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Valvoline’s $1 Billion Sales Breakthrough Signals A Powerful Growth Inflection; But Is It Enough?

Valvoline Inc. reported third quarter fiscal 2026 results reflecting steady growth amid a dynamic macroeconomic and supply chain environment. System-wide store sales increased 19%, surpassing $1 billion in a quarter for the first time, with same-store sales growing 8%. This growth was driven by higher ticket sizes—contributed by net pricing, premiumization, and penetration of non-oil change-related (NOCR) services—accounting for three-quarters of the sales comp. Transactions also increased across the system, with franchise locations outperforming system averages. The company added 47 net new stores, totaling 2,456, supported by a robust pipeline for both company-operated and franchised stores. The Breeze acquisition’s integration progresses, with 12 stores converted and performing slightly ahead of expectations. Valvoline faced supply constraints due predominantly to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which impacted global availability of Group III base oils critical for full synthetic lubricants.