Investment Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes for Valvoline (VVV)

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Valvoline (NYSE: VVV):

• 10/14/2026 – Valvoline was given a new $40.00 price target by UBS Group AG.
• 10/14/2026 – Valvoline had its price target lowered by TD Cowen from $45.00 to $40.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 10/6/2026 – Valvoline had its price target lowered by Barclays PLC from $41.00 to $39.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 10/1/2026 – Valvoline was given a new $34.00 price target by New Street Research.
• 10/1/2026 – Valvoline had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by Morgan Stanley.
• 10/1/2026 – Valvoline had its price target lowered by Citigroup Inc. from $41.00 to $34.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 9/11/2026 – Valvoline had its price target raised by Royal Bank Of Canada from $46.00 to $49.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 8/19/2026 – Valvoline is now covered by Benchmark Co.. They set a “buy” rating and a $48.00 price target on the stock.
• 8/19/2026 – Valvoline had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by TD Cowen.
• 8/19/2026 – Valvoline is now covered by Benchmark Co.. They set a “buy” rating and a $48.00 price target on the stock.
• 8/19/2026 – Valvoline was downgraded by Zacks Research from “strong-buy” to “hold”.

Insider Buying and Selling at Valvoline

In other news, insider Julie O’Daniel sold 3,700 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $33.81, for a total value of $125,097.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 14,279 shares in the company, valued at approximately $482,772.99. This trade represents a 20.58% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CAO Jordan Denny bought 1,506 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 12th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $33.20 per share, for a total transaction of $49,999.20. Following the acquisition, the chief accounting officer owned 4,121 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $136,817.20. This represents a 57.59% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. 0.66% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Valvoline Inc (NYSE: VVV) is an automotive services company that operates and franchises quick-lube service centers. Its locations provide routine vehicle maintenance, including oil changes, fluid services, filter replacement, battery replacement, windshield wiper replacement and tire services. The company’s service model is designed to allow customers to receive maintenance without a scheduled appointment or leaving their vehicle.

Valvoline serves customers primarily in the United States and Canada through company-operated and franchised service centers under the Valvoline Instant Oil Change and related brands.