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Valvoline Inc.

S&P 500

VVV/Consumer Cyclical · Auto & Truck Dealerships/NYSE

Dividend Yield

1.33%

$0.50 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$39.72P/E50.1MCap4.8BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

73/ 100Safe

VVV's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 0.0% earnings payout ratio & 0.0% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 50.1% net debt / total assets & 0.7x current ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 17.68% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 13 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 0.0%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 0.0%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • Return on Equity: 31.8%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.

Risks

  • Debt-to-Equity: 574.5Debt-to-equity is elevated for the sector.
  • Net Debt / Total Assets: 50.1%Net debt is high relative to total assets.
  • Current Ratio: 0.7xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Warning
0.7xWarning
574.5Danger

Profitability

Safe
31.8%Very Safe
37.1%Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
7+ yrsSafe
NoneVery Safe
17.7%Very Safe

About Valvoline Inc.

Valvoline Inc. is a leading automotive preventive maintenance company operating through a network of company-owned and franchised retail locations across the United States and Canada. The company specializes in quick-service oil changes, typically completed in approximately 15 minutes while customers remain in their vehicles. Valvoline's service offerings encompass a comprehensive range of automotive maintenance solutions, including full-service oil changes with Valvoline brand oil, battery replacements, bulb and wiper replacements, tire rotations, differential fluid service, fuel system cleaning, transmission service, air conditioning maintenance, and air filter replacement. Each full-service oil change includes an 18-point maintenance check to identify additional maintenance needs. The company operates and franchises approximately 2,200 retail locations under the Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Valvoline Great Canadian Oil Change brands. Additionally, Valvoline produces and markets automotive maintenance products including motor oils, antifreeze and coolants, transmission fluids, gear oils, filters, and related products. Founded in 1866 and headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, Valvoline serves the passenger car and light truck market, with the majority of its revenue generated from operations in the United States.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.33%

Annual Dividend

$0.50

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

0.00%

FCF Payout Ratio

0.00%

52-Week Range

$28.50 - $41.33

Dividend History (2016–2025)

VVV annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

VVV earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

December 1, 2022

Last Payment Date

December 15, 2022

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

5.07%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

17.68%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

3-Year Total Growth

16.01%

5-Year Total Growth

125.73%

10-Year Total Growth

N/A

Income Calculator

VVV Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

$3,972.00

Annual Income

$50.00

Quarterly Income

$12.50

Monthly Income

$4.17

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VVV's current dividend yield?
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) currently has a dividend yield of 1.33%, based on a stock price of $39.72 and an annual dividend of $0.50.
When is VVV's next dividend payment date?
VVV's next ex-dividend date is 2022-12-01 and the next payment date is 2022-12-15. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does VVV pay in dividends per year?
Valvoline Inc. paid $0.50 per share in annual dividends in 2022. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has VVV been increasing its dividend?
Valvoline Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 17.68%.
Is VVV's dividend safe?
Valvoline Inc. has a payout ratio of 0.00%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 0.00%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is VVV's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Valvoline Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for consumer cyclical companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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