreement to add 75 more centers across Texas.
Velocity now operates six service centers in the Rio Grande Valley and has 18 additional locations in development, all expected to open by the end of 2027, with expansion focused on Austin, El Paso, Midland-Odessa, the Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Las Cruces (New Mexico) and other high-growth markets in Central, South and West Texas.
Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) reported third quarter fiscal 2026 net revenues of $544.6 million, up 24% year over year, with system-wide store sales rising 19% to $1.05 billion and system-wide same-store sales growth of 8.0%. Income from continuing operations was $65 million, up 14%, and diluted EPS increased 16% to $0.51. Adjusted EBITDA rose 25% to $162.4 million and adjusted EPS grew 21% to $0.57. The company added 47 net system-wide stores in the quarter, bringing the total to 2,456. Year-to-date operating cash flow from continuing operations was $284.6 million, with free cash flow of $112 million, an improvement of $93 million versus the prior year. Valvoline ended June 30, 2026 with $84.2 million in cash and total debt of roughly $1.6 billion, after a $50 million voluntary term loan prepayment.
The company raised its fiscal 2026 outlook, increasing guidance for system-wide same-store sales growth to 7.5%–8%, net revenues to $2.05–$2.1 billion, adjusted EBITDA to $550–$560 million, and adjusted EPS to $1.70–$1.75, while trimming capital spending expectations.
Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) released its Fiscal 2025 Impact Report, covering October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, outlining progress in people, communities, environmental stewardship and governance. The company reported a record $1.8 million raised for Children’s Miracle Network and more than $1.4 million invested in preventive maintenance and energy upgrades across company-owned U.S. service centers.
Valvoline diverted approximately 602 tons of standard waste from landfills at its U.S. service centers and headquarters, and welcomed over 11,000 new team members while continuing investments in training and career growth. The report follows GRI Standards and aligns with SASB principles for Multiline and Specialty Retailers & Distributors.
Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) announced that Katherine Fogertey, former CFO of Shake Shack, and Scott Mezvinsky, CEO of the KFC division of Yum! Brands, were elected to its Board of Directors, effective July 22, 2026. Fogertey brings more than 20 years of finance and equity capital markets experience, including leading operational and financial transformation at Shake Shack. Mezvinsky contributes over two decades of global consumer leadership, currently overseeing KFC’s 30,000-restaurant network in 150 countries. Valvoline also appointed Fogertey to its Audit Committee and Mezvinsky to its Governance and Nominating Committee, both effective the same date.
Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) announced it will release fiscal third-quarter 2026 financial results on August 5, 2026. Management will host a live audio webcast for analysts and investors the same day at 9:00 a.m. ET, accessible via Valvoline’s Investor Relations website. A replay and slide presentation will be available on the same site shortly after the event.
Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) released its first State of American Decision Making Report, examining how Americans handle everyday choices around costs, time and information.
The survey highlights gaps between confidence and feeling overwhelmed, and shows strong demand for trusted, low-pressure, clearly explained and convenient vehicle maintenance services.
Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) announced that its U.S. quick lube brand Valvoline Instant Oil Change has been named a 12-time winner of the Association for Talent Development BEST Award, earning a place among ATD’s global Best of the Best organizations for talent development.
Valvoline Instant Oil Change (NYSE:VVV) launched a new brand campaign, The Ride Wrangler, on June 8, 2026. Developed with creative AOR 3Headed Monster, the campaign uses a cowboy persona and the message “Change Wisely” to promote trusted, smart quick-oil-change decisions.