Valvoline (NYSE:VVV – Get Free Report) was upgraded by equities researchers at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from an “underweight” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report issued on Friday. The firm presently has a $35.00 target price on the basic materials company’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price objective points to a potential upside of 2.41% from the company’s current price.
Several other analysts have also commented on the company. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their price objective on Valvoline from $42.00 to $44.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, May 11th. Citigroup upped their price target on shares of Valvoline from $34.00 to $37.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Valvoline from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 7th. Barclays began coverage on shares of Valvoline in a research report on Thursday. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $35.00 price target for the company. Finally, Piper Sandler reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $44.00 price target (up from $41.00) on shares of Valvoline in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $40.93.
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Valvoline Price Performance
Valvoline (NYSE:VVV – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The basic materials company reported $0.41 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.35 by $0.06. Valvoline had a return on equity of 66.54% and a net margin of 5.03%.The company had revenue of $503.80 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $495.67 million. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.34 EPS. Valvoline’s revenue for the quarter was up 25.0% on a year-over-year basis. Valvoline has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.650-1.750 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Valvoline will post 1.74 EPS for the current year.
Insider Activity
In related news, Director Jennifer Lynn Slater acquired 1,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 15th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $32.53 per share, for a total transaction of $32,530.00. Following the purchase, the director owned 1,000 shares in the company, valued at $32,530. The trade was a ∞ increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Richard Joseph Freeland acquired 3,100 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 14th. The shares were bought at an average price of $32.37 per share, with a total value of $100,347.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 16,112 shares in the company, valued at $521,545.44. This trade represents a 23.82% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders acquired 14,100 shares of company stock valued at $450,877 in the last quarter. 0.66% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in VVV. Community Bank N.A. bought a new position in shares of Valvoline during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Valvoline in the first quarter valued at about $28,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its position in shares of Valvoline by 1,621.3% in the third quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 1,050 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $38,000 after acquiring an additional 989 shares in the last quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Valvoline in the first quarter valued at about $42,000. Finally, Vestor Capital LLC lifted its position in shares of Valvoline by 169.4% in the first quarter. Vestor Capital LLC now owns 1,646 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $55,000 after acquiring an additional 1,035 shares in the last quarter. 96.13% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Valvoline Company Profile
Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) is a leading global producer and distributor of automotive and industrial lubricants. The company’s portfolio spans engine oils, gear oils, transmission fluids, greases, coolants and driveline products, all designed to help improve vehicle performance and longevity. Valvoline’s products are marketed under the Valvoline®, Valvoline NextGen® and Valvoline™ SynPower® brand names and are formulated to meet the stringent requirements of passenger cars, light trucks, heavy‐duty vehicles and off‐road applications.
In addition to its core lubricant business, Valvoline operates one of North America’s largest quick‐lubricant service networks through Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠ (VIOC).
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