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LEXINGTON, Ky. - Valvoline Inc . (NYSE:VVV) reported first quarter earnings and revenue that exceeded analyst expectations, sending shares up 4.1% in early trading on Tuesday.
The automotive maintenance company posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.32, beating the consensus estimate of $0.30. Revenue came in at $414 million, surpassing analyst projections of $396.83 million and representing 11% YoY growth.
Valvoline’s system-wide same-store sales increased 8.0% compared to the same quarter last year. The company added 35 new stores during the quarter, including 14 franchise locations.
"We are pleased with the performance to start fiscal year 2025," said CEO Lori Flees. "Our resilient and differentiated business model continues to deliver double-digit profit growth fueled by strong and more balanced ticket and transaction contribution to same store sales growth."
System-wide store sales grew 14% to $820 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose 14% to $103 million.
The company maintained its full-year guidance, with Flees stating Valvoline is "on track" to meet those targets. Management aims to grow its store network to over 3,500 locations through new builds, acquisitions, and franchise partner development.
Valvoline ended the quarter with 2,045 total system-wide stores, comprised of 932 company-operated and 1,113 franchised locations. The company returned $39 million to shareholders via share repurchases during the period.
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