GATX Q4 adjusted EPS beats expectations, sets $300 mln share repurchase program

Overview

• Transportation asset leasing firm's Q4 revenue missed analyst expectations, adjusted EPS beat estimates

• Company announced new $300 mln share repurchase program

• Company increased quarterly dividend by 8.2%

Outlook

• GATX expects 2026 earnings of $9.50–$10.10 per diluted share

• Company anticipates stable North American railcar leasing conditions in 2026

• GATX sees modestly accretive income from Wells Fargo railcar acquisition in 2026

Result Drivers

• RAIL NORTH AMERICA - Strong fleet utilization at 99.0% and higher lease revenues contributed to segment profit

• RAIL INTERNATIONAL - More railcars on lease drove higher segment profit

• ENGINE LEASING - Strong demand for aircraft spare engines boosted segment profit

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the corporate financial services peer group is "buy."

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for GATX Corp is $208.00, about 9.3% above its February 18 closing price of $190.27

• The stock recently traded at 19 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 16 three months ago

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