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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Valvoline™ Global Operations Confirmed as Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Supporter
Valvoline Global is set to make its partnership debut with FIFA's flagship tournament. The sponsorship reflects the rapid international expansion of America's first engine oil brand as it approaches its 160th anniversary. Valvoline Global will engage fans through various creative retail and experiential activations in the build-up to the global showpiece event. LEXINGTON, Ky., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline™ Global, a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, has been announced as an Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Supporter ahead of the global extravaganza set to take place across Canada, Mexico and the United States next year. Valvoline Global's sponsorship of the FIFA World Cup 26 builds on its rapid international growth. As the company approaches its 160th anniversary with sales in more than 140 countries and territories, Valvoline has become one of the fastest growing lubricants brands worldwide. Set to be the biggest and most inclusive edition of the FIFA World Cup™, the 2026 tournament will feature 48 national teams from across the globe competing in 104 matches in 16 Host Cities throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States. The company plans to offer experiences for fans in select Host Cities and exclusive promotions with key Valvoline retail partners, with more details to be released later this year. "The FIFA World Cup 26 will bring people together like nothing else – through passion, performance and the power of possibility," said Valvoline Global CEO Jamal Muashsher. "As we approach our 160th anniversary, Valvoline Global is proud to be part of an event that celebrates not just the greatness of the game, but the potential within us all to move the world forward." This will be the first time that Valvoline Global has been involved in a sporting event of such scale. The company's partnership with FIFA underscores its commitment to world-class innovation and outstanding service, objectives that are shared by both organizations. "We are thrilled to welcome Valvoline Global, a respected global force in the automotive and industrial sectors, as an official supporter of this historic tournament," said FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström. "The company's innovative vision aligns with the dynamic spirit of the FIFA World Cup. Valvoline Global's commitment to driving progress through cutting-edge solutions resonates with our values, and we are excited to embark on this journey together." To learn more about Valvoline Global's partnership with the World Cup 2026, click here. About Valvoline™ Global OperationsValvoline Global, the creator of the world's first branded motor oil is powering the next generation of mobility through innovation for customers in 140+ countries and at more than 80,000 points of distribution. A worldwide leader in future-ready automotive and industrial solutions and best-in-class services for partners around the globe, our legacy of firsts spans nearly 160 years. With solutions available for every engine and drivetrain, from high-mileage and heavy-duty to electric vehicles, Valvoline Global is inventing the way forward for mobility and beyond, expanding its heat transfer solutions to high performance computing. Together with our parent company Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driving unparalleled product innovation and sustainable business solutions for what the future holds – on and off the road. Learn more at and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.™ Trademark, Valvoline Global or its subsidiaries, registered in various countries. About The FIFA World Cup 26™The FIFA World Cup 26™ will be the biggest sporting event ever, with three Host Countries, 16 Host Cities, 48 teams and 104 matches uniting an entire continent to showcase a momentous new tournament format. With more countries, cities, teams, and games, the FIFA World Cup 26™ will be the most inclusive edition of the competition, engaging millions of fans across unique stadiums and billions worldwide. The tournament will take place in June and July 2026. For the latest FIFA World Cup 26™ information, please visit For media representatives wishing to stay up to date on all things 2026, please register via the FIFA Media Hub. View original content: SOURCE Valvoline Global Operations Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Valvoline: Fleet and non-oil change revenues are growing faster than the core business
Business ModelQuick lube and light maintenance services, such as tire rotations, battery replacements, oil and transmission fluid changes, and tune-ups, are provided by VVV, a US-based operator and franchisor of auto repair shops. 