Analysts Offer Predictions for Valvoline FY2025 Earnings

Key Points

• Seaport Res Ptn has raised their FY2025 EPS estimates for Valvoline to $1.63, slightly above the previous estimate of $1.61, with forecasts for future earnings also increasing for 2026 and 2027.
• Valvoline's quarterly earnings topped expectations, reporting $0.47 EPS and revenue of $439 million, representing a 4.2% year-over-year increase in revenue.
• Analysts have mixed ratings on Valvoline, with most recent targets ranging from $39.00 to $45.00, amidst a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a target price of $42.31.

Valvoline (NYSE:VVV - Free Report) - Research analysts at Seaport Res Ptn upped their FY2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Valvoline in a report released on Wednesday, August 6th. Seaport Res Ptn analyst M. Harrison now expects that the basic materials company will post earnings of $1.63 per share for the year, up from their previous estimate of $1.61. The consensus estimate for Valvoline's current full-year earnings is $1.63 per share. Seaport Res Ptn also issued estimates for Valvoline's Q4 2026 earnings at $0.59 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $1.97 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $2.37 EPS.

Valvoline (NYSE:VVV - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, August 6th. The basic materials company reported $0.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.46 by $0.01. Valvoline had a return on equity of 84.85% and a net margin of 16.43%. The company had revenue of $439.00 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $436.35 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.45 EPS. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 4.2% on a year-over-year basis.

Several other research firms have also recently issued reports on VVV. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded Valvoline from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and boosted their target price for the stock from $40.00 to $45.00 in a research report on Tuesday, June 3rd. Morgan Stanley decreased their price target on Valvoline from $41.00 to $39.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, May 9th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on Valvoline from $42.00 to $44.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Thursday. Stephens boosted their price target on Valvoline from $40.00 to $44.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 29th. Finally, Piper Sandler reissued an "overweight" rating and set a $44.00 price target (down previously from $45.00) on shares of Valvoline in a research note on Friday, May 9th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, nine have assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $42.31.

Valvoline Stock Performance

NYSE VVV traded down $0.34 on Friday, hitting $38.40. 2,132,672 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,972,039. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.37, a current ratio of 0.73 and a quick ratio of 0.60. The firm's 50-day moving average price is $37.03 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $36.00. Valvoline has a fifty-two week low of $31.01 and a fifty-two week high of $43.74. The firm has a market cap of $4.88 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.86 and a beta of 1.17.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. IFP Advisors Inc lifted its stake in shares of Valvoline by 24.9% during the 1st quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 2,832 shares of the basic materials company's stock worth $100,000 after purchasing an additional 565 shares during the period. GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its stake in shares of Valvoline by 101.5% during the 1st quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 2,170 shares of the basic materials company's stock worth $76,000 after purchasing an additional 1,093 shares during the period. Yousif Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Valvoline by 1.7% during the 1st quarter. Yousif Capital Management LLC now owns 46,208 shares of the basic materials company's stock worth $1,608,000 after purchasing an additional 794 shares during the period. GSA Capital Partners LLP acquired a new stake in shares of Valvoline during the 1st quarter worth $865,000. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC purchased a new position in shares of Valvoline in the 1st quarter worth $496,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 96.13% of the company's stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Valvoline

In other Valvoline news, CEO Lori Ann Flees purchased 3,000 shares of Valvoline stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 27th. The shares were bought at an average price of $33.78 per share, with a total value of $101,340.00. Following the purchase, the chief executive officer directly owned 46,614 shares in the company, valued at $1,574,620.92. This trade represents a 6.88% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 0.66% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

About Valvoline

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.