Tax

Deferred Income Tax Expense

Valero Energy Deferred Income Tax Expense decreased by 1269.0% to -$397.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 22.5%, from -$324.00M to -$397.00M.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Large deferred tax assets or liabilities indicate significant timing differences between book income and taxable income, often driven by depreciation or tax credit carryforwards.

Detailed definition

The portion of income tax expense that is not currently payable but is expected to be paid or recovered in future period...

Peer comparison

Standard financial reporting item for all corporations subject to income tax.

Metric ID: is_ms_deferred_income_tax_expense

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$103.00M-$14.00M-$234.00M-$99.00M$172.00M$54.00M$105.00M-$127.00M-$69.00M-$31.00M$22.00M-$324.00M$65.00M-$29.00M-$397.00M
QoQ Change-113.6%<-999%+57.7%+273.7%-68.6%+94.4%-221.0%+45.7%+55.1%+171.0%<-999%+120.1%-144.6%<-999%
YoY Change-196.1%>999%+123.1%+206.1%-173.8%-227.8%-129.5%+117.3%-369.6%+309.7%-231.8%-22.5%
Range-$397.00M$172.00M
CAGR+47.0%
Avg YoY Growth+61.1%
Median YoY Growth-76.0%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valero Energy's deferred income tax expense?
Valero Energy (VLO) reported deferred income tax expense of -$397.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Valero Energy's deferred income tax expense changed year-over-year?
Valero Energy's deferred income tax expense decreased by 22.5% year-over-year, from -$324.00M to -$397.00M.
What does deferred income tax expense mean?
Tax expenses recognized in the current period that will be paid or realized in future tax filings.