53% of VVV's 1,790 Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 300 Valvoline Express Care, and more than 100 Great Canadian Oil Change locations are franchised, following the company's March 2023 sale of its Global Products division to Aramco. Who Owns ValvolineEven though, there are a number of high profile gurus who currently have Valvoline in their portfolio, VVV does not even make more than a percentage of their portfolio. And this is something quite obscure as an observer as Valvoline ticks all the boxes that value investors would want to have in a gurus do not own this stock because Valvoline has not paid a dime in dividends past 3 years, despite such robust cashflow. Valvoline announced to buy back shares worth $400 million but that did not seem to garner the attention of deep-value Gurus like Dan Loeb, Jeff Ubben and Nelson Peltz (Trades, Portfolio). At the moment Chuck Royce (Trades, Portfolio), Mario Gabelli (Trades, Portfolio) and Joel Greenblatt (Trades, Portfolio) have stakes in Valvoline which represents 0.46%, 0.04% and 0.03%, respectively, of their DriversStrategic Divestment: A major strategic change towards Valvoline's Retail Services segment came when it sold Aramco $2.65 billion in Global Products business. With almost $2.25 billion in net proceeds, the deal Valvoline used to fund retail operations expansion, lower debt, and improve shareholder returns. The sale gave Valvoline a large cash infusion, so improving her liquidity and financial flexibility. Reducing debt improved the balance sheet of the business, so lowering financial risk. A part of the earnings were reinvested into the Retail Services division, so enabling future expansion in a market with great promise. Driven by trends like hybrid and electric vehicles, Focusing on Retail Services helps Valvoline access the expanding automotive preventative maintenance industry. Over time, this change is supposed to raise shareholder value and profitability. Valvoline uses its brand and knowledge in the automotive service sector, thus this is probably going to result in improved margins and revenue growth. This divestment fit Valvoline's approach to refocus on the expanding automotive preventive maintenance industry, especially in view of increasing demand from markets for hybrid and electric cars. Though past divestments like Ashland's 2016 Valvoline IPO of Valvoline shares occurred, the Global Products sale is the most notable recent change. In its core retail business, this action has positioned Valvoline for financial flexibility and accelerated Tailwinds: Quick lube manufacturer Valvoline has a chance to reach its target of 3,500+ units in the sizable and extremely fragmented addressable market. With a profitability CAGR that is faster than revenue, an EBITDA CAGR of 9.8%, and a net sales CAGR of 8.6%, the company's store-count story is bolstered by appealing unit economics. The management of Valvoline is laser-focused, making significant investments in technology and teams to promote operational excellence. Valvoline is showing revenue increments because they have a very well-defined operational strategy which is centered on the Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) service centers that are mainly engaged in quick, handy and preventive automotive maintenance. Network expansion is also very important; by building more service centers, Valvoline brews its market gaining and facilitates the company to serve more clients and directly drive revenue. Besides, the operational efficiency also serves to broaden this growth the fast processes and less duration of services allow every location to handle more customers each day which leads to an increase in per-center income. Furthermore, Valvoline prioritizes customer experience: the use of also digital tools such as online scheduling to enhance convenience, which in turn, creates loyalty and generates the repeat business. The way it manages the franchise ensures the quality is consistent in all locations through the training and support it gives, thus, the brand gets trust and it becomes more attractive to customers. Moreover, Valvoline is also ready to the market developments such as offering the services for electric vehicles due to the fact they will be more opportunity makers in the future. This tactical combination involving the expansion, efficiency, customer focus, and adaptability has led to an almost doubling of revenue for Valvoline and has set it firmly at the top of the automotive service organization's mix of scaled-down smaller partners and big, capital-rich partners creates a special franchisee dynamic. Throughout the whole store footprint, VVV has continuously reported +HSD/LDD comp growth, accounting for +710%. Given that the DIY habit is mostly based on income lines, the transition from DIY to DIFM is a significant source of traffic. Since the population of people aged 35 and under is larger than that of their elders, there will be ample space for future traffic growth as these generations approach their prime spending years. Since [url="]fleet [/url]and non-oil change revenues are growing faster than the core business and continue to scale as part of the mix, they offer a chance for higher ticket and volume sales. To take advantage of this, management recently installed a new CRM there has been debate around whether increased oil efficiency from synthetics will reduce quick lube revenues as the relative increase in mileage exceeds the price premium. However, Valvoline's performance has shown that increased premiumization has not affected unit volumes to date, suggesting continued premiumization can drive further revenue growth as vehicles using conventional oil begin to phase out of the car Adoption: By 2050, it is anticipated that up to 30% of cars will be electric vehicles (EVs), with a "worst case" scenario that still permits a sizable amount of fuel-efficient vehicle (FCF) generation. There are many different viewpoints in the EV debate, so it's critical to assess the risk of EVs using Toyota's harsher 30% metric. The number of ICE vehicles on the road in 2050 would be 5% fewer than it is now, based on this level and historical car park growth. This suggests a Total Asset