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Valvoline authorizes USD 175 million buyback of Valvoline stock

Published on 10/05/2026 at 18:45 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Authorization totals USD 500 million after September 29, 2026. Valvoline stock costs EUR 27.10 on October 5, 2026 after EUR 27.00.

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Valvoline (ISIN US92047W1018) authorized an additional USD 175 million share repurchase on September 29, 2026, bringing its remaining authorization to USD 500 million, according to Valvoline. The company expects to resume repurchases after releasing its fiscal year results, so the announcement expands capacity rather than confirming an immediate purchase.

Buyback reaches USD 500 million

The authorization has no expiration date and permits open-market, privately negotiated and accelerated repurchase transactions. Valvoline said the capital allocation plan will balance growth investment, balance-sheet health and returns of excess free cash flow.

Third-quarter growth supports outlook

In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, revenue reached USD 544.6 million, up 24.00 percent from the prior year, while net income was USD 65.0 million, according to Yahoo Finance. The earnings call also reported adjusted EBITDA of USD 162.0 million, up 25.00 percent year over year, and adjusted earnings per share of USD 0.57, up 21.00 percent.

Management raised fiscal 2026 system-wide same-store sales guidance to 7.50 percent to 8.00 percent and narrowed adjusted EBITDA guidance to USD 550 million to USD 560 million. Adjusted earnings per share guidance stands at USD 1.70 to USD 1.75, while higher lubricant costs remain the main margin pressure described on the call.

Analysts see a higher target

MarketBeat reported on September 25, 2026 that 17 analysts held a Moderate Buy consensus, including 12 Buy ratings and five Holds, with an average 12-month target of USD 43.06. That target remains a separate US dollar valuation reference and is not combined with the euro Lang & Schwarz quote.

Stock trades after the Xetra close

Valvoline stock was trading at EUR 27.10 at Lang & Schwarz on October 5, 2026 at 6:40 p.m. CEST, after the Xetra close and plus 0.37 percent versus the Lang & Schwarz prior close of EUR 27.00 on October 2, 2026. The quote was in after-hours trading from the perspective of the Xetra session.