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Valvoline Inc. provides automotive preventive maintenance through its retail stores in the United States and Canada, offering oil changes, battery and wiper replacements, tire rotations, and other maintenance services...

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Strong same-store sales growth of 5.8% combined with network expansion through the Breeze acquisition positions Valvoline for...

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Industry Automotive Services & Maintenance - Quick-Lube Quick-Service Automotive Maintenance Retail
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Valvoline Inc. Overview

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Valvoline Inc. provides automotive preventive maintenance through its retail stores in the United States and Canada, offering oil changes, battery and wiper replacements, tire rotations, and other maintenance services. The company operates one of North America's largest quick-lube service networks and serves millions of consumers seeking convenient, affordable vehicle maintenance.

Strategic Profile

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Valvoline is expanding its network to over 3,500 stores through strategic acquisitions like the 162-store Breeze transaction. Approximately half of Valvoline's service centers are franchise-operated, supporting continued expansion across the U.S. The company is positioned as a market leader in quick-lube services with strong brand recognition and customer loyalty metrics.

Competitive Landscape

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Valvoline competes in the quick-lube and automotive maintenance services space against regional and national operators including Mister Car Wash, Penske Automotive Group, and standalone oil change chains. The company's competitive advantages include its large franchise network (50% franchised), strong brand recognition, convenience-focused service model, and customer loyalty metrics. Valvoline's scale in quick-lube services positions it as a category leader.

Industry Context

Valvoline Inc. operates in Automotive Services & Maintenance - Quick-Lube Quick-Service Automotive Maintenance Retail.

Key facts

Founded: 1866 · Headquarters: Lexington, Kentucky · Revenue: $1.76B · Market cap: $4.87B

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  • Q1 FY2026 revenues of $461.8M (+11%) with adjusted EBITDA up 14% and system-wide same-store sales growth of 5.8%, supported by 200 net store additions including 162 from Breeze.
  • Named No. 1 automotive services retailer in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500 for the fourth consecutive year with an overall ranking of No. 32 in January 2026.
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Recent developments

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  • February 2026Q1 FY2026 earnings reported with 11% revenue growth and margin expansion despite FTC-required store divestitures related to Breeze acquisition
  • January 2026Named No. 1 automotive services retailer in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500 for fourth consecutive year
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Mister Car WashFull-service car wash and detailing network→Jiffy LubeQuick oil change and light maintenance services→Firestone Complete Auto CareTire sales and comprehensive auto maintenance→

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Valvoline Inc. operates in Automotive Services & Maintenance - Quick-Lube Quick-Service Automotive Maintenance Retail. See how the rest of the sector scores on the Cyborg framework.

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What does Valvoline Inc. do?+
Valvoline Inc. provides automotive preventive maintenance through its retail stores in the United States and Canada, offering oil changes, battery and wiper replacements, tire rotations, and other maintenance services...
What is Valvoline Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
Valvoline Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Valvoline Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Mister Car Wash, Jiffy Lube, Firestone Complete Auto Care. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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