Operating Income

Gross Profit

Valero Energy Gross Profit increased by 7.8% to $2.05B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 304.7%, from $507.00M to $2.05B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Gross Profit shows an upward trend with a 14.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Income
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Higher gross profit indicates a strong ability to command premium pricing and manage production costs effectively.

Detailed definition

The profit a company makes after deducting the costs associated with making and selling its products, or the costs assoc...

Peer comparison

Premium hardware brands aim for higher gross profit margins than commodity electronics manufacturers.

Metric ID: is_gross_profit

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$709.00M$918.00M$1.91B$1.62B$6.48B$4.02B$4.68B$4.31B$2.98B$3.77B$1.87B$1.98B$1.44B$754.00M$629.00M$507.00M$1.25B$1.77B$1.90B$2.05B
QoQ Change+29.5%+108.1%-15.2%+300.2%-37.9%+16.2%-7.9%-30.8%+26.5%-50.3%+5.8%-27.4%-47.6%-16.6%-19.4%+146.4%+41.9%+7.4%+7.8%
YoY Change+813.8%+338.2%+144.8%+166.0%-54.0%-6.3%-59.9%-54.0%-51.7%-80.0%-66.4%-74.4%-13.2%+135.0%+202.7%+304.7%
Range$507.00M$6.48B
CAGR+25.1%
Avg YoY Growth+102.8%
Median YoY Growth-9.7%
Current Streak4 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valero Energy's gross profit?
Valero Energy (VLO) reported gross profit of $2.05B in Q1 2026.
How has Valero Energy's gross profit changed year-over-year?
Valero Energy's gross profit increased by 304.7% year-over-year, from $507.00M to $2.05B.
What is the long-term trend for Valero Energy's gross profit?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Valero Energy's gross profit has grown at a 14.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.13B to $5.43B.
What does gross profit mean?
The money left over from sales after paying for the direct cost of goods sold.