Valvoline Global Operations has announced what it claims is the first motor oil proven to unstick stuck piston rings, a common cause of engine failure. The company's Restore & Protect formula can remove up to 100% of piston ring deposits with continuous use. Stuck piston rings occur when extreme heat bakes deposits onto these components, causing power loss and engine damage. Previously considered irreversible without physically dismantling the engine, Valvoline's breakthrough formula actively reverses this damage through regular oil changes. First introduced in 2024, Restore & Protect won the 2025 Product of the Year award in the car care category. The validation includes extensive laboratory testing and real-world engine teardowns at Valvoline's Kentucky facility. The company serves customers in over 140 countries through 80,000 distribution points.

Valvoline Inc. launches Happy to Help Fund. The fund will serve as Valvoline Inc.'s primary way to distribute corporate charitable dollars in its hometown of Lexington, Kentucky. Jeff White is the Managing Editor of Counterman. He joined Babcox after a 20-year career in TV News as a Producer. You can contact him at [email protected] Published: March 10, 2026 Valvoline Inc. announced a partnership with Blue Grass Community Foundation to launch the Valvoline Inc. Happy to Help Fund. The fund will provide financial support for new projects or existing programs that focus on the mental and physical well-being of children and youth. Partnership with Blue Grass Community Foundation. The Happy to Help Fund will serve as Valvoline Inc.'s primary way to distribute corporate charitable dollars in its hometown of Lexington, Kentucky. Valvoline Inc. said it recognizes the critical need to support children and youth who face challenges including the impacts of poverty, food insecurity, homelessness, community violence, trauma, and adverse childhood experiences. "We're pleased to launch the Happy to Help Fund. As a proud Lexington, Ky.-based company, we are committed to supporting our community. We recognize that many young people are facing challenges with their mental health and overall well-being," said Lori Flees, president and CEO, Valvoline Inc. "This fund is a meaningful step toward investing in Lexington's future and providing crucial support to local families and organizations." Happy to Help community impact and charitable giving program. The Happy to Help initiative has funded a new family respite lounge within the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Golisano Children's Hospital. It also provided suicide intervention training to 53 clinicians with KVC Behavioral Healthcare, Kentucky and donated $100,000 to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals to fund mental health grants supporting pediatric patients across the country. "With this grant, we're looking to empower local organizations that are doing meaningful work to nurture both the mental and physical health of our community's children and teens," said Lisa Adkins, president and CEO, Blue Grass Community Foundation. "Valvoline Inc.'s support helps create opportunities for children and youth to thrive, especially those facing the toughest challenges."

Wasatch Advisors reduced its Valvoline stake by 2,082,251 shares in the fourth quarter of 2025, an estimated $66.85 million transaction. The sale trimmed the fund's position to 1.4% of reportable assets. The move contrasts with Valvoline's strong first-quarter results, which showed revenue of $462 million, up 11% year-over-year, with system-wide same-store sales climbing 5.8% and 200 net store additions. Adjusted EBITDA rose 14% to $117 million. Despite solid fundamentals, Valvoline shares have gained only 6% over the past year, underperforming the S&P 500's 13% gain. The stock currently trades around $39, valuing the company at $5 billion. The transaction appears to reflect portfolio rebalancing rather than concerns over the automotive maintenance provider's growth trajectory.