These Analysts Slash Their Forecasts On Valvoline Following Weak Earnings - Valvoline (NYSE:VVV)

Core Insights - Valvoline Inc reported disappointing earnings for Q4, with earnings per share at 45 cents, missing the analyst consensus estimate of 47 cents, and quarterly sales of $453.800 million, also below the consensus estimate of $454.919 million [1] - The company projects FY2026 adjusted EPS between $1.60 and $1.70, with sales expected to be between $2.000 billion and $2.100 billion [1] Management Commentary - Lori Flees, President and CEO, expressed gratitude towards franchise partners and employees, emphasizing their role in driving growth and the company's strong positioning for fiscal 2026 [2] - The company received FTC approval for the acquisition of Breeze Autocare, expecting to close the transaction on December 1st [2] Stock Performance - Following the earnings announcement, Valvoline shares fell by 1% to $30.34 [2] Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - Goldman Sachs maintained a Buy rating but lowered the price target from $47 to $41 [5] - Baird maintained an Outperform rating, reducing the price target from $44 to $40 [5] - RBC Capital kept an Outperform rating while cutting the price target from $48 to $44 [5] - Wells Fargo maintained an Overweight rating, lowering the price target from $42 to $38 [5] - TD Cowen maintained a Buy rating and slashed the price target from $45 to $37 [5]