
Valvoline (VVV) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Valvoline (VVV) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Valvoline Inc.'s recent performance underscores its positive outlook, highlighted by the addition of 56 net new stores this quarter and a total of 170 for the year, indicating a robust franchise pipeline. The company demonstrated solid same-store sales (SSS) growth of 4.9%, with both ticket and traffic increases contributing positively, reinforced by premiumization efforts. With an anticipated EBITDA growth of 12-17% and a focus on expanding its market footprint, Valvoline is well-positioned to leverage scale and brand awareness to enhance store ramp-up efficiency and drive future financial performance.
Bears say
Valvoline's fiscal fourth-quarter results reflected a slight revenue miss at $453.8 million, which was lower than the consensus estimate of $454.4 million, and the company's initial adjusted EPS guidance for fiscal 2026 was disappointing, ranging from $1.60 to $1.70, significantly below previous projections of $1.90. This negative sentiment was compounded by a $0.02 shortfall in adjusted EPS compared to both prior expectations and consensus estimates, attributed to increasing expenses related to depreciation, interest, and taxes. Additionally, management indicated that worsening used oil pricing adversely affected product margins, and feedback from investors suggested a downward adjustment to growth expectations, further strengthening the negative outlook for the stock.
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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