GATX GATX CORP

BULLISH Impact: 6/10 8-K
Horizon weeks Filed May 7, 2026 Processed 16d 14h ago SEC 0000040211-26-000051
8-K Item 2.02: Earnings release
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GATX ▼ -1.80% at T+5d
LONG call ✗ call lost -1.80% · α vs SPY -3.31% · entry $183.02 → $179.72
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Last close $169.67 (close May 22) · -7.29% from $183.02 entry
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Executive Summary

GATX reported Q1 2026 GAAP diluted EPS of $2.35 (up 9.3% YoY) and total revenue of $583.7M (up 38.4% YoY), driven by the Wells Fargo rail portfolio acquisition and strong lease rate growth. Management reiterated full-year FY2026 EPS guidance of $9.50-$10.10 (excl. items), with Rail North America utilization at 98.1% and LPI of 22.3%.

Actionable Insight

The Wells Fargo acquisition is driving substantial revenue growth and the company's reiteration of guidance provides visibility. Monitor next quarter for integration cost trends and any impact from Middle East conflict on engine leasing. The stock may re-rate higher given the expanded asset base and stable utilization.

Key Facts

  • GAAP diluted EPS $2.35 vs $2.15 YoY, up 9.3%
  • Total revenue $583.7M vs $421.6M YoY, up 38.4%
  • Rail North America segment profit $103.9M vs $88.8M YoY
  • Wells Fargo rail operating lease portfolio acquired for ~$4.2B in Q1
  • FY2026 EPS guidance reiterated at $9.50-$10.10 diluted, excluding Tax Adjustments and Other Items
  • Lease Price Index (LPI) renewal rate +22.3%; fleet utilization 98.1%

Financial Impact

Revenue increased $162.1M YoY, net income attributable to GATX up $6.9M; guidance implies FY2026 EPS growth of ~11-18% vs FY2025 adjusted $8.50-$8.90

revenueepssegment profit

Risk Factors

  • Interest expense increased to $151.0M from $94.9M YoY due to acquisition debt, pressuring margins
  • Engine Leasing segment profit declined to $35.3M from $38.6M YoY on timing of remarketing income
  • Renewal success rate fell to 79.1% from 85.1% YoY, possibly reflecting post-acquisition churn

Market Snapshot

Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Transportation Services
Analyst Consensus
82% bullish (11 analysts)

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0000040211-26-000051
Document: gatx-20260507.htm0000040211-26-000051
Document: 0000040211-26-000051-index-headers.html0000040211-26-000051
Document: 0000040211-26-000051-index.html0000040211-26-000051
Document: 0000040211-26-000051.txt0000040211-26-000051
8-K Data (Synthetic)0000040211-26-000051
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Type Now
May 21, 2026
2d ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 5/10
awaiting T+5
May 7, 2026
16d ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 6/10
$183.02 $179.72▼ −1.80%▼ −3.31%$169.67 (−7.29%)
Mar 13, 2026
10w ago
DEFA14A
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$168.50 $164.70▼ −2.26%▼ −0.14%$169.67 (+0.69%)
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