Question 1

What is Valero Energy's overhead expenses?

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Valero Energy (VLO) reported overhead expenses of $1.51B in Q2 2026.

Question 2

How has Valero Energy's overhead expenses changed year-over-year?

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Valero Energy's overhead expenses decreased by 1.1% year-over-year, from $1.52B to $1.51B.

Question 3

What is the long-term trend for Valero Energy's overhead expenses?

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Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Valero Energy's overhead expenses has grown at a 2.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.78B to $6.34B.

Question 4

What does overhead expenses mean?

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This metric encompasses indirect costs associated with the production process that are not directly tied to specific raw materials. It includes utility costs, maintenance of refining equipment, and other facility-related expenses necessary to keep operations running. Monitoring this helps evaluate the operational efficiency of the company's physical assets.

Line item	Three Months Ended June 30, 2026	Three Months Ended June 30, 2025	Six Months Ended June 30, 2026	Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
Cost of sales:
Cost of materials and other	35,130	24,678	61,315	50,726
Taxes other than income taxes	1,648	1,654	3,369	3,154
Operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortizationexpense reflected below)	1,506	1,522	3,101	3,045
Depreciation and amortization expense	723	786	1,551	1,466
Total cost of sales	39,007	28,640	69,336	58,391
Asset impairment loss	—	—	—	1,131
Other operating expenses	26	4	50	8

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