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Valvoline Inc Stock: price and insider trades · United States
1 insider bought €43k of shares over the last 90 days, the latest by Denny Jordan M., filed 14 Aug 2026.
Valvoline Inc: what insiders have been doing
Headquartered in Lexington, United States, Valvoline Inc belongs to the Retail & Commerce sector and traces its origins to 1866. Filings by its managers are published through SEC (Form 4). The last twelve months, up to 18 October 2026, brought 38 filings signed by 13 insiders.
Open-market activity splits into 5 purchases totalling €795k and 2 sales totalling €88k; 4 insiders sit on the buying side and 2 insiders on the selling side. The totals exclude 1 filing filed without an amount. Unlike grants, an open-market purchase is paid for by the insider, at the market price. One trade stands out by size: a purchase of €273k from Willis J Kevin, disclosed on 15 May 2026, or 0.0060% of market capitalisation. The buyers include 2 finance chiefs, 1 senior executive and 1 chief executive.
The data flag 3 purchases as part of a group of insiders buying within 30 days of each other. Purchases made close together by different insiders form what is called a cluster. The last purchase on record was published on 14 August 2026, which is 65 days ago. Filings reach the SEC (Form 4) feed a median of 2 days after the trade. Section 16 rules allow two business days to file each Form 4.
With 38 filings in twelve months, the company is more active than the median of 22 filings across the 5,458 companies we follow on the same exchange. Since 2021, the database holds 13 purchases and 19 sales by insiders of the company. In its latest annual report filed with the SEC (10-K, fiscal year ended 30 September 2025), the company reported revenue of 1.71 bn USD and net income of 210.7 m USD.
In the same sector, recent insider purchases at GameStop Corp. and Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. also feature in our signals. Every figure here comes from the filings published by SEC (Form 4) and describes the past, not future prices; it is not investment advice.
Insider Decl.
159
Thresholds
n/a
Buy Volume
€2M
13 ops. · all time
Sell Volume
€2M
19 ops. · all time
Who traded when
BuySaleJ. Kevin Willis3 buys
Lori Ann Flees3 buys
O'Daniel Julie Marie2 sales
Dobbins Robert Travis1 sale
Jonathan L. Caldwell1 sale
Jordan M. Denny1 buy
+3 other insiders
Since the insiders bought
- -7.0%Entry US$33.80 · Close 16 Oct 2026 US$31.43
- -5.4%Entry US$33.24 · Close 16 Oct 2026 US$31.43
- -5.4%Entry US$33.24 · Close 16 Oct 2026 US$31.43
Entry is the close on the day after publication, the first price a reader could act on. Prices in the listing currency. Past moves are not a forecast.
Analyst consensus: bullish or bearish?
Analysts rate Valvoline Inc Buy (bullish), based on 16 analysts. Average price target: US$42.81.
This score ranks the purchase within its own market. A position size is suggested only on the venues of the backtested strategy universe; elsewhere, signals stay on watch. Not investment advice.
Fundamental score
Ranked 7,502 of 23,476 companies
60.6
score / 100
Value55
Quality66
FCF yld0.9%
Earn yld5.2%
EV/EBITDA10.6x
ROE28%
Gross mgn39%
Net mgn12%
Debt/EBITDA2.7x
Pillars2/3
Transparent value + quality ranking, distinct from the insider signal.
Financial data
as of FY 2025FY ended September 2025 · cache
US$31.46
Analyst consensus
16 analystsBuy
US$34.00Target US$42.81(+36%)US$49.00
Income statement
RevenueUS$1.7B
Gross profitUS$658.5M39% margin
EBITDAUS$510.7M30% margin
Net incomeUS$210.7M5.2% margin
Valuation
PER (trailing)38.8x
PER (forward)15.9x
P/Book9.6x
Beta1.04
Balance sheet & cash
Market capUS$4B
Total debtUS$1.4B
Free Cash FlowUS$38M
Debt / Equity475%
Profitability & ownership
ROE28.4%
ROA7.0%
% insiders0.3%
% institutions118.3%
Last declaration on 3 September 2026
Declarations159 total
2,573 shares0Common StockSEC:0002110450-26-000008:0
788 shares@ US$31.830.0007% mcap100.0% of flowCommon StockSEC:0002110450-26-000008:1
3,700 shares@ US$33.8150.0033% mcap5.3% of flowCommonSEC144:0001959173-26-006314
1,506 shares@ US$33.200.0013% mcap55.2% of flowCommon StockSEC:0002120008-26-000006:0
Canonical exit: 10 Nov 2026 (T+90)
2,851 sharesCommon StockSEC:0001809539-26-000004:0
2,851 shares@ US$40.000.0023% mcap39.6% of flowCommonSEC144:0001959173-26-004876
3,100 shares@ US$32.370.0019% mcap48.3% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001327988-26-000004:0
Canonical exit: 12 Aug 2026 (T+90)
10,000 shares@ US$31.800.0060% mcap47.9% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001575329-26-000006:0
Canonical exit: 12 Aug 2026 (T+90)
1,195 shares@ US$34.0944.8% of flowCommon StockSEC:0002120008-26-000004:1
3,543 sharesCommon StockSEC:0002120008-26-000004:0
8,877 shares@ US$20.2960.4% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001809539-26-000002:0
287 shares@ US$37.8028.6% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001967434-26-000002:0