Management (TAM) that is significantly larger than the current footprint of quick lube providers. Customers' realization that the cost of fueling or charging a car is not the biggest expense of owning one is causing the EV Euphoria story to slow down. EV batteries' high cost and brief lifespan have had a direct effect on the residual value of these cars, raising owners' insurance and financing expenses. The invisible accrual cost brought on by EVs' comparatively lower residual value makes this situation even is not waiting to be the last horse and buggy in town, as it recognizes that even in an EV world, these vehicles will need some form of convenient quick service solution. The company's true asset is its network of conveniently located boxes with bays, basements, and trained automotive technicians, which will likely be the largest and densest in the country in a few years. Management has begun taking steps to address this need and pilot maintenance services geared and advertised directly to the EV market. Valuation :An effective way to value VVV as a whole would be calibrating its price per outlet today against price per outlet right after the completion of its monumental disposal of Global Products Business to Aramco on 1st March 2023. The chart above depicts the material drop in price/outlet for VVV and also makes an argument of VVV's poor management. However, to add more context to our analysis, when we account the fact that VVV's outstanding shares has gone down by almost 25% whereas the stock was down only 2% over the course of this period. Key RisksLocal operators and quick lube franchises face fierce competition, and premiumization and price inflation may cause a shift toward longer oil change intervals. Additionally, because customers may choose to have longer oil changes, the move to electric vehicles (EVs) in the car parc mix may have a negative effect on the unit economics of VVV well-defined operational strategy, which focuses on Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) service centers for convenient, quick, and preventive auto maintenance, is responsible for the company's revenue growth. Because it enables the business to serve more customers and generate income directly, network expansion is essential for market article first appeared on GuruFocus.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Valvoline: Fleet and non-oil change revenues are growing faster than the core business
Business ModelQuick lube and light maintenance services, such as tire rotations, battery replacements, oil and transmission fluid changes, and tune-ups, are provided by VVV, a US-based operator and franchisor of auto repair shops. 53% of VVV's 1,790 Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 300 Valvoline Express Care, and more than 100 Great Canadian Oil Change locations are franchised, following the company's March 2023 sale of its Global Products division to Aramco. Who Owns ValvolineEven though, there are a number of high profile gurus who currently have Valvoline in their portfolio, VVV does not even make more than a percentage of their portfolio. And this is something quite obscure as an observer as Valvoline ticks all the boxes that value investors would want to have in a gurus do not own this stock because Valvoline has not paid a dime in dividends past 3 years, despite such robust cashflow. Valvoline announced to buy back shares worth $400 million but that did not seem to garner the attention of deep-value Gurus like Dan Loeb, Jeff Ubben and Nelson Peltz (Trades, Portfolio). At the moment Chuck Royce (Trades, Portfolio), Mario Gabelli (Trades, Portfolio) and Joel Greenblatt (Trades, Portfolio) have stakes in Valvoline which represents 0.46%, 0.04% and 0.03%, respectively, of their DriversStrategic Divestment: A major strategic change towards Valvoline's Retail Services segment came when it sold Aramco $2.65 billion in Global Products business. With almost $2.25 billion in net proceeds, the deal Valvoline used to fund retail operations expansion, lower debt, and improve shareholder returns. The sale gave Valvoline a large cash infusion, so improving her liquidity and financial flexibility. Reducing debt improved the balance sheet of the business, so lowering financial risk. A part of the earnings were reinvested into the Retail Services division, so enabling future expansion in a market with great promise. Driven by trends like hybrid and electric vehicles, Focusing on Retail Services helps Valvoline access the expanding automotive preventative maintenance industry. Over time, this change is supposed to raise shareholder value and profitability. Valvoline uses its brand and knowledge in the automotive service sector, thus this is probably going to result in improved margins and revenue growth. This divestment fit Valvoline's approach to refocus on the expanding automotive preventive maintenance industry, especially in view of increasing demand from markets for hybrid and electric cars. Though past divestments like Ashland's 2016 Valvoline IPO of Valvoline shares occurred, the Global Products sale is the most notable recent change. In its core retail business, this action has positioned Valvoline for financial flexibility and accelerated Tailwinds: Quick lube manufacturer Valvoline has a chance to reach its target of 3,500+ units in the sizable and extremely fragmented addressable market. With a profitability CAGR that is faster than revenue, an EBITDA CAGR of 9.8%, and a net sales CAGR of 8.6%, the company's store-count story is bolstered by appealing unit economics. The management