GATX Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how GATX performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, GATX sees a -1.51% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.42% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.99%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
GATX Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
413.50M
12.15%
2.00%
Gross Margin
51.10%
5.43%
0.51%
Operating Margin
29.65%
8.89%
-7.60%
Net Margin
18.50%
3.35%
-15.72%
EPS
1.99
8.15%
-19.76%
No Data Available
GATX Earnings Analysis
GATX Corp Corporation (GATX.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Net Income Increase: 2024 Q4 net income increased to $76.5 million or $2.10 per diluted share, up from $66 million or $1.81 per diluted share in Q4 2023, reflecting strong financial performance.
Net Income Growth: Full year 2024 net income reached $284.2 million or $7.78 per diluted share, compared to $259.2 million or $7.12 per diluted share in 2023, indicating overall growth in profitability.
Investment Volume Achievement: Investment volume for 2024 exceeded $1.6 billion for the second consecutive year, demonstrating GATX's ability to identify and capitalize on attractive investment opportunities.
Remarketing Income Surpasses Expectations: Remarketing income for 2024 was $120 million, significantly surpassing the expected range of $90 million to $100 million, showcasing strong demand for GATX assets.
Earnings Per Share Forecast: The company anticipates 2025 earnings per share to be in the range of $8.30 to $8.70, indicating expectations for continued strong performance and growth.
Negative
Tax Adjustment Impact: 2024 full year results included a net negative impact of $0.11 per diluted share from tax adjustments, contrasting with a positive impact of $0.05 per diluted share in 2023.
Rail Investment Decline: Investment volume for Rail North America is expected to decrease to $800,000,000 in 2025, down from over $1,000,000,000 in 2024, indicating a reduction in capital deployment.
Maintenance Expense Increase: Net maintenance expenses are projected to increase by approximately $10,000,000 in 2025 due to tank car compliance activities, adding pressure to operating costs.
Rising Interest Expense Impact: Interest expense is anticipated to rise significantly in 2025 due to the ongoing higher interest rate environment, contributing to increased ownership costs of approximately $40,000,000.
Challenging Rail Outlook: The outlook for Rail International remains challenging, particularly in Germany, which may hinder growth prospects in that segment.
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GATX Earning Call Sentiment
Earnings call transcript: GATX Q4 2024 beats EPS forecast, stock rises
GATX.N
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The earnings call reveals strong financial performance with increased net income and EPS, positive lease rate environment, and robust investment plans. Despite higher maintenance expenses and interest rates, demand remains strong, and guidance is optimistic. The Q&A section shows no significant concerns from analysts, and the shareholder return plan suggests confidence in future growth. Given the market cap, the stock is likely to experience a positive movement in the range of 2% to 8% over the next two weeks.
