GATX (GATX)
NYSEIndustrialsRental & Leasing ServicesSnapshot 2026-11-05
$186.42-2.25%
Close 2026-11-05 · 1-day change
NYSEIndustrialsRental & Leasing ServicesSnapshot 2026-11-05
QuarterlyIQ Insights · GATX
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within industrials on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-11-05.
The screen ranks GATX against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 3 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Industrials names rated strong grew net income 68% of the time over the next year (vs 52% for the rest of the cohort, n=6978).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Mr. Lyons concluded, "Based on year-to-date performance and our outlook for the remainder of the year, we now expect our 2026 full-year earnings to modestly exceed the high end of our previously anno…
Stated in 5 of 5 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Mr. Lyons concluded, "Based on year-to-date performance and our outlook for the remainder of the year, we now expect our 2026 full-year earnings to modestly exceed the high end of our previously announced guidance range of $9.90 to $10.30 per diluted share.” “This increase reflects several positive factors: strong operating performance and contributions from each of our segments year to date, favorable supply-demand dynamics that are driving the North American rail market, the pace of integration and positive impacts generated by the Wells Fargo Rail acquisition, and the expectation that our teams across GATX will continue executing at a high level.”
“Mr. Lyons concluded, "Based on year-to-date performance and our outlook for the remainder of the year, we now expect our 2026 full-year earnings to modestly exceed the high end of our previously anno…”
“This increase reflects several positive factors: strong operating performance and contributions from each of our segments year to date, favorable supply-demand dynamics that are driving the North Ame…”
“"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.”
“In 2026, we will be integrating the owned and managed railcars from the Wells Fargo transaction into our North American operations, and as previously indicated, we expect the income contribution from…”
“Mr. Lyons added, "Regarding the previously announced acquisition of Wells Fargo's rail operating lease assets, we remain on track to close the transaction in the first quarter of 2026 or sooner.”
During the quarter, we stayed focused on selectively growing and diversifying our international fleets through disciplined investments."
Stated in 3 of 5 supplied quarters. Management reported: “During the quarter, we stayed focused on selectively growing and diversifying our international fleets through disciplined investments."” “During the year, GRE entered into an agreement to acquire approximately 6,000 freight railcars from DB Cargo─one of the largest acquisitions in its history─further diversifying its portfolio and strengthening its competitive position.”
“During the quarter, we stayed focused on selectively growing and diversifying our international fleets through disciplined investments."”
GATX has paid quarterly dividends without interruption since 1919, and the dividend announced today represents an 8.2% increase from the prior year’s dividend.
Stated in 1 of 5 supplied quarters. Management reported: “GATX has paid quarterly dividends without interruption since 1919, and the dividend announced today represents an 8.2% increase from the prior year’s dividend.” “In addition, the Board approved a new $300 million share repurchase authorization, as the Company’s prior authorization from 2019 had largely been exhausted.”
“GATX has paid quarterly dividends without interruption since 1919, and the dividend announced today represents an 8.2% increase from the prior year’s dividend.”
Sustain railcar fleet utilization and renewal performance through continued customer demand and renewal leasing.
Expand the engine portfolio through investment in aircraft spare engines and pursue opportunities in the engine leasing business.
Over the trailing year it converted 1.78x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Industrials names rated robust grew net income 59% of the time over the next year (vs 55% for the rest of the cohort, n=5006).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market and long-term interest rates.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
20 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Industrials names rated neutral grew net income 59% of the time over the next year (vs 56% for the rest of the cohort, n=8936).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-05.
“During the year, GRE entered into an agreement to acquire approximately 6,000 freight railcars from DB Cargo─one of the largest acquisitions in its history─further diversifying its portfolio and stre…”
“This acquisition further expands and diversifies our portfolio and enhances our industry-leading railcar leasing platform in Europe.”