GATX (NYSE: GATX) grows Q1 profit, adds $4.2B Wells Fargo rail portfolio
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GATX Corporation reported stronger first-quarter 2026 results, with net income attributable to GATX of $85.5 million and diluted EPS of $2.35, up from $78.6 million and $2.15 a year earlier. Total revenue rose to $583.7 million, led by higher lease income and gains on asset sales.
Rail North America segment profit increased to $103.9 million, supported by lease revenue growth, approximately $50.0 million of gains on asset dispositions, and high fleet utilization of 98.1%. The company completed a major expansion by acquiring Wells Fargo’s rail operating lease portfolio for about $4.2 billion, driving first-quarter investment volume to $4.52 billion.
Rail International segment profit rose to $31.6 million, with utilization at 94.7% in Europe and 100.0% in India. Engine Leasing delivered segment profit of $35.3 million, slightly below last year due to remarketing timing, while demand for aircraft spare engines remained strong. GATX reiterated its 2026 full-year earnings guidance of $9.50–$10.10 per diluted share.
Positive
- Stronger profitability and revenue growth: Net income attributable to GATX rose to $85.5 million and diluted EPS to $2.35 on revenue of $583.7 million, all higher than the prior-year quarter.
- Transformative rail portfolio expansion: Rail North America investment volume reached $4.52 billion in Q1 2026, including approximately $4.2 billion to acquire Wells Fargo’s rail operating lease portfolio, significantly enlarging the fleet.
- High utilization and reaffirmed guidance: Rail North America utilization remained at 98.1%, Rail India at 100.0%, and the company reiterated 2026 full-year earnings guidance of $9.50–$10.10 per diluted share.
Negative
- None.
Insights
Q1 2026 shows solid growth, major rail expansion, and reaffirmed guidance.
GATX delivered higher Q1 2026 profitability, with net income attributable to GATX of $85.5 million and diluted EPS of $2.35, up from $78.6 million and $2.15 in Q1 2025. Total revenue increased to $583.7 million, driven mainly by higher lease revenue and a $51.0 million net gain on asset dispositions.
Rail North America profit rose to $103.9 million, supported by strong fleet utilization of 98.1% and a Lease Price Index renewal rate change of 22.3%. The segment’s investment volume reached $4.52 billion, including about $4.2 billion for the Wells Fargo rail operating lease portfolio, materially expanding the fleet base.
Rail International profit increased to $31.6 million with utilization of 94.7% in Europe and 100.0% in India, while Engine Leasing earned $35.3 million as strong engine demand offset lower remarketing income. Management reaffirmed full-year 2026 EPS guidance of $9.50–$10.10 per diluted share, signaling confidence in the outlook based on Q1 trends.
8-K Event Classification
3 items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Total revenue: $583.7 million
Net income attributable to GATX: $85.5 million
Diluted EPS: $2.35 per share
+5 more
8 metrics
Total revenue
$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
Rail North America segment profit
$103.9 million
Q1 2026
Rail North America fleet utilization
98.1%
End of Q1 2026, excluding boxcars
Lease Price Index renewal rate change
22.3%
GATX Rail North America, Q1 2026
Wells Fargo rail portfolio acquisition
Approximately $4.2 billion
Included in Q1 2026 Rail North America investment volume
2026 EPS guidance
$9.50–$10.10 per diluted share
Full-year 2026, excluding Tax Adjustments and Other Items
Key Terms
Lease Price Index (LPI), renewal success rate, segment profit, recourse leverage, +1 more
5 terms
Lease Price Index (LPI) financial
"The renewal lease rate change of GATX’s Lease Price Index was 22.3% with an average renewal term of 56 months."
