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Valvoline Inc

NYSE: VVV Auto & Truck Dealerships
$31.83
▼ $0.01 (−0.03%) today
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Q1 2026 Earnings

Reported Feb 4, 2026, 7:01am ET · SEC source
$0.37
Beat +13.60%
EPS · est. $0.33
$461.8M
Beat +0.17%
Revenue · est. $461.0M
−1.1%
Trailing market
VVV vs S&P since report
3 quarters
Consecutive EPS beats

Market Reaction

% change · around the report
0+3%+6%Feb 4Feb 5report 7:01am ETearnings−1.6%+6.1%
0+3%+6%Feb 4Feb 5earnings−1.6%+6.1%
VVV +6.1%S&P 500 −1.6%
−3%0+3%+6%Feb 4Feb 5report 7:01am ETearnings−2.7%+6.1%
−3%0+3%+6%Feb 4Feb 5earnings−2.7%+6.1%
VVV +6.1%NASDAQ −2.7%
0+5%+10%Feb 3Feb 12report 7:01am ETearnings+0.6%+8.9%
0+5%+10%Feb 3Feb 12earnings+0.6%+8.9%
VVV +8.9%S&P 500 +0.6%
0+6%+12%Feb 3Feb 12report 7:01am ETearnings+0.0%+8.9%
0+6%+12%Feb 3Feb 12earnings+0.0%+8.9%
VVV +8.9%NASDAQ +0.0%
+6.94%
Day of report
+3.26%
Next session
+9.19%
One week
−2.22%
30 days

S&P 500 over the same 30 days: −1.15%.

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. 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

“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.”

Valvoline CEO, on the earnings call

Forward Guidance & Outlook

CEO Lori Flees expressed confidence in the company's growth algorithm, citing the fundamentals of the business model and resilient customer demand. The Breeze acquisition is performing in line with expectations with integration activities underway. No specific numerical forward guidance was provided for the full fiscal year.

VVV YoY Financials

Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025 · SEC filings Q1 2025 Q1 2026
$0$200.0M$400.0M$414.3M$461.8MRevenue$152.9M$172.5MGross Profit$143.8M$18.3MOperating Income
$0$200.0M$400.0MRevenueGross ProfitOperating Income

VVV Revenue by Segment

Franchised stores$515.3M+13.3%
Company-operated stores$408.3M+11.8%

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.