Operating
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Charges
Valero Energy Increase (Decrease) 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
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase in deferred charges represents a cash outflow, while a decrease represents a release of cash as the expense is recognized.
Detailed definition
This represents changes in costs that have been paid in advance but are recognized as expenses over future periods. It t...
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Generally low impact for most companies, but can fluctuate based on large-scale maintenance or service contracts.
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operating_increase_decrease_in_deferred_chargesHistorical Data
10 periods
| Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '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
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Valero Energy's increase (decrease) in deferred charges?
- Valero Energy (VLO) reported increase (decrease) in deferred charges of $41.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Valero Energy's increase (decrease) in deferred charges changed year-over-year?
- Valero Energy's increase (decrease) in deferred charges decreased by 44.6% year-over-year, from $74.00M to $41.00M.
- What does increase (decrease) in deferred charges mean?
- The net change in cash related to expenses paid in advance for future periods.