A lease price index (LPI) tracks how average lease rates change over time for a group of leased assets—most commonly commercial or residential properties—similar to how a thermometer shows temperature trends. Investors use it to gauge rental market strength, forecast landlord income and property valuations, and spot inflation or demand shifts; rising LPI suggests higher future cash flows for owners, while falling LPI can signal weakening rents and pressure on returns.
renewal success rate financial
"the 2026 first-quarter renewal success rate was 79.1%, compared to 91.4% in the prior quarter"
segment profit financial
"Rail North America reported segment profit of $103.9 million in the first quarter of 2026"
Segment profit is the portion of a company's earnings produced by a single business unit or division after subtracting the costs directly tied to that unit. It shows how much money that part of the company actually contributes, like checking which room in a house uses most of the electricity. Investors use it to identify strong or weak businesses inside a company, guide capital allocation, and make clearer comparisons between divisions.
recourse leverage financial
"Recourse Leverage (2) | 3.3"
non-dedicated engine revenue financial
"Non-dedicated engine revenue | 22.1 | | | 21.5"
Earnings Snapshot
Revenue: $583.7 million · Guidance included
Q1 2026
Revenue
$583.7 million
Net income attributable to GATX
$85.5 million
Diluted EPS
$2.35
Guidance
GATX expects 2026 full-year earnings of $9.50–$10.10 per diluted share, excluding the impact of Tax Adjustments and Other Items.
UNITED STATES
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Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2026
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On May 07, 2026, GATX Corporation ("GATX") issued a press release that included unaudited financial statements and supplemental financial information for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
GATX will host a teleconference to discuss its 2026 first-quarter financial results on May 07, 2026, beginning at 11 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors may access the conference by dialing 1-800-715-9871 (or 1-646-307-1963 if dialing from outside the United States).
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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| 99.1 | Press Release of GATX Corporation, dated May 7, 2026, reporting GATX Corporation's results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). | |||||||
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| GATX CORPORATION | ||
| (Registrant) | ||
| /s/ Thomas A. Ellman | ||
| Thomas A. Ellman | ||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
May 07, 2026
Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GATX CORPORATION REPORTS 2026 FIRST-QUARTER RESULTS
•First-quarter GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.35
•Rail North America's utilization for the combined fleet remains high at 98.1% at quarter end
•First-quarter Lease Price Index (LPI) of 22.3%
•Demand for aircraft spare engines remains strong
•Company reiterates 2026 full-year earnings guidance
CHICAGO, May 7, 2026—GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX) today reported 2026 first-quarter net income attributable to GATX of $85.5 million, or $2.35 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to GATX of $78.6 million, or $2.15 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2025.
"Consistent with our expectations entering the year, our global businesses performed well in the first quarter," said
Robert C. Lyons, president and chief executive officer of GATX. "Integration of the Wells Fargo rail operating lease fleet is progressing well, positioning us to serve customers with an expanded portfolio supported by our operational and commercial expertise. Beginning this quarter, commercial metrics and fleet statistics for Rail North America reflect the combined legacy and newly acquired fleets, consistent with consolidation in our financial statements. At quarter end, Rail North America's fleet utilization remained high at 98.1%, and the first-quarter renewal success rate was 79.1%, reflecting stable demand for existing railcars. The renewal lease rate change of GATX’s Lease Price Index was 22.3% with an average renewal term of 56 months. Furthermore, we generated first-quarter gains on asset dispositions of approximately $50.0 million, reflecting continued strength in the secondary market and strong asset valuations.
"At GATX Rail Europe, fleet utilization remained steady at 94.7% in the first quarter. Our European team achieved increases in renewal lease rates compared to expiring rates across the majority of car types, despite macroeconomic pressures weighing on our customers' fleet planning activities. At GATX Rail India, demand for railcars remained solid, with fleet utilization at 100.0% at quarter end.
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"Within Engine Leasing, we continued to benefit from strong demand for aircraft spare engines, with solid performance across our engine portfolios in the first quarter. While we are closely monitoring developments related to the Middle East conflict and their implications for global air travel and airline financial performance, based on the resiliency the industry has demonstrated through various external events over many decades, we remain confident in the long-term strength of this business."
Mr. Lyons added, "First-quarter investment volume totaled more than $4.5 billion, including the acquisition of Wells Fargo’s rail operating lease portfolio for approximately $4.2 billion. During the quarter, we executed on attractive investment opportunities to acquire new and existing railcars across our global rail businesses."
