GATXIndustrials · Rental & Leasing ServicesThe 4 Wall Street analysts covering GATX Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $220 — +31.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 59 of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores GATX Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (97): The share price has been relatively steady.
Accruals (13): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on GATX, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +31.7% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $215 → $216 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $214 → $215 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $218 → $220 |
| 31 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 13 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $211 → $214 |
| 13 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 8 Apr 2026 | Citigroup | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Citigroup | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 22 Oct 2025 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 22 Sept 2025 | Citigroup | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 18 Nov 2024 | Goldman Sachs | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 21 Oct 2024 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 24 Apr 2024 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. GATX appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 13 Oct 2026, GATX Corp. returned −0.8% against +18.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 76% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
GATX Corp. has a market value of $5.9B and an enterprise value of $18.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $1.9B. The latest quarter grew 34.8% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $333.8M, a 17.5% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $9.32.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $723.0M.
GATX Corp. spent $66.9M on share buybacks and $91.5M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026.
Trailing P/E: 16.5×; forward P/E: 14.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.58%, paying out 25% of earnings.
GATX Corp. employs 2,371 people — $802K of revenue per employee.
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GATX Corporation will report its 2026 third-quarter results before market open on Oct. 29, 2026, and hold a conference call later that morning to review them.
Why it matters — GATX watchers can note the date and access details for the company's quarterly results and conference call.
Seeking Alpha rated GATX Corporation a 'hold,' noting that shares trade near fair value despite strong operating performance and robust demand. The company benefits from high utilization rates, a successful Wells Fargo Rail integration, and stable multi-year leasing relationships, though high leverage remains a concern.
Why it matters — A GATX watcher would care because the analysis highlights the company's strong utilization, dividend safety with a 15-year growth streak, and low payout ratio, while flagging high leverage as a key risk alongside a fair-value share price.
24/7 Wall Street highlights four dividend-paying companies built around America's irreplaceable freight network, noting that no competing transcontinental railroad is being built, which has funded decades of rising dividends. The article features companies most investors rarely consider.
Why it matters — A GATX watcher would care because the piece underscores the durable value of freight infrastructure assets and their capacity to support consistent shareholder returns over time.
GATX Corporation announced the appointment of Eren Doygun as senior vice president, chief planning and investment officer, effective immediately. He will lead strategic planning, operational finance, valuation, and investment analysis functions.
Why it matters — The appointment signals GATX's focus on strengthening its financial and strategic planning leadership to guide investment and capital allocation decisions.
GATX Corporation held its Q2 2026 earnings call, during which management discussed the company's financial results and operational performance for the quarter. A transcript of the call has been published by Seeking Alpha.
Why it matters — The earnings call transcript provides GATX watchers with direct insight into management's commentary on quarterly results and the company's outlook.
The 4 Wall Street analysts covering GATX Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $220, with estimates ranging from $216 to $223. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 4 analysts covering GATX Corp., 4 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks GATX Corp. 59 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 12 Oct 2026, GATX Corp. ranks 59 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +31.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks GATX Corp. 59 out of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering GATX Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for GATX are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $216 to $223 over the next 12 months.
GATX Corp. returned -0.8% over the 12 months to 13 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
GATX Corporation is a transportation asset leasing company that provides railcar, locomotive, aircraft spare engine, and tank container leasing services to customers across North America, Europe, and India. Its core business centers on owning and managing specialized fleets used to move commodities for industries such as chemicals, petroleum, food and agriculture, transportation, and industrial markets.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 8 Oct 2026): "GATX Corporation Sets Date for 2026 Third-Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call". GATX Corporation will report its 2026 third-quarter results before market open on Oct. 29, 2026, and hold a conference call later that morning to review them.
GATX Corporation is a transportation asset leasing company that provides railcar, locomotive, aircraft spare engine, and tank container leasing services to customers across North America, Europe, and India. Its core business centers on owning and managing specialized fleets used to move commodities for industries such as chemicals, petroleum, food and agriculture, transportation, and industrial markets. GATX also offers full-service lease structures and related fleet support, including maintenance, inspection, and asset remarketing, which help customers operate equipment without owning it outright. Through its Rail North America, Rail International, and Engine Leasing segments, the company plays a specialized role in global freight and equipment finance markets. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, GATX Corporation is a long-established provider of transportation infrastructure assets and services.
CEO Mr. Robert C. Lyons C.F.A. · 2,371 employees · United States · https://www.gatx.com
