Valvoline Reports Strong Q1 Adjusted Earnings and Network Expansion

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Valvoline Inc. announced strong Q1 adjusted financial results, including double-digit profit growth and significant store expansion, despite a GAAP loss driven by a one-time divestiture.

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• Strong Adjusted Profitability

  Adjusted EBITDA increased 14% to $117 million and Adjusted EPS grew 16% to $0.37, reflecting solid operational performance.

• Double-Digit Sales Growth

  Net revenues rose 11% to $462 million, with system-wide store sales increasing 13% to $924 million and same-store sales (SSS) up 5.8%.

• Significant Network Expansion

  The company added 200 net stores in the quarter, including 162 from the Breeze acquisition, expanding its service center footprint to 2,380 system-wide stores.

• GAAP Loss Due to Divestiture

  Reported a loss from continuing operations of ($32) million and diluted loss per share of ($0.25), primarily due to an FTC-required divestiture of certain Breeze stores.

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Valvoline Inc. reported robust first-quarter results, showcasing significant growth in adjusted profitability and an expanded store network. While the company reported a GAAP loss from continuing operations, this was primarily attributed to a one-time FTC-required divestiture of certain Breeze stores. The underlying operational performance, as reflected in adjusted metrics, demonstrates healthy business momentum and strategic execution, with management expressing confidence in their growth algorithm.