Increase (Decrease) In Operating Capital, Current
Valero Energy Increase (Decrease) In Operating Capital, Current decreased by 13.2% to $303.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 293.0%, from -$157.00M to $303.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Increase (Decrease) In Operating Capital, Current shows an upward trend with a -55.8% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A positive change indicates cash generation from working capital, while a negative change indicates cash tied up in inventory or receivables.
Detailed definition
This measures the net change in current operating assets and liabilities, such as accounts receivable, inventory, and ac...
Peer comparison
Highly dependent on inventory turnover and payment terms within the energy supply chain.
operating_increase_decrease_in_operating_capital_currentHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '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 | -$1.07B | -$379.00M | -$595.00M | $722.00M | $1.49B | $9.00M | $534.00M | $1.19B | $0.00 | $631.00M | $160.00M | -$789.00M | -$166.00M | $0.00 | -$157.00M | $325.00M | -$325.00M | $349.00M | $303.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +64.5% | -57.0% | +221.3% | +106.2% | -99.4% | >999% | +123.6% | -100.0% | — | -74.6% | -593.1% | +79.0% | +100.0% | — | +307.0% | -200.0% | +207.4% | -13.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +492.9% | +101.5% | -26.0% | — | -100.0% | >999% | -70.0% | -166.1% | — | -100.0% | -198.1% | +141.2% | -95.8% | — | +293.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Valero Energy's increase (decrease) in operating capital, current?
- Valero Energy (VLO) reported increase (decrease) in operating capital, current of $303.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Valero Energy's increase (decrease) in operating capital, current changed year-over-year?
- Valero Energy's increase (decrease) in operating capital, current increased by 293.0% year-over-year, from -$157.00M to $303.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Valero Energy's increase (decrease) in operating capital, current?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), Valero Energy's increase (decrease) in operating capital, current has grown at a -55.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$2.23B to $192.00M.
- What does increase (decrease) in operating capital, current mean?
- The net change in cash resulting from day-to-day business operations and working capital management.