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Accounts Payable

Valero Energy Accounts Payable increased by 501.2% to $3.31B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7981.0%, from -$42.00M to $3.31B. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase represents a source of cash flow by delaying payments, while a decrease indicates the company is paying down its obligations faster.

Detailed definition

The net change in the amount the company owes to suppliers for goods and services purchased on credit. This represents a...

Peer comparison

Analyzed through Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) to understand payment terms relative to industry standards.

Metric ID: other_increase_decrease_in_accounts_payable

Historical Data

12 periods
 Q2 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q1 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$987.00M$2.74B$1.50B-$2.27B$2.57B-$130.00M$2.15B-$3.10B-$42.00M-$571.00M-$825.00M$3.31B
QoQ Change+178.0%-45.5%-251.7%+213.0%-105.1%>999%-244.2%+98.6%<-999%-44.5%+501.2%
YoY Change+51.6%-182.7%+94.3%-220.9%+67.7%-126.5%+73.4%>999%
Range-$3.10B$3.31B
CAGR+55.3%
Avg YoY Growth+967.2%
Median YoY Growth+59.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valero Energy's accounts payable?
Valero Energy (VLO) reported accounts payable of $3.31B in Q1 2026.
How has Valero Energy's accounts payable changed year-over-year?
Valero Energy's accounts payable increased by 7981.0% year-over-year, from -$42.00M to $3.31B.
What does accounts payable mean?
The change in money the company owes to its suppliers.