Valvoline (VVV) – Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes

Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 2/5/2026 – Valvoline was given a new $40.00 price target on by analysts at Stifel Nicolaus.
• 2/5/2026 – Valvoline had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Roth Mkm. They now have a $44.00 price target on the stock.
• 2/5/2026 – Valvoline was given a new $40.00 price target on by analysts at Mizuho.
• 2/5/2026 – Valvoline had its price target raised by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada from $44.00 to $46.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 2/5/2026 – Valvoline had its price target raised by analysts at Citigroup Inc. from $34.00 to $37.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 2/5/2026 – Valvoline had its price target raised by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $38.00 to $40.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 2/4/2026 – Valvoline had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.. They now have a $43.00 price target on the stock.
• 1/27/2026 – Valvoline had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada.
• 1/27/2026 – Valvoline had its price target raised by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $36.00 to $38.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 1/26/2026 – Valvoline was given a new $38.00 price target on by analysts at Truist Financial Corporation.
• 1/26/2026 – Valvoline had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at TD Cowen.
• 1/19/2026 – Valvoline was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Research from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating.
• 12/29/2025 – Valvoline had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/22/2025 – Valvoline had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/17/2025 – Valvoline is now covered by analysts at Roth Mkm. They set a “buy” rating and a $42.00 price target on the stock.
• 12/17/2025 – Valvoline was upgraded by analysts at Roth Mkm to a “strong-buy” rating.
• 12/17/2025 – Valvoline is now covered by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc.. They set a “buy” rating and a $40.00 price target on the stock.
• 12/15/2025 – Valvoline had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/15/2025 – Valvoline had its price target lowered by analysts at Mizuho from $43.00 to $38.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 12/9/2025 – Valvoline had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada.
• 12/8/2025 – Valvoline had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.

Insider Buying and Selling at Valvoline

In other news, CEO Lori Ann Flees acquired 4,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 24th. The stock was bought at an average price of $30.82 per share, with a total value of $138,690.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer owned 69,267 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,134,808.94. This represents a 6.95% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Julie Marie O’daniel sold 3,200 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $31.88, for a total transaction of $102,016.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 17,251 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $549,961.88. This trade represents a 15.65% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 0.66% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) is a leading global producer and distributor of automotive and industrial lubricants. The company’s portfolio spans engine oils, gear oils, transmission fluids, greases, coolants and driveline products, all designed to help improve vehicle performance and longevity. Valvoline’s products are marketed under the Valvoline®, Valvoline NextGen® and Valvoline™ SynPower® brand names and are formulated to meet the stringent requirements of passenger cars, light trucks, heavy‐duty vehicles and off‐road applications.

In addition to its core lubricant business, Valvoline operates one of North America’s largest quick‐lubricant service networks through Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠ (VIOC).