Equities Analysts Set Expectations for Valvoline Q1 Earnings

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) – Investment analysts at Seaport Res Ptn dropped their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Valvoline in a report issued on Tuesday, November 19th. Seaport Res Ptn analyst M. Harrison now expects that the basic materials company will post earnings of $0.30 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.32. The consensus estimate for Valvoline’s current full-year earnings is $1.62 per share. Seaport Res Ptn also issued estimates for Valvoline’s Q2 2025 earnings at $0.36 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $0.46 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $0.47 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $1.59 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.37 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.44 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.55 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.57 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $1.94 EPS.

Other equities analysts have also issued reports about the company. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on Valvoline from $46.00 to $42.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday. Baird R W raised Valvoline to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, August 15th. Stephens assumed coverage on shares of Valvoline in a research report on Tuesday, October 15th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $49.00 price target on the stock. Robert W. Baird lowered their price objective on shares of Valvoline from $48.00 to $46.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada decreased their price objective on shares of Valvoline from $52.00 to $46.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, seven have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $46.25.

Valvoline Stock Performance

Shares of VVV stock opened at $38.56 on Thursday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $41.41 and a 200-day moving average of $41.97. The company has a market cap of $4.97 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.87 and a beta of 1.46. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.77. Valvoline has a 52 week low of $33.86 and a 52 week high of $48.26.

Valvoline declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock buyback plan on Tuesday, July 30th that allows the company to buyback $400.00 million in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization allows the basic materials company to purchase up to 7.6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are usually an indication that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Valvoline

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. UMB Bank n.a. raised its holdings in Valvoline by 92.1% in the 3rd quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 630 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 302 shares during the period. Blue Trust Inc. raised its position in Valvoline by 57.9% in the 2nd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 728 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 267 shares during the period. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Valvoline during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $34,000. Mather Group LLC. grew its holdings in shares of Valvoline by 1,617.0% in the second quarter. Mather Group LLC. now owns 807 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 760 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Prospera Private Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Valvoline during the third quarter worth approximately $41,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 96.13% of the company’s stock.

Valvoline Company Profile

Valvoline Inc engages in the operation and franchising of vehicle service centers and retail stores in the United States and Canada. The company, through its service centers, provides fluid exchange for motor oil, transmission and differential fluid, and coolant; parts replacement for batteries, filters, wiper blades, and belts; and safety services, such as tire inflation and rotation, bulbs, and safety checks.