Newsweek ranks Valvoline Inc. as the top-rated quick-lube service provider within the automotive and components industry.

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, has been named one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for 2026 by Newsweek. The recognition is awarded to organizations that demonstrate strong trust among customers, employees and investors. Among companies in the automotive and components industry, Valvoline Inc. stands as the top-rated quick-lube service provider.

The annual ranking evaluates companies across three dimensions of trust: customer trust, investor trust, and employee trust. Results are based on an independent survey of 25,000 U.S. residents along with a comprehensive social listening analysis of online conversations about companies across multiple industries.

"Trust is at the core of everything we do at Valvoline Inc.," said Lori Flees, President and CEO of Valvoline Inc. "Being recognized in this way speaks to the consistency and care our franchisees and team members bring to every interaction, and reflects the strength of our position within the automotive category."

Valvoline Inc. was recognized among 700 companies across 23 industries, underscoring the company's continued focus on operational excellence, customer experience, and a people-first culture that empowers team members to deliver on the company's promise of quick, easy, trusted service.

About Valvoline Inc.

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) delivers quick, easy, trusted service at approximately 2,400 franchised and company-operated service centers across the United States and Canada. The Company completes more than 30 million services annually system-wide, from about 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes to a variety of manufacturer-recommended maintenance services such as wiper replacements and tire rotations. At Valvoline Inc., it all starts with our people, including the 13,000 team members who are working to drive the full potential of our core business, deliver sustainable network growth, and innovate to meet the evolving needs of our customers and the car parc. For more information, visit vioc.com.

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Valvoline Inc. Named One of America's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek