Valvoline Stock Price, News & Analysis

Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) reported fiscal 2025 results and provided fiscal 2026 guidance. FY sales were $1.71B, +6% (+12% recast for refranchising); system-wide SSS +6.1%; system-wide stores 2,180 (+8%). Adjusted EBITDA was $466.8M, +6% (+11% recast); adjusted EPS $1.59, +1% (+8% recast). Q4 income from continuing operations fell 71% to $25.6M (EPS $0.20). Cash $52M, total debt $1.1B, free cash flow $48M. Company expects to close the Breeze Autocare acquisition on Dec 1, 2025 (net 162 stores, $593M purchase price) funded with a $740M Term Loan B. Fiscal 2026 outlook: net revenues $2.0–2.1B, adjusted EBITDA $525–550M, adjusted EPS $1.60–1.70.

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) announced that Valvoline Instant Oil Change ranked 37th on the Franchise Times Top 400, a ranking based on global systemwide sales from the prior year and compiled through a five-month research process.

The company says the spot reflects franchisee performance and notes that it franchises more than half of its Valvoline Instant Oil Change locations in the U.S. Service centers offer stay-in-your-car oil changes in about 15 minutes and preventive maintenance services including tire rotations, fluid exchanges, and battery replacements.

Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) said Valvoline Instant Oil Change was ranked 21st overall on Forbes' annual America’s Best Customer Service Companies list and 2nd in the auto repair and maintenance category on Nov 5, 2025.

The Forbes ranking is based on a survey of 158,000 U.S. consumers conducted between August 2024 and July 2025. Valvoline highlighted its network of more than 2,000 locations nationwide and said the recognition reflects its focus on customer experience, accessibility, and satisfaction.

Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) announced on November 3, 2025 that Hitesh Patel has joined as Chief Technology and Cybersecurity Officer, effective immediately. Patel brings decades of retail technology and cybersecurity experience, most recently as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Sleep Number, and prior roles at Advance Auto Parts and Best Buy.

The company said Patel will lead technology and cybersecurity efforts to support digital products, customer experience, and transformation initiatives.

Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) will report fiscal fourth-quarter 2025 financial results on November 19, 2025.

A live audio webcast for analysts and investors will be held on November 19, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET; the webcast and slide presentation will be available on the company Investor Relations website at http://investors.valvoline.com. A replay of the webcast will be posted on the same site shortly after the call concludes.

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) has launched a mental health awareness initiative during Suicide Prevention Month, partnering with student athletes from Ohio State University and the University of Tennessee. The campaign, themed "Protect What Matters," will feature mental health tips from athletes Carnell Tate, Karlyn Pickens, and Cade Phillips.

For each share of the athletes' posts, Valvoline will donate $1 to children's hospitals in Columbus and Knoxville, up to $5,000 each. This initiative is particularly relevant as CDC data shows auto repair workers have double the suicide rate compared to other industries. The company, which employs over 11,000 people across 1,000 service centers, is expanding its mental health-focused community involvement, including a recent partnership with KVC Behavioral Healthcare Kentucky.

Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) has entered a multi-year partnership with Arkestro to enhance its procurement operations through predictive AI technology. The collaboration has already yielded significant results, with Valvoline achieving 14% annual savings on MRO spend and 27% annual savings on snow removal and landscaping services across its corporate stores.

The partnership leverages Arkestro's AI-powered platform, which combines game theory and behavioral science to optimize sourcing events and encourage competitive pricing. The platform has helped Valvoline streamline evaluations, strengthen supplier relationships, and establish scalable workflows, reducing manual effort in procurement processes.

Valvoline (NYSE:VVV), a leader in automotive maintenance, announced its participation in the Goldman Sachs 32nd Annual Global Retailing Conference. The company will engage in a fireside chat on September 4, at 11:40 a.m. ET.

Investors can access the live audio webcast through Valvoline's investor relations website. An archived version of the webcast will be available after the event.

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) reported strong Q3 2025 financial results with sales reaching $439 million, up 4% year-over-year (12% adjusted for refranchising). The company demonstrated robust performance with system-wide store sales growing 10% to $890 million and same-store sales increasing 4.9%. Notable achievements include 46 new store additions and income from continuing operations of $57 million, up 18%.

The company narrowed its fiscal 2025 guidance, projecting system-wide same-store sales growth of 5.8-6.4%, net revenues of $1.69-1.72 billion, and adjusted EBITDA of $460-470 million. Despite modest declines in miles driven and a slower summer holiday start, Valvoline maintained strong customer demand and transaction growth across all months in Q3.