Valvoline Q3: 24% Revenue Growth, 8% Same-Store Sales, Raises Full-Year SSS Outlook
VVV sits 40% above its 52-week low of $28.5.
Summary
Valvoline reported Q3 fiscal 2026 results with 24% revenue growth, 8% system-wide same-store sales growth, and raised its full-year SSS outlook to 7.5%-8%.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · VVV
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Q3 Revenue Up 24%
Net revenues reached $544.6 million, driven by 8.0% system-wide same-store sales growth and 47 net new store additions.
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Adjusted EBITDA Jumps 25%
Adjusted EBITDA of $162.4 million reflected strong operating leverage, with margins expanding to 29.8%.
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Full-Year SSS Guidance Raised
Management narrowed and raised system-wide same-store sales growth outlook to 7.5%-8%, up from 5%-6.5%, citing effective pricing actions.
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Store Network Expansion Continues
System-wide store count grew to 2,456, with 47 net additions in Q3 (22 company-operated, 25 franchised).
Analysis · VVV · Energy & Transportation
A strong fiscal third quarter saw revenue climb 24% to $545 million, while system-wide same-store sales growth accelerated to 8.0%. Adjusted EBITDA rose 25% to $162 million, and the company added 47 net new stores. Management narrowed and raised its full-year same-store sales growth guidance to 7.5%-8%, signaling confidence in pricing actions and operational discipline despite cost pressures. The results reinforce the company's growth trajectory in the quick-lube market, though the stock is already trading near its 52-week high, suggesting much of the optimism may be priced in.
At the time of this filing, VVV was trading at $39.97 on NYSE in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $5B. The 52-week trading range was $28.50 to $41.33. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.