Valvoline beats Q2 adjusted EPS estimates, raises outlook

Valvoline

07/05/2026 12:12

Overview

U.S. automotive service provider's Q2 revenue rose 25% yr/yr, driven by new stores and SSS growth

Adjusted EPS rose 21%, exceeding analyst expectations

Company raised full-year guidance for adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS

Outlook

Valvoline raises fiscal 2026 adj EBITDA outlook to $540-$560 mln from $525-$550 mln

Company lifts fiscal 2026 adj EPS guidance to $1.65-$1.75 from $1.60-$1.70

Valvoline maintains fiscal 2026 net revenue forecast at $2.0-$2.1 bln

Result Drivers

SAME-STORE SALES GROWTH - System-wide SSS rose 8.2%, contributing to overall revenue growth

NEW STORE CONTRIBUTION - New stores, including those from the Breeze acquisition, added to sales growth

PRODUCTIVITY AND SG&A LEVERAGE - Higher store productivity and improved SG&A leverage supported profit growth and margin expansion

Company press release: ID:nBw4jZCgya

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q2 Revenue
$504 mln
Q2 Adjusted EPS
Beat
$0.41
$0.34 (14 Analysts)
Q2 EPS
$0.35
Q2 Adjusted EBITDA
$134 mln


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