Jonathan Caldwell Sells Shares of Valvoline Inc.
Valvoline's Chief People Officer sold 2,851 shares in a planned move.
Key Points
- Jonathan Caldwell, Valvoline's Chief People Officer, sold 2,851 shares at $40 each on June 25, 2026, in a planned transaction.
- Valvoline Inc. trades at a 52-week range of $28.5 to $41.33 with a market cap of $5.13 billion and a forward P/E of 19.5.
- Analysts have mixed views, with Barclays initiating a hold rating and Stifel maintaining a buy rating at a $44 target.
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Valvoline Inc.'s Chief People Officer, Jonathan Caldwell, recently sold 2,851 shares of the company at $40 each, totaling $114,040. This planned transaction occurred on June 25, 2026, and is part of a scheduled trading plan.
Insider Buying and Selling at Valvoline Inc.
On June 25, 2026, Jonathan Caldwell, the Chief People Officer of Valvoline Inc., sold 2,851 shares at an average price of $40 per share. This sale was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which allows insiders to set up a predetermined plan for selling stocks. In addition to Caldwell's sale, President and CEO Lori Ann Flees bought 24 shares at $39.72 on the same day. Earlier in June, she also purchased 25 shares at $37.81. Chief Financial Officer Kevin Willis was active too, buying 3,876 shares at $33.94 and selling 1,768 shares at the same price on June 2.
Other Institutional Activity in Valvoline Inc.
Several institutional investors have been adjusting their positions in Valvoline Inc. BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings by 170,685 shares, ending with 12,321,832 shares valued at approximately $415 million, marking a 1.4% increase. Wasatch Advisors LP reduced its position by 147,951 shares, now holding 7,996,009 shares worth about $269 million, a 1.8% decrease. Boston Partners also trimmed its stake by 97,479 shares, holding 6,582,432 shares valued at $222 million, reflecting a 1.5% decrease. Meanwhile, Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and Vanguard Capital Management LLC both opened new positions, acquiring 5,751,366 and 5,730,265 shares, worth roughly $194 million and $193 million, respectively.
Valvoline Inc. Stock Up 25.2%
Shares of NYSE:VVV traded near $40.20 on Saturday. Valvoline Inc. has a market capitalization of about $5.13 billion. It trades with a P/E ratio of 53.6 and a forward P/E of 19.5, indicating investor expectations of future growth. The stock's beta is 1.032, suggesting moderate volatility compared to the market. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has seen a low of $28.5 and a high of $41.33. Its 50-day moving average is $34.78, and the 200-day moving average is $34.09.
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Analysts Set New Price Targets
On May 28, 2026, Barclays initiated coverage of Valvoline with a hold rating and a $35 price target. Stifel maintained its buy rating with a $44 target on May 11, 2026. RBC Capital and Piper Sandler also maintained buy ratings with price targets of $47 and $44, respectively, on May 8, 2026. The consensus among 15 analysts is a buy rating, with an average target price of $42.20.
About Valvoline Inc.
Valvoline Inc., based in Lexington, Kentucky, provides automotive preventive maintenance services through its retail stores across the United States and Canada. The company, founded in 1866, offers oil changes, battery replacements, tire rotations, and other maintenance services. It operates and franchises service centers and retail locations. Lori A. Flees currently serves as the CEO, leading a workforce of approximately 10,600 employees.
Bottom Line
Jonathan Caldwell's planned sale of Valvoline shares is part of routine insider trading activities. Investors often track such transactions to gauge insider sentiment, though sales may not always indicate a negative outlook. Valvoline's stock remains a point of interest with its stable market position and varied analyst opinions, reflecting its potential for future growth.
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