of Valvoline is laser-focused, making significant investments in technology and teams to promote operational excellence. Valvoline is showing revenue increments because they have a very well-defined operational strategy which is centered on the Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) service centers that are mainly engaged in quick, handy and preventive automotive maintenance. Network expansion is also very important; by building more service centers, Valvoline brews its market gaining and facilitates the company to serve more clients and directly drive revenue. Besides, the operational efficiency also serves to broaden this growth the fast processes and less duration of services allow every location to handle more customers each day which leads to an increase in per-center income. Furthermore, Valvoline prioritizes customer experience: the use of also digital tools such as online scheduling to enhance convenience, which in turn, creates loyalty and generates the repeat business. The way it manages the franchise ensures the quality is consistent in all locations through the training and support it gives, thus, the brand gets trust and it becomes more attractive to customers. Moreover, Valvoline is also ready to the market developments such as offering the services for electric vehicles due to the fact they will be more opportunity makers in the future. This tactical combination involving the expansion, efficiency, customer focus, and adaptability has led to an almost doubling of revenue for Valvoline and has set it firmly at the top of the automotive service organization's mix of scaled-down smaller partners and big, capital-rich partners creates a special franchisee dynamic. Throughout the whole store footprint, VVV has continuously reported +HSD/LDD comp growth, accounting for +710%. Given that the DIY habit is mostly based on income lines, the transition from DIY to DIFM is a significant source of traffic. Since the population of people aged 35 and under is larger than that of their elders, there will be ample space for future traffic growth as these generations approach their prime spending years. Since [url="]fleet [/url]and non-oil change revenues are growing faster than the core business and continue to scale as part of the mix, they offer a chance for higher ticket and volume sales. To take advantage of this, management recently installed a new CRM there has been debate around whether increased oil efficiency from synthetics will reduce quick lube revenues as the relative increase in mileage exceeds the price premium. However, Valvoline's performance has shown that increased premiumization has not affected unit volumes to date, suggesting continued premiumization can drive further revenue growth as vehicles using conventional oil begin to phase out of the car Adoption: By 2050, it is anticipated that up to 30% of cars will be electric vehicles (EVs), with a "worst case" scenario that still permits a sizable amount of fuel-efficient vehicle (FCF) generation. There are many different viewpoints in the EV debate, so it's critical to assess the risk of EVs using Toyota's harsher 30% metric. The number of ICE vehicles on the road in 2050 would be 5% fewer than it is now, based on this level and historical car park growth. This suggests a Total Asset Management (TAM) that is significantly larger than the current footprint of quick lube providers. Customers' realization that the cost of fueling or charging a car is not the biggest expense of owning one is causing the EV Euphoria story to slow down. EV batteries' high cost and brief lifespan have had a direct effect on the residual value of these cars, raising owners' insurance and financing expenses. The invisible accrual cost brought on by EVs' comparatively lower residual value makes this situation even is not waiting to be the last horse and buggy in town, as it recognizes that even in an EV world, these vehicles will need some form of convenient quick service solution. The company's true asset is its network of conveniently located boxes with bays, basements, and trained automotive technicians, which will likely be the largest and densest in the country in a few years. Management has begun taking steps to address this need and pilot maintenance services geared and advertised directly to the EV market. Valuation :An effective way to value VVV as a whole would be calibrating its price per outlet today against price per outlet right after the completion of its monumental disposal of Global Products Business to Aramco on 1st March 2023. The chart above depicts the material drop in price/outlet for VVV and also makes an argument of VVV's poor management. However, to add more context to our analysis, when we account the fact that VVV's outstanding shares has gone down by almost 25% whereas the stock was down only 2% over the course of this period. Key RisksLocal operators and quick lube franchises face fierce competition, and premiumization and price inflation may cause a shift toward longer oil change intervals. Additionally, because customers may choose to have longer oil changes, the move to electric vehicles (EVs) in the car parc mix may have a negative effect on the unit economics of VVV well-defined operational strategy, which focuses on Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) service centers for convenient, quick, and preventive auto maintenance, is responsible for the company's revenue growth. Because it enables the business to serve more customers and generate income directly, network expansion is essential for market article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
