Valvoline runs nearly 1,600 quick-lube shops (like Valvoline Instant Oil Change) and sells motor oils, coolants, and filters to garages and dealerships worldwide—think of it as the Jiffy Lube of engine care.
Money comes from two streams: Retail Services (the oil-change bays) and Global Products (selling lubricants to partners). Annual revenue hit USD 1.71B with a 38.5% gross margin and 12.3% net margin in 2025—recurring, service-driven income.
Its 1,600-store network and 155-year brand give local convenience rivals like Jiffy Lube and Take 5 a tough hurdle, but big-box chains (Walmart, AutoZone) and online parts sellers keep pressure on pricing. Moat is solid—customers rarely switch for a $10 coupon
Buy (sector percentile 71) — value C+, growth B+, profitability B+, momentum C+, revisions A-. Updated daily, sector-relative, identical for every user.
Key events, in time order
Q3 EPS of $0.57 beat estimates; revenue up 24% and adjusted EBITDA up 25%
Impact report released; analyst cites 25% revenue growth and valuation support
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