Valvoline Inc (VVV) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Valvoline Inc (VVV) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VVV has moved -11.2% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -4.5% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -6.7%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), VVV gained -23.2% vs -3.8% for XLY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Valvoline Inc (VVV)

449 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VVV. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Smart Money Signals — VVV

Based on 454 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VVV than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak

454 hedge funds hold VVV right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.

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Steady growth — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+48 new funds entered over the past year (+12% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

234 buying184 selling

Last quarter: 234 funds bought or added vs 184 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 55 → 50 → 86 → 76. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.

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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 19% new

288 out of 454 hedge funds have held VVV for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

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Value +22% but shares only +7% — price-driven

Value

+22%

+6%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +22%, but actual share count only changed +7%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.

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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

65 → 55 → 50 → 86 → 76 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 55 → 50 → 86 → 76. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.

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Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 69% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 22% new

Entry-cohort mix of 460 holders: 316 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 45 entered 1–2 years ago, and 99 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds

59 of 452 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in VVV. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.7

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	449	416	7.93%
13F Shares	159M	149M	6.54%
Total Value	$6.00B	$4.91B	22.34%
New Positions	74	86	-12
Increased Positions	158	164	-6
Closed Positions	39	40	-1
Reduced Positions	143	107	+36
Total Calls	5	3	66.67%
Total Puts	3	2	50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.6	0.67	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

449

416

7.93%

13F Shares

159M

149M

6.54%

Total Value

$6.00B

$4.91B

22.34%

New Positions

-12

Increased Positions

158

164

-6

Closed Positions

-1

Reduced Positions

143

107

+36

Total Calls

66.67%

Total Puts

50.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.6

0.67

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

449 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in VVV. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 VVV holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Alua Capital Management LP	100.00%	2,597,673	$102.7M
2	Vision One Management Partners, LP	17.38%	1,220,688	$48.3M
3	Scopia Capital Management LP	9.99%	282,264	$11.2M
4	Tensile Capital Management LP	8.48%	1,553,843	$61.4M
5	Broyhill Asset Management, LLC	4.84%	137,534	$5.4M
6	Hawk Ridge Capital Management LP	3.73%	2,940,050	$116.2M
7	Eminence Capital, LP	3.42%	4,425,261	$149.0M
8	Fiduciary Management Inc /Wi/	2.88%	5,122,337	$202.5M
9	Channing Capital Management, LLC	2.60%	2,859,112	$113.0M
10	MAC Alpha Capital Management, LP	2.55%	139,356	$5.5M
11	Alta Fox Capital Management, LLC	2.39%	299,971	$11.9M
12	Scholtz & Company, LLC	2.34%	118,584	$4.7M
13	Resolute Capital Asset Partners LLC	2.11%	125,000	$4.9M
14	Cooke & Bieler LP	1.59%	3,473,065	$137.3M
15	Wasatch Advisors LP	1.57%	6,074,830	$240.2M
16	Geneva Capital Management LLC	1.51%	1,665,139	$65.8M
17	Junto Capital Management LP	1.43%	2,065,982	$81.7M
18	Snyder Capital Management L P	1.38%	2,017,556	$79.8M
19	Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC	1.21%	457,955	$18.1M
20	Leeward Investments, LLC - MA	1.08%	603,514	$23.9M
21	Charter Oak Advisors LP	1.00%	46,171	$1.8M
22	Interval Partners, LP	0.93%	916,555	$36.2M
23	VELA Investment Management, LLC	0.92%	108,766	$4.3M
24	William Allan Corp	0.85%	44,170	$1.7M
25	Champlain Investment Partners, LLC	0.83%	817,494	$32.3M

Investor	Ownership History	% of Portfolio	Prev %	Rank	Conviction	Avg Buy Price	13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y	Sell Timing	Shares	Mkt Value	Change	Change %	Source	Quarter	Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Valvoline Inc (VVV)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VVV?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VVV than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for VVV?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 234 funds bought or added vs 184 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for VVV holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 59 of 452 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in VVV. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held VVV?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 288 out of 454 hedge funds have held VVV for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Valvoline Inc (VVV) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VVV has moved -11.2% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -4.5% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -6.7%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), VVV has gained -23.2% vs -3.8% for XLY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

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Valvoline Inc (VVV)

Smart Money Signals — VVV

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +12% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 56% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-10 vs last Q)

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Value +22% but shares only +7% — price-driven

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 22% newcomers

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

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