Business Segments · Operating Income (Loss)

Renewable Diesel — Operating Income (Loss)

Valero Energy Renewable Diesel — Operating Income (Loss) increased by 596.4% to $139.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 198.6%, from -$141.00M to $139.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Renewable Diesel — Operating Income (Loss) shows a downward trend with a -10.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toOperating Income

How to read this metric

Higher operating income indicates strong market demand, efficient feedstock procurement, and effective operational management of the renewable diesel assets.

Detailed definition

This is the core profitability metric for the renewable diesel segment, calculated as segment revenue minus all operatin...

Peer comparison

Comparable to segment operating income metrics across the energy and biofuels industry.

Metric ID: vlo_segment_renewable_diesel_operating_income_loss

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$248.00M$108.00M$150.00M$149.00M$152.00M$212.00M$261.00M$205.00M$440.00M$123.00M$84.00M$190.00M$112.00M$35.00M$170.00M-$141.00M-$79.00M-$28.00M$139.00M
QoQ Change-56.5%+38.9%-0.7%+2.0%+39.5%+23.1%-21.5%+114.6%-72.0%-31.7%+126.2%-41.1%-68.8%+385.7%-182.9%+44.0%+64.6%+596.4%
YoY Change-38.7%+96.3%+74.0%+37.6%+189.5%-42.0%-67.8%-7.3%-74.5%-71.5%+102.4%-174.2%-170.5%-180.0%+198.6%
Range-$141.00M$440.00M
CAGR-12.1%
Avg YoY Growth-8.6%
Median YoY Growth-38.7%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valero Energy's renewable diesel — operating income (loss)?
Valero Energy (VLO) reported renewable diesel — operating income (loss) of $139.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Valero Energy's renewable diesel — operating income (loss) changed year-over-year?
Valero Energy's renewable diesel — operating income (loss) increased by 198.6% year-over-year, from -$141.00M to $139.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Valero Energy's renewable diesel — operating income (loss)?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Valero Energy's renewable diesel — operating income (loss) has grown at a -10.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $709.00M to $507.00M.
What does renewable diesel — operating income (loss) mean?
The profit or loss generated by the renewable diesel business segment.