GATX (NYSE:GATX) Posts Earnings Results

GATX (NYSE:GATX) announced its earnings results on Thursday. The transportation company reported $2.44 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.42 by $0.02, FiscalAI reports. GATX had a return on equity of 11.62% and a net margin of 18.35%.The firm had revenue of $449.00 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $443.67 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.93 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 8.6% compared to the same quarter last year. GATX updated its FY 2026 guidance to 9.500-10.100 EPS.

Here are the key takeaways from GATX’s conference call:

• GATX delivered strong 2025 results with Q4 net income of $97M ($2.66/share) and full‑year net income of $333.3M ($9.12/share), driving an 11% EPS increase vs. 2024 and sustained ROE above 12%, while investing $1.3B of capital.
• The company closed the Wells Fargo rail acquisition, forming a JV (GATX 30% / Brookfield 70%) and consolidating control of a combined fleet of 208,000 rail cars, with GATX managing the entire fleet and an option to buy down Brookfield’s stake over time.
• 2026 guidance assumes continued strength: EPS of $9.50–$10.10 (~10% growth), Rail North America lease revenue of about $1.6B, ~ $200M of net gains on disposals, and Rail North America segment profit near $415M.
• Integration is progressing (successful IT cutover), with expected management fees of ~ $55M/year and SG&A rising to ~$275M mainly for acquisition staffing; board approved an 8.2% dividend increase and a new $300M share repurchase authorization, while only partial synergies were included in 2026 guidance.
• Key near‑term risks include the lumpiness of remarketing gains, variability in maintenance and interest/dep expense from the enlarged fleet, a challenging European economy, and the fact that only ~30% of JV gains accrue to GATX (non‑controlling interest), which can mute reported GAAP upside.

GATX Stock Down 2.8%

NYSE:GATX traded down $5.34 on Thursday, reaching $184.93. 149,957 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 184,016. The company has a current ratio of 3.81, a quick ratio of 3.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.26. The company has a market capitalization of $6.60 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.60 and a beta of 1.19. GATX has a 12 month low of $139.44 and a 12 month high of $195.42. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $179.15 and its 200 day simple moving average is $169.29.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages recently weighed in on GATX. Citigroup upped their price target on GATX from $192.00 to $198.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $204.00 price target on shares of GATX in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Susquehanna upped their price objective on shares of GATX from $192.00 to $212.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a report on Monday, January 26th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of GATX in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $204.67.

Insider Activity at GATX

In related news, SVP Aken Jennifer Van sold 1,800 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $164.15, for a total value of $295,470.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 5,912 shares in the company, valued at $970,454.80. The trade was a 23.34% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 2.17% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of GATX

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of GATX by 364.5% during the third quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 144 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 113 shares in the last quarter. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in GATX in the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new position in GATX during the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. BOKF NA boosted its holdings in shares of GATX by 1,117.6% during the 3rd quarter. BOKF NA now owns 207 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $36,000 after acquiring an additional 190 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its stake in shares of GATX by 41.9% in the third quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 237 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $41,000 after acquiring an additional 70 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 93.14% of the company’s stock.

GATX Company Profile

GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX) is a global railcar leasing and asset management company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1898 as General American Transportation Corporation, GATX has grown into one of the world’s leading lessors of railcars, marine vessels and industrial assets. The company’s core business focuses on leasing and managing high-value equipment for customers in the energy, industrial, chemical, agricultural and metals markets.

In its Rail North America segment, GATX owns and manages a diverse fleet of more than 60,000 railcars, including tank cars, covered hoppers, boxcars and flatcars.