Valvoline Inc. manufactures and markets engine and automotive maintenance products and services. It operates through three segments: Core North America, Quick Lubes, and International. The company offers lubricants for passenger car/light duty and heavy duty; antifreeze/coolants for original equipment manufacturers; functional and maintenance chemicals, such as brake fluids and power steering fluids, as well as specialty coatings for automotive and industrial applications comprising rust prevention and sound absorption; and oil and air filters for light-duty vehicles. It also provides windshield wiper blades, light bulbs, serpentine belts, and drain plugs. In addition, the company operates Valvoline instant oil change service centers. As of October 08, 2018, it operated approximately 1,150 Valvoline Instant Oil Change SM centers in the United States; and approximately 70 Great Canadian Oil Change locations in Canada. The company also serves car dealers, general repair shops, and third-party quick lube locations. It has operations in North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and other countries. Valvoline Inc. was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Miscellaneous products of petroleum & coal
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorBasic Materials
Current SymbolNYSE:VVV
Previous Symbol
CUSIPN/A
Phone859-357-2591
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio1.76
Quick Ratio1.34
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio16.05
Forward P/E Ratio14.89
P/E Growth1.42
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.29 billion
Price / Sales1.70
Cash Flow$1.6481 per share
Price / Cash Flow12.56
Book Value($1.88) per share
Price / Book-11.01
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.29
Net Income$166 million
Net Margins7.26%
Return on Equity-95.31%
Return on Assets13.73%
Miscellaneous
Employees6,700
Outstanding Shares188,160,000
Market Cap$3.85 billion
OptionableOptionable
Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valvoline's stock symbol?
Valvoline trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "VVV."
How often does Valvoline pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Valvoline?
Valvoline announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, November 20th. Investors of record on Friday, November 30th will be paid a dividend of $0.106 per share on Monday, December 17th. This represents a $0.42 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.07%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 29th. This is an increase from Valvoline's previous quarterly dividend of $0.07. View Valvoline's Dividend History.
How were Valvoline's earnings last quarter?
Valvoline Inc (NYSE:VVV) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November, 5th. The basic materials company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.34. The basic materials company earned $594 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $593.80 million. Valvoline had a net margin of 7.26% and a negative return on equity of 95.31%. Valvoline's revenue for the quarter was up 8.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.33 earnings per share. View Valvoline's Earnings History.
When is Valvoline's next earnings date?
What guidance has Valvoline issued on next quarter's earnings?
Valvoline updated its FY19 earnings guidance on Monday, November, 5th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $1.35-1.43 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $1.49. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.44-2.49 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.42 billion.
What price target have analysts set for VVV?
9 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Valvoline's stock. Their predictions range from $20.00 to $30.00. On average, they anticipate Valvoline's stock price to reach $24.1250 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 18.0% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Valvoline.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Valvoline?
9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Valvoline in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 3 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Valvoline.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Valvoline stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Valvoline stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Valvoline Inc. is a producer and distributor of premium-branded automotive, commercial and industrial lubricants as well as automotive chemicals. The company's brand and franchises consists of Valvoline Instant Oil Change(SM), Valvoline lubricants and automotive chemicals (TM), MaxLife lubricants (TM), SynPower(TM) and Zerex(TM) antifreeze. Valvoline Inc. is based in Lexington, United States. " (11/17/2018)
- 2. Seaport Global Securities analysts commented, "We believe the company should continue to deliver higher‐than‐industry average revenue growth and generate adjusted EBITDA margin expansion with increased sales leverage. Accelerated consolidation in the spirits and alcohol beverage industries provides a benchmark multiple range of 5.0‐7.0x sales, by our estimates. Valuation remains attractive trading at a discounted 2.6x EV/Sales on our NTM sales estimates compared to 7.1x for the peer group average multiple. We reiterate our OUTPERFORM investment rating and price target of $2 per share." (8/7/2018)
Has Valvoline been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about VVV stock has been trending positive this week, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research firm scores the sentiment of media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Valvoline earned a media sentiment score of 2.3 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media stories about the basic materials company a news buzz of 0.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next few days.
Who are some of Valvoline's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Valvoline include Koninklijke DSM (RDSMY), International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), ASAHI KASEI Cor/ADR (AHKSY), JFE (JFEEF), WILMAR INTL LTD/ADR (WLMIY), UPM-Kymmene (UPMKY), NOVOZYMES A/S/S (NVZMY), Franco Nevada (FNV), Mosaic (MOS), Celanese (CE), Teck Resources (TECK), NEWCREST MNG LT/ADR (NCMGY), Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (SQM), WestRock (WRK) and MITSUBISHI CHEM/ADR (MTLHY).
Who are Valvoline's key executives?
Valvoline's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Samuel J. Mitchell Jr., CEO & Director (Age 57)
- Ms. Julie Marie O'Daniel, Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 51)
- Ms. Mary E. Meixelsperger, Chief Financial Officer (Age 57)
- Mr. Craig A. Moughler, Sr. VP of International & Product Supply (Age 60)
- Mr. Anthony R. Puckett, Pres of Quicklubes (Age 56)
When did Valvoline IPO?
(VVV) raised $645 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, September 23rd 2016. The company issued 30,000,000 shares at $20.00-$23.00 per share. BofA Merrill Lynch, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank Securities, Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan acted as the underwriters for the IPO and Scotiabank, BTIG, Mizuho Securities, PNC Capital Markets and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey were co-managers.
Who are Valvoline's major shareholders?
Valvoline's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.04%), BlackRock Inc. (8.65%), Capital International Investors (5.08%), Capital Research Global Investors (4.85%), Janus Henderson Group PLC (3.66%) and FIL Ltd (3.15%). Company insiders that own Valvoline stock include Anthony R Puckett, Stephen F Kirk and Thomas A Gerrald II. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Valvoline.
Which institutional investors are selling Valvoline stock?
VVV stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Capital Research Global Investors, American Century Companies Inc., Neuberger Berman Group LLC, Newport Trust Co, Janus Henderson Group PLC, BlackRock Inc., Vanguard Group Inc. and The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company . Company insiders that have sold Valvoline company stock in the last year include Anthony R Puckett and Thomas A Gerrald II. View Insider Buying and Selling for Valvoline.
Which institutional investors are buying Valvoline stock?
VVV stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Capital International Investors, Wells Fargo & Company MN, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Foyston Gordon & Payne Inc, Walthausen & Co. LLC, Deprince Race & Zollo Inc., FIL Ltd and Russell Investments Group Ltd.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Valvoline.
How do I buy shares of Valvoline?
Shares of VVV can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Valvoline's stock price today?
One share of VVV stock can currently be purchased for approximately $20.45.
How big of a company is Valvoline?
Valvoline has a market capitalization of $3.85 billion and generates $2.29 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $166 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.29 on an earnings per share basis. Valvoline employs 6,700 workers across the globe.
What is Valvoline's official website?
How can I contact Valvoline?
Valvoline's mailing address is 100 VALVOLINE WAY, LEXINGTON KY, 40509. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at 859-357-2591 or via email at [email protected]
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