Mr. Lyons concluded, “Our first quarter progressed largely as we anticipated. Our expanded portfolio of long‑lived assets, deep customer relationships across diverse end markets, and consistently strong cash flows position us well to navigate increased macro uncertainty. We will monitor our markets for impacts from the war in the Middle East, while continuing to execute on our disciplined growth strategy. Based on first-quarter results and our current outlook, we continue to expect 2026 full-year earnings to be $9.50–$10.10 per diluted share, excluding the impact of Tax Adjustments and Other Items.”
RAIL NORTH AMERICA
Rail North America reported segment profit of $103.9 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $88.8 million in the first quarter of 2025. Higher 2026 first-quarter segment profit was driven by higher lease revenue and higher gains on asset dispositions.
As of March 31, 2026, Rail North America’s fleet totaled approximately 206,100 cars, including 9,900 boxcars. The following fleet statistics and performance discussion exclude the boxcar fleet.
Fleet utilization was 98.1% at the end of the first quarter of 2026, compared to 99.0% at the end of the prior quarter and 99.2% at the end of the first quarter of 2025. At the time of the Wells Fargo acquisition, GATX Rail North American's fleet utilization was 99.0%, while Wells Fargo Rail's fleet utilization was 96.5%. Therefore, utilization of 98.1% is a byproduct of the fleet combination and consistent with expectations outlined at the beginning of this year.
During the first quarter of 2026, the renewal lease rate change of the GATX Lease Price Index (LPI) was 22.3%, compared to 21.9% in the prior quarter and 24.5% in the first quarter of 2025. The average lease renewal term for all cars included in the LPI during the first quarter of 2026 was 56 months, compared to 58 months in the prior quarter and 61 months in the first quarter of 2025. The 2026 first-quarter renewal success rate was 79.1%, compared to 91.4% in the prior quarter and 85.1% in the first quarter of 2025. Rail North America’s investment volume during the first quarter was approximately $4.5 billion, including the acquisition of Wells Fargo’s rail operating lease portfolio for approximately $4.2 billion.
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Additional fleet statistics, including information on the boxcar fleet, and macroeconomic data related to Rail North America’s business are provided in the attached Supplemental Information under Rail North America Statistics.
RAIL INTERNATIONAL
Rail International’s segment profit was $31.6 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $25.7 million in the first quarter of 2025. Higher 2026 first-quarter segment profit was driven by more railcars on lease, higher lease rates, and changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
As of March 31, 2026, GATX Rail Europe’s (GRE) fleet consisted of over 36,600 railcars. Fleet utilization was 94.7%, compared to 94.7% at the end of the prior quarter and 95.1% at the end of the first quarter of 2025.
As of March 31, 2026, Rail India's fleet consisted of approximately 12,500 railcars. Fleet utilization was 100.0%, compared to 100.0% at the end of the prior quarter and 99.6% at the end of the first quarter of 2025.
Additional fleet statistics for GRE and Rail India are provided on the last page of this press release.
ENGINE LEASING
Engine Leasing reported segment profit of $35.3 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to segment profit of $38.6 million in the first quarter of 2025. Comparative results were driven primarily by the timing of remarketing income, which can vary materially from quarter to quarter. The Rolls-Royce and Partners Finance affiliates invested approximately $135.0 million in aircraft spare engines during the quarter, and the investment pipeline remains robust.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
At GATX Corporation (NYSE:GATX), we empower our customers to propel the world forward. GATX leases transportation assets including railcars, aircraft spare engines and tank containers to customers worldwide. Our mission is to provide innovative, unparalleled service that enables our customers to transport what matters safely and sustainably while championing the well-being of our employees and communities. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois since its founding in 1898, GATX has paid a quarterly dividend, uninterrupted, since 1919.
