Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) Issues FY 2025 Earnings Guidance

Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) issued an update on its FY 2025 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 1.570-1.670 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 1.620. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.7 billion-$1.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.7 billion.

Valvoline Stock Up 6.1 %

Shares of NYSE VVV traded up $2.26 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $39.10. 507,340 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,421,562. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.07 and a beta of 1.45. The company has a current ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.77. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $37.03 and a 200 day simple moving average of $39.96. Valvoline has a twelve month low of $33.90 and a twelve month high of $48.26.

Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, February 6th. The basic materials company reported $0.32 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.31 by $0.01. Valvoline had a return on equity of 197.22% and a net margin of 13.06%. As a group, equities analysts expect that Valvoline will post 1.64 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on the company. Royal Bank of Canada lowered their price target on Valvoline from $52.00 to $46.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, November 20th. Stephens began coverage on Valvoline in a report on Tuesday, October 15th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $49.00 price target for the company. 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 report on Wednesday, November 20th. Robert W. Baird reduced their price target on Valvoline from $48.00 to $46.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, November 20th. Finally, Mizuho reduced their price target on Valvoline from $46.00 to $42.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, January 6th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, six have assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $44.89.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CEO Lori Ann Flees acquired 2,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 27th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $39.64 per share, with a total value of $99,100.00. Following the acquisition, the chief executive officer now owns 38,428 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,523,285.92. This represents a 6.96 % increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Charles M. Sonsteby purchased 10,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 25th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $39.50 per share, for a total transaction of $395,000.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director now directly owns 26,437 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,044,261.50. This trade represents a 60.84 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. 0.66% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

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.