What is Valero Energy's deferred contract costs?

Valero Energy (VLO) reported deferred contract costs of $7.2B in Q1 2026.

What does deferred contract costs mean?

Costs paid upfront that will benefit the company over multiple future years.

Valero Energy Deferred contract costs increased by 0.6% to $7.2B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionNon-Current Assets

CategoryCapital Allocation

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ4 2024

Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

An increase suggests significant long-term investments or contract acquisitions that will impact future periods.

These are costs incurred that are expected to provide economic benefits over a period longer than one year, which are ca...

Varies significantly by company based on accounting policies and the nature of long-term service agreements.

Metric ID: non_current_assets_deferred_costs

3 periods

Range$7.09B – $7.2B

Avg YoY Growth+1.0%

Median YoY Growth+1.0%

Current Streak2+ quarters growth

What is Valero Energy's deferred contract costs?: Valero Energy (VLO) reported deferred contract costs of $7.2B in Q1 2026.
What does deferred contract costs mean?: Costs paid upfront that will benefit the company over multiple future years.