Seaport Res Ptn Forecasts Valvoline’s Q1 Earnings (NYSE:VVV)

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) – Research analysts at Seaport Res Ptn reduced their Q1 2025 EPS estimates for shares of Valvoline in a report issued on Tuesday, November 19th. Seaport Res Ptn analyst M. Harrison now forecasts that the basic materials company will earn $0.30 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.32. The consensus estimate for Valvoline’s current full-year earnings is $1.61 per share. Seaport Res Ptn also issued estimates for Valvoline’s Q2 2025 earnings at $0.36 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $0.46 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $0.47 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $1.59 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.37 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.44 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.55 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.57 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $1.94 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on the company. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on Valvoline from $46.00 to $42.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday. Stephens assumed coverage on shares of Valvoline in a research note on Tuesday, October 15th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $49.00 price objective on the stock. Robert W. Baird decreased their target price on shares of Valvoline from $48.00 to $46.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday. Royal Bank of Canada cut their price objective on shares of Valvoline from $52.00 to $46.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on Valvoline from $46.00 to $44.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, seven have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Valvoline currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $46.25.

Valvoline Stock Performance

NYSE:VVV opened at $38.57 on Thursday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $41.33 and its 200 day simple moving average is $41.91. The company has a current ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.77. Valvoline has a twelve month low of $33.86 and a twelve month high of $48.26. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.97 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.81 and a beta of 1.46.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Valvoline

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of Valvoline by 6.7% in the 1st quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 69,300 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $3,089,000 after buying an additional 4,326 shares during the period. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co raised its position in shares of Valvoline by 5.2% during the 1st quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 101,282 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $4,515,000 after purchasing an additional 5,002 shares during the period. Tyro Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Valvoline in the 1st quarter worth approximately $9,627,000. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD boosted its position in Valvoline by 6.6% during the 1st quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 554,316 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $24,707,000 after purchasing an additional 34,467 shares during the period. Finally, Paloma Partners Management Co bought a new position in Valvoline during the 1st quarter worth $445,000. 96.13% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Valvoline declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase plan on Tuesday, July 30th that permits the company to buyback $400.00 million in shares. This buyback authorization permits the basic materials company to buy up to 7.6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are usually an indication that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.

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.