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TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION
GATX Corporation will host a teleconference to discuss its 2026 first-quarter results. Call details are as follows:
Thursday, May 7, 2026
11 a.m. Eastern Time
Domestic Dial-In: 1-800-715-9871
International Dial-In: 1-646-307-1963
Replay: 1-800-770-2030 (Domestic) or 1-609-800-9909 (International) / Access Code: 2050842
Call-in details, a copy of this press release and real-time audio access are available at www.gatx.com. Please access the call 15 minutes prior to the start time. A replay will be available on the same site starting at 2 p.m. (Eastern Time), May 7, 2026.
AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION ON GATX'S WEBSITE
Investors and others should note that GATX routinely announces material information to investors and the marketplace using SEC filings, press releases, public conference calls, webcasts and the GATX Investor Relations website. While not all of the information that the Company posts to the GATX Investor Relations website is of a material nature, some information could be deemed to be material. Accordingly, the Company encourages investors, the media and others interested in GATX to review the information that it shares on www.gatx.com under the “Investor Relations” tab.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements in this Earnings Release 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. These 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 in our press releases and filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 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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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
GATX Corporation
Shari Hellerman
Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
312-621-4285
shari.hellerman@gatx.com
(05/07/2026)
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GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(In millions, except per share data)
| Three Months Ended March 31 | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
Revenues | |||||||||||
Lease revenue | $ | 518.7 | $ | 359.6 | |||||||
Non-dedicated engine revenue | 22.1 | 21.5 | |||||||||
Other revenue | 42.9 | 40.5 | |||||||||
Total Revenues | 583.7 | 421.6 | |||||||||
Expenses | |||||||||||
Maintenance expense | 140.7 | 103.5 | |||||||||
Depreciation expense | 169.2 | 103.6 | |||||||||
Operating lease expense | 7.4 | 7.6 | |||||||||
Other operating expense | 21.8 | 16.0 | |||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expense | 71.3 | 56.6 | |||||||||
Total Expenses | 410.4 | 287.3 | |||||||||
Other Income (Expense) | |||||||||||
Net gain on asset dispositions | 51.0 | 33.4 | |||||||||
Interest expense, net | (151.0) | (94.9) | |||||||||
Other income (expense) | 6.2 | (2.7) | |||||||||
Income before Income Taxes and Share of Affiliates’ Earnings | 79.5 | 70.1 | |||||||||
Income taxes | (21.2) | (16.6) | |||||||||
Share of affiliates’ earnings, net of taxes | 20.8 | 25.1 | |||||||||
Net Income | 79.1 | 78.6 | |||||||||
| Less: Net Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest | (6.4) | — | |||||||||
| Net Income Attributable to GATX | $ | 85.5 | $ | 78.6 | |||||||
Share Data | |||||||||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | 2.35 | $ | 2.15 | |||||||
Average number of common shares | 35.7 | 35.9 | |||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 2.35 | $ | 2.15 | |||||||
Average number of common shares and common share equivalents | 35.8 | 36.0 | |||||||||
Dividends declared per common share | $ | 0.66 | $ | 0.61 | |||||||
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GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(In millions)
| March 31 | December 31 | ||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
Assets | |||||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 740.9 | $ | 743.0 | |||||||
Restricted Cash | 0.1 | 4,241.9 | |||||||||
Receivables | |||||||||||
Rent and other receivables | 162.7 | 109.0 | |||||||||
Finance leases (as lessor) | 192.2 | 104.2 | |||||||||
Less: allowance for losses | (6.1) | (6.0) | |||||||||
| 348.8 | 207.2 | ||||||||||
Operating Assets and Facilities | 19,780.9 | 15,662.6 | |||||||||
Less: allowance for depreciation | (4,328.3) | (4,251.7) | |||||||||
| 15,452.6 | 11,410.9 | ||||||||||
