Q1 26 EPS
$0.37
BEAT +13.60%
Est. $0.33
Q1 26 Revenue
$461.8M
BEAT +0.17%
Est. $461.0M
vs S&P Since Q1 26
-3.0%
TRAILING MARKET
VVV +7.1% vs S&P +10.1%
Market Reaction
Did VVV Beat Earnings? Q1 2026 Results
Valvoline kicked off fiscal 2026 with a convincing earnings beat, posting adjusted EPS of $0.37 against a consensus estimate of $0.33, a 13.60% beat, while revenue of $461.80 million edged past expectations by 0.17% and climbed 11.5% year over year. … Read more Valvoline kicked off fiscal 2026 with a convincing earnings beat, posting adjusted EPS of $0.37 against a consensus estimate of $0.33, a 13.60% beat, while revenue of $461.80 million edged past expectations by 0.17% and climbed 11.5% year over year. The single biggest driver of the quarter was the transformative acquisition of Breeze Autocare, which contributed 162 of the 200 net new stores added in the period and pushed Valvoline's total system-wide store count to 2,380, a 16.4% year-over-year increase. That expansion fueled system-wide same-store sales growth of 5.8% and helped lift adjusted EBITDA 14% to $117.40 million, with margins widening to 25.4% from 24.8%. On a GAAP basis, however, an FTC-required divestiture of 45 Breeze locations triggered a $43.10 million loss on sale, swinging the company to a net loss from continuing operations. Despite that headline drag, shares rallied sharply on the adjusted results. CEO Lori Flees expressed confidence in the company's growth algorithm and resilient customer demand, with Breeze integration described as on track, though no specific full-year numerical guidance was issued.
Key Takeaways
- • System-wide same-store sales growth of 5.8%
- • Net addition of 200 stores in the quarter, including 162 from Breeze acquisition
- • 11% net revenue growth year-over-year
- • Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 25.4% from 24.8%
- • System-wide store sales increased 13% to $924 million
VVV YoY Financials
Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025, source: SEC Filings
VVV Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“We delivered a strong quarter to start the fiscal year. System-wide same store sales growth of 5.8%, along with our network expansion, drove double-digit profit growth and margin improvement. During the first quarter, we added 200 stores, including 162 from the Breeze acquisition. The Breeze business is performing in line with our expectations and integration activities are underway.”
— Lori Flees, Q1 2026 Earnings Press Release
VVV Earnings Trends
VVV vs Market 30 Day Price Reactions
30-day stock return vs benchmark after each earnings
VVV EPS Trend
Earnings per share: estimate vs actual
VVV Revenue Trend
Quarterly revenue: estimate vs actual
VVV Quarterly Results
8 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 26 BEAT | $0.34 | $0.41 | +19.15% | $503.8M | +1.75% |
| Q1 26 BEAT | $0.33 | $0.37 | +13.60% | $461.8M | +0.17% |
| Q4 25 MISS FY | $0.47 | $0.45 | -4.32% | $453.8M | -0.20% |
| FY Full Year | $1.61 | $1.59 | -1.43% | $1.71B | -0.03% |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $0.45 | $0.47 | +3.71% | $439.0M | +0.60% |
| Q2 25 MISS | $0.36 | $0.34 | -5.74% | $403.2M | -0.40% |
| Q1 25 BEAT | $0.30 | $0.32 | +7.17% | $414.3M | +3.63% |
| Q4 24 BEAT FY | $0.42 | $0.46 | +9.19% | $435.5M | +0.70% |
| FY Full Year | — | $1.57 | — | $1.62B | — |
| Q2 24 BEAT | $0.35 | $0.37 | +5.71% | $388.7M | -0.40% |