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Overhead expenses
Valero Energy Overhead expenses decreased by 5.3% to $1.60B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.7%, from $1.52B to $1.60B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Overhead expenses shows relatively stable performance with a 2.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase relative to output suggests declining operational efficiency or rising maintenance requirements, while a decrease indicates better cost management.
Detailed definition
This metric encompasses indirect costs associated with the production process that are not directly tied to specific raw...
Peer comparison
Often categorized as Manufacturing Overhead or Indirect Production Costs in industrial accounting.
Metric ID:
other_cost_of_goods_and_services_sold_overheadHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.21B | $1.35B | $1.56B | $1.38B | $1.63B | $1.75B | $1.64B | $1.48B | $1.44B | $1.58B | $1.59B | $1.41B | $1.42B | $1.48B | $1.51B | $1.52B | $1.52B | $1.61B | $1.69B | $1.60B |
| QoQ Change | — | +11.0% | +15.6% | -11.5% | +17.9% | +7.4% | -6.2% | -9.8% | -2.5% | +9.6% | +1.0% | -11.5% | +0.9% | +4.1% | +2.2% | +0.6% | -0.1% | +6.0% | +4.4% | -5.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +33.9% | +29.5% | +5.1% | +7.1% | -11.4% | -9.6% | -2.7% | -4.5% | -1.1% | -6.1% | -5.0% | +7.9% | +6.9% | +8.9% | +11.3% | +4.7% |
Range$1.21B – $1.75B
CAGR+5.9%
Avg YoY Growth+4.7%
Median YoY Growth+4.9%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refining | $1.22B | $1.26B | $1.29B | $1.29B | $1.31B | $1.39B | $1.44B | $1.35B |
| Ethanol | $125.00M | $133.00M | $141.00M | $154.00M | $144.00M | $148.00M | $165.00M | $164.00M |
| Renewable Diesel | $80.00M | $92.00M | $88.00M | $78.00M | $72.00M | $78.00M | $80.00M | $85.00M |
| Total | $1.42B | $1.48B | $1.51B | $1.52B | $1.52B | $1.61B | $1.69B | $1.60B |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Valero Energy's overhead expenses?
- Valero Energy (VLO) reported overhead expenses of $1.60B in Q1 2026.
- How has Valero Energy's overhead expenses changed year-over-year?
- Valero Energy's overhead expenses increased by 4.7% year-over-year, from $1.52B to $1.60B.
- What is the long-term trend for Valero Energy's overhead expenses?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Valero Energy's overhead expenses has grown at a 2.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.78B to $6.34B.
- What does overhead expenses mean?
- The indirect costs required to maintain and operate production facilities.