Valero Energy G&A decreased by 9.5% to $285.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.2%, from $261.00M to $285.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), G&A shows an upward trend with a 4.8% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Rising G&A as a percentage of revenue may indicate organizational bloat, while stability suggests effective cost management.
Detailed definition
General and administrative expenses cover the overhead costs of running the business, including executive salaries, lega...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense category; used to assess administrative leverage.
is_general_and_administrativeHistorical Data
| 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 | $176.00M | $195.00M | $286.00M | $205.00M | $233.00M | $214.00M | $282.00M | $244.00M | $209.00M | $250.00M | $295.00M | $258.00M | $203.00M | $234.00M | $266.00M | $261.00M | $220.00M | $246.00M | $315.00M | $285.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +10.8% | +46.7% | -28.3% | +13.7% | -8.2% | +31.8% | -13.5% | -14.3% | +19.6% | +18.0% | -12.5% | -21.3% | +15.3% | +13.7% | -1.9% | -15.7% | +11.8% | +28.0% | -9.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +32.4% | +9.7% | -1.4% | +19.0% | -10.3% | +16.8% | +4.6% | +5.7% | -2.9% | -6.4% | -9.8% | +1.2% | +8.4% | +5.1% | +18.4% | +9.2% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethanol | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Refining | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Renewable Diesel | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $295.00M | $258.00M | $203.00M | $234.00M | $266.00M | $261.00M | $220.00M | $246.00M |
Ethanol, Refining, Renewable Diesel were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Valero Energy's g&a?
- Valero Energy (VLO) reported g&a of $285.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Valero Energy's g&a changed year-over-year?
- Valero Energy's g&a increased by 9.2% year-over-year, from $261.00M to $285.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Valero Energy's g&a?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Valero Energy's g&a has grown at a 4.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $865.00M to $1.04B.
- What does g&a mean?
- The overhead costs required to manage and support the company's operations.