Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) Issues FY25 Earnings Guidance

Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) updated its FY25 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $1.57-$1.67 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.80. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.67-$1.73 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.82 billion. Valvoline also updated its FY 2025 guidance to 1.570-1.670 EPS.

Valvoline Stock Performance

VVV stock opened at $42.33 on Tuesday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $41.44 and a 200-day moving average of $42.03. The firm has a market cap of $5.46 billion, a PE ratio of 34.41 and a beta of 1.46. Valvoline has a 12-month low of $33.86 and a 12-month high of $48.26. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 0.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 10.57.

Valvoline announced that its board has initiated a share repurchase program on Tuesday, July 30th that authorizes the company to buyback $400.00 million in shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the basic materials company to reacquire up to 7.6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually a sign that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have weighed in on VVV. Royal Bank of Canada dropped their target price on shares of Valvoline from $54.00 to $48.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, August 8th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price objective on Valvoline from $50.00 to $46.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, August 8th. Baird R W raised Valvoline to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 15th. Stephens started coverage on Valvoline in a report on Tuesday, October 15th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $49.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Robert W. Baird initiated coverage on Valvoline in a research note on Thursday, August 15th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $48.00 price objective on the stock. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, seven have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $47.75.

Valvoline Company Profile

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.