Valvoline Is Winning Big Through High-Margin Premium Products & Rapid Customer Growth – But How Long Will This Last? 

Valvoline Inc. reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 that were substantially in line with internal expectations, driven by a balanced mix of transaction and ticket growth. Net sales for the quarter reached $414 million, representing an 11% increase year-over-year, while adjusted EBITDA rose 14% to $103 million. Systemwide same-store sales grew 8%, supported by non-oil change revenue service penetration and improved customer retention. Notably, Valvoline added 35 net new stores during the quarter and completed a refranchising transaction involving 39 stores in Central and West Texas. These moves are part of a broader refranchising initiative aimed at accelerating market development and reducing capital requirements.