Valvoline's Franchise Ranking: Valvoline Instant Oil Change has been ranked 37th in the Franchise Times Top 400, which evaluates the largest U.S. franchise systems based on global sales and performance factors.
CEO's Statement: Lori Flees, President and CEO of Valvoline Inc., attributes the company's ranking to the dedication and entrepreneurial spirit of its franchisees, emphasizing their commitment to growth and service quality.
Service Offerings: Valvoline operates over 2,100 service centers in the U.S. and Canada, providing quick oil changes and various preventive maintenance services, completing over 28 million services annually.
Franchising Opportunities: The company franchises more than half of its locations and invites potential franchisees to explore opportunities through their website, viocfranchise.com.
VVV
$31.71+Infinity%1D
Analyst Views on VVV
Wall Street analysts forecast VVV stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VVV is 42.40 USD with a low forecast of 35.00 USD and a high forecast of 50.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
5 Analyst Rating
Wall Street analysts forecast VVV stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VVV is 42.40 USD with a low forecast of 35.00 USD and a high forecast of 50.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
4 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 31.030
Low
35.00
Averages
42.40
High
50.00
Current: 31.030
Low
35.00
Averages
42.40
High
50.00
Mizuho
Outperform
to
NULL
downgrade
$43 -> $38
2025-12-15
New
Reason
Mizuho
Price Target
$43 -> $38
2025-12-15
New
downgrade
Outperform
to
NULL
Reason
Mizuho lowered the firm's price target on Valvoline to $38 from $43 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares following the investor update. The company provided refreshed medium-term financial targets through fiscal 2028, which includes same store sales growth of 3%-5%, which tracked below investor expectations and current year guidance for 4%-6%, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Mizuho adjusted estimates post the update.
Piper Sandler
Peter Keith
Overweight
downgrade
$50 -> $41
2025-11-20
Reason
Piper Sandler
Peter Keith
Price Target
$50 -> $41
2025-11-20
downgrade
Overweight
Reason
Piper Sandler analyst Peter Keith lowered the firm's price target on Valvoline to $41 from $50 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares following relatively inline Q4 results and FY26 EPS guidance that was below expectations. The firm notes the company received clearance from the FTC to acquire 162 Breeze stores - and elevated interest expense and D&A caused FY26 EPS growth guidance to come in at +4%. Certainly, after a messy FY25 from refranchising and IT investments, this guidance is a bit of a disappointment, argues Piper.
Goldman Sachs
Mark Jordan
Buy
downgrade
$47 -> $41
2025-11-20
Reason
Goldman Sachs
Mark Jordan
Price Target
$47 -> $41
2025-11-20
downgrade
Buy
Reason
Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Jordan lowered the firm's price target on Valvoline to $41 from $47 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Key takeaways from the company's earnings update include a now smaller and likely lower-margin Oil Changers platform, a high effective acquisition cost per location relative to divested sites, and reduced post-deal balance-sheet flexibility, the analyst tells investors in a research note.The December 11 investor update is expected to clarify deal economics and the longer-term growth outlook, the firm says.
Citi
Neutral
downgrade
$35 -> $34
2025-11-20
Reason
Citi
Price Target
$35 -> $34
2025-11-20
downgrade
Neutral
Reason
Citi lowered the firm's price target on Valvoline to $34 from $35 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares following the earnings report. The firm views Valvoline as "show-me" story on margins. It dropped forward earnings estimates on the lower margin contribution from the Breeze acquisition and higher interest expense.
About VVV
Valvoline Inc. provides automotive preventive maintenance services, convenient and trusted services in its retail stores throughout the United States and Canada. The Company's service includes 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes; battery, bulb and wiper replacements; tire rotations, and other manufacturer-recommended maintenance services. It has 2,300 franchised and Company-operated service centers across the United States and Canada. The vehicle maintenance services offered by the Company include air filter replacement, battery replacement, differential fluid, fuel system cleaning, headlight and taillight replacement, radiator service, tire rotation, transmission service, air conditioning, and wiper blade replacement. The Company’s services are offered to a range of vehicle types, serving both consumers and commercial customers, such as hybrid electric vehicles, battery electric vehicles, medium duty and passenger car motor oil light duty.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
