The insider buys are small but directionally consistent with the positive Q2 report. Watch for additional insider buying or selling in the coming weeks to confirm conviction. The raised guidance and strong SSS growth are the primary catalysts.
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Executive Summary
Two Valvoline insiders (CFO and a director) made open-market purchases totaling $418K following a strong Q2 earnings report that beat expectations and raised guidance. While the dollar amount is small relative to the $4.1B market cap (0.01%), the timing after positive results suggests insider confidence.
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Key Facts
- CFO Willis purchased 10,000 shares at $31.80 for $318K on May 14, 2026
- Director Freeland purchased 3,100 shares at $32.37 for $100K on May 14, 2026
- CEO Flees received a non-cash grant of 30 shares (valued at $971)
- Total open-market purchases: $418,347, or 0.01% of market cap
- Purchases occurred 7 days after Q2 earnings: 25% revenue growth, 8.2% SSS growth, raised guidance
Financial Impact
$418K in insider purchases, immaterial relative to $4.1B market cap
Risk Factors
- Insider buying amount is too small to be a strong signal
- CEO's grant is non-cash and does not reflect economic commitment
- Historical model performance on VVV has been negative (avg -4% at T+20)
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Investment Themes
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 SEC document filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| CLUSTER Data (Synthetic) | cluster-VVV-1778851756300 |
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Aug 5, 2026 8w ago | 8-K | $36.98 $31.83 | ▼ −13.93% | ▼ −13.32% | $30.58 (−17.31%) |
Jun 30, 2026 13w ago | 8-K | $38.15 $39.65 | ▲ +3.93% | ▲ +6.12% | $30.58 (−19.84%) |
May 18, 2026 19w ago | Insider Cluster | $33.24 $37.75 | ▲ +13.57% | ▲ +11.99% | $30.58 (−8.00%) |
May 15, 2026 20w ago | Insider Cluster | $32.39 $38.14 | ▲ +17.75% | ▲ +15.63% | $30.58 (−5.59%) |
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