Valvoline (VVV) – Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates

Several analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for Valvoline (NYSE: VVV):

• 7/29/2026 – Valvoline had its “overweight” rating reaffirmed by Piper Sandler. They now have a $44.00 price target on the stock.
• 7/28/2026 – Valvoline had its price target raised by Stephens from $44.00 to $48.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 7/21/2026 – Valvoline had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $35.00 to $41.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 7/21/2026 – Valvoline had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $42.00 to $45.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 7/21/2026 – Valvoline was upgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong-buy”.
• 7/20/2026 – Valvoline was given a new $47.00 price target by New Street Research.
• 7/20/2026 – Valvoline had its price target raised by TD Cowen from $42.00 to $47.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 7/16/2026 – Valvoline had its “neutral” rating reaffirmed by Citigroup Inc..
• 6/4/2026 – Valvoline had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by TD Cowen.

Insider Transactions at Valvoline

In other news, CFO J Kevin Willis bought 10,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 14th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $31.80 per share, for a total transaction of $318,000.00. Following the acquisition, the chief financial officer directly owned 32,725 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,040,655. This trade represents a 44.00% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Jonathan L. Caldwell sold 2,851 shares of Valvoline stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $40.00, for a total transaction of $114,040.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 20,918 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $836,720. The trade was a 11.99% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders acquired a total of 14,100 shares of company stock valued at $450,877 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.66% of the company’s stock.

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).