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Transportation Services
Quarterly ResultJul 30, 2026, 08:37 AM

GATX Q2 EPS $2.84; Raises 2026 Guidance to $9.90-$10.30

AI Summary

GATX Corporation reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with net income attributable to GATX increasing to $103.4 million, or $2.84 per diluted share, compared to $75.5 million, or $2.06 per diluted share, in the prior year. The company raised its full-year 2026 earnings guidance to $9.90–$10.30 per diluted share, citing strong operating performance across all segments and favorable market dynamics. Operational highlights include high utilization rates for Rail North America (98.0%) and Rail International (95.3% for Europe, 100.0% for India), robust demand for aircraft spare engines, and significant gains from asset dispositions.

Key Highlights

  • Net income attributable to GATX for Q2 2026 was $103.4 million, up from $75.5 million in Q2 2025.
  • Diluted earnings per share for Q2 2026 was $2.84, compared to $2.06 in Q2 2025.
  • Company raised 2026 full-year earnings guidance to $9.90–$10.30 per diluted share.
  • Rail North America's utilization remained high at 98.0% at quarter end.
  • Rail North America's Lease Price Index (LPI) renewal lease rate change was 16.8%.
  • Engine Leasing segment profit increased to $66.4 million in Q2 2026 from $27.3 million in Q2 2025.
  • Investment volume was $200.5 million in Q2 2026, totaling $4.7 billion year to date.
  • Gains on asset dispositions were $67.7 million in Q2 2026, bringing year-to-date total to $117.5 million.