Refining — Other operating expenses
Valero Energy Refining — Other operating expenses increased by 1100.0% to $24M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 500.0%, from $4M to $24M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Refining — Other operating expenses shows a downward trend with a -34.8% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Unexpected increases may signal rising regulatory burdens or one-time operational issues, while stability indicates predictable overhead management.
Detailed definition
This metric captures miscellaneous operating costs within the refining segment that are not categorized under direct cos...
Peer comparison
Varies by company; often grouped under 'Other Operating Expenses' or 'Selling, General, and Administrative' allocations.
vlo_segment_refining_other_operating_expensesHistorical Data
| 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 | $12M | $18M | $15M | $18M | $14M | $6M | $25M | $10M | $1M | $6M | $0 | $5M | $5M | $3M | $4M | $4M | $4M | $5M | $2M | $24M |
| QoQ Change | — | +50.0% | -16.7% | +20.0% | -22.2% | -57.1% | +316.7% | -60.0% | -90.0% | +500.0% | -100.0% | — | +0.0% | -40.0% | +33.3% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +25.0% | -60.0% | >999% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +16.7% | -66.7% | +66.7% | -44.4% | -92.9% | +0.0% | -100.0% | -50.0% | +400.0% | -50.0% | — | -20.0% | -20.0% | +66.7% | -50.0% | +500.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Valero Energy's refining — other operating expenses?
- Valero Energy (VLO) reported refining — other operating expenses of $24M in Q1 2026.
- How has Valero Energy's refining — other operating expenses changed year-over-year?
- Valero Energy's refining — other operating expenses increased by 500.0% year-over-year, from $4M to $24M.
- What is the long-term trend for Valero Energy's refining — other operating expenses?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Valero Energy's refining — other operating expenses has grown at a -34.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $83M to $15M.
- What does refining — other operating expenses mean?
- Miscellaneous operating costs for the refining segment not included in primary production or standard operating expenses.