Valvoline, Inc. (VVV)

Over the past six months, Valvoline Inc. stock has declined, with a 7.55% decrease as of November 26, 2025. The share price on November 19, 2025, was $30.66, a 20.32% decline from $38.48 on November 20, 2024. Analyst sentiment has seen adjustments, with RBC Capital lowering its price target to $44.00 and Stifel reducing its price target to $35.00 in November 2025.

There is some seasonality in the demand for Valvoline's products and services, particularly within its quick lubes business, which experiences slightly higher sales volumes during the summer months. Demand typically slows down from October to February due to inclement weather in parts of the United States and Canada. Valvoline's international business experiences little seasonality.

Valvoline Inc. is an American retail automotive services company based in Lexington, Kentucky, operating in the Consumer Services sector, specifically the Specialty Retail industry. The company produces, markets, and sells automotive maintenance products, including engine oils, transmission fluids, coolants, and brake fluids, to retail outlets, installers, and customers. Valvoline also owns and operates automotive service chains like Valvoline Instant Oil Change, providing quick-lube services and supplies battery fluids to electric vehicle manufacturers.

Valvoline has an extensive international presence, with solutions available in over 140 countries and territories at more than 80,000 locations worldwide. The company has manufacturing and distribution facilities, including blending and packaging plants in the United States, Australia, Canada, and the Netherlands, with a joint venture in India and plans for a plant in China. Its retail service center network is primarily in the United States and Canada, with over 2,000 franchised and company-operated service centers.

Valvoline has maintained a strong brand reputation over the past year, particularly in customer service and corporate responsibility. Valvoline Instant Oil Change was recognized by Forbes in its "Best Customer Service 2025" list. The company released its Fiscal Year 2024 Impact Report, highlighting positive contributions to ESG initiatives. Valvoline has also received accolades for its employee training and development programs.

Valvoline Inc. is predominantly owned by institutional shareholders, holding approximately 96.13% of the company's stock. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock, Inc., and Wasatch Advisors Inc. Vanguard Group Inc. is the largest individual shareholder, owning 9.62% of the company. Valvoline insiders hold around 0.85%, and retail investors hold 0.00%. Insider buying has recently outweighed selling.