Valero Energy D&A increased by 2.9% to $828M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 21.8%, from $680M to $828M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), D&A shows an upward trend with a 7.0% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
High levels relative to revenue are expected in capital-intensive industries, but a sudden spike may indicate significant asset additions or changes in depreciation schedules.
Detailed definition
This represents the systematic allocation of the cost of tangible assets, such as refineries and processing plants, over...
Peer comparison
Standard in manufacturing and energy; peers report this as part of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
Metric ID:
operating_expenses_cost_of_goods_and_services_sold_depre_41c147Historical Data
20 periods
| 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 | $576M | $630M | $586M | $595M | $590M | $621M | $622M | $650M | $658M | $671M | $679M | $683M | $684M | $675M | $687M | $680M | $786M | $824M | $805M | $828M |
| QoQ Change | — | +9.4% | -7.0% | +1.5% | -0.8% | +5.3% | +0.2% | +4.5% | +1.2% | +2.0% | +1.2% | +0.6% | +0.1% | -1.3% | +1.8% | -1.0% | +15.6% | +4.8% | -2.3% | +2.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +2.4% | -1.4% | +6.1% | +9.2% | +11.5% | +8.1% | +9.2% | +5.1% | +4.0% | +0.6% | +1.2% | -0.4% | +14.9% | +22.1% | +17.2% | +21.8% |
Range$576M – $828M
CAGR+7.9%
Avg YoY Growth+8.2%
Median YoY Growth+7.1%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refining | $604M | $589M | $598M | $594M | $707M | $728M | $725M | $732M |
| Renewable Diesel | $62M | $69M | $69M | $68M | $61M | $76M | $62M | $78M |
| Ethanol | $19M | $19M | $20M | $19M | $19M | $21M | $20M | $19M |
| Total | $684M | $675M | $687M | $680M | $786M | $824M | $805M | $828M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Valero Energy's d&a?
- Valero Energy (VLO) reported d&a of $828M in Q1 2026.
- How has Valero Energy's d&a changed year-over-year?
- Valero Energy's d&a increased by 21.8% year-over-year, from $680M to $828M.
- What is the long-term trend for Valero Energy's d&a?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Valero Energy's d&a has grown at a 7.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.36B to $3.1B.
- What does d&a mean?
- The portion of the cost of machinery and plants allocated to the production of goods during the period.