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Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) is widely described in its public communications as the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, and the VVV news stream reflects this focus. Company news frequently highlights developments across its franchised and company-operated service center network in the United States and Canada, where Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Great Canadian Oil Change locations provide about 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes and other manufacturer-recommended maintenance services such as wiper replacements and tire rotations.
Investors and followers of Valvoline Inc. can expect news items covering financial results, including quarterly and annual earnings releases furnished on Form 8-K that discuss net revenues, operating income, adjusted EBITDA, system-wide store sales, and same-store sales growth. The company also issues updates about strategic transactions, such as the agreement and subsequent closing of the acquisition of OC IntermediateCo, Inc., which owns the Breeze Autocare business and Oil Changers quick lube oil change stores, and related financing arrangements under its amended credit agreement.
Valvoline’s news flow also includes corporate governance and leadership announcements, such as nominations and retirements on its board of directors and the appointment of senior executives, including a Chief Technology and Cybersecurity Officer. In addition, the company publishes releases on marketing initiatives and partnerships, for example campaigns like the “Instant Transfer Portal” designed to attract drivers from other oil change providers, and collaborations with college athletes to promote mental health awareness.
Another recurring theme in VVV news is community impact and philanthropy. Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Great Canadian Oil Change centers have been featured for raising funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and supporting children’s health and mental well-being through the company’s broader community impact platform. For ongoing insight into how Valvoline Inc. manages its retail network, finances growth, and engages with customers and communities, readers can follow the continuous stream of press releases and regulatory news linked to the VVV ticker.
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) announced a mental-health awareness partnership with student athletes from Ohio State University and University of Tennessee for Suicide Prevention Month on Sept. 22, 2025. The campaign uses the tagline "Protect What Matters" and will donate $1 per social share to Nationwide Children's Hospital and East Tennessee Children's Hospital, capped at $5,000 each.
The company cited CDC data on elevated suicide rates in auto repair roles, noted it employs over 11,000 people across ~1,000 service centers, and referenced prior CAMS training with KVC Behavioral Healthcare Kentucky. Additional mental-health partnerships will be announced.
Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) announced it completed the acquisition of Breeze Autocare from Greenbriar Equity Group, under a purchase agreement dated February 17, 2025, with closing announced December 1, 2025.
The company said the deal immediately increases the number of stores in Valvoline's network and expands its customer reach across the U.S. and Canada, adding Breeze Autocare and Oil Changers locations to Valvoline's preventive automotive maintenance services.
Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) announced on November 19, 2025 that Janet S. Wong and Chris Carr were nominated to stand for election to the Board at the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Wong is slated to succeed Mary J. Twinem as Audit Committee Chair after her election in January. The nominations follow the announced retirements of long‑time directors Mary Twinem and Vada Manager, who will step down at the 2026 Annual Meeting after nine years of service since the company’s 2016 IPO. The company highlighted Wong’s accounting, internal controls, cybersecurity and M&A experience and Carr’s retail, operations and supply‑chain leadership at firms including REI, Hilton, Sweetgreen and Starbucks.
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.