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GATX Stock Forecast: GATX Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$181
+0.78% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering GATX Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $221 — +22.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 57 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$6.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
57 / 100
Median analyst target
$221
Analysts covering
4
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.6%
1M
+1.6%
YTD
+7.3%
1Y
+16.5%
From 52W high
−9.7%
From 52W low
+20.1%
$150
$200
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

GATX stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
57 / 100

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
Growth
75
Momentum
70
Revisions
65
Quality
65
Value
65
Issuance
37
Size
21
Accruals
12

Volatility (97): The share price has been relatively steady.

Accruals (12): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

GATX stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on GATX, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$140$160$180$200$220Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26GATXHigh $223Median $221Low $215

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says4 analysts
4 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $215Median $221High $223

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +22.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
3 Aug 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$214 → $215
31 July 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive$218 → $220
13 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$211 → $214
13 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
8 May 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive—
8 Apr 2026CitigroupUpgradeBuy—
24 Feb 2026CitigroupDowngradeNeutral—
20 Feb 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive—
26 Jan 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive—
6 Jan 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
24 Nov 2025CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
22 Oct 2025SusquehannaMaintainsPositive—
22 Sept 2025CitigroupInitiatesBuy—
24 Apr 2025SusquehannaMaintainsNeutral—
18 Nov 2024Goldman SachsInitiatesBuy—
21 Oct 2024SusquehannaMaintainsNeutral—
24 Apr 2024SusquehannaMaintainsNeutral—
24 Jan 2024SusquehannaMaintainsNeutral—
24 Jan 2024Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
16 Oct 2023SusquehannaMaintainsNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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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.

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Estimates

GATX analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+2.1%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

GATX Corp. (GATX) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
17.8×

Cheaper than 43% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.1×

Cheaper than 41% of US stocks

Price / book
2.3×

Cheaper than 43% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
15.9×

Cheaper than 22% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
34.8%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
37.0%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Gross margin
45.6%

Higher than 57% of US stocks

Operating margin
27.8%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Net margin
17.9%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
11.8%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.5%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.5%

Higher than 35% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

GATX vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelRental & Leasing Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
GATXGATX Corp.$6.4B
57
HRIHerc Holdings, Inc.$5.8B
72
EQPTEquipmentShare.com, Inc.$5.2B
4
CARAvis Budget Group, Inc.$4.9B
41
WSCWillScot Holdings Corp.$4.3B
50
RRyder System, Inc.$10.1B
94
UHALU-Haul Holding Co.$12.9B
44

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News

Latest GATX news & analysis

GATX Corporation Announces Appointment of Senior Vice President, Chief Planning and Investment Officer

Business Wire · 5 Aug 2026positive

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 (GATX) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 31 July 2026neutral

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.

GATX Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend

Business Wire · 31 July 2026neutral

GATX Corporation's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.66 per common share, payable September 30, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 15, 2026. The dividend is unchanged from the prior quarter.

Why it matters — GATX watchers would note the dividend remains steady at $0.66 per share, signaling the company's continued commitment to returning cash to shareholders.

GATX Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 31 July 2026positive

GATX reported second-quarter 2026 diluted earnings per share of $2.84, up from $2.06 a year earlier, and raised its full-year earnings guidance to a range of $9.90 to $10.30 per share.

Why it matters — The earnings beat and upward guidance revision signal stronger-than-expected financial performance and improved outlook for GATX going forward.

GATX Corporation Reports 2026 Second-Quarter Results

Business Wire · 30 July 2026positive

GATX Corporation reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $103.4 million ($2.84 per diluted share), up from $75.5 million ($2.06 per diluted share) in the same period a year earlier. For the first six months of 2026, net income was $188.9 million ($5.19 per diluted share), compared with $154.1 million ($4.21 per diluted share) in the prior-year period.

Why it matters — The results show a significant year-over-year increase in both quarterly and first-half net income, indicating improved financial performance for GATX.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about GATX stock

What is the GATX stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering GATX Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $221, with estimates ranging from $215 to $223. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is GATX stock a buy right now?

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. 57 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank GATX?

As at 15 Aug 2026, GATX Corp. ranks 57 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).

Will GATX stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +22.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks GATX Corp. 57 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the GATX stock forecast for 2030?

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: $215 to $223 over the next 12 months.

How has GATX stock performed over the past year?

GATX Corp. returned +16.5% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does GATX Corp. do?

GATX Corporation specializes in railcar leasing and maintenance services. The company focuses primarily on providing comprehensive leasing solutions for a variety of industries that utilize rail transportation for logistics, including chemicals, energy, food and agriculture, and transportation sectors.

What is the latest news on GATX?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 5 Aug 2026): "GATX Corporation Announces Appointment of Senior Vice President, Chief Planning and Investment Officer". 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.

Company

About GATX Corp.

GATX Corporation specializes in railcar leasing and maintenance services. The company focuses primarily on providing comprehensive leasing solutions for a variety of industries that utilize rail transportation for logistics, including chemicals, energy, food and agriculture, and transportation sectors. With a vast fleet of railcars, GATX Corporation ensures its clientele has access to reliable and safe transportation options tailored to meet specific industrial needs. Founded in 1898, GATX has a significant presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, consolidating its position through extensive market knowledge and expertise in asset management. Besides leasing, GATX offers maintenance services, encompassing everything from regular inspections and repairs to complete railcar refurbishments, ensuring asset longevity and regulatory compliance. GATX Corporation plays a pivotal role in facilitating the efficient movement of goods across borders, contributing to the global supply chain continuity. As transportation demands evolve, the company's dedicated focus on innovation and sustainability within the rail sector supports its enduring importance in modern industrial logistics.

CEO Mr. Robert C. Lyons C.F.A. · 2,371 employees · United States · https://www.gatx.com