Valvoline Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Valvoline's CEO is Lori Flees, appointed in Oct 2023, has a tenure of 2.42 years. total yearly compensation is $4.84M, comprised of 19.1% salary and 80.9% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.056% of the company’s shares, worth $2.38M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.6 years and 3.7 years respectively.
Key information
Lori Flees
Chief executive officer
US$4.8m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 19.06% |
| CEO tenure | 2.4yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.06% |
| Management average tenure | 1.6yrs |
| Board average tenure | 3.7yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Valvoline: Still Has Decent Upsides From Here
Feb 13Valvoline's (NYSE:VVV) Shareholders May Want To Dig Deeper Than Statutory Profit
Nov 28
Why Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) Could Be Worth Watching
Oct 22These 4 Measures Indicate That Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) Is Using Debt Extensively
Sep 30Valvoline Inc.'s (NYSE:VVV) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up
Sep 09Should You Think About Buying Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) Now?
Jul 13Impressive Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Valvoline (NYSE:VVV)
May 20Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV)
May 12Is Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) A Risky Investment?
Apr 24What Is Valvoline Inc.'s (NYSE:VVV) Share Price Doing?
Apr 06Valvoline: Gearing Up, Pursuing Continued Growth
Feb 21Here's Why We Think Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) Is Well Worth Watching
Feb 11What Valvoline Inc.'s (NYSE:VVV) P/E Is Not Telling You
Jan 28Is Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) Using Too Much Debt?
Jan 13Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV)?
Dec 26Valvoline Stock: Growth Engine Not Fully Lubricated
Nov 24Calculating The Fair Value Of Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV)
Nov 07Here's What's Concerning About Valvoline's (NYSE:VVV) Returns On Capital
Oct 16Does Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Sep 25Getting In Cheap On Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) Is Unlikely
Sep 04
Calculated Franchise Expansion And Innovative Service Offerings Propel Revenue Growth And Shareholder Value
Focused on expanding both service locations and non-oil-change offerings, directly enhancing revenue growth and increasing average ticket sizes.Investors Shouldn't Be Too Comfortable With Valvoline's (NYSE:VVV) Earnings
Aug 14Valvoline Q3: Running Strong But Facing Rough Roads Ahead
Aug 08Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV)
Jul 31Returns On Capital At Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) Paint A Concerning Picture
Jul 12Is It Time To Consider Buying Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV)?
Jun 17Valvoline: Premium Oil, Premium Valuations
May 23Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Apr 28Valvoline Inc.'s (NYSE:VVV) Popularity With Investors Is Clear
Apr 10A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV)
Mar 23Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return
Mar 05Valvoline: A Breakout Stock That Can Be Rewarding
Feb 20Valvoline's (NYSE:VVV) Promising Earnings May Rest On Soft Foundations
Feb 13At US$36.00, Is It Time To Put Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) On Your Watch List?
Feb 06CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$89m |
| Sep 30 2025 | US$5m | US$923k | US$215m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$278m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$270m |
| Dec 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$275m |
| Sep 30 2024 | US$4m | US$892k | US$215m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$200m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$217m |
| Dec 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$206m |
| Sep 30 2023 | US$2m | US$700k | US$199m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$137m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$112m |
| Dec 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$102m |
| Sep 30 2022 | US$2m | US$310k | US$109m |
Compensation vs Market: Lori's total compensation ($USD4.84M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD6.96M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Lori's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Lori Flees (54 yo)
Ms. Lori A. Flees is Independent Director of Harley-Davidson, Inc. from May 14, 2025. She serves as President at Valvoline Inc. from October 2023 and serves as its CEO & Director from October 1, 2023. She...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 2.4yrs | US$4.84m | 0.056% $ 2.4m | |
| Senior VP & CFO | less than a year | US$2.44m | 0.019% $ 797.8k | |
| Senior VP & COO | 2.4yrs | US$1.34m | 0.010% $ 430.6k | |
| Senior VP | 9.5yrs | US$1.21m | 0.017% $ 708.2k | |
| Senior VP & Chief People Officer | 5.9yrs | US$961.54k | 0.019% $ 800.8k | |
| Chief Accounting Officer & Controller | no data | no data | 0.00021% $ 9.0k | |
| Chief Technology & Cybersecurity Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Chief Audit Executive | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Chief Customer Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Development Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Chief Franchising Officer | no data | no data | 0.0063% $ 271.1k | |
| VP, Treasurer & Tax | no data | no data | 0.0054% $ 231.2k |
Experienced Management: VVV's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.6 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 2.4yrs | US$4.84m | 0.056% $ 2.4m | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 9.5yrs | US$354.31k | 0.010% $ 438.4k | |
| Independent Director | 9.5yrs | US$239.31k | 0.021% $ 890.5k | |
| Independent Director | 2.7yrs | US$239.31k | 0.0075% $ 319.6k | |
| Independent Director | 6.3yrs | US$254.31k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 7.3yrs | US$239.31k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 3.7yrs | US$239.31k | 0% $ 0 |
Experienced Board: VVV's board of directors are considered experienced (3.7 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/03/24 06:35 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/03/24 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Valvoline Inc. is covered by 22 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Craig Kennison | Baird |
| Peter Benedict | Baird |
| Justin Kleber | Baird |