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VVV Stock Forecast: Valvoline, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 30 Oct 2026
$32
−0.28% on the day

The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Valvoline, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $43 — +33.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 61 of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$4.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
61/ 100
Median analyst target
$43
Analysts covering
16
Revenue$544.6M+24.1% y/y
Operating income$112.3M
Net income$64.5M
Free cash flow$67.3M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+2.1%
1M
+7.1%
YTD
+11.1%
1Y
−2.9%
From 52W high
−19.8%
From 52W low
+21.3%
$27
$40
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

VVV stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Valvoline, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 31 Oct 2026
61/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
92
Revisions
81
Quality
76
Growth
56
Accruals
52
Value
47
Momentum
43
Issuance
38
Size
26

Volatility (92): The share price has been relatively steady.

Issuance (38): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Size (26): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

VVV stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on VVV, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$25$30$35$40$45$50Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26VVVHigh $48Median $43Low $34

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says16 analysts
12 Buy4 Hold0 Sell
Low $34Median $43High $48

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +33.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 7 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
23 Oct 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$45 → $40
21 Oct 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$49 → $46
14 Oct 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$45 → $40
14 Oct 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
6 Oct 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$41 → $39
6 Oct 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
1 Oct 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$41 → $34
1 Oct 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
11 Sept 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
11 Sept 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$46 → $49
20 Aug 2026BenchmarkInitiatesBuy—
20 Aug 2026BenchmarkInitiatesBuy$48
6 Aug 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$47 → $46
6 Aug 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
6 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$47 → $45
6 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
28 July 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight$44 → $48
28 July 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight—
22 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
22 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$35 → $41

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

VVV vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 30 Oct 2026, Valvoline, Inc. returned −2.9% against +12.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

VVV vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26VVVS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

VVV analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.6%
Analysts raising
9
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Valvoline, Inc. (VVV) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
39.9×

Cheaper than 19% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.1×

Cheaper than 50% of US stocks

Price / book
9.9×

Cheaper than 9% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
12.5×

Cheaper than 29% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
24.1%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
14.2%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Gross margin
39.5%

Higher than 48% of US stocks

Operating margin
21.0%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Net margin
5.2%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
28.4%

Higher than 87% of US stocks

Return on assets
7.0%

Higher than 85% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.5%

Higher than 76% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Valvoline, Inc. (VVV) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Valvoline, Inc. has a market value of $4.1B and an enterprise value of $6.0B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.0B. The latest quarter grew 24.1% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $101.5M, a 5.2% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.80.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $135.3M.

  • Valvoline, Inc. spent $0.0 on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 127.6M.

  • Trailing P/E: 39.9×; forward P/E: 16.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.55%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Valvoline, Inc. employs 10,600 people — $185K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 1 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

VVV vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAuto & Truck Dealerships
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
VVVValvoline, Inc.$4.1B61
ABGAsbury Automotive Group, Inc.$3.7B55
OPLNOPENLANE, Inc.$4.8B67
RUSHARush Enterprises, Inc.$5.3B82
GPIGroup 1 Automotive, Inc.$3.1B42
ANAutoNation, Inc.$6.2B27
LADLithia Motors, Inc.$6.5B32

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News

Latest VVV news & analysis

Valvoline Inc. to Report Financial Results for Fourth Quarter 2026 and Host Webcast on November 19

Business Wire · 29 Oct 2026neutral

Valvoline announced it will report fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 financial results on November 19, 2026. The company will also host a live audio webcast with analysts and investors at 9 a.m. ET that day, with the webcast and slide presentation available on its Investor Relations website.

Why it matters — VVV watchers can note the date and time when the company plans to share its quarterly results and discuss them with analysts and investors.

Valvoline: Short-Term Headwinds, Long-Term Earnings Potential

Seeking Alpha · 23 Oct 2026positive

Valvoline has increased its share of the fragmented U.S. quick-lube market from 5% in 2022 to 6% in 2025, with premiumization supporting revenue per visit. The company faces temporary margin pressure from lubricant-cost inflation but expects recovery after costs normalize; the Breeze acquisition may add earnings potential through productivity improvements and synergies.

Why it matters — VVV watchers may weigh current margin pressure against market-share gains and the potential for improved productivity at Breeze locations.

Valvoline Inc. Marks 10 Years as a Public Company and 40 Years in Retail Service

Business Wire · 13 Oct 2026positive

Valvoline marked 10 years as a public company and 40 years in the retail automotive services business. CEO Lori Flees said the company’s original aim of making routine vehicle care faster, easier, and more trusted remains.

Why it matters — The milestones highlight VVV’s history as a public company and its longstanding presence in retail automotive services.

Could Buying This 1 Cryptocurrency Make You Rich?

The Motley Fool · 10 Oct 2026neutral

The Motley Fool article highlights NEAR Protocol's gain of more than 230% for the year in 2026, while noting that it has not delivered consistent performance over the past six years.

Why it matters — The excerpt concerns cryptocurrency performance and provides no direct information about Valvoline's business or results, so its relevance to VVV is limited.

Valpak Clipp Puts the Keys in Your Mailbox with Its Largest Consumer Giveaway Ever: A Brand-New Car

PRNewsWire · 29 Sept 2026positive

Valpak Clipp announced its largest consumer giveaway ever, offering a brand-new car, with presenting partner Valvoline Instant Oil Change joining the promotion. It is the first time the giveaway spans both the Valpak envelope and Clipp magazine.

Why it matters — Valvoline Instant Oil Change's participation as presenting partner in the giveaway could enhance brand visibility and consumer engagement for the company.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about VVV stock

What is the VVV stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Valvoline, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $43, with estimates ranging from $34 to $48. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is VVV stock a buy right now?

Of the 16 analysts covering Valvoline, Inc., 12 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Valvoline, Inc. 61 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 31 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank VVV?

As at 31 Oct 2026, Valvoline, Inc. ranks 61 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (92 of 100).

Will VVV stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 16 analysts implies +33.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Valvoline, Inc. 61 out of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the VVV stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Valvoline, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for VVV are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $34 to $48 over the next 12 months.

How has VVV stock performed over the past year?

Valvoline, Inc. returned -2.9% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Valvoline, Inc. do?

Valvoline Inc. is a vehicle maintenance services company focused on quick, convenient preventive care for passenger cars, light trucks, and other vehicles.

What is the latest news on VVV?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 29 Oct 2026): "Valvoline Inc. to Report Financial Results for Fourth Quarter 2026 and Host Webcast on November 19". Valvoline announced it will report fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 financial results on November 19, 2026. The company will also host a live audio webcast with analysts and investors at 9 a.m. ET that day, with the webcast and slide presentation available on its Investor Relations website.

Company

About Valvoline, Inc.

Valvoline Inc. is a vehicle maintenance services company focused on quick, convenient preventive care for passenger cars, light trucks, and other vehicles. Through its company-operated and franchised service centers, Valvoline provides oil changes, fluid exchanges, battery replacement, tire rotation, filter changes, wiper blade replacement, and other manufacturer-recommended maintenance services. Its retail network serves drivers across the United States and Canada under banners such as Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Great Canadian Oil Change. The company’s business is centered on fast service delivery and routine vehicle upkeep, making it a significant player in the automotive aftermarket and quick-lube market. Valvoline Inc. is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky.

CEO Ms. Lori A. Flees · 10,600 employees · United States · https://www.valvoline.com