Valero Energy: Handling The Impact Of Changing Global Supply Chain Dynamics & Tariffs!

Valero Energy Corporation’s first quarter 2025 results show a challenging operational environment, influenced by a combination of internal and external factors. The company reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of $595 million, or $1.90 per share, a stark contrast to the net income of $1.2 billion, or $3.75 per share, in the same period of the previous year. The primary contributor to the loss was a significant $1.1 billion pretax asset impairment related to West Coast assets. Excluding this impairment, adjusted net income was $282 million, reflecting the continued operational pressures.