Current Assets

Inventories

Valero Energy Inventories decreased by 0.5% to $7.56B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.1%, from $7.12B to $7.56B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Inventories shows an upward trend with a 4.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase might suggest overproduction or weakening demand, while a decrease could indicate strong sales or potential supply chain shortages.

Detailed definition

The carrying value of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods awaiting sale to consumers or enterprise client...

Peer comparison

Consumer electronics firms strive for high inventory turnover to mitigate the risk of rapid technological depreciation.

Metric ID: inventories

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$6.10B$6.23B$6.27B$7.17B$7.15B$6.63B$6.75B$7.46B$6.96B$7.51B$7.58B$7.91B$8.03B$7.05B$7.76B$7.12B$7.54B$7.39B$7.59B$7.56B
QoQ Change+2.0%+0.6%+14.5%-0.4%-7.3%+1.9%+10.4%-6.6%+7.9%+0.9%+4.3%+1.5%-12.2%+10.1%-8.3%+5.9%-1.9%+2.7%-0.5%
YoY Change+17.1%+6.4%+7.8%+3.9%-2.6%+13.4%+12.3%+6.1%+15.3%-6.2%+2.3%-10.0%-6.1%+4.9%-2.2%+6.1%
Range$6.10B$8.03B
CAGR+4.6%
Avg YoY Growth+4.3%
Median YoY Growth+5.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valero Energy's inventories?
Valero Energy (VLO) reported inventories of $7.56B in Q1 2026.
How has Valero Energy's inventories changed year-over-year?
Valero Energy's inventories increased by 6.1% year-over-year, from $7.12B to $7.56B.
What is the long-term trend for Valero Energy's inventories?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Valero Energy's inventories has grown at a 4.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.04B to $7.59B.
What does inventories mean?
The value of products currently being manufactured or held in stock ready to be sold.