Where Valvoline Stands With Analysts

18 analysts have shared their evaluations of Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.

The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.

	Bullish	Somewhat Bullish	Indifferent	Somewhat Bearish	Bearish
Total Ratings	4	9	4	1	0
Last 30D	0	0	0	1	0
1M Ago	0	4	1	0	0
2M Ago	2	1	0	0	0
3M Ago	2	4	3	0	0

Analysts have recently evaluated Valvoline and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $38.89, accompanied by a high estimate of $46.00 and a low estimate of $30.00. This current average represents a 4.87% decrease from the previous average price target of $40.88.

Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown

A clear picture of Valvoline's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.

Analyst	Analyst Firm	Action Taken	Rating	Current Price Target	Prior Price Target
Jeffrey Zekauskas	JP Morgan	Raises	Underweight	$35.00	$30.00
Thomas Wendler	Stephens & Co.	Raises	Overweight	$44.00	$38.00
Steven Zaccone	Citigroup	Raises	Neutral	$37.00	$34.00
Steven Shemesh	RBC Capital	Raises	Outperform	$46.00	$44.00
David Lantz	Wells Fargo	Raises	Overweight	$40.00	$38.00
David Lantz	Wells Fargo	Raises	Overweight	$38.00	$36.00
Scott Stember	Roth Capital	Announces	Buy	$42.00	-
Bret Jordan	Jefferies	Announces	Buy	$40.00	-
David Bellinger	Mizuho	Lowers	Outperform	$38.00	$43.00
Steven Zaccone	Citigroup	Lowers	Neutral	$34.00	$35.00
Jeffrey Zekauskas	JP Morgan	Lowers	Neutral	$30.00	$38.00
Chris O'Cull	Stifel	Lowers	Hold	$35.00	$42.00
Peter Keith	Piper Sandler	Lowers	Overweight	$41.00	$50.00
Max Rakhlenko	TD Cowen	Lowers	Buy	$37.00	$45.00
David Lantz	Wells Fargo	Lowers	Overweight	$38.00	$42.00
Steven Shemesh	RBC Capital	Lowers	Outperform	$44.00	$48.00
Justin Kleber	Baird	Lowers	Outperform	$40.00	$44.00
Jason English	Goldman Sachs	Lowers	Buy	$41.00	$47.00

Key Insights:

• Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Valvoline. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.
• Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Valvoline compared to the broader market.
• Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Valvoline's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.

Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Valvoline's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.

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Get to Know Valvoline Better

Valvoline Inc provides automotive preventive maintenance through retail stores across the U.S. and Canada, offering approximately 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes, battery, bulb, and wiper replacements, tire rotations, and other manufacturer-recommended maintenance. Its full-service oil changes include Valvoline oil, a new oil filter, chassis lubrication, and an 18-point maintenance check. The Company provides differential fluid, fuel system cleaning, headlight and taillight replacement, radiator service, transmission service, air conditioning, and air filter replacement. It operates and franchises approximately 2,200 Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Valvoline Great Canadian Oil Change retail locations. The majority of revenue is generated from the United States of America.

Valvoline's Financial Performance

Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.

Revenue Growth: Valvoline's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 December, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 11.47%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

Net Margin: Valvoline's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -7.1%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.

Return on Equity (ROE): Valvoline's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of -10.15%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.

Return on Assets (ROA): Valvoline's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -1.08%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.

Debt Management: Valvoline's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 6.63. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.

The Basics of Analyst Ratings

Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter.

Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.

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