Motor 1
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Here's Why You Shouldn't Use Racing Oil in Your Street Car's Engine
Scientists have gotten oil down to a science. Depending on the application, engine oil can have totally different formulas, weights, and additives, mixed and matched to deliver the most efficiency, longevity, or performance. That's why you should only use the oil your engine was designed to use, even if a better oil exists. Lake Speed Jr. of The Motor Oil Geek YouTube channel explains why in a video, showing the wear effects between three different types of oil. He explains that while a racing oil like Valvoline's VR-1 might still have all the correct properties to match (or even exceed) the factory-recommended oil, it's still not smart to run it over the same interval. All modern synthetic motor oil has a certain amount of antioxidants, or high-temperature stabilizing additives. This allows the oil to stay effective over a period of time without going bad from use or age. Street car oils have far more of these additives, making them viable for 10,000- or 15,000-mile oil change intervals. Speed Jr. says racing oils don't have nearly the same amount, meaning they won't last as long. That's not a problem for racing applications, as the oil in competition motors is changed with far more frequency. But if you leave a racing oil in your street car for 10,000 miles, you'll actually subject your engine to more wear—even if the oil is higher-quality. Speed Jr. likens racing oil to racing tires. Tires meant for racing have a softer compound, allowing them to deliver more grip. But the softer compound wears far quicker than, say, a harder, more lasting street tire with real tread. So next time you consider swapping out your oil for the expensive race-specific stuff, think about your use case first. It might save you some expensive wear and tear. More Motor Oil Tips How Oil Analysis Reveals Your Engine's Secrets Here's Why You Shouldn't Run Diesel Oil in Your Gas Engine Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Valvoline's (NYSE:VVV) five-year earnings growth trails the 17% YoY shareholder returns
When you buy a stock there is always a possibility that it could drop 100%. But on the bright side, you can make far more than 100% on a really good stock. Long term Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) shareholders would be well aware of this, since the stock is up 106% in five years. And in the last week the share price has popped 3.9%. But this might be partly because the broader market had a good week last week, gaining 7.1%. Since the stock has added US$165m to its market cap in the past week alone, let's see if underlying performance has been driving long-term returns. Our free stock report includes 3 warning signs investors should be aware of before investing in Valvoline. Read for free now. While the efficient markets hypothesis continues to be taught by some, it has been proven that markets are over-reactive dynamic systems, and investors are not always rational. By comparing earnings per share (EPS) and share price changes over time, we can get a feel for how investor attitudes to a company have morphed over time. During five years of share price growth, Valvoline achieved compound earnings per share (EPS) growth of 12% per year. This EPS growth is lower than the 16% average annual increase in the share price. This suggests that market participants hold the company in higher regard, these days. That's not necessarily surprising considering the five-year track record of earnings growth. The company's earnings per share (over time) is depicted in the image below (click to see the exact numbers). We consider it positive that insiders have made significant purchases in the last year. Having said that, most people consider earnings and revenue growth trends to be a more meaningful guide to the business. It might be well worthwhile taking a look at our free report on Valvoline's earnings, revenue and cash flow. We'd be remiss not to mention the difference between Valvoline's total shareholder return (TSR) and its share price return. The TSR is a return calculation that accounts for the value of cash dividends (assuming that any dividend received was reinvested) and the calculated value of any discounted capital raisings and spin-offs. Its history of dividend payouts mean that Valvoline's TSR of 116% over the last 5 years is better than the share price return. While the broader market gained around 9.3% in the last year, Valvoline shareholders lost 19%. However, keep in mind that even the best stocks will sometimes underperform the market over a twelve month period. Longer term investors wouldn't be so upset, since they would have made 17%, each year, over five years. If the fundamental data continues to indicate long term sustainable growth, the current sell-off could be an opportunity worth considering. While it is well worth considering the different impacts that market conditions can have on the share price, there are other factors that are even more important. Case in point: We've spotted 3 warning signs for Valvoline you should be aware of, and 1 of them is significant. Valvoline is not the only stock insiders are buying. So take a peek at this free list of small cap companies at attractive valuations which insiders have been buying. Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on American exchanges. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sign in to access your portfolio
