Vanguard (NYSE: GATX) reports 2.03M shares; 5.71% stake
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vanguard Portfolio Management reported beneficial ownership of 2,031,210 shares of GATX Corp common stock as of 03/31/2026, representing 5.71% of the class. The filing shows sole dispositive power over 2,031,210 shares and sole voting power over 15,758 shares; holdings are reported on behalf of Vanguard-managed funds and accounts.
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Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned: 2,031,210 shares
Percent of class: 5.71%
Sole voting power: 15,758 shares
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Shares beneficially owned
2,031,210 shares
as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class
5.71%
percent of common stock class reported
Sole voting power
15,758 shares
number of shares with sole power to vote
Sole dispositive power
2,031,210 shares
number of shares with sole power to dispose
Reporting form date
03/31/2026
reporting period end
Signature date
04/29/2026
date signed by Ashley Grim
Key Terms
Schedule 13G, beneficially owned, dispositive power, sole voting power
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Schedule 13G regulatory
"Vanguard Portfolio Management reported beneficial ownership of 2,031,210 shares"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
beneficially owned financial
"Amount beneficially owned: 2031210 (b) Percent of class: 5.71 %"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
dispositive power regulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2031210"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
sole voting power regulatory
"Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 15758"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
FAQ
What voting and disposition powers does Vanguard report for GATX?
The filing states Vanguard has sole voting power for 15,758 shares and sole dispositive power for 2,031,210 shares. The report lists no shared voting or dispositive power for these holdings.
Was Vanguard reporting the holdings on behalf of other parties?
Yes. The filing explains the shares are held by Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and affiliates, including Vanguard funds and managed accounts, where those entities exercise dispositive and/or voting power for the reported shares.
What are the reporting and signature dates in the Schedule 13G?
The ownership amount is reported as of 03/31/2026 and the filing is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, with a signature date of 04/29/2026.