GATX (GATX)

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Close of Nov 06, 2026 · end-of-day data

GATX 8-K filings in 2026

Every material Form 8-K GATX filed with the SEC in 2026, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.

Briefs in 2026917 on record in all
Latest filing in 2026Nov 06, 2026financing
High impact (4-5)4of 9 briefs
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financing 3guidance 2earnings 2shareholder 1m&a 1
Nov 6, 4:15 PM ET

GATX prices $300 million of 5.950% senior notes due 2036

Neutral financing 1.012.03

GATX Corporation agreed under an underwriting agreement dated November 2, 2026 to sell $300 million of 5.950% Senior Notes due 2036, and issued the notes to the underwriters on November 6, 2026. The filing describes a debt issuance rather than a change in operations, so its main significance for shareholders is the added long-term borrowing.

  • Principal amount: $300 million of 5.950% Senior Notes due 2036
  • Underwriting agreement dated November 2, 2026, with BofA Securities, Citigroup Global Markets and Morgan Stanley & Co. as representatives
  • Notes issued and delivered to underwriters against payment on November 6, 2026
  • Sold under shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-286436)
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Oct 29, 8:30 AM ET

GATX raises 2026 earnings outlook as Q3 diluted EPS rises to $2.92 from $2.25

Positive guidance 2.027.01

GATX reported third-quarter 2026 net income attributable to GATX of $105.2 million, or $2.92 per diluted share, up from $82.2 million, or $2.25 per share, a year earlier. The company now expects 2026 full-year earnings to modestly exceed the high end of its previous guidance range of $9.90 to $10.30 per diluted share, which excludes tax adjustments and other items.

  • Q3 2026 net income attributable to GATX was $105.2 million, or $2.92 per diluted share, versus $82.2 million, or $2.25, in Q3 2025.
  • Nine-month 2026 net income attributable to GATX was $294.1 million, or $8.11 per diluted share, versus $236.3 million, or $6.46, a year earlier.
  • Full-year 2026 earnings are now expected to modestly exceed the high end of the prior $9.90 to $10.30 per-share guidance range.
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Jul 30, 8:30 AM ET

GATX raises 2026 EPS guidance to $9.90–$10.30; Q2 diluted EPS $2.84 vs $2.06

Positive guidance Written later 2.027.01

GATX reported second-quarter 2026 net income attributable to GATX of $103.4 million, or $2.84 per diluted share, up from $75.5 million, or $2.06 per diluted share, a year earlier. The company raised its full-year 2026 earnings estimate to $9.90–$10.30 per diluted share, which benefits shareholders by lifting the outlook for earnings.

  • Q2 2026 net income attributable to GATX was $103.4 million, or $2.84 per diluted share, versus $75.5 million, or $2.06, in Q2 2025.
  • Full-year 2026 diluted earnings per share estimate raised to $9.90–$10.30.
  • Total revenues were $580.1 million versus $430.5 million; Rail North America's renewal lease rate change was 16.8% versus 24.2% a year earlier.
  • Engine Leasing segment profit was $66.4 million versus $27.3 million in Q2 2025.
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May 21, 4:17 PM ET

GATX amends credit agreement, extends maturity to May 2031 and lowers borrowing margins

Positive financing Written later 1.012.03

GATX amended its five-year credit agreement on May 21, 2026, extending the termination date by one year to May 21, 2031. The amendment also lowers the margins on revolving loans and the facility fee, with pricing tied to the company's public credit rating, which can reduce borrowing costs and extend the availability of its credit line.

  • Termination date extended from May 21, 2030 to May 21, 2031
  • SOFR-based margins set at 80.5 to 130 basis points, grid tied to public credit rating
  • Facility fee set at 7 to 20 basis points, grid tied to public credit rating
  • Amendment among GATX, Citibank, N.A. as administrative agent, and participating lenders
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May 7, 8:30 AM ET

GATX Q1 EPS rises to $2.35 from $2.15; full-year 2026 guidance reiterated

Positive earnings Written later 2.027.01

GATX reported first-quarter 2026 net income attributable to GATX of $85.5 million, or $2.35 per diluted share, up from $78.6 million, or $2.15 per diluted share, a year earlier. Total revenues rose to $583.7 million from $421.6 million, and the company reiterated 2026 full-year earnings guidance of $9.50 to $10.10 per diluted share.

