NYSE:VVV Valvoline (VVV) Stock Forecast, Price & News $32.20 +0.09 (+0.28%) (As of 03:03 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$31.85▼$32.5450-Day Range$32.07▼$39.4752-Week Range$24.40▼$39.67Volume832,545 shsAverage Volume1.85 million shsMarket Capitalization$4.46 billionP/E Ratio3.65Dividend Yield0.40%Price Target$39.57 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Valvoline MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.38 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside22.7% Upside$39.57 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.56% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.50Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$601,606 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth39.67%From $1.21 to $1.69 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.3.15 out of 5 starsBasic Materials Sector13th out of 163 stocksMiscellaneous Products Of Petroleum & Coal Industry1st out of 2 stocks 3.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingValvoline has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.38, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $39.57, Valvoline has a forecasted upside of 22.7% from its current price of $32.24.Amount of Analyst CoverageValvoline has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.56% of the float of Valvoline has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverValvoline has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Valvoline has recently decreased by 13.40%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldValvoline has a dividend yield of 0.38%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthValvoline does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Valvoline is 1.47%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Valvoline will have a dividend payout ratio of 7.69% next year. This indicates that Valvoline will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for VVV. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentValvoline has a news sentiment score of 0.50. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Valvoline this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest5 people have searched for VVV on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 150% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows4 people have added Valvoline to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Valvoline insiders have bought 15.14% more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $601,606.00 in company stock and sold $522,502.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.99% of the stock of Valvoline is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions92.03% of the stock of Valvoline is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Valvoline are expected to grow by 39.67% in the coming year, from $1.21 to $1.69 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Valvoline is 3.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 118.06.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Valvoline is 3.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 91.23.Price to Book Value per Share RatioValvoline has a P/B Ratio of 18.64. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) StockValvoline Inc. provides automotive services through retail stores in the United States and Canada. It offers cabin air filter, battery replacement, and tire rotation services for various vehicles. As of September 30, 2022, it operated 1,700 system-wide service center stores. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky.Read More VVV Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart VVV Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comValvoline (NYSE:VVV) Upgraded to Hold at StockNews.comSeptember 20, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comValvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from BrokeragesSeptember 27, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)Is Gold Really Boring?Many investors perceive gold as a "boring" investment. But according to MoneyWeek, that's a good thing. Gold helps investors sleep soundly as it preserves wealth and creates a hedge against inflation. Today, there's a unique way to invest in gold, with real advantages over coins and mining stocks. September 19, 2023 | seekingalpha.comValvoline: A Well-Oiled MachineSeptember 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comValvoline (NYSE:VVV) Cut to Sell at StockNews.comSeptember 17, 2023 | time.comValvoline CouponsSeptember 14, 2023 | barrons.comValvoline Inc.September 14, 2023 | money.usnews.comValvoline IncSeptember 27, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)Is Gold Really Boring?Many investors perceive gold as a "boring" investment. But according to MoneyWeek, that's a good thing. Gold helps investors sleep soundly as it preserves wealth and creates a hedge against inflation. Today, there's a unique way to invest in gold, with real advantages over coins and mining stocks. September 9, 2023 | msn.comWells Fargo Initiates Coverage of Valvoline (VVV) with Overweight RecommendationSeptember 7, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comValvoline (VVV) Receives a Buy from Wells FargoSeptember 1, 2023 | benzinga.comBoard Member of Valvoline Makes $100K BuyAugust 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comValvoline Inc. to participate in Goldman Sachs' 30th Annual Global Retailing ConferenceAugust 22, 2023 | msn.comMorgan Stanley Maintains Valvoline (VVV) Equal-Weight RecommendationAugust 10, 2023 | msn.comCitigroup Maintains Valvoline (VVV) Neutral RecommendationAugust 10, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comExpert Ratings for ValvolineAugust 10, 2023 | msn.comValvoline: Solid Business At Unattractive Valuation, NeutralAugust 10, 2023 | msn.comDon’t Let an Overlooked Opportunity in Valvoline (VVV) Pass You ByAugust 9, 2023 | msn.comValvoline's Q3: Earnings Beat, Margin Improvement, CEO Change & MoreAugust 9, 2023 | seekingalpha.comValvoline Inc. 2023 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationAugust 9, 2023 | marketwatch.comValvoline's 3Q Sales Rise as Consumers Hit the RoadAugust 9, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deValvoline Inc.: Valvoline Announces CEO Succession PlanAugust 9, 2023 | marketwatch.comValvoline CEO Sam Mitchell to Exit, Will Be Succeeded by Lori FleesAugust 9, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comValvoline Inc. Reports Third-Quarter ResultsAugust 9, 2023 | msn.comValvoline CEO Mitchell to retire, succeeded by FleesAugust 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comValvoline Announces CEO Succession PlanAugust 8, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comValvoline earnings: here's what Wall Street expectsSee More Headlines Receive VVV Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Valvoline and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address VVV Company Calendar Last Earnings8/09/2023Today9/27/2023Fiscal Year End9/30/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)11/21/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Miscellaneous products of petroleum & coal Sub-IndustryN/A SectorBasic Materials Current SymbolNYSE:VVV CUSIPN/A CIK1674910 Webwww.valvoline.com Phone(859) 357-7777Fax859-357-2686Employees8,900Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$39.57 High Stock Price Forecast$43.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$36.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+24.0%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.38 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$8.83 Trailing P/E Ratio3.61 Forward P/E Ratio26.37 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$424.30 million Net Margins110.05% Pretax Margin11.02% Return on Equity42.99% Return on Assets6.81% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio5.49 Current Ratio2.68 Quick Ratio2.59 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.24 billion Price / Sales3.58 Cash Flow$2.50 per share Price / Cash Flow12.74 Book Value$1.73 per share Price / Book18.45Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares138,660,000Free Float137,290,000Market Cap$4.42 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.35 The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2023Looking to generate income with your stock portfolio? Use these ten stocks to generate a safe and reliable source of investment income.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Samuel J. Mitchell Jr. (Age 61)CEO & Director Comp: $2.33MMs. Lori A. Flees (Age 52)Pres Comp: $1.2MMs. Mary E. Meixelsperger (Age 62)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $1.2MMs. Julie Marie O'Daniel (Age 56)Sr. VP, Chief Legal Officer & Corp. Sec. Comp: $783.46kMs. Dione R. Sturgeon (Age 45)Chief Accounting Officer & Controller Mr. Travis DobbinsSr. VP & CTOMr. Mahmoud B. SharafVP of Investor Relations & Chief Liaison to Investment CommunityMichele Gaither SparksSr. Director of Corp. CommunicationsMr. Jonathan L. Caldwell (Age 46)Sr. VP & Chief People Officer Ms. Heidi J. Matheys (Age 50)Sr. VP and Chief Commercial & Transformation Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsQuaker ChemicalNYSE:KWRSibanye StillwaterNYSE:SBSWAlamos GoldNYSE:AGINewMarketNYSE:NEUElement SolutionsNYSE:ESIView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsJulie Marie O'danielSold 2,000 sharesTotal: $68,320.00 ($34.16/share)Richard Joseph FreelandBought 2,960 shares on 8/30/2023Total: $100,551.20 ($33.97/share)Lori Ann FleesBought 8,879 shares on 8/29/2023Total: $299,755.04 ($33.76/share)Mary E MeixelspergerBought 6,000 shares on 8/28/2023Total: $201,300.00 ($33.55/share)Robert Travis DobbinsSold 1,700 sharesTotal: $57,001.00 ($33.53/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions VVV Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Valvoline stock right now? 8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Valvoline in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" VVV shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in VVV, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View VVV analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Valvoline's stock price forecast for 2023? 8 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Valvoline's stock. Their VVV share price forecasts range from $36.00 to $43.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $39.57 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 24.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for VVV or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have VVV shares performed in 2023? Valvoline's stock was trading at $32.65 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, VVV stock has decreased by 2.3% and is now trading at $31.91. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Valvoline? Valvoline saw a drop in short interest in the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 4,910,000 shares, a drop of 13.4% from the August 31st total of 5,670,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,650,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 3.0 days. Currently, 3.6% of the company's shares are short sold. View Valvoline's Short Interest. When is Valvoline's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, November 21st 2023. View our VVV earnings forecast. How were Valvoline's earnings last quarter? Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 9th. The basic materials company reported $0.43 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.37 by $0.06. The basic materials company had revenue of $376.20 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $367.53 million. Valvoline had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 42.99% and a net margin of 110.05%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 18.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.58 earnings per share. How often does Valvoline pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Valvoline? Valvoline announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, November 21st. Investors of record on Friday, December 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.125 per share on Thursday, December 15th. This represents a $0.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.57%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 1st. Read our dividend analysis for VVV. What ETFs hold Valvoline's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) stock in their portfolio include Invesco Dorsey Wright Basic Materials Momentum ETF (PYZ), Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF (OSCV), FIS Biblically Responsible Risk Managed ETF (PRAY), LeaderShares AlphaFactor US Core Equity ETF (LSAF), iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM), John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF (JHSC) and Gotham 1000 Value ETF (GVLU).JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF (JPME). Is Valvoline a good dividend stock? Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) pays an annual dividend of $0.13 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.38%. The dividend payout ratio is 1.47%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, VVV will have a dividend payout ratio of 7.69% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for VVV. What guidance has Valvoline issued on next quarter's earnings? Valvoline updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 10th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.40 billion-$1.50 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.43 billion. What is Samuel J. Mitchell, Jr's approval rating as Valvoline's CEO? 133 employees have rated Valvoline Chief Executive Officer Samuel J. Mitchell, Jr on Glassdoor.com. Samuel J. Mitchell, Jr has an approval rating of 75% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Valvoline own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Valvoline investors own include Advance Auto Parts (AAP), VEREIT (VER), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Pfizer (PFE), Ashland (ASH), AbbVie (ABBV), AT&T (T), Ford Motor (F), Virtu Financial (VIRT) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). When did Valvoline IPO? (VVV) raised $645 million in an initial public offering on Friday, September 23rd 2016. The company issued 30,000,000 shares at a price of $20.00-$23.00 per share. BofA Merrill Lynch, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank Securities, Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan served as the underwriters for the IPO and Scotiabank, BTIG, Mizuho Securities, PNC Capital Markets and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey were co-managers. What is Valvoline's stock symbol? Valvoline trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "VVV." Who are Valvoline's major shareholders? Valvoline's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (8.04%), Wasatch Advisors LP (3.32%), State Street Corp (3.23%), Scharf Investments LLC (2.23%), Boston Partners (1.98%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.70%). Insiders that own company stock include Craig A Moughler, Heidi J Matheys, Jamal K Muashsher, Julie Marie O'daniel, Lori Ann Flees, Mary E Meixelsperger, Michael S Ryan, Richard Joseph Freeland, Robert Travis Dobbins, Thomas A Gerrald II and Vada O Manager. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Valvoline? Shares of VVV stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Valvoline's stock price today? One share of VVV stock can currently be purchased for approximately $31.91. How much money does Valvoline make? Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) has a market capitalization of $4.42 billion and generates $1.24 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $424.30 million in net income (profit) each year or $8.83 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Valvoline have? The company employs 8,900 workers across the globe. How can I contact Valvoline? Valvoline's mailing address is 100 VALVOLINE WAY, LEXINGTON KY, 40509. The official website for the company is www.valvoline.com. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at (859) 357-7777, via email at scornett@valvoline.com, or via fax at 859-357-2686. This page (NYSE:VVV) was last updated on 9/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Valvoline Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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