GATX CORP(GATX)Stock Analysis
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GATX Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for GATX CORP (GATX), a Consumer Discretionary sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores GATX at 71.0/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #279 of 2,879 stocks — the top 10% of the AI-ranked universe. GATX scores in the top quartile across institutional flow (93.6), free cash flow (89.3), profitability (80.3). Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 49.8/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), GATX CORP reports quarterly revenue of $583.7M, net income of $85.5M, free cash flow of $199.1M. Top institutional holders of GATX by reported 13-F value include STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO, BlackRock,, EARNEST PARTNERS, based on the most recent SEC filings. GATX trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 40211. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate GATX daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for GATX CORP directly from SEC EDGAR. GATX CORP's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 71 since 2021, currently 71.0 — an improving long-term trajectory across 56 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
What's Driving GATX's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown
AI-extracted from GATX CORP's 10-Q filed 2026-05-07 — Q1 2026 (quarter ended March 31, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.
GATX acquired ~101,000 railcars from Wells Fargo for $4.2B via 30%-owned GABX joint venture, driving Q1 revenue to $583.7M (+38% YoY) and net income to $85.5M (+9% YoY).
Biggest Revenue Drivers
Total revenue: $583.7M+38% YoY
Acquisition of ~101,000 railcars from Wells Fargo added $132.8M lease revenue; legacy fleet benefited from higher lease rates and more railcars on lease.
Higher lease revenue from more railcars on lease at GRE and Rail India, plus positive impact of foreign exchange rate changes (euro appreciation).
Higher non-dedicated engine revenue from increased flying hours; modest lease revenue growth from direct engine leases with airline customers.
Trifleet tank container leasing revenues unchanged; segment includes Trifleet and certain corporate items.
Largest Expense Items
Wells Fargo railcar acquisition drove $56.3M increase at Rail North America; RRPF affiliates and Rail International additions contributed balance.
Wells Fargo acquisition contributed $26.5M; legacy fleet saw $10.4M increase from higher repair events and costs per repair at Rail North America.
Higher employee-related expenses from headcount increase tied to Wells Fargo acquisition and higher information technology expenses.
Margins: Gross margin (lease revenue minus maintenance and depreciation) pressured by depreciation surge from Wells Fargo acquisition; operating leverage constrained as SG&A grew 26% despite 38% revenue growth. Net income margin stable at 15% despite higher interest burden from acquisition financing.
Watch Items from the Filing
- GABX acquisition consolidated at 30% GATX ownership with 70% Brookfield ownership. GATX has call options to acquire up to 100% over 25 years, beginning June 2026. Debt of $2.96B guaranteed by GATX; non-controlling interest recorded at $878.1M.
- Rail International (GRE) facing macroeconomic headwinds, weak GDP, and geopolitical uncertainty; utilization 94.7% vs. Rail India's 100%. GRE investment volume declined 25% YoY to $47.4M.
- Engine Leasing segment profit declined 9% YoY to $35.3M due to timing of remarketing income at RRPF affiliates, partially offset by GEL strength; affiliate earnings $27.6M vs. $33.4M prior year.
- Recourse leverage at 3.3x (debt and lease obligations net of cash / equity); up from 3.2x a year ago. Total material obligations $19.3B through 2031+ include $12.5B debt principal and $5.1B interest.
- Rail North America railcar renewal success rate fell to 79.1% in Q1 2026 from 91.4% in Q4 2025 and 85.1% a year ago; lease price index renewal rate still positive at +22.3% despite softening renewal activity.
AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.
Revenue
Q1 2026
$583.7M
Net Income
Q1 2026
$85.5M
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2026
$199.1M
ROIC
Q1 2026
0.5%
D/E Ratio
Q1 2026
4.49
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
+10.8% YoYNet Income
+66.3% YoYEPS (Diluted)
+63.7% YoYTotal Assets
+12.5% YoYTotal Debt
+14.7% YoYOp. Cash Flow
-2.5% YoY| Metric | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.41B +10.8% | $1.27B +1.2% | $1.26B +4.0% | $1.21B -12.2% | $1.38B -2.9% | $1.42B |
| Net Income | $259.2M +66.3% | $155.9M +8.9% | $143.1M -5.4% | $151.3M -69.9% | $502.0M +95.3% | $257.1M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $7.12 +63.7% | $4.35 +9.3% | $3.98 -6.8% | $4.27 -66.5% | $12.75 +102.7% | $6.29 |
| Total Assets | $11.33B +12.5% | $10.07B +5.6% | $9.54B +6.8% | $8.94B +20.4% | $7.42B +4.5% | $7.11B |
| Total Debt | $7.40B +14.7% | $6.45B +9.2% | $5.91B +10.3% | $5.35B +21.3% | $4.41B +2.9% | $4.29B |
| Operating Cash Flow | $520.4M -2.5% | $533.5M +5.2% | $507.2M +16.1% | $436.8M -12.1% | $496.8M -21.1% | $629.4M |
AI Insight: GATX Financial Trends
Revenue accelerated 30% to $584M in Q1 2026 while total debt surged 41% to $12.5B in Q4 2025.
• Revenue grew steadily from $387M in Q2 2024 to $584M in Q1 2026, with notable acceleration in latest quarter.
• Net income remained relatively stable, ranging between $76M-$97M across most recent quarters.
• Operating cash flow volatile, swinging from $144M in Q4 2025 to $199M in Q1 2026.
• Total debt jumped from $8.9B in Q3 2025 to $12.5B in Q4 2025, staying elevated at $12.5B in Q1 2026.
⚠ Debt-to-equity ratio spiked from 3.3x to 4.6x in Q4 2025 following major debt increase.
⚠ Operating cash flow volatility continues with 38% swing between Q4 2025 and Q1 2026.
AI Insight: GATX Ratio Trends
GATX shows volatile operating margins and declining returns on capital amid rising leverage through 2025-2026.
• Operating margin fluctuated significantly from 10.9% in Q2 2024 to 21.1% in Q3 2024, ending at 13.6% in Q1 2026.
• Debt-to-equity ratio increased from 3.26 in Q3 2025 to 4.56 in Q4 2025, remaining elevated at 4.49 currently.
• ROIC declined from 3.2% in Q3 2024 to 1.9% in the TTM period ending March 2026.
⚠ Sharp leverage spike in Q4 2025 to 4.56 D/E ratio suggests potential financing stress or capital structure changes.
⚠ Margin volatility continues with Q1 2026 operating margin of 13.6% down from prior quarter's 15.6%.
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Top Institutional Holders of GATX
STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO
$926.7M5,427,338 shBlackRock, Inc.
$767.2M4,493,484 shEARNEST PARTNERS LLC
$446.5M2,615,231 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$344.1M2,015,452 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$269.7M1,579,456 shDIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
$251.1M1,470,483 shSTATE STREET CORP
$225.4M1,320,026 shAMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC
$215.4M1,261,370 shGAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL
$188.0M1,100,973 shBANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/
$171.7M1,005,419 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO | $926.7M | 5,427,338 |
| BlackRock, Inc. | $767.2M | 4,493,484 |
| EARNEST PARTNERS LLC | $446.5M | 2,615,231 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $344.1M | 2,015,452 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $269.7M | 1,579,456 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | $251.1M | 1,470,483 |
| STATE STREET CORP | $225.4M | 1,320,026 |
| AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | $215.4M | 1,261,370 |
| GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL | $188.0M | 1,100,973 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | $171.7M | 1,005,419 |
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