GATX (NYSE: GATX) expands fleet with $4.2B railcar buy as Q1 profit rises
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
GATX Corporation reported higher results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, helped by a major railcar acquisition. Net income attributable to GATX was $85.5 million, up from $78.6 million, with diluted EPS rising to $2.35 from $2.15. Total revenues increased to $583.7 million from $421.6, driven mainly by Rail North America and Rail International.
On January 1, 2026, GATX, through the GABX joint venture with Brookfield, acquired about 101,000 railcars for $4.2 billion from Wells Fargo, funded by a $2.96 billion term loan and equity contributions, and also purchased 200 locomotives for approximately $30.4 million. Rail North America segment profit rose to $103.9 million, while Rail International and Engine Leasing delivered segment profits of $31.6 million and $35.3 million, respectively.
Investment volume surged to $4.52 billion, largely from the Wells Fargo assets, and net cash used in investing activities reached $4.36 billion. Recourse debt was $12.43 billion, and GATX ended the quarter with $740.9 million in cash and cash equivalents and utilization above 94% across major fleets, reflecting strong leasing demand despite macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty.
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- Transformative railcar acquisition: GATX, through the GABX joint venture, acquired approximately 101,000 railcars for $4.2 billion, significantly expanding its Rail North America fleet and supporting higher lease revenue and segment profit.
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- None.
Insights
Large railcar acquisition reshapes GATX’s rail portfolio while modestly lifting earnings.
GATX completed a transformative deal, acquiring about 101,000 railcars for $4.2 billion via the GABX joint venture, funded by a $2.96 billion term loan and equity from GATX and Brookfield. This nearly doubles the North American fleet and drives Rail North America revenue to $436.7 million for the quarter.
Segment profit rose across rail businesses: Rail North America reached $103.9 million, Rail International $31.6 million, while Engine Leasing delivered $35.3 million despite lower affiliate earnings from timing of remarketing income. Consolidated net income attributable to GATX increased to $85.5 million, and return on equity over the trailing 12 months was 12.8%.
The acquisition materially increased leverage, with recourse debt at $12.43 billion and large committed purchase and debt obligations extending beyond 2030. Net cash used in investing activities was $4.36 billion, largely for the Wells Fargo assets. Utilization above 98% in Rail North America and strong engine utilization support cash generation, but higher interest expense and macro/geopolitical risks could affect future earnings, according to the company’s discussion.
Key Figures
Total revenues: $583.7 million
Net income attributable to GATX: $85.5 million
Diluted EPS: $2.35 per share
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Total revenues
$583.7 million
Three months ended March 31, 2026
Net income attributable to GATX
$85.5 million
Three months ended March 31, 2026
Diluted EPS
$2.35 per share
Three months ended March 31, 2026
Wells Fargo railcar acquisition
$4.2 billion
Approximate purchase price for 101,000 railcars on January 1, 2026
Investment volume
$4,520.0 million
Three months ended March 31, 2026
Recourse debt
$12,427.3 million
Balance at March 31, 2026
Cash and cash equivalents
$740.9 million
Balance at March 31, 2026
Return on equity (GAAP)
12.8%
Trailing 12 months ended March 31, 2026
Key Terms
variable interest entity, non-controlling interest, Lease Price Index, recourse debt, +2 more
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variable interest entity financial
"As of March 31, 2026, GABX is a consolidated variable interest entity and is reported in the Rail North America segment."
A variable interest entity (VIE) is a company structure where one party controls another company’s operations and economic outcomes through contracts or special arrangements instead of owning a majority of its voting shares. For investors, VIEs matter because the controlling party’s financial results, debts and risks can appear in the controller’s reports even though ownership looks separate, so understanding VIEs helps assess true exposure, governance limits and transparency—like spotting a puppet controlled by strings rather than direct ownership.
non-controlling interest financial
"As of March 31, 2026, the non-controlling interest represents Brookfield's 70% ownership in GABX."
Non-controlling interest represents the portion of ownership in a company held by investors who do not have a controlling stake, meaning they do not have enough voting power to make major decisions. It is similar to owning a minority share of a business partner’s company—while they benefit from profits, they cannot control how the company is run. This matters to investors because it shows how much of the company's value is owned by outside shareholders and affects overall financial reporting.
Lease Price Index financial
"Our Lease Price Index ("LPI") is an internally-generated business indicator that measures renewal activity for our North American railcar fleet."
A lease price index tracks how the cost of renting property or equipment changes over time, showing percentage moves in typical lease rates for a specific market or asset type. Investors use it like a thermometer for ongoing rental costs and income — it helps gauge inflation pressure, expected revenue from leased assets, and operating cost trends for companies that rent space or equipment, which can affect profit forecasts and valuation.
recourse debt financial
"Recourse debt | $ 12,427.3 | $ 12,451.7"
Recourse debt is a loan that allows the lender to pursue the borrower’s other assets or income if the collateral doesn’t fully cover what’s owed. For investors, it matters because it increases the borrower’s personal or corporate liability and reduces the lender’s risk—like a co-signer who can be held responsible beyond one pledged item—affecting credit risk, potential losses, and the value of equity or credit claims.
cash flow hedges financial
"We use U.S. Treasury rate locks, swap rate locks, and interest rate swaps to hedge our exposure to interest rate risk on anticipated transactions."
A cash flow hedge is an accounting label companies use when they enter financial contracts—like currency or interest-rate agreements—to protect expected future cash payments or receipts from unpredictable moves. For investors, it signals that the company is trying to smooth out future cash variability (think of locking in a price to avoid surprises), which can reduce reported profit swings but also means the company has exposure to derivative instruments and their associated risks.
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For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026
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GATX CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
INDEX
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Forward-Looking Statements | 1 | |||||||
| Part I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||||||||
| Item 1 | Financial Statements | |||||||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) | 2 | |||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) | 3 | |||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) | 4 | |||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) | 5 | |||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) | 6 | |||||||
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) | ||||||||
Note 1. Description of Business | 7 | |||||||
Note 2. Basis of Presentation | 7 | |||||||
Note 3. Asset Acquisition | 8 | |||||||
Note 4. Revenue | 8 | |||||||
Note 5. Operating Assets and Facilities | 9 | |||||||
Note 6. Leases | 10 | |||||||
Note 7. Variable Interest Entities | 10 | |||||||
Note 8. Fair Value | 12 | |||||||
Note 9. Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefits | 15 | |||||||
Note 10. Share-Based Compensation | 16 | |||||||
Note 11. Income Taxes | 16 | |||||||
Note 12. Commercial Commitments | 16 | |||||||
Note 13. Earnings per Share | 17 | |||||||
Note 14. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | 17 | |||||||
Note 15. Non-Controlling Interest | 18 | |||||||
Note 16. Legal Proceedings and Other Contingencies | 18 | |||||||
Note 17. Financial Data of Business Segments | 18 | |||||||
| Item 2 | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | |||||||
Overview | 22 | |||||||
Discussion of Operating Results | 22 | |||||||
Segment Operations | 23 | |||||||
Cash Flow Discussion | 36 | |||||||
Liquidity and Capital Resources | 39 | |||||||
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates | 41 | |||||||
Non-GAAP Financial Measures | 42 | |||||||
| Item 3 | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 43 | ||||||
| Item 4 | Controls and Procedures | 44 | ||||||
| Part II - OTHER INFORMATION | ||||||||
| Item 1 | Legal Proceedings | 45 | ||||||
| Item 1A | Risk Factors | 45 | ||||||
| Item 2 | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 45 | ||||||
| Item 5 | Other Information | 45 | ||||||
| Item 6 | Exhibits | 46 | ||||||
SIGNATURE | 47 | |||||||
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements in this report not based on historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, accordingly, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and could cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those discussed. Forward-looking statements include statements as to our future expectations, beliefs, plans, strategies, objectives, events, conditions, financial performance, prospects, or future events. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may," "could," "expect," "intend," "plan," "seek," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "outlook," "continue," "likely," "will," "would," and similar words and phrases. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by us and our management, are inherently uncertain. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made, and are not guarantees of future performance. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law.
The following factors, in addition to those discussed under "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, could cause actual results to differ materially from our current expectations expressed in forward-looking statements:
•a significant decline in customer demand for our transportation assets or services, including as a result of: ◦prolonged inflation or deflation ◦high interest rates ◦weak macroeconomic conditions and world trade policies ◦weak market conditions in our customers' businesses ◦adverse changes in the price of, or demand for, commodities ◦changes in railroad operations, efficiency, pricing and service offerings ◦changes in, or disruptions to, supply chains ◦availability of pipelines, trucks, and other alternative modes of transportation ◦changes in conditions affecting the aviation industry, including geopolitical tensions or conflicts (such as hostilities in the Middle East), geographic exposure, customer concentrations and energy costs ◦customers' desire to buy, rather than lease, our transportation assets ◦other operational or commercial needs or decisions of our customers •reduced demand for our rail assets resulting from a change in pricing, service offerings, or operating conditions of North American railroads •competitive factors in our primary markets •threatened or implemented changes in tariffs or other global trade policies •higher costs associated with increased assignments of our transportation assets following non-renewal of leases or a significant increase in compliance-based maintenance events •events having an adverse impact on assets, customers, or regions where we have a concentrated investment exposure •financial and operational risks associated with long-term purchase commitments for transportation assets •reduced opportunities to generate asset remarketing income •inability to successfully consummate and manage ongoing acquisition and divestiture activities, including the recent acquisition of the Wells Fargo fleet •reliance on Rolls-Royce in connection with our aircraft spare engine leasing businesses | •U.S. and global political conditions and the impact of increased geopolitical tension, civil unrest and armed conflict, including the war with Iran, on domestic and global economic conditions •potential obsolescence of our assets •risks related to our international operations and expansion into new geographic markets, including laws, regulations, tariffs, taxes, treaties or trade barriers affecting our activities in the countries where we do business •failure to successfully negotiate collective bargaining agreements with the unions representing a substantial portion of our employees •inability to attract, retain, and motivate qualified personnel, including key management personnel •inability to protect our information technology from cybersecurity threats •risks posed by artificial intelligence •exposure to damages, fines, criminal and civil penalties, and reputational harm arising from a negative outcome in litigation, including claims arising from an accident involving transportation assets •changes in, or failure to comply with, laws, rules, and regulations •environmental liabilities and remediation costs •operational, functional and regulatory risks associated with climate change, severe weather events, and other environmental concerns •risks associated with sustainability concerns •prolonged inflation or deflation or interest rate increases •deterioration of conditions in the capital markets, reductions in our credit ratings, or increases in our financing costs •fluctuations in foreign exchange rates •inability to obtain cost-effective insurance •changes in assumptions, increases in funding requirements or investment losses in our pension and post-retirement plans •inadequate allowances to cover credit losses in our portfolio •asset impairment charges we may be required to recognize •inability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures •risks of a widespread health crisis | |||||||
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
(In millions, except share data)
| March 31 | December 31 | ||||||||||
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Finance leases (as lessor) | |||||||||||
Less: allowance for losses | ( | ( | |||||||||
Operating Assets and Facilities | |||||||||||
Less: allowance for depreciation | ( | ( | |||||||||
Lease Assets (as lessee) | |||||||||||
Right-of-use assets, net of accumulated depreciation | |||||||||||
Investments in Affiliated Companies | |||||||||||
Goodwill | |||||||||||
Other Assets | |||||||||||
Total Assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
Liabilities and Equity | |||||||||||
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $ | $ | |||||||||
Debt | |||||||||||
Borrowings under bank credit facilities | |||||||||||
Recourse debt | |||||||||||
Lease Obligations (as lessee) | |||||||||||
Operating leases | |||||||||||
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Total Liabilities | |||||||||||
Equity | |||||||||||
Common stock, $ Authorized shares — Issued shares — Outstanding shares — | |||||||||||
Additional paid in capital | |||||||||||
Retained earnings | |||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ( | |||||||||
Treasury stock at cost ( | ( | ( | |||||||||
Total GATX Shareholders' Equity | |||||||||||
| Non-Controlling Interest | |||||||||||
| Total Equity | |||||||||||
Total Liabilities and Equity | $ | $ | |||||||||
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share data)
| Three Months Ended March 31 | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
Revenues | |||||||||||
Lease revenue | $ | $ | |||||||||
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Total Expenses | |||||||||||
Other Income (Expense) | |||||||||||
Net gain on asset dispositions | |||||||||||
Interest expense, net | ( | ( | |||||||||
Other income (expense) | ( | ||||||||||
Income before Income Taxes and Share of Affiliates’ Earnings | |||||||||||
Income taxes | ( | ( | |||||||||
Share of affiliates' earnings, net of taxes | |||||||||||
Net Income | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Less: Net Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest | ( | ||||||||||
| Net Income Attributable to GATX | $ | $ | |||||||||
GATX Share Data | |||||||||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | $ | |||||||||
Average number of common shares | |||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | $ | |||||||||
Average number of common shares and common share equivalents | |||||||||||
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)
(In millions)
| Three Months Ended March 31 | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Net Income | $ | $ | |||||||||
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Taxes | |||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | ( | ||||||||||
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments | |||||||||||
Post-retirement benefit plans | |||||||||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income | ( | ||||||||||
Comprehensive Income | $ | $ | |||||||||
Less: Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest | ( | ||||||||||
Comprehensive Income Attributable to GATX | $ | $ | |||||||||
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GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(In millions)
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| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
Operating Activities | |||||||||||
Net income | $ | $ | |||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | |||||||||||
Net gains on disposition of owned assets | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Asset impairments | |||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | |||||||||||
Share of affiliates’ earnings, net of dividends | ( | ( | |||||||||
Changes in working capital items | ( | ( | |||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | |||||||||||
Investing Activities | |||||||||||
Portfolio investments and capital additions | ( | ( | |||||||||
Portfolio proceeds | |||||||||||
| Purchases of assets previously leased | ( | ( | |||||||||
Proceeds from sales of other assets | |||||||||||
Other | |||||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
Financing Activities | |||||||||||
Net proceeds from issuances of debt with original maturities longer than 90 days | |||||||||||
Repayments of debt with original maturities longer than 90 days | ( | ( | |||||||||
Net (decrease) increase in debt with original maturities of 90 days or less | ( | ||||||||||
Stock repurchases | ( | ( | |||||||||
Dividends | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other | ( | ||||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | ( | ||||||||||
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash | ( | ||||||||||
Net (decrease) increase in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash during the period | ( | ||||||||||
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at beginning of the period | |||||||||||
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at end of the period | $ | $ | |||||||||
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share data)
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| Balance at beginning of the period | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock repurchases | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at end of the period | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
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Retained Earnings | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of the period | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to GATX | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends declared ($ | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of the period | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to GATX | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at end of the period | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total GATX Shareholders' Equity | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-Controlling Interest | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of the period | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at end of the period | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Equity | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1. Description of Business
As used herein, "GATX," "we," "us," "our," and similar terms refer to GATX Corporation and its subsidiaries, unless indicated otherwise.
We lease, operate, manage, and remarket long-lived, widely used assets, primarily in the rail market. We report our financial results through three
On January 1, 2026, GATX acquired approximately 101,000 railcars for $4.2 billion from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ("Wells Fargo") through a newly formed joint venture ("GABX" or the "GABX joint venture") with Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. and its institutional partners (collectively, "Brookfield"). Initially, GATX's ownership share of GABX is 30 % with Brookfield's share at 70 %. GATX will have the option to acquire up to 100 % of GABX's equity over time. See "Note 15. Non-Controlling Interest" for further information about the options to acquire GABX's equity. The transaction was funded through a $2.96 billion term loan executed by GABX, which is guaranteed by GATX, and equity contributions of $385.3 million from GATX and $899.0 million from Brookfield. As of March 31, 2026, GABX is a consolidated variable interest entity and is reported in the Rail North America segment. See "Note 3. Asset Acquisition" and "Note 7. Variable Interest Entities" for further information about the transaction and GABX consolidation.
On the same date, GATX directly purchased 200 locomotives from Wells Fargo for approximately $30.4 million, and Brookfield directly acquired Wells Fargo’s rail finance lease portfolio, consisting of approximately 22,000 railcars and approximately 400 locomotives. GATX serves as manager of the railcars in GABX as well as the finance lease portfolio directly owned by Brookfield and earns management fees for such services.
NOTE 2. Basis of Presentation
We prepared the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required for complete financial statements. We have included all of the normal recurring adjustments that we deemed necessary for a fair presentation.
Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 are not necessarily indicative of the results we may achieve for the entire year ending December 31, 2026. In particular, asset remarketing income does not occur evenly throughout the year. For more information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
| Standard/Description | Effective Date and Adoption Considerations | Effect on Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters | ||||||
Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures to require public companies to disclose a disaggregation of certain expenses that are presented on the face of the income statement including amounts of purchased inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, amortization, and other related costs and expenses. | The new guidance will be effective for the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2027 and subsequent interim periods. Early adoption is permitted. | We are currently assessing the requirements and the level of disclosure that will be required for our income statement expenses. | ||||||
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GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)
NOTE 3. Asset Acquisition
On January 1, 2026, GATX acquired approximately 101,000 railcars for $4.2 billion from Wells Fargo through the newly formed GABX joint venture with Brookfield. Initially, GATX's ownership share of GABX is 30 % with Brookfield's share at 70 %. GATX will have the option to acquire up to 100 % of GABX's equity through a series of annual call options that allow GATX to purchase a percentage of Brookfield's equity every year for up to 25 years, beginning in June 2026. The transaction was funded through a $2.96 billion term loan executed by GABX, which is guaranteed by GATX, and equity contributions of $385.3 million from GATX and $899.0 million from Brookfield. As of March 31, 2026, GABX is a consolidated variable interest entity and is reported in the Rail North America segment. See "Note 7. Variable Interest Entities" for further information.
We determined the acquisition of Wells Fargo's rail assets represented an asset acquisition in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 805, Business Combinations, as the fair value of substantially all of the assets acquired were concentrated in a group of similar assets. The cost of the asset acquisition was allocated to the assets on a relative fair value basis. We determined fair value of the assets using estimates of discounted future cash flows, independent appraisals, and market comparables. Transaction costs incurred to acquire the assets were capitalized and included in the cost basis of the acquired assets.
On the same date, GATX directly purchased 200 locomotives from Wells Fargo for approximately $30.4 million, and Brookfield directly acquired Wells Fargo’s rail finance lease portfolio, consisting of approximately 22,000 railcars and approximately 400 locomotives. GATX serves as manager of the railcars in GABX as well as the finance lease portfolio directly owned by Brookfield and earns management fees for such services.
NOTE 4. Revenue
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services.
We disaggregate revenue into three categories as presented on our statement of income:
Lease Revenue
Lease revenue, which includes operating lease revenue and finance lease revenue, is our primary source of revenue.
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Operating Lease Revenue
We lease railcars, locomotives, aircraft spare engines, and tank containers under full-service and net operating leases. We price full-service leases as an integrated service that includes amounts related to maintenance, insurance, and ad valorem taxes. We do not generally offer stand-alone maintenance service contracts. Operating lease revenue is within the scope of ASC Topic 842, Leases ("Topic 842"), and we have elected not to separate non-lease components from the associated lease component for qualifying leases. Operating lease revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the underlying lease. As a result, lease revenue may not be recognized in the same period as maintenance and other costs, which we expense as incurred. Variable rents are recognized when applicable contingencies are resolved. Revenue is not recognized if collectability is not probable. See "Note 6. Leases".
Finance Lease Revenue
In certain cases, we lease railcars and tank containers that, at lease inception or upon modification, are classified as finance leases. In accordance with Topic 842, finance lease revenue is recognized using the effective interest method, using the interest rate implicit in the lease. See "Note 6. Leases".
Non-Dedicated Engine Revenue
Certain of our owned aircraft spare engines are part of a pool of non-dedicated spare engines managed under a capacity agreement with Rolls-Royce plc and its affiliates (collectively "Rolls-Royce"). Revenue is earned based on our continued ability to meet engine capacity requirements under the agreement, which requires us to enroll a minimum number of engines in a pool of non-dedicated spare engines for short-term lease to Rolls-Royce customers. We recognize revenue based on our right to receive a portion of the revenue earned by the pool, which is calculated based on the average engine flight hours reported for each type of engine enrolled into the pool.
Other Revenue
Other revenue is composed of customer liability repair revenue, management fees, termination fees, interest income, and other miscellaneous revenues. Select components of other revenue are within the scope of ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Revenue attributable to variable lease components is recognized when earned, in accordance with Topic 842. Management fees consist of fees GATX earns as manager of the railcars in GABX as well as the finance lease portfolio directly owned by Brookfield. Management fees earned from GABX are eliminated in consolidation but are reflected in net income attributable to GATX.
NOTE 5. Operating Assets and Facilities
The following table shows the components of our operating assets and facilities (in millions):
| March 31 2026 | December 31 2025 | ||||||||||
| Railcars and locomotives | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Aircraft spare engines | |||||||||||
| Tank containers | |||||||||||
| Buildings, leasehold improvements, and other equipment | |||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||
| $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Less: allowance for depreciation | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Net operating assets and facilities | $ | $ | |||||||||
Total depreciation expense was $174.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and $108.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
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NOTE 6. Leases
GATX as Lessor
We lease railcars, locomotives, aircraft spare engines, and tank containers under full-service and net operating leases. We price full-service leases as an integrated service that includes amounts related to maintenance, insurance, and ad valorem taxes. In accordance with applicable guidance, we do not separate lease and non-lease components when reporting revenue for our full-service operating leases. In some cases, we lease railcars and tank containers that, at commencement, are classified as finance leases. For certain operating leases, revenue is based on equipment usage and is recognized when earned. Typically, our leases do not provide customers with renewal options or options to purchase the asset. Our lease agreements do not generally have residual value guarantees. We collect reimbursements from customers for damage to our railcars, as well as additional rental payments for usage above specified levels, as provided in the lease agreements.
The following table shows the components of our lease revenue (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31 | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
Operating lease revenue: | |||||||||||
Fixed lease revenue | $ | $ | |||||||||
Variable lease revenue | |||||||||||
Total operating lease revenue | $ | $ | |||||||||
Finance lease revenue | |||||||||||
Total lease revenue | $ | $ | |||||||||
In accordance with the terms of our leases with customers, we may earn additional revenue, primarily for customer repairs. This additional revenue is reported in other revenue in the condensed statements of income and was $34.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and $33.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
We recorded gains on finance leases of $4.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and $3.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The gains are reported in net gain on asset dispositions in the condensed statements of income.
NOTE 7. Variable Interest Entities
We evaluate our interests in other entities to determine whether those entities are variable interest entities ("VIEs") and whether we are the primary beneficiary of any such VIE in accordance with ASC Topic 810, Consolidation.
To determine if we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE, we assess whether we have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the entity as well as the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that may be significant to the entity. These determinations are both qualitative and quantitative, and they require us to make judgments and assumptions about the entity’s forecasted financial performance and the volatility inherent in those forecasted results. If we determine we are the primary beneficiary of the VIE, we consolidate the entity in our financial statements. We evaluate new investments at inception and regularly review all existing entities for events that may affect our determination of whether an entity is a VIE and, if so, whether we are the primary beneficiary.
GABX
In 2025, GABX was formed by GATX and Brookfield with the objective to acquire the Wells Fargo railcar fleet. In December 2025, GABX was funded with equity contributions of $385.3 million and $899.0 million from GATX and Brookfield, respectively, and GABX executed a $2.96 billion term loan, guaranteed by GATX, in anticipation of closing the Wells Fargo transaction. On January 1, 2026, GABX acquired approximately 101,000 railcars for $4.2 billion from Wells Fargo, and GATX began serving as manager of the railcars for GABX. As of March 31, 2026, GATX ownership in GABX was 30 %.
We evaluated our interests in GABX and determined that GABX is a VIE. We concluded that we are the primary beneficiary of GABX as we have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of GABX over the course of the expected life of the entity, primarily through the management services agreement. As a result, we consolidate GABX in our financial statements.
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GABX owns and leases railcars and, therefore, the activities and risks at GABX are similar to those of our wholly owned railcar leasing activities.
The following table shows the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities of the consolidated variable interest entity reported on our condensed consolidated balance sheet (in millions):
| March 31 | December 31 | ||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Restricted cash | |||||||||||
| Rent and other receivables, net | |||||||||||
| Operating assets and facilities, net | |||||||||||
| Right of use assets, net of accumulated depreciation | |||||||||||
| Other assets | |||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Recourse debt (1) | |||||||||||
| Operating leases | |||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | |||||||||||
| Other liabilities | |||||||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | $ | |||||||||
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(1) GABX debt is guaranteed by GATX.
GABX's assets can only be used to settle its obligations and may not be used to satisfy claims of GATX.
The following table shows the statements of income of the consolidated variable interest entity reported in our condensed consolidated statements of income (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31 | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Total expenses (1) | ( | ||||||||||
Net gain on asset dispositions | |||||||||||
Interest expense, net | ( | ||||||||||
| Loss before Income Taxes | ( | ||||||||||
| Income taxes (2) | ( | ||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||
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(1) Amount includes $12.5 million of management fees paid to GATX in the three months ended March 31, 2026. Management fees are primarily based on the number of railcars under management and are consistent with market rates.
(2) Represents income taxes directly attributable to GABX. Certain of GABX's jurisdictions are disregarded jurisdictions for income tax purposes and, as a result, income taxes are incurred at the shareholder level.
In the three months ended March 31, 2026, significant cash flow items at GABX included $4,230.8 million of cash paid for the acquisition of operating assets, $992.0 million of net proceeds from the issuance of debt, and $992.0 million of cash paid for the repayment of debt.
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NOTE 8. Fair Value
The assets and liabilities that GATX records at fair value on a recurring basis consisted entirely of derivatives at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025.
In addition, we review long-lived assets, such as operating assets and facilities, investments in affiliates, and goodwill, for impairment whenever circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be recoverable or when assets may be classified as held for sale. We determine the fair value of the respective assets using Level 3 inputs, including estimates of discounted future cash flows, independent appraisals, and market comparables, as applicable.
Derivative Instruments
Fair Value Hedges
We use interest rate swaps to manage the fixed-to-floating rate mix of our debt obligations by converting a portion of our fixed rate debt to floating rate debt. For fair value hedges, we recognize changes in fair value of both the derivative and the hedged item as interest expense. We had one instrument outstanding with an aggregate notional amount of $50.0 million as of March 31, 2026 that matures in 2027 and one instrument outstanding with an aggregate notional amount of $50.0 million as of December 31, 2025 that matures in 2027.
Cash Flow Hedges
We use U.S. Treasury rate locks, swap rate locks, and interest rate swaps to hedge our exposure to interest rate risk on anticipated transactions. We also use currency swaps, forwards, and put/call options to hedge our exposure to fluctuations in the exchange rates of foreign currencies for certain loans and operating expenses denominated in non-functional currencies. We had fifteen instruments outstanding with a notional amount of $1,763.0 million as of March 31, 2026 that mature in 2026 to 2030 and three instruments outstanding with a notional amount of $2,370.6 million as of December 31, 2025 that each mature in 2031. Within the next 12 months, we expect to reclassify $5.3 million ($4.8 million after-tax) of net losses on previously terminated derivatives from accumulated other comprehensive loss to interest expense. We reclassify these amounts when interest and operating lease expense on the related hedged transactions affect earnings.
Non-Designated Derivatives
We do not hold derivative financial instruments for purposes other than hedging, although certain of our derivatives are not designated as accounting hedges. We recognize changes in the fair value of these derivatives in other income (expense) immediately.
Certain of our derivative instruments contain credit risk provisions that could require us to make immediate payment on net liability positions in the event that we default on certain outstanding debt obligations. The aggregate fair value of our derivative instruments with credit risk related contingent features that were in a liability position was $11.2 million as of March 31, 2026 and $28.5 million as of December 31, 2025. We are not required to post any collateral on our derivative instruments and do not expect the credit risk provisions to be triggered.
In the event that a counterparty fails to meet the terms of an interest rate swap agreement or a foreign exchange contract, our exposure is limited to the fair value of the swap, if in our favor. We manage the credit risk of counterparties by transacting with institutions that we consider financially sound and by avoiding concentrations of risk with a single counterparty. We believe that the risk of non-performance by any of our counterparties is remote.
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The following table shows our derivative assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value (in millions):
| Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) | |||||||||||||||||
| Balance Sheet Location | Fair Value March 31, 2026 | Fair Value December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||
| Derivative Assets | |||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts (1) | Other assets | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Total derivative assets | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Derivative Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate contracts (2) | Other liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts (2) | Other liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts (1) | Other liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
| Total derivative liabilities | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
(1) Not designated as hedges.
(2) Designated as hedges.
We value derivatives using a pricing model with inputs (such as yield curves and foreign currency rates) that are observable in the market or that can be derived principally from observable market data. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, all derivatives were classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. There were no derivatives classified as Level 1 or Level 3.
The following table shows the amounts recorded on the balance sheet related to cumulative basis adjustments for fair value hedges (in millions):
| Carrying Amount of the Hedged Liabilities | Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Included in the Carrying Amount of the Hedged Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line Item in the Balance Sheet in Which the Hedged Item Is Included | March 31 2026 | December 31 2025 | March 31 2026 | December 31 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recourse debt | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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The following tables show the impacts of our derivative instruments on our statements of comprehensive income (in millions):
| Amount of Loss (Gain) Recognized in Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | ||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31 | ||||||||||||||
| Derivative Designation | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||
| Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: | ||||||||||||||
| Interest rate contracts | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts | ( | |||||||||||||
| Total | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||||||
| Location of Loss (Gain) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Earnings | Amount of Loss (Gain) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Earnings | |||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31 | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Interest expense | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
The following tables show the impacts of our fair value and cash flow hedge accounting relationships, as well as the impact of our non-designated derivatives, on the statements of income (in millions):
| Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Interest Expense on Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedging Relationships | |||||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31 | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Total interest expense | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||
| Gain (loss) on fair value hedging relationships | |||||||||||
Interest rate contracts: | |||||||||||
Hedged items | ( | ( | |||||||||
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | |||||||||||
| Loss on cash flow hedging relationships | |||||||||||
Interest rate contracts: | |||||||||||
| Amount of loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings | ( | ( | |||||||||
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| Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Income (Expense) on Cash Flow Hedging Relationships and Non-Designated Derivative Contracts | |||||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31 | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||
| Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships | |||||||||||
Foreign exchange contracts: | |||||||||||
| Gain (loss) on non-designated foreign exchange derivative contracts | ( | ||||||||||
Other Financial Instruments
Except for derivatives, as disclosed above, GATX has no other assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, rent and other receivables, accounts payable, and borrowings under bank credit facilities with maturities under one year approximate fair value due to the short maturity of those instruments.
We estimate the fair values of fixed and floating rate debt using discounted cash flow analyses that are based on interest rates currently offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. The inputs we use to estimate each of these values are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy because they are directly or indirectly observable inputs.
The following table shows the carrying amounts and fair values of our other financial instruments (in millions):
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recourse fixed rate debt | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Recourse floating rate debt | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
NOTE 9. Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefits
The following table shows the components of net periodic cost for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 (in millions):
| 2026 Pension Benefits | 2025 Pension Benefits | 2026 Retiree Health and Life | 2025 Retiree Health and Life | ||||||||||||||||||||
Service cost | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest cost | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Expected return on plan assets | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of (1): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Unrecognized net actuarial loss (gain) | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net periodic cost | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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(1) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss.
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The service cost component of net periodic cost was $1.5 million for three months ended March 31, 2026 and $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and is reported in selling, general and administrative expense.
The non-service components totaled income of $0.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and are reported in other income (expense) in the statements of income.
NOTE 10. Share-Based Compensation
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we granted 195,800 non-qualified employee stock options, 25,514 restricted stock units, 31,380 performance shares, and 1,125 restricted stock units awarded to non-employee directors. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, total share-based compensation expense was $5.8 million and the related tax benefits were $1.4 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, total share-based compensation expense was $6.1 million and the related tax benefits were $1.5 million.
The estimated fair value of our 2026 non-qualified employee stock option awards and related underlying assumptions are shown in the table below:
| 2026 | |||||
| Weighted-average estimated fair value | $ | ||||
| Quarterly dividend rate | $ | ||||
| Expected term of stock options, in years | |||||
| Risk-free interest rate | % | ||||
| Dividend yield | % | ||||
| Expected stock price volatility | % | ||||
| Present value of dividends | $ | ||||
NOTE 11. Income Taxes
The following table shows our effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31:
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Effective income tax rate | % | % | |||||||||
The increase in the effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 was primarily due to the impact of the structure of our ownership interest in the GABX joint venture and the mix of income between jurisdictions where it is taxed at 100% and jurisdictions where it is disregarded for income tax purposes and only taxed at the shareholder ownership percentage. The rate in both periods included incremental benefits associated with equity awards vested or exercised and a mix of pre-tax income among domestic and foreign jurisdictions, which are taxed at different rates.
NOTE 12. Commercial Commitments
We have entered into various commercial commitments, including standby letters of credit and performance bonds. These commercial commitments require us to fulfill specific obligations in the event of third-party demands. Similar to our balance sheet investments, these commitments expose us to credit, market, and equipment risk. Accordingly, we evaluate these commitments and other contingent obligations using techniques similar to those we use to evaluate funded transactions.
As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we had commercial commitments of $9.8 million and $9.9 million, respectively, consisting of standby letters of credit and performance bonds. There were no liabilities recorded on the balance sheet for commercial commitments at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025. As of March 31, 2026, our outstanding commitments expire in 2026 through 2028. We are not aware of any event that would require us to satisfy any of our commitments.
We are parties to standby letters of credit and performance bonds, which primarily relate to contractual obligations and general liability insurance coverages. No material claims have been made against these obligations, and no material losses are anticipated.
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NOTE 13. Earnings per Share
We compute basic and diluted earnings per share using the two-class method, which is an earnings allocation calculation that determines Earnings Per Share ("EPS") for each class of common stock and participating security. Our vested and exercisable stock options contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents and are classified as participating securities in the calculation of EPS. Our unvested stock options, restricted stock units, performance shares, and non-employee director awards do not contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents and are therefore not classified as participating securities.
The following table shows the computation of our basic and diluted earnings per common share (in millions, except per share amounts):
| Three Months Ended March 31 | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
Basic earnings per share: | |||||||||||
Net income | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | ( | ||||||||||
| Net income attributable to GATX | |||||||||||
| Less: Net income allocated to participating securities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Net income available to common shareholders | $ | $ | |||||||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic | |||||||||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share: | |||||||||||
Net income | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | ( | ||||||||||
| Net income attributable to GATX | |||||||||||
| Less: Net income allocated to participating securities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Net income available to common shareholders | $ | $ | |||||||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic | |||||||||||
Effect of dilutive securities: | |||||||||||
| Equity compensation plans | |||||||||||
| Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted | |||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | $ | |||||||||
NOTE 14. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The following table shows the change in components for accumulated other comprehensive loss (in millions):
| Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | Unrealized Loss on Derivative Instruments | Post-Retirement Benefit Plans Adjustments | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2025 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||
| Change in component | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification adjustments into earnings (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax effect | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interest | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss at March 31, 2026 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||
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(1) See "Note 8. Fair Value" and "Note 9. Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefits" for impacts of the reclassification adjustments on the statements of comprehensive income.
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NOTE 15. Non-Controlling Interest
Non-controlling interest represents the portion of our consolidated net assets that are not wholly owned and therefore not attributable to GATX. Non-controlling interest was established in December 2025 as a result of the creation and funding of the GABX joint venture. In 2025, Brookfield contributed $899.0 million of equity to GABX for its share of ownership. On January 1, 2026, GABX acquired approximately 101,000 railcars for $4.2 billion from Wells Fargo. As of March 31, 2026, the non-controlling interest represents Brookfield's 70 % ownership in GABX.
GATX has the right to acquire up to 100 % of GABX through a series of annual call options that allow GATX to purchase a percentage of Brookfield's equity every year for up to 25 years, beginning in June 2026. The value of the call options is embedded within the non-controlling interest, rather than bifurcated and accounted for separately, as we have determined that the call options are clearly and closely related to the non-controlling interest.
The following table shows the change in non-controlling interest (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31 | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of the period | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | ( | ||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest | ( | ||||||||||
| Balance at end of the period | $ | $ | |||||||||
NOTE 16. Legal Proceedings and Other Contingencies
Various legal actions, claims, assessments and other contingencies arising in the ordinary course of business are pending against GATX and certain of our subsidiaries. These matters are subject to many uncertainties, and it is possible that some of these matters could ultimately be decided, resolved or settled adversely. For a full discussion of our pending legal matters, please refer to "Note 24. Legal Proceedings and Other Contingencies" included with our consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
NOTE 17. Financial Data of Business Segments
The financial data presented below depicts the profitability, financial position, and capital expenditures of each of our business segments.
We lease, operate, manage, and remarket long-lived, widely used assets, primarily in the rail market. We report our financial results through three
The Rail North America reportable segment is composed of our operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Rail North America primarily provides railcars pursuant to full-service leases under which it maintains the railcars, pays ad valorem taxes, and provides other ancillary services. As of December 31, 2025, GABX is consolidated in the Rail North America operating segment and, for 2025, is primarily composed of the equity contributions from GATX and Brookfield, as well as the debt undertaken, in anticipation of the closing of the transaction and purchase of railcars from Wells Fargo. GABX's operations are reflected within that segment beginning on January 1, 2026 upon closing of the transaction. GATX serves as manager of the finance lease portfolio directly owned by Brookfield for which we earned $2.8 million in management fees in the three months ended March 31, 2026.
Rail International is an aggregation of our operating segments in Europe ("GATX Rail Europe" or "GRE") and India ("Rail India"). GRE primarily leases railcars to customers throughout Europe pursuant to full-service leases under which it maintains the railcars and provides value-added services according to customer requirements. Rail India primarily leases railcars to customers in India pursuant to net leases, under which the lessee assumes responsibility for maintenance of the railcars.
Engine Leasing is composed of our engine leasing operations, which include our ownership interest in the Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance joint ventures (collectively, the "RRPF affiliates"), a group of joint ventures with Rolls-Royce that lease aircraft spare engines, and GATX Engine Leasing ("GEL"), our wholly owned business that directly owns aircraft spare engines that are leased to airline customers or employed in engine capacity agreements. All engines owned by GEL are managed by the RRPF affiliates, for
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which we paid them a fee of $1.5 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026 and $1.4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Other includes Trifleet operations and certain other amounts not allocated to the segments. Selling, general, and administrative expenses and income taxes are reported on a consolidated basis.
Segment profit is an internal performance measure reported to GATX's President and Chief Executive Officer, our chief operating decision maker ("CODM"), for purposes of assessing performance and allocating capital and resources to each segment. Segment profit includes all revenues, expenses, pre-tax earnings from affiliates, and net gains on asset dispositions that are directly attributable to each segment. We allocate interest expense to the segments based on what we believe to be the appropriate risk-adjusted borrowing costs for each segment. Segment profit excludes selling, general, and administrative expenses, income taxes, and certain other amounts not allocated to the segments. We have disclosed in each segment the significant expense categories that are reviewed by the CODM, and there are no additional significant expenses within the expense categories presented in the segment tables. The CODM uses segment profit during the annual budget and forecasting processes and considers comparisons of actual segment profit against budget, forecast, and prior periods to assess current period performance and when making decisions about allocating capital and resources to each segment.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)
The following tables show certain segment data for each of our business segments (in millions):
Rail North America | Rail International | Engine Leasing | Other | GATX Consolidated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Investments in affiliated companies | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Identifiable assets | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) Includes net gains from scrapping of railcars.
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GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)
Rail North America | Rail International | Engine Leasing | Other | GATX Consolidated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Investments in affiliated companies | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Identifiable assets | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) Includes net gains from scrapping of railcars.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of GATX Corporation ("GATX", the "Company," "we," "us," "our," and similar terms) should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes and other information included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). We based the discussion and analysis that follows on financial data we derived from the financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and on certain other financial data that we prepared using non-GAAP components. For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures, see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" at the end of this Item. The discussion and analysis below includes forward-looking statements that are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Additionally, our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any period in the future.
OVERVIEW
We lease, operate, manage, and remarket long-lived, widely used assets, primarily in the rail market. We report our financial results through three primary business segments: Rail North America, Rail International, and Engine Leasing. Financial results for our tank container leasing business ("Trifleet") are reported in the Other segment.
Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 are not necessarily indicative of the results we may achieve for the entire year ending December 31, 2026. In particular, asset remarketing income does not occur evenly throughout the year. For more information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
On January 1, 2026, GATX acquired approximately 101,000 railcars for $4.2 billion from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ("Wells Fargo") through a newly formed joint venture ("GABX" or the "GABX joint venture") with Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. and its institutional partners (collectively, "Brookfield"). Initially, GATX's ownership share of GABX is 30% with Brookfield's share at 70%. GATX will have the option to acquire up to 100% of GABX's equity over time. See "Note 15. Non-Controlling Interest" in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information about the options to acquire GABX's equity. The transaction was partially funded through a $2.96 billion term loan executed by GABX, which is guaranteed by GATX. As of March 31, 2026, GABX is consolidated and is reported in the Rail North America segment. GATX also directly purchased approximately 200 locomotives from Wells Fargo for approximately $30.4 million, and Brookfield directly acquired Wells Fargo’s rail finance lease portfolio, consisting of approximately 22,000 railcars and approximately 400 locomotives. GATX serves as manager of the railcars in GABX as well as the finance lease portfolio directly owned by Brookfield and earns management fees for such services. See "Note 1. Description of Business" in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information.
Economic Conditions
GATX, and markets more broadly, are facing heightened uncertainty related to trade policy, geopolitical tensions, and overall economic conditions. These conditions did not have a significant impact on our business and financial results during the first three months of 2026. However, recent developments, including newly announced tariffs and the ongoing conflict with Iran, have increased economic uncertainty and could have a more significant impact on GATX’s financial results in the future. For example, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could increase energy prices, disrupt supply chains, reduce global air travel, and negatively impact our customers. A sustained economic slowdown resulting from these or other factors could impact GATX directly and indirectly, including through higher costs for new railcars or other assets or softening demand for our products and services. Management continues to monitor the macroeconomic and geopolitical environment closely to identify potential risks and to manage our business accordingly. However, we believe we are in a strong position to manage these risks due to our diverse fleet, broad global customer base, long-term lease portfolio, strong balance sheet, and access to capital.
DISCUSSION OF OPERATING RESULTS
Net income attributable to GATX for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $85.5 million, or $2.35 per diluted share, compared to $78.6 million, or $2.15 per diluted share, for the same period in 2025. Net income attributable to GATX increased $6.9 million compared to the prior year and was impacted by the Wells Fargo rail assets acquisition. The variance was largely due to higher revenue at Rail North America and Rail International and higher net gain on asset dispositions at Rail North America, partially offset by higher maintenance expense and depreciation expense at Rail North America, higher interest expense, and lower earnings at the Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance joint ventures (collectively, the "RRPF affiliates").
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The following table shows a summary of our reporting segments and consolidated financial results (in millions, except per share data):
| Three Months Ended March 31 | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Segment Revenues | |||||||||||
| Rail North America | $ | 436.7 | $ | 293.3 | |||||||
| Rail International | 105.2 | 88.5 | |||||||||
| Engine Leasing | 31.6 | 29.6 | |||||||||
| Other | 10.2 | 10.2 | |||||||||
| $ | 583.7 | $ | 421.6 | ||||||||
| Segment Profit | |||||||||||
| Rail North America | $ | 103.9 | $ | 88.8 | |||||||
| Rail International | 31.6 | 25.7 | |||||||||
| Engine Leasing | 35.3 | 38.6 | |||||||||
| Other | 7.6 | 7.0 | |||||||||
| 178.4 | 160.1 | ||||||||||
| Less: | |||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expense | 71.3 | 56.6 | |||||||||
Income taxes (includes $6.8 and $8.3 related to affiliates' earnings) | 28.0 | 24.9 | |||||||||
| Net Income | $ | 79.1 | $ | 78.6 | |||||||
| Less: Net Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest | (6.4) | — | |||||||||
| Net Income Attributable to GATX (GAAP) | $ | 85.5 | $ | 78.6 | |||||||
| Diluted earnings per share (GAAP) | $ | 2.35 | $ | 2.15 | |||||||
| Investment Volume | $ | 4,520.0 | $ | 296.3 | |||||||
The following table shows our return on equity for the trailing 12 months ended March 31:
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Return on equity attributable to GATX (GAAP) | 12.8 | % | 11.8 | % | |||||||
| Return on equity attributable to GATX, excluding tax adjustments and other items (non-GAAP) (1) | 12.3 | % | 12.0 | % | |||||||
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(1) See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" at the end of this Item for further details.
Segment Operations
Segment profit is an internal performance measure reported to GATX's President and Chief Executive Officer for purposes of assessing performance and allocating capital and resources to each segment. Segment profit includes all revenues, expenses, pre-tax earnings from affiliates, and net gains on asset dispositions that are directly attributable to each segment. We allocate interest expense to the segments based on what we believe to be the appropriate risk-adjusted borrowing costs for each segment. Segment profit excludes selling, general and administrative expenses, income taxes, and certain other amounts not allocated to the segments.
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RAIL NORTH AMERICA
Segment Summary
On January 1, 2026, GATX acquired approximately 101,000 railcars for $4.2 billion from Wells Fargo through the GABX joint venture. GABX is consolidated within the Rail North America segment. See "Note 7. Variable Interest Entities" in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quantification of the impacts of this acquisition. On the same date, GATX directly purchased 200 locomotives from Wells Fargo for approximately $30.4 million.
GATX serves as manager of the railcars in GABX as well as the finance lease portfolio directly owned by Brookfield and earns management fees for such services. In the three months ended March 31, 2026, GABX paid GATX $12.5 million and Brookfield paid GATX $2.8 million in management fees for these services. GABX management fees earned by GATX are eliminated in consolidation and not shown on the face of the consolidated income statement. However, the impact of fees earned are included in net income attributable to GATX. Management fees earned by GATX for managing the finance lease portfolio directly owned by Brookfield are reported in other revenue.
Demand for most railcars was stable, despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and the impacts of the geopolitical environment in the Middle East, and the renewal success rate remained strong. Utilization was 98.1% at the end of the current quarter.
The following table shows Rail North America's segment results (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31 | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Revenues | |||||||||||
| Lease revenue | $ | 400.7 | $ | 260.0 | |||||||
| Other revenue | 36.0 | 33.3 | |||||||||
| Total Revenues | 436.7 | 293.3 | |||||||||
| Expenses | |||||||||||
| Maintenance expense | 120.6 | 83.7 | |||||||||
| Depreciation expense | 126.7 | 70.4 | |||||||||
| Operating lease expense | 7.4 | 7.6 | |||||||||
| Other operating expense | 13.1 | 7.5 | |||||||||
| Total Expenses | 267.8 | 169.2 | |||||||||
| Other Income (Expense) | |||||||||||
| Net gain on asset dispositions | 49.8 | 32.1 | |||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (114.0) | (64.7) | |||||||||
| Other expense | (0.8) | (2.7) | |||||||||
| Segment Profit | $ | 103.9 | $ | 88.8 | |||||||
| Investment Volume | $ | 4,464.2 | $ | 227.7 | |||||||
The following table shows the components of Rail North America's lease revenue (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31 | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Railcars | $ | 371.7 | $ | 236.0 | |||||||
| Boxcars | 18.0 | 15.1 | |||||||||
| Locomotives | 11.0 | 8.9 | |||||||||
| Total | $ | 400.7 | $ | 260.0 | |||||||
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Rail North America Fleet Data
The following table shows fleet activity and statistics for Rail North America railcars, excluding boxcars, for the quarter ended:
| March 31 2025 | June 30 2025 | September 30 2025 | December 31 2025 | March 31 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | 102,966 | 103,310 | 102,317 | 101,288 | 100,593 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Railcars added | 1,464 | 595 | 366 | 920 | 98,535 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Railcars scrapped | (316) | (614) | (478) | (898) | (1,355) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Railcars sold | (804) | (974) | (917) | (717) | (1,540) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | 103,310 | 102,317 | 101,288 | 100,593 | 196,233 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Utilization rate at quarter end (1) | 99.2 | % | 99.2 | % | 98.9 | % | 99.0 | % | 98.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Renewal success rate (2) | 85.1 | % | 84.2 | % | 87.1 | % | 91.4 | % | 79.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Active railcars at quarter end (3) | 102,529 | 101,494 | 100,144 | 99,560 | 192,512 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average active railcars (4) | 102,367 | 102,073 | 100,896 | 99,999 | 193,195 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Utilization is calculated as the number of railcars on lease as a percentage of total railcars in the fleet.
(2) The renewal success rate represents the percentage of railcars on expiring leases that were renewed with the existing lessee. The renewal success rate is an important metric because railcars returned by our customers may remain idle or incur additional maintenance and freight costs prior to being leased to new customers.
(3) Active railcars refers to the number of railcars on lease to customers. Changes in railcars on lease compared to prior quarters are impacted by the utilization of newly built railcars, railcars purchased in the secondary market, and the disposition of railcars that were sold or scrapped, as well as the fleet utilization rate.
(4) Average active railcars for the quarter is calculated using the number of active railcars at the end of each month.
As of March 31, 2026, leases for 29,052 tank and freight cars and 1,289 boxcars are scheduled to expire over the remainder of 2026. These amounts exclude railcars on leases expiring in 2026 that have already been renewed or assigned to a new lessee.
In 2022, we entered into a long-term railcar supply agreement with a subsidiary of Trinity Industries, Inc. ("Trinity") to purchase 15,000 newly built railcars through 2028, with an option to order up to an additional 500 railcars each year from 2023 to 2028. The agreement enables us to order a broad mix of tank and freight cars. Trinity will deliver 6,000 tank cars (1,200 per year) from 2024 through 2028. The remaining 9,000 railcars, which can be a mix of freight and tank cars, are expected to be ordered at a rate of 1,500 railcars per order year from 2023 to 2028 and delivered under a schedule to be determined. At March 31, 2026, 8,437 railcars have been ordered pursuant to the terms of the agreement, of which 6,745 railcars have been delivered.
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Lease Price Index
Our Lease Price Index ("LPI") is an internally-generated business indicator that measures renewal activity for our North American railcar fleet, excluding boxcars. The LPI calculation includes all renewal activity based on a 12-month trailing average, and the renewals are weighted by the count of all renewals over the 12-month period. The average renewal lease rate change is reported as the percentage change between the average renewal lease rate and the average expiring lease rate. The average renewal lease term is reported in months and reflects the average renewal lease term in the LPI.
During the first quarter of 2026, the renewal rate change of the LPI was positive 22.3%, compared to positive 21.9% in the prior quarter, and positive 24.5% in the first quarter of 2025. Lease terms on renewals for railcars in the LPI averaged 56 months in the current quarter, compared to 58 months in the prior quarter, and 61 months in the first quarter of 2025.
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The following table shows fleet activity and statistics for Rail North America boxcars for the quarter ended:
| March 31 2025 | June 30 2025 | September 30 2025 | December 31 2025 | March 31 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | 8,395 | 7,990 | 7,621 | 7,478 | 7,032 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boxcars added | — | 27 | 172 | 1 | 3,411 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boxcars scrapped | (405) | (396) | (285) | (365) | (266) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boxcars sold | — | — | (30) | (82) | (289) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | 7,990 | 7,621 | 7,478 | 7,032 | 9,888 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Utilization rate at quarter end (1) | 99.8 | % | 98.7 | % | 96.9 | % | 97.1 | % | 97.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Active boxcars at quarter end (2) | 7,971 | 7,521 | 7,247 | 6,831 | 9,648 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average active boxcars (3) | 8,163 | 7,773 | 7,391 | 7,206 | 9,895 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) Utilization is calculated as the number of boxcars on lease as a percentage of total boxcars in the fleet.
(2) Active boxcars refers to the number of boxcars on lease to customers. Changes in boxcars on lease compared to prior quarters are impacted by the utilization of new boxcars purchased from builders or in the secondary market and the disposition of boxcars that were sold or scrapped, as well as the fleet utilization rate.
(3) Average active boxcars for the quarter is calculated using the number of active boxcars at the end of each month.
The following table shows fleet activity and statistics for Rail North America locomotives for the quarter ended:
| March 31 2025 | June 30 2025 | September 30 2025 | December 31 2025 | March 31 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | 661 | 649 | 639 | 634 | 627 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Locomotives added | — | — | — | — | 200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Locomotives scrapped or sold | (12) | (10) | (5) | (7) | (12) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | 649 | 639 | 634 | 627 | 815 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Utilization rate at quarter end (1) | 90.3 | % | 91.5 | % | 91.8 | % | 92.5 | % | 90.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Active locomotives at quarter end (2) | 586 | 585 | 582 | 580 | 736 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average active locomotives (3) | 586 | 587 | 584 | 581 | 745 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) Utilization is calculated as the number of locomotives on lease as a percentage of total locomotives in the fleet.
(2) Active locomotives refers to the number of locomotives on lease to customers. Changes in locomotives on lease compared to prior quarters are impacted by the utilization of new locomotives purchased in the secondary market and the disposition of locomotives that were sold or scrapped, as well as the fleet utilization rate.
(3) Average active locomotives for the quarter is calculated using the number of active locomotives at the end of each month.
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Comparison of Reported Results for the First Quarter of 2026 to the First Quarter of 2025
Segment Profit
In the three months ended March 31, 2026, segment profit of $103.9 million increased 17.0% compared to $88.8 million for the same period in the prior year. Segment profit in 2026 was impacted by the acquisition of railcars from Wells Fargo. Aside from the impact of the acquisition, segment profit increased $22.1 million, driven by higher net gains on asset dispositions and higher revenue from the legacy fleet, partially offset by higher maintenance and interest expense.
Revenues
In the three months ended March 31, 2026, lease revenue increased $140.7 million, or 54.1%. The acquisition of railcars from Wells Fargo led to an increase in lease revenue of $132.8 million. In addition to the impact of the acquisition, lease revenue increased $7.9 million, primarily driven by more railcars on lease and higher lease rates. Other revenue increased $2.7 million, driven by management fee revenue from the finance lease portfolio owned by Brookfield and managed by GATX.
Expenses
In the three months ended March 31, 2026, maintenance expense increased $36.9 million. The acquisition of railcars from Wells Fargo led to an increase of $26.5 million. In addition to this impact, maintenance expense increased $10.4 million, driven by more repairs performed by the railroads, more repair events and a mix of repairs that resulted in higher costs per repair. Depreciation expense increased $56.3 million, primarily due to the impact of the railcars acquired from Wells Fargo.
Other Income (Expense)
In the three months ended March 31, 2026, net gain on asset dispositions increased $17.7 million, driven by higher net gains on asset dispositions and railcars converted to finance leases and higher net scrapping gains. The amount and timing of disposition gains is dependent on a number of factors and may vary materially from period to period. Net interest expense increased $49.3 million, due to a higher average debt balance, resulting from debt incurred for the acquisition of railcars from Wells Fargo, and a higher average interest rate.
Investment Volume
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, investment volume was $4,464.2 million (including approximately $4.2 billion for the acquisition of railcars and locomotives from Wells Fargo) compared to $227.7 million in the same period in 2025. We acquired 1,064 newly built railcars, 100,920 railcars in the secondary market (including 100,870 railcars acquired at GABX from Wells Fargo) and 200 locomotives from Wells Fargo in the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to 642 newly built railcars, 627 railcars in the secondary market, and zero locomotives in the same period in 2025.
Our investment volume is predominantly composed of acquired railcars, but also includes the acquisition of locomotives and certain capitalized repairs and improvements to owned railcars and our maintenance facilities. As a result, the dollar value of investment volume does not necessarily correspond to the number of railcars acquired in any given period. In addition, the comparability of amounts invested and the number of railcars acquired in each period is impacted by the mix of railcars purchased, which may include tank cars and freight cars, as well as newly manufactured railcars or those purchased in the secondary market.
RAIL INTERNATIONAL
Segment Summary
Rail International, composed primarily of GATX Rail Europe ("GRE"), experienced a challenging railcar leasing market as GRE faced ongoing macroeconomic headwinds, including weak GDP results, and uncertainty due to the geopolitical environment in the Middle East and Ukraine, which weighed on customers' fleet planning activities. Despite pressure on utilization, GRE experienced renewal lease rate increases for the majority of railcar types in the period. Utilization was 94.7% at the end of the current quarter.
The fleet size of our rail business in India ("Rail India") continued to grow during the current quarter, as Rail India continued to focus on investment opportunities, diversification of its fleet, and developing relationships with customers, suppliers, and the Indian Railways. Demand for railcars in India remained strong, driven by continued growth in the economy and infrastructure development. Utilization was 100.0% at the end of the current quarter.
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The following table shows Rail International's segment results (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31 | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Revenues | |||||||||||
| Lease revenue | $ | 100.4 | $ | 83.6 | |||||||
| Other revenue | 4.8 | 4.9 | |||||||||
| Total Revenues | 105.2 | 88.5 | |||||||||
| Expenses | |||||||||||
| Maintenance expense | 19.1 | 18.5 | |||||||||
| Depreciation expense | 27.8 | 20.1 | |||||||||
| Other operating expense | 5.3 | 4.6 | |||||||||
| Total Expenses | 52.2 | 43.2 | |||||||||
| Other Income (Expense) | |||||||||||
| Net gain on asset dispositions | 1.1 | 1.3 | |||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (25.0) | (19.1) | |||||||||
| Other income (expense) | 2.5 | (1.8) | |||||||||
| Segment Profit | $ | 31.6 | $ | 25.7 | |||||||
| Investment Volume | $ | 47.4 | $ | 62.7 | |||||||
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GRE Fleet Data
The following table shows fleet activity and statistics for GRE railcars for the quarter ended:
| March 31 2025 | June 30 2025 | September 30 2025 | December 31 2025 | March 31 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | 30,027 | 30,223 | 30,492 | 30,572 | 36,484 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Railcars added | 446 | 579 | 328 | 6,145 | 355 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Railcars scrapped or sold | (250) | (310) | (248) | (233) | (188) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | 30,223 | 30,492 | 30,572 | 36,484 | 36,651 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Utilization rate at quarter end (1) | 95.1 | % | 93.3 | % | 93.7 | % | 94.7 | % | 94.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Active railcars at quarter end (2) | 28,749 | 28,460 | 28,654 | 34,536 | 34,706 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average active railcars (3) | 28,823 | 28,572 | 28,592 | 32,671 | 34,588 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) Utilization is calculated as the number of railcars on lease as a percentage of total railcars in the fleet.
(2) Active railcars refers to the number of railcars on lease to customers. Changes in railcars on lease compared to prior quarters are impacted by the utilization of newly built railcars, railcars purchased in the secondary market, and the disposition of railcars that were sold or scrapped, as well as the fleet utilization rate.
(3) Average active railcars for the quarter is calculated using the number of active railcars at the end of each month.
As of March 31, 2026, leases for 8,502 railcars are scheduled to expire over the remainder of 2026. This amount excludes railcars on leases expiring in 2026 that have already been renewed or assigned to a new lessee.
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Rail India Fleet Data
The following table shows fleet activity and statistics for Rail India railcars for the quarter ended:
| March 31 2025 | June 30 2025 | September 30 2025 | December 31 2025 | March 31 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | 10,583 | 10,895 | 11,112 | 11,712 | 12,165 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Railcars added | 312 | 217 | 600 | 453 | 343 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | 10,895 | 11,112 | 11,712 | 12,165 | 12,508 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Utilization rate at quarter end (1) | 99.6 | % | 99.6 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Active railcars at quarter end (2) | 10,849 | 11,066 | 11,712 | 12,165 | 12,508 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average active railcars (3) | 10,711 | 10,945 | 11,363 | 11,905 | 12,275 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) Utilization is calculated as the number of railcars on lease as a percentage of total railcars in the fleet.
(2) Active railcars refers to the number of railcars on lease to customers. Changes in railcars on lease compared to prior quarters are impacted by the utilization of newly built railcars and the disposition of railcars that were sold or scrapped, as well as the fleet utilization rate.
(3) Average active railcars for the quarter is calculated using the number of active railcars at the end of each month.
Comparison of Reported Results for the First Quarter of 2026 to the First Quarter of 2025
Foreign Currency
Rail International's reported results of operations are impacted by fluctuations in the exchange rates of the U.S. dollar against the foreign currencies in which it conducts business, primarily the euro. In the three months ended March 31, 2026, fluctuations in the value of the euro, relative to the U.S. dollar, positively impacted lease revenue by approximately $8.6 million and positively impacted segment profit, excluding other income (expense), by approximately $4.4 million compared to the same period in 2025.
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Segment Profit
In the three months ended March 31, 2026, segment profit of $31.6 million increased 23.0% compared to $25.7 million for the same period in the prior year. The increase was primarily due to higher lease revenue and changes in foreign currency exchange rates, partially offset by higher depreciation and interest expense.
Revenues
In the three months ended March 31, 2026, lease revenue increased $16.8 million, or 20.1%, driven by more railcars on lease at GRE and Rail India, as well as the impact of foreign exchange rates.
Expenses
In the three months ended March 31, 2026, maintenance expense increased $0.6 million, primarily due to the impact of foreign exchange rates, partially offset by fewer repair events, the mix of repairs performed, and fewer regulatory compliance events. Depreciation expense increased $7.7 million, due to the impact of new railcars added to the fleet, including the railcars acquired from DB Cargo AG primarily in 2025.
Other Income (Expense)
In the three months ended March 31, 2026, net interest expense increased $5.9 million, due to a higher average debt balance and a higher average interest rate. Other income (expense) was favorable by $4.3 million, driven by the positive impact of changes in foreign exchange rates, primarily euro-zloty fluctuations, and lower litigation costs.
Investment Volume
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, investment volume was $47.4 million compared to $62.7 million in the same period in 2025. In the three months ended March 31, 2026, GRE acquired 355 newly built railcars compared to 446 newly built railcars for the same period in 2025, and Rail India acquired 343 newly built railcars compared to 312 newly built railcars for the same period in 2025.
Our investment volume is predominantly composed of acquired railcars, but also includes certain capitalized repairs and improvements to owned railcars. As a result, the dollar value of investment volume does not necessarily correspond to the number of railcars acquired in any given period. In addition, the comparability of amounts invested and the number of railcars acquired in each period is impacted by the mix of the various railcar types acquired, as well as fluctuations in the exchange rates of the foreign currencies in which Rail International conducts business.
ENGINE LEASING
Segment Summary
Engine Leasing includes the RRPF affiliates, a group of 50% owned domestic and foreign joint ventures with Rolls-Royce plc (or affiliates thereof, collectively "Rolls-Royce"), a leading manufacturer of commercial aircraft jet engines. Segment profit included earnings from the RRPF affiliates of $27.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $33.4 million for the same period in 2025. The change was driven by the timing of remarketing income.
Engine Leasing also includes GATX Engine Leasing ("GEL"), our wholly owned business that invests directly in aircraft spare engines. As of March 31, 2026, GEL owned 46 aircraft spare engines, with 21 on long-term leases with airline customers and 25 that are employed in an engine capacity agreement with Rolls-Royce for use in its engine maintenance programs. All engines owned by GEL are managed by the RRPF affiliates, for which we paid them a fee of $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and $1.4 million for the same period in 2025.
The operating environment for the RRPF affiliates and GEL continued to be favorable in the first quarter of 2026 as robust global passenger air travel continued to drive strong demand for aircraft spare engines. However, uncertainty exists due to the geopolitical environment in the Middle East.
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The following table shows Engine Leasing’s segment results (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31 | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Revenues | |||||||||||
| Lease revenue | $ | 9.5 | $ | 8.1 | |||||||
| Non-dedicated engine revenue | 22.1 | 21.5 | |||||||||
| Total Revenues | 31.6 | 29.6 | |||||||||
| Expenses | |||||||||||
| Depreciation expense | 10.6 | 9.4 | |||||||||
| Other operating expense | 3.1 | 2.8 | |||||||||
| Total Expenses | 13.7 | 12.2 | |||||||||
| Other Income (Expense) | |||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (13.3) | (12.2) | |||||||||
| Other income | 3.1 | — | |||||||||
| Share of affiliates' pre-tax earnings | 27.6 | 33.4 | |||||||||
| Segment Profit | $ | 35.3 | $ | 38.6 | |||||||
| Investment Volume | $ | 0.2 | $ | — | |||||||
The following table shows the net book values of Engine Leasing's assets (in millions):
| March 31 2025 | June 30 2025 | September 30 2025 | December 31 2025 | March 31 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment in RRPF Affiliates | $ | 688.7 | $ | 706.3 | $ | 746.1 | $ | 732.3 | $ | 752.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| GEL owned aircraft spare engines | 927.5 | 918.1 | 1,054.9 | 1,044.4 | 1,033.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other owned assets | 36.9 | 33.9 | 47.2 | 54.9 | 50.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 1,653.1 | $ | 1,658.3 | $ | 1,848.2 | $ | 1,831.6 | $ | 1,836.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
RRPF Affiliates' Portfolio Data
The following table shows portfolio activity and statistics for the RRPF affiliates' aircraft spare engines for the quarter ended:
| March 31 2025 | June 30 2025 | September 30 2025 | December 31 2025 | March 31 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | 427 | 436 | 442 | 453 | 456 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine acquisitions | 28 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine dispositions | (19) | (14) | (3) | (11) | (6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | 436 | 442 | 453 | 456 | 460 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Utilization rate at quarter end (1) | 97.9 | % | 98.4 | % | 98.5 | % | 98.7 | % | 97.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Average leased engines (2) | 415 | 430 | 442 | 447 | 450 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net book value of engines (in millions) | $ | 5,186.7 | $ | 5,446.5 | $ | 5,638.2 | $ | 5,829.9 | $ | 5,863.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Investment volume | $ | 583.3 | $ | 298.5 | $ | 250.3 | $ | 283.8 | $ | 135.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
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(1) Utilization is calculated as the number of engines on lease as a percentage of total engines in the fleet.
(2) Average leased engines for the quarter is calculated using the number of leased engines at the end of each month.
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GEL Portfolio Data
The following table shows portfolio activity for GEL's aircraft spare engines for the quarter ended:
| March 31 2025 | June 30 2025 | September 30 2025 | December 31 2025 | March 31 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | 39 | 39 | 39 | 46 | 46 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engines added | — | — | 7 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | 39 | 39 | 46 | 46 | 46 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comparison of Reported Results for the First Quarter of 2026 to the First Quarter of 2025
Segment Profit
In the three months ended March 31, 2026, segment profit of $35.3 million decreased $3.3 million compared to segment profit of $38.6 million for the same period in the prior year. The decrease was driven by lower earnings at the RRPF affiliates, primarily due to the timing of remarketing events, partially offset by higher earnings at GEL.
Revenues
In the three months ended March 31, 2026, lease revenue increased $1.4 million, driven by aircraft spare engines acquired and placed on leases directly with airline customers. Non-dedicated engine revenue increased $0.6 million, due to higher annuity receipts resulting from higher average engine flying hours for aircraft spare engines utilized in the engine capacity agreement with Rolls-Royce.
Expenses
In the three months ended March 31, 2026, depreciation expense increased $1.2 million, due to aircraft spare engines acquired in 2025.
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Other Income (Expense)
In the three months ended March 31, 2026, income from our share of affiliates' earnings decreased $5.8 million, driven by the timing of remarketing income. Higher income from operations was primarily due to more aircraft spare engines in the fleet, partially offset by higher interest expense. The amount and timing of remarketing income is dependent on a number of factors and may vary materially from period to period.
Investment Volume
In the three months ended March 31, 2026, investment volume was $0.2 million, compared to zero in the same period in 2025. Investment volume in 2026 consisted of the purchase of engine stands.
OTHER
Other comprises our Trifleet business, as well as selling, general, and administrative expenses ("SG&A"), unallocated interest expense, miscellaneous income and expense not directly associated with the reporting segments, and certain eliminations.
The following table shows components of Other (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31 | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Trifleet revenue | $ | 10.2 | $ | 10.2 | |||||||
| Trifleet segment profit | $ | 2.3 | $ | 2.1 | |||||||
| Unallocated interest income | 3.7 | 3.3 | |||||||||
| Other income, including eliminations | 1.6 | 1.6 | |||||||||
| Segment Profit | $ | 7.6 | $ | 7.0 | |||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expense | $ | 71.3 | $ | 56.6 | |||||||
| Investment Volume | $ | 8.2 | $ | 5.9 | |||||||
Trifleet Summary
The tank container leasing market remained challenging in the first quarter of 2026 due to macro-economic headwinds and the impact of the current geopolitical environment in the Middle East. Utilization was 85.2% at the end of the current quarter.
Trifleet Tank Container Data
The following table shows fleet statistics for Trifleet's owned and managed tank containers for the quarter ended:
| March 31 2025 | June 30 2025 | September 30 2025 | December 31 2025 | March 31 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | 25,202 | 25,323 | 25,573 | 25,602 | 26,017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Utilization rate at quarter-end (1) | 84.9 | % | 84.7 | % | 83.9 | % | 84.9 | % | 85.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) Utilization is calculated as the number of tank containers on lease as a percentage of total tank containers in the fleet.
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SG&A, Unallocated Interest and Other
SG&A increased $14.7 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period in the prior year. The variance was primarily due to higher employee-related expenses, including the impact of higher headcount resulting from the Wells Fargo rail assets acquisition, and higher information technology expenses.
Unallocated interest income (the difference between external interest expense and interest expense allocated to the reporting segments) in any year is affected by our consolidated leverage position, the timing of debt issuances and investing activities, and intercompany allocations.
Consolidated Income Taxes
See "Note 11. Income Taxes" in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
CASH FLOW DISCUSSION
We generate a significant amount of cash from operating activities and investment portfolio proceeds. We also access domestic and international capital markets by issuing debt. We use these resources, along with available cash balances, to fulfill our debt, lease, and dividend obligations, to support our share repurchase programs, and to fund portfolio investments and capital additions. We primarily use cash from operations to fund daily operations. The timing of asset dispositions and changes in working capital impact cash flows from portfolio proceeds and operations. As a result, these cash flow components may vary materially from quarter to quarter and year to year.
As of March 31, 2026, we had an unrestricted cash balance of $740.9 million. We also have a $632 million, 5-year unsecured revolving credit facility in the United States that matures in 2030 and a $368 million, 3-year unsecured revolving credit facility in the United States that matures in 2028, both of which were fully available as of March 31, 2026. In addition, we have a €250 million, 3-year unsecured revolving credit facility in Europe that matures in 2027, of which €210 million was available as of March 31, 2026. At GABX, we have a $250 million 5-year unsecured revolving credit facility in the United States that matures in 2030, all of which was fully available as of March 31, 2026.
The following table shows our cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities for the three months ended March 31 (in millions):
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 199.1 | $ | 124.2 | |||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (4,358.7) | (234.7) | |||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (82.6) | 461.6 | |||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | (1.7) | 4.7 | |||||||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash during the period | $ | (4,243.9) | $ | 355.8 | |||||||
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 increased $74.9 million compared to the same period in 2025. Comparability among reporting periods is impacted by the timing of changes in working capital items. Specifically, higher cash receipts from revenue and lower payments for operating leases were partially offset by higher payments for interest, income taxes, maintenance, and other operating expenses.
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Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
The following table shows our principal sources and uses of cash flows from investing activities for the three months ended March 31 (in millions):
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
Portfolio investments and capital additions (1) | $ | (4,520.0) | $ | (296.3) | |||||||
Portfolio proceeds (2) | 152.4 | 68.3 | |||||||||
| Purchases of assets previously leased (3) | (3.8) | (15.0) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from sales of other assets (4) | 11.5 | 7.1 | |||||||||
Other investing activity | 1.2 | 1.2 | |||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | $ | (4,358.7) | $ | (234.7) | |||||||
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(1) Portfolio investments and capital additions primarily consist of purchases of operating assets and capitalized asset improvements. See the discussions of segment operating results sections in this Item for more detail.
(2) Portfolio proceeds primarily consist of proceeds from sales of operating assets.
(3) In 2026, we purchased 187 railcars that were previously on operating leases, compared to 802 railcars in 2025.
(4) Proceeds from sales of other assets were primarily related to railcar scrapping.
The increase in portfolio investments and capital additions of $4,223.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was primarily due to the acquisition of railcars and locomotives from Wells Fargo and the cost of other railcars acquired at Rail North America, partially offset by fewer railcars acquired at GRE. The timing of investments depends on purchase commitments, transaction opportunities, and market conditions.
Portfolio proceeds increased by $84.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, primarily due to more railcars sold at Rail North America.
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Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
The following table shows our principal sources and uses of cash flows provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31 (in millions):
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
Net proceeds from issuance of debt with original maturities longer than 90 days | $ | 973.7 | $ | 879.8 | |||||||
| Repayments of debt with original maturities longer than 90 days | (1,000.1) | (406.6) | |||||||||
Net (decrease) increase in debt with original maturities of 90 days or less | (23.4) | 4.2 | |||||||||
| Stock repurchases (1) | (3.8) | (1.9) | |||||||||
| Dividends | (25.2) | (23.5) | |||||||||
| Other | (3.8) | 9.6 | |||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | $ | (82.6) | $ | 461.6 | |||||||
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(1) In the three months ended March 31, 2026, we repurchased 21,587 shares of common stock for $3.8 million. In the three months ended March 31, 2025, we repurchased 12,046 shares of common stock for $1.9 million. See Part II, Item 2 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for more information on share repurchases.
The following table shows the activity on our long-term debt principal in the three months ended March 31, 2026 (in millions):
| December 31 2025 | Issuances | Payments | Impact of Foreign Exchange Rates | March 31 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. debt (1) | $ | 10,984.0 | $ | 1,000.0 | $ | (992.0) | $ | — | $ | 10,992.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Europe debt (2) | 1,383.6 | — | — | (22.7) | 1,360.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| India debt (3) | 138.0 | — | — | (7.2) | 130.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total debt principal | $ | 12,505.6 | $ | 1,000.0 | $ | (992.0) | $ | (29.9) | $ | 12,483.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
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(1) Issuances include $1,000.0 million at GABX. The cash proceeds were used for partial prepayment of the outstanding GABX term loan.
(2) Denominated in euros, but presented in U.S. dollars in this table.
(3) Denominated in Indian rupees, but presented in U.S. dollars in this table.
The following provides detail of the long-term debt issued in the three months ended March 31, 2026:
U.S. debt
•$500.0 million of 5-year unsecured 4.63% fixed rate debt at GABX, which is guaranteed by GATX.
•$500.0 million of 10-year unsecured 5.30% fixed rate debt at GABX, which is guaranteed by GATX.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
General
We fund our investments and meet our debt, lease, and dividend obligations using our available cash balances, as well as cash generated from operating activities, sales of assets, distributions from affiliates, issuances of debt, commercial paper issuances, and committed revolving credit facilities. We primarily use cash from operations to fund daily operations. We use both domestic and international capital markets and banks to meet our debt financing needs.
Material Cash Obligations
The following table shows our material cash obligations, including debt principal and related interest payments, lease payments, and purchase commitments at March 31, 2026 (in millions):
| Material Cash Obligations by Period | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 2026 (1) | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | Thereafter | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Recourse debt (2) | $ | 12,483.7 | $ | 647.9 | $ | 850.0 | $ | 821.0 | $ | 902.0 | $ | 2,664.2 | $ | 6,598.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest on recourse debt (3) | 5,090.1 | 444.3 | 543.2 | 512.2 | 465.2 | 436.7 | 2,688.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings under bank credit facilities | 49.7 | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating lease obligations | 168.4 | 25.9 | 33.4 | 29.9 | 21.1 | 21.1 | 37.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Purchase commitments (4) | 1,469.4 | 520.1 | 430.6 | 441.0 | 76.5 | 1.2 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 19,261.3 | $ | 1,687.9 | $ | 1,857.2 | $ | 1,804.1 | $ | 1,464.8 | $ | 3,123.2 | $ | 9,324.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) For the remainder of the year.
(2) Includes GABX obligations of $1,966.9 million in 2030, $500.0 million in 2031, and $500.0 million in 2036 that are guaranteed by GATX.
(3) For floating rate debt, future interest payments are based on the applicable interest rate as of March 31, 2026.
(4) Primarily railcar purchase commitments. The amounts shown for all years are based on management's estimates of the timing, anticipated railcar types, and related costs of railcars to be purchased under its agreements. For additional details on our purchase agreements, refer to the discussion of Rail North America operating results within this Item.
Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines and Facilities
We use short-term borrowings as a source of working capital and to temporarily fund differences between our operating cash flows and portfolio proceeds, and our capital investments and debt maturities. We do not maintain or target any particular level of short-term borrowings on a permanent basis. Rather, we will temporarily utilize short-term borrowings at levels we deem appropriate until we decide to pay down these balances.
We have a $632 million 5-year unsecured revolving credit facility in the United States that matures in May 2030. This facility contains a one-year extension option. As of March 31, 2026, the full $632 million was available under this facility. Additionally, we have a $368 million 3-year unsecured revolving credit facility in the United States that matures in May 2028. This facility contains a one-year extension option. As of March 31, 2026, the full $368 million was available under this facility.
GABX has a $250 million 5-year unsecured revolving credit facility in the United States that matures in 2030. As of March 31, 2026, the full $250 million was available under this facility.
In Europe, we have a €250 million, 3-year unsecured revolving credit facility that matures in December 2027. As of March 31, 2026, €210 million was available under this credit facility. In addition, our European subsidiaries have smaller unsecured credit facilities with an aggregate limit of €25.0 million. As of March 31, 2026, €22.0 million was available under these credit facilities, as €3.0 million ($3.5 million) was drawn. The weighted average interest rate of these outstanding borrowings during the three months ended March 31, 2026 was 3.0%.
Delayed Draw Term Loans
As of March 31, 2026, we had INR 2.0 billion ($21.1 million) available under an outstanding delayed draw term loan in India.
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Restrictive Covenants
Our $632 million and $368 million revolving credit facilities in the United States, and our €250 million revolving credit facility in Europe, contain various restrictive covenants, including requirements to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio and an asset coverage test. Some of our bank term loans and other loan agreements have the same financial covenants as these facilities.
The indentures for our public debt also contain various restrictive covenants, including limitations on liens provisions that restrict the amount of additional secured indebtedness that we may incur. Certain exceptions to the covenants permit us to incur an unlimited amount of purchase money and nonrecourse indebtedness.
The GABX term loan and $250 million revolving credit facility contain various restrictive covenants, including a requirement to maintain an asset coverage ratio.
At March 31, 2026, our European rail subsidiaries had outstanding term loans, public debt, and private placement debt balances totaling €1,065.0 million, and Trifleet had an outstanding term loan of €113.0 million. The loans are guaranteed by GATX Corporation and are subject to similar restrictive covenants as the GATX and GRE revolving credit facilities noted above. In addition, Rail India had outstanding term loans of INR 12.4 billion ($130.8 million) that are subject to certain restrictive covenants.
At March 31, 2026, we were in compliance with all covenants and conditions of all of our credit agreements, indentures, and loans. We do not anticipate any covenant violations nor do we expect that any of these covenants will restrict our operations or our ability to obtain additional financing.
Credit Ratings
The global capital market environment and outlook may affect our funding options and our financial performance. Our access to capital markets at competitive rates depends on our credit rating and rating outlook, as determined by rating agencies.
The following table shows our credit rating and rating outlook as of March 31, 2026:
| Rating Agency | |||||||||||||||||
| Standard & Poor's | Moody's Investor Service | Fitch Ratings, Inc | |||||||||||||||
| Long-term unsecured debt | BBB | Baa1 | BBB+ | ||||||||||||||
| Short-term unsecured debt | A-2 | P-2 | F2 | ||||||||||||||
| Rating outlook | Stable | Stable | Stable | ||||||||||||||
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Leverage
Leverage is expressed as a ratio of debt (including debt and lease obligations, net of unrestricted cash) to equity. The following table shows the components of recourse leverage (in millions, except recourse leverage ratio):
| March 31 2026 | December 31 2025 | September 30 2025 | June 30 2025 | March 31 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt and lease obligations, net of unrestricted cash: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrestricted cash | $ | (740.9) | $ | (743.0) | $ | (696.1) | $ | (754.6) | $ | (757.2) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Borrowings under bank credit facilities | 82.2 | 117.3 | 106.1 | 101.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Recourse debt | 12,451.7 | 8,751.3 | 8,741.3 | 8,653.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating lease obligations | 154.3 | 160.7 | 168.4 | 174.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and lease obligations, net of unrestricted cash | $ | 11,887.0 | $ | 11,945.2 | $ | 8,333.2 | $ | 8,261.2 | $ | 8,171.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total recourse debt (1) | $ | 11,887.0 | $ | 11,945.2 | $ | 8,333.2 | $ | 8,261.2 | $ | 8,171.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total equity | $ | 3,656.2 | $ | 3,635.1 | $ | 2,718.9 | $ | 2,669.7 | $ | 2,549.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Recourse leverage (2) | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) Includes recourse debt, borrowings under bank credit facilities, and operating lease obligations, net of unrestricted cash.
(2) Calculated as total recourse debt / total equity.
GATX Common Stock Repurchases
On January 25, 2019, our Board of Directors approved a $300.0 million share repurchase program (the "Prior Repurchase Program"), pursuant to which we were authorized to purchase shares of our common stock in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, including pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plans. On February 18, 2026, the Board terminated the Prior Repurchase Program and approved a new $300.0 million share repurchase program (the "New Repurchase Program"), pursuant to which we are authorized to purchase shares of our common stock in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, including pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plans. The New Repurchase Program does not have an expiration date, does not obligate the Company to repurchase any dollar amount or number of shares of common stock, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. The timing of share repurchases will be dependent on market conditions and other factors.
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we repurchased 21,587 shares of common stock for $3.8 million, excluding commissions, under the New Repurchase Program compared to 12,046 shares of common stock for $1.9 million during the same period in 2025 under the Prior Repurchase Program. As of March 31, 2026, $296.2 million remained available under the New Repurchase Program authorization.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
There have been no changes to our critical accounting policies during the three months ended March 31, 2026. Refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 for a summary of our policies.
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
In addition to financial results reported in accordance with GAAP, we compute certain financial measures using non-GAAP components, as defined by the SEC. These measures are not in accordance with, or a substitute for, GAAP, and our financial measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. We have provided a reconciliation of our non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Components Used in the Computation of Certain Financial Measures
We exclude the effects of certain tax adjustments and other items for purposes of presenting net income attributable to GATX, diluted earnings per share, and return on equity attributable to GATX because we believe these items are not attributable to our business operations. Management utilizes net income attributable to GATX, excluding tax adjustments and other items, when analyzing financial performance because such amounts reflect the underlying operating results that are within management’s ability to influence. Accordingly, we believe presenting this information provides investors and other users of our financial statements with meaningful supplemental information for purposes of analyzing year-to-year financial performance on a comparable basis and assessing trends.
There were no tax adjustments and other items impacting net income or diluted earnings per share for either the first quarter of 2026 or 2025. However, we did have tax adjustments and other items impacting net income in other periods used in the calculation of the applicable measures for the trailing 12 months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
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The following tables show our net income and return on equity, excluding tax adjustments and other items, for the trailing 12 months ended March 31 (in millions):
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Net income (GAAP) | $ | 333.8 | $ | 288.5 | |||||||
| Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | (6.4) | — | |||||||||
| Net income attributable to GATX | $ | 340.2 | $ | 288.5 | |||||||
| Adjustments to pre-tax income attributable to GATX: | |||||||||||
| Acquisition-related expenses (1) | $ | 6.5 | $ | — | |||||||
| Litigation claims settlements (2) | — | 3.3 | |||||||||
| Environmental reserves (3) | — | 10.7 | |||||||||
| Total adjustments to pre-tax income attributable to GATX | $ | 6.5 | $ | 14.0 | |||||||
| Income taxes thereon, based on applicable effective tax rate | $ | (1.6) | $ | (3.5) | |||||||
| Other income tax adjustments to income attributable to GATX: | |||||||||||
| Income tax rate changes (4) | $ | (13.3) | $ | (6.0) | |||||||
| Net operating loss valuation allowance adjustment (5) | 6.4 | — | |||||||||
| Total other income tax adjustments to income attributable to GATX | $ | (6.9) | $ | (6.0) | |||||||
| Adjustments attributable to affiliates' earnings, net of taxes: | |||||||||||
| Insurance proceeds (6) | $ | (11.5) | $ | — | |||||||
| Total adjustments attributable to affiliates' earnings, net of taxes | $ | (11.5) | $ | — | |||||||
| Net income attributable to GATX, excluding tax adjustments and other items (non-GAAP) | $ | 326.7 | $ | 293.0 | |||||||
(1) Expenses associated with the acquisition of Wells Fargo's rail assets.
(2) Expenses recorded for the settlements of litigation claims arising out of legacy business operations.
(3) Reserves recorded for our share of anticipated environmental remediation costs arising out of prior operations and legacy businesses.
(4) Deferred income tax adjustment attributable to an enacted corporate income tax rate reduction in Germany in 2025 and deferred income tax adjustments attributable to state tax rate reductions in 2024.
(5) Valuation allowance adjustment associated with the realizability of state net operating losses in future tax years.
(6) Insurance recoveries related to aircraft spare engines at RRPF for which it had previously recorded impairment losses.
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Return on Equity attributable to GATX (GAAP) | 12.8 | % | 11.8 | % | |||||||
| Return on Equity attributable to GATX, excluding tax adjustments and other items (non-GAAP) | 12.3 | % | 12.0 | % | |||||||
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Since December 31, 2025, there have been no material changes in our interest rate and foreign currency exposures or types of derivative instruments used to hedge these exposures. For a discussion of our exposure to market risk, refer to "Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act")). Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
No changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2026, that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Information concerning litigation and other contingencies is described in "Note 16. Legal Proceedings and Other Contingencies" in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes in our risk factors since December 31, 2025. For a discussion of our risk factors, refer to "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On January 25, 2019, our Board of Directors approved a $300.0 million share repurchase program (the "Prior Repurchase Program"), pursuant to which we were authorized to purchase shares of our common stock in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, including pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plans.
On February 18, 2026, the Board terminated the Prior Repurchase Program and approved a new $300.0 million share repurchase program (the "New Repurchase Program"), pursuant to which we are authorized to purchase shares of our common stock in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, including pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plans. The share repurchase authorization does not have an expiration date, does not obligate the Company to repurchase any dollar amount or number of shares of common stock, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. The timing of share repurchases will be dependent on market conditions and other factors.
During the first quarter of 2026, we repurchased 21,587 shares of common stock for $3.8 million under the New Repurchase Program, compared to 12,046 share repurchases for $1.9 million completed during the first quarter of 2025 under the Prior Repurchase Program. As of March 31, 2026, $296.2 million remained available under the New Repurchase Program authorization.
The following is a summary of common stock repurchases completed by month during the first quarter of 2026:
| Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Programs | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Programs (in millions)(1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 1, 2026 - January 31, 2026 | — | $ | — | — | $ | 0.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 1, 2026 - February 28, 2026 | — | $ | — | — | $ | 300.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026 | 21,587 | $ | 176.32 | 21,587 | $ | 296.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 21,587 | $ | 176.32 | 21,587 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Represents the approximate dollar value of shares available for purchase under the Prior Repurchase Program as of January 31, 2026 and shares available for purchase under the New Repurchase Program as of February 28, 2026 and March 31, 2026.
Item 5. Other Information
Insider Trading Plans
None of the Company's directors or officers adopted terminated
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Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit Number | Exhibit Description | |||||||
Filed with this Report: | ||||||||
| 31.1 | Certification Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) (CEO Certification). | |||||||
| 31.2 | Certification Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) (CFO Certification). | |||||||
| 32 | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (CEO and CFO Certification). | |||||||
| 101 | The following materials from GATX Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, are formatted in Inline XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, and (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). | |||||||
| Incorporated by Reference: | ||||||||
| 3.1 | Restated Certificate of Incorporation of GATX Corporation is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to GATX’s Form 8-K dated October 31, 2013, file number 1-2328. | |||||||
| 3.2 | Amended and Restated By-Laws of GATX Corporation, as amended and restated on October 28, 2022, are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of GATX’s Form 8-K dated November 1, 2022, file number 1-2328. | |||||||
Certain instruments evidencing long-term indebtedness of GATX Corporation are not being filed as exhibits to this Report because the total amount of securities authorized under any such instrument does not exceed 10% of GATX Corporation's total assets. GATX Corporation will furnish copies of any such instruments upon request of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| GATX CORPORATION (Registrant) | ||
| /s/ Thomas A. Ellman | ||
| Thomas A. Ellman | ||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
| (Duly Authorized Officer) | ||
Date: May 7, 2026
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FAQ
How did GATX (GATX) perform financially in Q1 2026?
GATX’s net income attributable to the company was $85.5 million in Q1 2026, up from $78.6 million a year earlier. Diluted EPS rose to $2.35 from $2.15, supported by higher lease revenue and gains on asset dispositions, especially in Rail North America.
What is the significance of GATX’s $4.2 billion Wells Fargo railcar acquisition?
On January 1, 2026, GATX, via the GABX joint venture, acquired about 101,000 railcars for $4.2 billion from Wells Fargo. The deal, funded by a $2.96 billion term loan and equity, substantially expands GATX’s North American fleet and underpins higher lease revenue.
How did GATX’s Rail North America segment perform in Q1 2026?
Rail North America generated $436.7 million of revenue and $103.9 million of segment profit in Q1 2026. Results improved versus 2025, driven by the Wells Fargo railcar acquisition, more railcars on lease, higher lease rates, and stronger net gains on asset dispositions.
What was GATX’s investment volume and cash usage in Q1 2026?
Investment volume reached $4.52 billion in Q1 2026, primarily from the Wells Fargo rail and locomotive assets. Net cash used in investing activities was $4.36 billion, while net cash provided by operating activities increased to $199.1 million from $124.2 million a year earlier.
How leveraged is GATX after the GABX transaction?
At March 31, 2026, GATX reported $12.43 billion of recourse debt and $49.7 million of borrowings under bank credit facilities. Material cash obligations, including debt and interest, extend through and beyond 2030, reflecting the sizable funding of the GABX acquisition.
What utilization levels did GATX report across its fleets?
Rail North America’s utilization was 98.1% for railcars and 97.6% for boxcars at March 31, 2026, while GRE reached 94.7% and Rail India maintained 100.0%. Trifleet’s tank container utilization was 85.2%, and RRPF affiliates’ aircraft engines had 97.6% utilization.