Valvoline CEO Lori Ann Flees Buys Additional Shares

Lori Ann Flees, the President & CEO of Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), recently bought 24 shares of the company at an average price of $39.72 each, totaling about $953.28. This transaction took place on June 25, 2026, and was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Insider Buying and Selling at Valvoline Inc.

In addition to Flees' purchase, other notable insider transactions include Kevin Willis, the Chief Financial Officer, who bought 3,876 shares at $33.94 each on June 2, 2026. On the same day, Willis also sold 1,768 shares at the same price. Jonathan Caldwell, Chief People Officer, made a planned sale of 2,851 shares at $40.00 on June 25, 2026.

Other Institutional Activity in Valvoline

Several institutional investors have adjusted their positions in Valvoline. BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings by 170,685 shares, ending with 12,321,832 shares valued at about $414.99 million, marking a 1.4% increase. Wasatch Advisors LP reduced its stake by 147,951 shares, leaving it with 7,996,009 shares worth approximately $269.31 million, a 1.8% decrease. Boston Partners also trimmed its position by 97,479 shares to 6,582,432 shares, valued at $221.64 million, a 1.5% decrease. Meanwhile, Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and Vanguard Capital Management LLC both opened new positions, each holding over 5.7 million shares valued at over $192 million.

Valvoline Inc. Stock Up 25.2%

Shares of Valvoline Inc. traded near $40.20 on Saturday. The company boasts a market cap of approximately $5.13 billion and a P/E ratio of 53.6, indicating its valuation relative to earnings. Valvoline's stock has a 52-week low of $28.50 and a high of $41.33, with a 50-day moving average of $34.78 and a 200-day moving average of $34.09. The company's beta is 1.032, suggesting moderate volatility compared to the market.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Recent analyst activity shows continued interest in Valvoline. Stifel maintained its 'buy' rating with a price target of $44.00 on May 11, 2026, while RBC Capital reiterated its 'buy' rating with a $47.00 target on May 8, 2026. The consensus among analysts is a 'buy' recommendation, with a mean target price of $42.20 based on 15 analyst opinions.

About Valvoline

Valvoline Inc., headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, is a prominent player in the automotive maintenance industry. The company operates retail stores across the United States and Canada, providing services such as oil changes, and battery and tire replacements. Founded in 1866, Valvoline employs over 10,600 people.

Bottom Line

Lori Ann Flees' recent share purchase highlights her confidence in Valvoline's prospects. The company's stock is currently trading near its 52-week high, and analysts maintain a positive outlook with a 'buy' consensus. As always, insider transactions like this are part of the broader picture investors consider when evaluating a company's potential.