Valvoline's Q2 Results Highlight Sales Increase, Stock Surges Higher

• Valvoline Inc VVV reported second-quarter FY23 sales growth of 16% year-on-year to $344.50 million, marginally beating the analyst consensus of $344.36 million.
• The automotive services provider registered an adjusted EPS of $0.23, missing the analyst consensus of $0.28.
• System-wide SSS increased 13.5% Y/Y.
• Gross profit climbed 18.1% to $126.7 million, with a profit margin of 36.8%.
• Operating income for the quarter jumped 53% to $61.2 million, with a margin of 17.8%.
• At quarter end, Cash and cash equivalents balance was $2.3 billion, with $8.3 million of interest income earned on net proceeds from the sale of Global Products.
• "As we approach the summer travel season, our stores are well staffed and prepared to continue driving growth in the back half of the year," said CEO Sam Mitchell.
• Outlook: Valvoline reiterated its FY23 outlook. Valvoline sees FY23 System-wide SSS growth of 8% - 12%.
• The company expects FY23 revenue of $1.4 billion - $1.5 billion (consensus at $1.43 billion) and adjusted EBITDA of $370 million - $390 million.
• Price Action: VVV shares are trading higher by 12.5% at $38.57 on the last check Wednesday.

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