15,810 shares@ US$23.0115.2% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001685295-26-000002:0
3,750 shares@ US$32.84100.0% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001434577-26-000002:0
3,750 shares@ US$32.8429.0% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001429435-26-000002:0
595 sharesCommon StockSEC:0001809539-25-000011:0
1,058 sharesCommon StockSEC:0001685295-25-000011:0
794 sharesCommon StockSEC:0001996458-25-000011:0
398 sharesCommon StockSEC:0001967434-25-000011:0
2,643 sharesCommon StockSEC:0001924613-25-000021:0
3,200 shares@ US$31.884.3% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001685295-25-000009:0
4,500 shares@ US$30.8220.8% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001924613-25-000017:0
Canonical exit: 22 Feb 2026 (T+90)
10,000 shares@ US$31.4147.9% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001575329-25-000009:0
Canonical exit: 19 Feb 2026 (T+90)
656 sharesCommon StockSEC:0001809539-25-000007:0
1,006 sharesCommon StockSEC:0001996458-25-000007:0
25 of 159 declarations
About Valvoline Inc
Valvoline Inc. (ticker VVV) is listed on the NYSE in the United States and is best viewed by investors as a consumer-facing automotive services company rather than a pure-play lubricants manufacturer. The company traces its heritage back to 1866, making Valvoline one of the oldest and most recognizable names in automotive lubricants. The modern Valvoline Inc. was formed in 2016 in connection with the separation from Ashland, and it completed its IPO in 2016. Its headquarters are in Lexington, Kentucky, giving the company a U.S. Midwestern operating base with strong ties to the automotive aftermarket. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1674910/000167491017000042/valvoline10-k9302017.htm?utm_source=openai))
Over time, Valvoline has shifted its strategic emphasis toward preventive automotive maintenance services. Its core business now centers on the Valvoline Instant Oil Change network, supplemented by other fast-service automotive maintenance concepts. The business model focuses on high-frequency, recurring service needs such as oil changes, fluid exchanges, filters, and basic vehicle checks. This service-led model generally provides better resilience than a standalone lubricant sales model because it captures more value from the aftermarket and benefits from repeat customer traffic. ([investors.valvoline.com](https://investors.valvoline.com/news/news-details/2025/Valvoline-Inc--Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Fiscal-Year-2025-Results/default.aspx?utm_source=openai))
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From a competitive standpoint, Valvoline is one of the leading quick-lube players in the United States, supported by a strong brand and a growing footprint. Recent company disclosures and press releases indicate a North American network of more than 2,300 locations and continued unit expansion through both company-operated and franchise channels. That scale matters in a fragmented industry where convenience, speed, and brand trust are key differentiators. The franchise component also helps the company expand with a more balanced capital profile. ([investors.valvoline.com](https://investors.valvoline.com/news/news-details/2025/Valvoline-Instant-Oil-Change-Ranks-as-Top-Automotive-Retailer-on-Yelps-Most-Loved-Brands-List-for-2025/default.aspx?utm_source=openai))
Valvoline’s key offerings include motor oil changes, fluid services, preventive maintenance, and quick automotive care services delivered through its branded network. The company markets itself around speed, convenience, and reliability, which are central to its customer proposition. For equity investors, the main operating drivers are same-store sales, transaction growth, store openings, labor execution, and the size and age of the vehicle fleet in its core markets. ([investors.valvoline.com](https://investors.valvoline.com/news/news-details/2026/Valvoline-Inc--Launches-Instant-Transfer-Portal-Campaign-for-New-and-Existing-Customers-in-Partnership-with-Betty-Agency/default.aspx?utm_source=openai))
Geographically, Valvoline remains primarily U.S.-focused, while also having exposure to Canada through certain franchise and network activities. Recent milestones include the December 2025 closing of the Breeze Autocare acquisition, which expanded the company’s store base and customer reach, as well as continued store growth, refranchising activity, and marketing initiatives in 2025 and 2026. The company also highlighted the strength of its brand through recognition in franchise and consumer rankings, reinforcing its position in the preventive maintenance category. ([investors.valvoline.com](https://investors.valvoline.com/news/news-details/2025/Valvoline-Inc--Announces-Closing-of-Acquisition-of-Breeze-Autocare/default.aspx?utm_source=openai))
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