Fintel reports that on May 28, 2026, Barclays initiated coverage of Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) with a Equal-Weight recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 25.30% Upside
As of May 14, 2026, the average one-year price target for Valvoline is $43.33/share. The forecasts range from a low of $36.06 to a high of $49.35. The average price target represents an increase of 25.30% from its latest reported closing price of $34.58 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Valvoline is 2,070MM, an increase of 11.39%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 2.55.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 425 funds or institutions reporting positions in Valvoline. This is an decrease of 183 owner(s) or 30.10% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to VVV is 0.18%, an increase of 20.42%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 0.74% to 162,722K shares. 
The put/call ratio of VVV is 2.32, indicating a bearish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Wasatch Advisors holds 7,996K shares representing 6.27% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 8,144K shares , representing a decrease of 1.85%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in VVV by 27.18% over the last quarter.
Boston Partners holds 6,582K shares representing 5.16% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 6,680K shares , representing a decrease of 1.48%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in VVV by 50.72% over the last quarter.
Vanguard Portfolio Management holds 5,751K shares representing 4.51% ownership of the company.
Vanguard Capital Management holds 5,730K shares representing 4.49% ownership of the company.
Wellington Management Group Llp holds 5,703K shares representing 4.47% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 6,068K shares , representing a decrease of 6.39%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in VVV by 83.53% over the last quarter.
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