  • Net income attributable to GATX was $85.5 million, or $2.35 per diluted share, versus $78.6 million, or $2.15, in Q1 2025.
  • Total revenues were $583.7 million, compared with $421.6 million in Q1 2025.
  • 2026 full-year earnings guidance of $9.50 to $10.10 per diluted share, excluding Tax Adjustments and Other Items, was reiterated.
  • Rail North America fleet utilization was 98.1% at quarter end, versus 99.2% at the end of Q1 2025, which the company attributed to the Wells Fargo fleet combination.
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Apr 28, 4:31 PM ET

GATX shareholders approve restated incentive plan adding 1,300,000 shares

Neutral shareholder Written later 5.025.07

At its April 24, 2026 annual meeting, GATX shareholders approved an amended and restated 2012 Incentive Award Plan that adds 1,300,000 shares to the existing plan and removes its fixed term. All nine director nominees were elected, and shareholders also approved the advisory executive compensation vote and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for 2026. The plan changes increase the shares available for future awards and raise certain award and director compensation limits.

  • Plan amendment approved with 29,208,378 votes for and 3,558,157 against, plus 66,912 abstentions
  • Plan adds 1,300,000 shares, removes the fixed term, raises annual award limits, raises the non-employee director compensation limit, and makes consultants eligible
  • Quorum of 34,016,938 of 35,523,634 record-date shares; Paul G. Yovovich received 31,393,054 for and 1,418,752 against
  • Ernst & Young LLP ratified for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 with 32,472,609 votes for
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Mar 16, 8:00 AM ET

GATX joint venture sells $500 million notes each due 2031 and 2036

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.03

On March 12, 2026, GABX Leasing LLC, a joint venture of GATX and Brookfield, issued $500 million of 4.625% senior notes due 2031 and $500 million of 5.300% senior notes due 2036, with GATX fully guaranteeing both series. Estimated net proceeds of $989.5 million will repay part of a term loan under the issuer's credit agreement. The filing contains no earnings or guidance figures.

  • Two $500 million note series issued March 12, 2026: 4.625% due April 15, 2031 and 5.300% due April 15, 2036
  • Issue prices were 99.860% of par for the 2031 notes and 99.799% for the 2036 notes
  • Estimated net proceeds of $989.5 million will be used to repay part of the issuer's term loan
  • GATX guarantees the notes on a senior unsecured basis; interest is payable semi-annually starting October 15, 2026
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Feb 19, 8:31 AM ET

GATX Q4 net income rises to $97.0 million; 2026 EPS guidance $9.50-$10.10

Positive earnings Written later 2.027.01

GATX reported fourth-quarter 2025 net income of $97.0 million, or $2.66 per diluted share, up from $76.5 million, or $2.10, a year earlier. Full-year net income was $333.3 million, or $9.12 per diluted share, compared with $284.2 million, or $7.78 in 2024. The board raised the quarterly dividend 8.2% to $0.66 per share and approved a new $300 million share repurchase authorization, and the company gave 2026 guidance of $9.50 to $10.10 per diluted share.

  • Q4 2025 net income $97.0 million, or $2.66 per diluted share, vs. $76.5 million, or $2.10, in Q4 2024
  • Full-year 2025 net income $333.3 million, or $9.12 per diluted share, vs. $284.2 million, or $7.78, in 2024
  • 2026 earnings guidance of $9.50 to $10.10 per diluted share, including $0.20 to $0.30 from the Wells Fargo transaction
  • Quarterly dividend of $0.66 per share payable March 31, 2026, to holders of record March 2, 2026; new $300 million buyback authorization
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Jan 5, 8:30 AM ET

GATX completes about $4.2 billion railcar portfolio purchase with Brookfield

Positive m&a Written later 1.012.012.037.01

GATX and Brookfield Infrastructure closed the acquisition of Wells Fargo's rail operating lease portfolio on January 1, 2026, through a joint venture in which GATX holds an interest. GATX guaranteed the joint venture's $3.0 billion unsecured term loan, which was fully drawn at closing. GATX expects the deal to be modestly accretive to earnings per share in the first full year after closing, with larger contributions in later years.

  • Portfolio of about 101,000 railcars; purchase price about $4.2 billion, per GATX's January 5, 2026 press release
  • Joint venture drew $3.0 billion from an unsecured term loan maturing December 31, 2030; $250 million revolver undrawn at closing
  • GATX guarantees the joint venture's credit agreement and will serve as exclusive manager of the rail portfolio
  • GATX will provide 2026 full-year guidance and further deal details on its Q4 2025 earnings call
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