Operating

Change in Deferred Charges

Valero Energy Change in Deferred Charges decreased by 44.6% to $41.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 44.6%, from $74.00M to $41.00M.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase represents a cash outflow for long-term assets, while a decrease reflects the amortization expense being added back to cash flow.

Detailed definition

Reflects the net change in costs that have been capitalized as assets and are being amortized over future periods. These...

Peer comparison

Common in service-oriented businesses with significant contract acquisition or implementation costs.

Metric ID: cvx_change_in_deferred_charges

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$52.50M$52.50M$52.50M$52.50M$144.75M$144.75M$144.75M$144.75M$74.00M$41.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+175.7%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-48.9%-44.6%
YoY Change+175.7%+175.7%+175.7%+175.7%-48.9%-44.6%
Range$41.00M$144.75M
CAGR-10.4%
Avg YoY Growth+101.6%
Median YoY Growth+175.7%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valero Energy's change in deferred charges?
Valero Energy (VLO) reported change in deferred charges of $41.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Valero Energy's change in deferred charges changed year-over-year?
Valero Energy's change in deferred charges decreased by 44.6% year-over-year, from $74.00M to $41.00M.
What does change in deferred charges mean?
The net change in capitalized costs being amortized over time.