Lease Assets (as lessee) | |||||||||||
Right-of-use assets, net of accumulated depreciation | 134.7 | 137.4 | |||||||||
Investments in Affiliated Companies | 752.4 | 732.3 | |||||||||
Goodwill | 124.6 | 126.3 | |||||||||
Other Assets | 390.1 | 400.5 | |||||||||
Total Assets | $ | 17,944.2 | $ | 17,999.5 | |||||||
Liabilities and Equity | |||||||||||
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $ | 278.7 | $ | 318.4 | |||||||
Debt | |||||||||||
Borrowings under bank credit facilities | 49.7 | 82.2 | |||||||||
Recourse debt | 12,427.3 | 12,451.7 | |||||||||
| 12,477.0 | 12,533.9 | ||||||||||
Lease Obligations (as lessee) | |||||||||||
Operating leases | 150.9 | 154.3 | |||||||||
Deferred Income Taxes | 1,215.6 | 1,195.7 | |||||||||
Other Liabilities | 165.8 | 162.1 | |||||||||
Total Liabilities | 14,288.0 | 14,364.4 | |||||||||
Total GATX Shareholders’ Equity | 2,778.1 | 2,750.5 | |||||||||
Non-Controlling Interest | 878.1 | 884.6 | |||||||||
Total Equity | 3,656.2 | 3,635.1 | |||||||||
Total Liabilities and Equity | $ | 17,944.2 | $ | 17,999.5 | |||||||
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GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
(In millions)
Rail North America | Rail International | Engine Leasing | Other | GATX Consolidated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lease revenue | $ | 400.7 | $ | 100.4 | $ | 9.5 | $ | 8.1 | $ | 518.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
Non-dedicated engine revenue | — | — | 22.1 | — | 22.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other revenue | 36.0 | 4.8 | — | 2.1 | 42.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Revenues | 436.7 | 105.2 | 31.6 | 10.2 | 583.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maintenance expense | 120.6 | 19.1 | — | 1.0 | 140.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation expense | 126.7 | 27.8 | 10.6 | 4.1 | 169.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating lease expense | 7.4 | — | — | — | 7.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other operating expense | 13.1 | 5.3 | 3.1 | 0.3 | 21.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Expenses | 267.8 | 52.2 | 13.7 | 5.4 | 339.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Income (Expense) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net gain on asset dispositions | 49.8 | 1.1 | — | 0.1 | 51.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest (expense) income, net | (114.0) | (25.0) | (13.3) | 1.3 | (151.0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other (expense) income | (0.8) | 2.5 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 6.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share of affiliates' pre-tax earnings | — | — | 27.6 | — | 27.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment Profit | $ | 103.9 | $ | 31.6 | $ | 35.3 | $ | 7.6 | $ | 178.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
Less: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expense | 71.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income taxes (includes $6.8 related to affiliates' earnings) | 28.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income | 79.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Net Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest | (6.4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income Attributable to GATX | $ | 85.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selected Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investment volume | $ | 4,464.2 | $ | 47.4 | $ | 0.2 | $ | 8.2 | $ | 4,520.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net Gain on Asset Dispositions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Asset Remarketing Income: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net gains on disposition of owned assets | $ | 44.0 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 0.1 | $ | 44.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
Residual sharing income | 0.1 | — | — | — | 0.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-remarketing net gains (1) | 7.4 | 1.1 | — | — | 8.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Asset impairments | (1.7) | — | — | — | (1.7) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 49.8 | $ | 1.1 | $ | — | $ | 0.1 | $ | 51.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) Includes net gains from scrapping of railcars.
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SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
(In millions)
Rail North America | Rail International | Engine Leasing | Other | GATX Consolidated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lease revenue | $ | 260.0 | $ | 83.6 | $ | 8.1 | $ | 7.9 | $ | 359.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
Non-dedicated engine revenue | — | — | 21.5 | — | 21.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other revenue | 33.3 | 4.9 | — | 2.3 | 40.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Revenues | 293.3 | 88.5 | 29.6 | 10.2 | 421.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maintenance expense | 83.7 | 18.5 | — | 1.3 | 103.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation expense | 70.4 | 20.1 | 9.4 | 3.7 | 103.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating lease expense | 7.6 | — | — | — | 7.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other operating expense | 7.5 | 4.6 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 16.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Expenses | 169.2 | 43.2 | 12.2 | 6.1 | 230.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Income (Expense) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net gain on asset dispositions | 32.1 | 1.3 | — | — | 33.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest (expense) income, net | (64.7) | (19.1) | (12.2) | 1.1 | (94.9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other (expense) income | (2.7) | (1.8) | — | 1.8 | (2.7) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share of affiliates' pre-tax earnings | — | — | 33.4 | — | 33.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment Profit | $ | 88.8 | $ | 25.7 | $ | 38.6 | $ | 7.0 | $ | 160.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expense | 56.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income taxes (includes $8.3 related to affiliates' earnings) | 24.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income | 78.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Net Income Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income Attributable to GATX | $ | 78.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selected Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment volume | $ | 227.7 | $ | 62.7 | $ | — | $ | 5.9 | $ | 296.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net Gain on Asset Dispositions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset Remarketing Income: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net gains on disposition of owned assets | $ | 30.5 | $ | 0.6 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 31.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Residual sharing income | 0.1 | — | — | — | 0.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-remarketing net gains (1) | 5.1 | 0.7 | — | — | 5.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset impairments | (3.6) | — | — | — | (3.6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 32.1 | $ | 1.3 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 33.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) Includes net gains from scrapping of railcars.
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(In millions, except leverage)
| 3/31/2026 | 12/31/2025 | 9/30/2025 | 6/30/2025 | 3/31/2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Assets, Excluding Cash, by Segment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rail North America | $ | 12,242.6 | $ | 7,969.0 | $ | 7,865.3 | $ | 7,886.8 | $ | 7,888.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rail International | 2,738.0 | 2,825.1 | 2,522.9 | 2,514.9 | 2,304.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Leasing | 1,805.3 | 1,786.9 | 1,805.9 | 1,626.5 | 1,619.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 417.3 | 433.6 | 415.3 | 416.8 | 396.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Assets, excluding cash | $ | 17,203.2 | $ | 13,014.6 | $ | 12,609.4 | $ | 12,445.0 | $ | 12,208.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 49.7 | 82.2 | 117.3 | 106.1 | 101.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recourse debt | 12,427.3 | 12,451.7 | 8,751.3 | 8,741.3 | 8,653.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating lease obligations | 150.9 | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
_________
(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.
| Reconciliation of Total Assets to Total Assets, Excluding Cash | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 17,944.2 | $ | 17,999.5 | $ | 13,305.8 | $ | 13,200.2 | $ | 12,966.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less: cash | (741.0) | (4,984.9) | (696.4) | (755.2) | (757.6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Assets, excluding cash | $ | 17,203.2 | $ | 13,014.6 | $ | 12,609.4 | $ | 12,445.0 | $ | 12,208.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Rail North America Statistics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lease Price Index (LPI) (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average renewal lease rate change | 22.3 | % | 21.9 | % | 22.8 | % | 24.2 | % | 24.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Average renewal term (months) | 56 | 58 | 60 | 60 | 61 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Renewal Success Rate (2) | 79.1 | % | 91.4 | % | 87.1 | % | 84.2 | % | 85.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Fleet Rollforward (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | 100,593 | 101,288 | 102,317 | 103,310 | 102,966 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Railcars added | 98,535 | 920 | 366 | 595 | 1,464 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Railcars scrapped | (1,355) | (898) | (478) | (614) | (316) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Railcars sold | (1,540) | (717) | (917) | (974) | (804) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | 196,233 | 100,593 | 101,288 | 102,317 | 103,310 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Utilization | 98.1 | % | 99.0 | % | 98.9 | % | 99.2 | % | 99.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Average active railcars | 193,195 | 99,999 | 100,896 | 102,073 | 102,367 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boxcar Fleet Rollforward | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | 7,032 | 7,478 | 7,621 | 7,990 | 8,395 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Railcars added | 3,411 | 1 | 172 | 27 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Railcars scrapped | (266) | (365) | (285) | (396) | (405) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Railcars sold | (289) | (82) | (30) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | 9,888 | 7,032 | 7,478 | 7,621 | 7,990 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Utilization | 97.6 | % | 97.1 | % | 96.9 | % | 98.7 | % | 99.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Average active railcars | 9,895 | 7,206 | 7,391 | 7,773 | 8,163 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rail North America Industry Statistics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Manufacturing Capacity Utilization Index (4) | 75.7 | % | 75.7 | % | 76.1 | % | 77.8 | % | 77.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Year-over-year Change in U.S. Carloadings (excl. intermodal) (5) | 4.2 | % | 1.5 | % | 2.1 | % | 2.4 | % | 0.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Year-over-year Change in U.S. Carloadings (chemical) (5) | 3.8 | % | 0.8 | % | 1.5 | % | 1.6 | % | 2.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Year-over-year Change in U.S. Carloadings (petroleum) (5) | 7.3 | % | (1.6) | % | (1.2) | % | (0.9) | % | 1.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Production Backlog at Railcar Manufacturers (6) | 23,128 | 23,431 | 25,687 | 29,871 | 31,548 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
_________
(1) GATX's 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.
(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) Excludes boxcar fleet.
(4) As reported and revised by the Federal Reserve.
(5) As reported by the Association of American Railroads (AAR).
(6) As reported by the Railway Supply Institute (RSI).
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| Rail Europe Statistics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fleet Rollforward | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | 36,484 | 30,572 | 30,492 | 30,223 | 30,027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Railcars added | 355 | 6,145 | 328 | 579 | 446 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Railcars scrapped or sold | (188) | (233) | (248) | (310) | (250) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | 36,651 | 36,484 | 30,572 | 30,492 | 30,223 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Utilization | 94.7 | % | 94.7 | % | 93.7 | % | 93.3 | % | 95.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Average active railcars | 34,588 | 32,671 | 28,592 | 28,572 | 28,823 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rail India Statistics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fleet Rollforward | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | 12,165 | 11,712 | 11,112 | 10,895 | 10,583 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Railcars added | 343 | 453 | 600 | 217 | 312 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | 12,508 | 12,165 | 11,712 | 11,112 | 10,895 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Utilization | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 99.6 | % | 99.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Average active railcars | 12,275 | 11,905 | 11,363 | 10,945 | 10,711 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
FAQ
How did GATX (GATX) perform financially in Q1 2026?
GATX reported stronger Q1 2026 results, with net income attributable to GATX of $85.5 million and diluted EPS of $2.35. Revenue rose to $583.7 million, driven by higher lease revenue and a $51.0 million net gain on asset dispositions compared with Q1 2025.
What were GATX (GATX) Rail North America results and fleet metrics in Q1 2026?
Rail North America generated segment profit of $103.9 million in Q1 2026, up from $88.8 million a year earlier. Fleet utilization remained high at 98.1%, the Lease Price Index renewal lease rate change was 22.3%, and the renewal success rate was 79.1% for the quarter.
What major investment did GATX (GATX) make in Q1 2026?
GATX completed a large expansion of its rail portfolio in Q1 2026. Total Rail North America investment volume was $4.52 billion, including the acquisition of Wells Fargo’s rail operating lease portfolio for approximately $4.2 billion, significantly increasing its railcar fleet size.
How did GATX (GATX) Rail International and Rail India perform in Q1 2026?
Rail International posted segment profit of $31.6 million in Q1 2026, up from $25.7 million last year. Rail Europe fleet utilization was 94.7%, while Rail India maintained very strong performance with fleet utilization at 100.0% at quarter end.
What were GATX (GATX) Engine Leasing results and demand trends in Q1 2026?
Engine Leasing reported segment profit of $35.3 million in Q1 2026, slightly below $38.6 million in Q1 2025, mainly from remarketing timing. Demand for aircraft spare engines remained strong, and the Rolls-Royce and Partners Finance affiliates invested about $135.0 million in spare engines.
What earnings guidance did GATX (GATX) provide for full-year 2026?
Based on Q1 2026 results and its current outlook, GATX reiterated full-year 2026 earnings guidance of $9.50–$10.10 per diluted share, excluding the impact of Tax Adjustments and Other Items. This reflects management’s confidence in ongoing performance across its rail and engine leasing businesses.