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GATX Corp (GATX)
NYSE:GATX
GATX Stock Chart & Stats
$198.52
$0.11(0.07%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$198.52
$0.11(0.07%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$139.44 - $195.42
Previous CloseN/A
Volume20.03K
Average Volume (3M)199.13K
Market Cap
$6.79B
Enterprise Value$6.34B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$743.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.9
Beta0.74
Next Earnings
Apr 28, 2026EPS Estimate
2.29Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.41%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.44
Shares Outstanding35,700,000
10 Day Avg. Volume206,032
30 Day Avg. Volume199,126
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.06
Price to Book (P/B)2.21
Price to Sales (P/S)3.49
P/FCF Ratio-8.88
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.93
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.64
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.50
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.71
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$207.33Price Target Upside4.44% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Fleet Utilization & Recurring Lease IncomeVery high and stable utilization across the legacy and expanded fleet supports durable, recurring lease cash flows and reduces vacancy risk. High renewal success (high-70s to low-80s) and strong LPI indicate sustained pricing power and predictable revenue for 2–6+ months and beyond.
Material Scale From Wells Fargo JVThe acquired scale creates structural advantages: larger remarketing inventory, stronger market presence, and management-fee income. A bigger fleet enhances negotiation leverage, spreads fixed costs, and creates recurring fee streams and remarketing optionality that support long-term profit and growth.
Improving Profitability TrendsSteady revenue growth and a ~19% net margin reflect underlying pricing discipline and operational efficiency, translating into sustainable shareholder returns. Combined with ROE remaining above 12%, this indicates durable earnings quality and capacity to fund dividends and reinvestment over time.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage HistoricallyHistorically high leverage constrains financial flexibility and increases sensitivity to interest-rate cycles. Even with JV economics, reliance on borrowing and a high debt-to-equity ratio amplify refinancing and covenant risk, limiting capacity for opportunistic investment or large buybacks during downturns.
Persistent Negative Free Cash FlowConsistent negative free cash flow despite positive operations signals heavy capital intensity and that operating cash does not fully cover investments. That structural gap forces dependence on external financing or asset sales, elevating refinancing and execution risk over the medium term.
GAAP Dilution And JV Noncontrolling-interest ImpactGAAP straight-line lease accounting and the JV's 70/30 split mean early-period GAAP earnings will be depressed and a large portion of remarketing gains will be recorded as noncontrolling interest. This structurally mutes reported EPS and complicates near-term comparability despite underlying economics.
GATX News
GATX FAQ
What was GATX Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
GATX Corp lowest stock price was $139.44 and its highest was $195.42 in the past 12 months.
What is GATX Corp’s market cap?
GATX Corp’s market cap is $6.79B.
When is GATX Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
GATX Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 28, 2026 which is in 64 days.
How were GATX Corp’s earnings last quarter?
GATX Corp released its earnings results on Feb 19, 2026. The company reported $2.44 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.422 by $0.018.
Is GATX Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts GATX Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does GATX Corp pay dividends?
GATX Corp pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.61 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.41%. See more information on GATX Corp dividends here
What is GATX Corp’s EPS estimate?
GATX Corp’s EPS estimate is 2.29.
How many shares outstanding does GATX Corp have?
GATX Corp has 35,700,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to GATX Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
GATX Corp reported an EPS of $2.44 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.422. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.636%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of GATX Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GATX
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
GATX Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$207.33 (4.44% Upside)
$207.33 (4.44% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
GATX Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 28.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $295.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
22.66%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
45.66%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
GATX Corp
GATX Corporation operates as railcar leasing company in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Rail North America, Rail International, and Portfolio Management. It leases tank and freight railcars, and locomotives for petroleum, chemical, food/agriculture, and transportation industries. The company also offers services, including the interior cleaning of railcars, routine maintenance and repair of car body and safety appliances, regulatory compliance works, wheelset replacements, interior blast and lining operations, exterior blast and painting, and car stenciling. In addition, it leases aircraft spare engines, directly-owned aircraft spare engines, and five liquefied gas-carrying vessels, as well as manages portfolios of assets for third parties. The company owns a fleet of approximately 147,000 railcars; 539 four-axle and 29 six-axle locomotives; and 5 vessels. GATX Corporation was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
GATX Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly positive outlook driven by strong 2025 operating performance, meaningful scale and revenue/remarketing upside from the Wells Fargo Rail acquisition, robust engine-leasing momentum, raised dividend and new repurchase authorization, and a record EPS outlook for 2026. Key near-term headwinds and risks include sizable increases in interest, depreciation and maintenance expense due to the larger fleet, GAAP dilution from operating-lease accounting, the noncontrolling interest impact on JV gains, and mixed dynamics in Europe and certain car types. Management emphasized successful initial integration and prudent capital allocation, while noting variability in remarketing gains and maintenance spend. Overall, positives from scale, cash flow strength and strategic positioning outweigh the near-term costs and integration risks.View all GATX earnings summariesGATX Revenue Breakdown
69.65% Rail North America
21.94% Rail International
5.47% Portfolio Management
2.94% Other
GATX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$207.33
▲(4.44% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.84% Insiders
24.18% Mutual Funds
33.15% Other Institutional Investors
12.08% Public Companies and
Individual Investors