GATX Dividend History & Analysis | 1.5% Yield

GATX has a dividend yield of 1.5% and paid 2.49 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.48%
Payout Ratio 28.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.10%
Consistency Lifetime 97.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.86%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 21
Dividend Rating 61.16%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Trading Companies & Distributors

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
RXL 11,706 M 4.76% 17.02%
MSM 5,021 M 4.07% 5.68%
WSO 15,283 M 2.83% 5.09%
FAST 53,168 M 2.10% 4.91%
FTAI 24,521 M 0.85% 6.59%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
INTR 3,403 M 166.67% 100.0%
HRI 3,348 M 53.83% 100.0%
AER 22,465 M 44.00% 18.0%
RXL 11,706 M 27.09% 68.9%
FAST 53,168 M 11.80% 88.7%
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1.33% Yield
GATX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 2026-03-31 Quarterly 0.66 +8.2% 0.36%
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2025-12-31 Quarterly 0.61 0% 0.36%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.61 0% 0.36%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.61 0% 0.39%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.61 +5.2% 0.37%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.58 0% 0.36%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.58 0% 0.42%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-30 Quarterly 0.58 0% 0.45%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-03-31 Quarterly 0.58 +5.5% 0.46%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-31 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.47%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-30 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.48%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.44%
2023-03-02 2023-03-03 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.55 +5.8% 0.51%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2022-12-31 Quarterly 0.52 0% 0.47%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.52 0% 0.54%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.52 0% 0.54%
2022-02-24 2022-02-25 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.52 +4% 0.51%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.49%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.56%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.52%
2021-02-25 2021-02-26 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.5 +4.2% N/A
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.48 +4.3% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-30 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2019-03-01 2019-03-04 2019-03-31 Quarterly 0.46 +4.5% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-09-30 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-30 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2018-03-02 2018-03-05 2018-03-31 Quarterly 0.44 +4.8% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-31 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-30 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.42 +5% N/A
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2016-12-31 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2016-02-24 2016-02-26 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.4 +5.3% N/A
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-02-25 2015-02-27 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.38 +15.2% N/A
2014-12-11 2014-12-15 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2014-09-11 2014-09-15 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2014-06-11 2014-06-13 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2014-02-26 2014-02-28 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.33 +6.5% N/A
2013-12-11 2013-12-13 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A

GATX Dividend FAQ

GATX Corporation (NYSE:GATX) is a global railcar and engine leasing firm operating in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its business is divided into three segments-Rail North America, Rail International, and Engine Leasing-and it provides a full suite of leasing and maintenance services for tank and freight railcars, locomotives, aircraft spare engines, and tank containers across multiple industries.

What is the Dividend Yield of GATX?

As of April 2026, GATX's dividend yield is 1.48%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.49 USD by the current share price of 170.74.

Does GATX pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, GATX paid a dividend of 2.49 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-02 and the payout was 0.66 USD.

How often does GATX pay dividends?

GATX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GATX has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-02.

GATX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GATX for the next payments are between 0.652 (-1.2%) and 0.673 (+2.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.55%.

Will GATX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.66 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for GATX (GATX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GATX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for GATX (GATX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of GATX?

GATX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.10% per year. Strong growth: GATX's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GATX?

GATX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.86%. If you bought GATX's shares at 86.96 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.49 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.86% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GATX?

GATX Payout Consistency is 97.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: GATX has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GATX have a good Dividend Yield?

GATX's 1.48% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GATX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GATX is 28.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of GATX?

GATX's Overall Dividend Rating is 61.16%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GATX Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in GATX's Outstanding Shares?

GATX's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 0.0%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has GATX ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 2, 1998 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 50,571,400 0%
1986 36,666,700 -27.5%
1987 37,916,700 +3.41%
1988 37,428,600 -1.29%
1989 42,381,000 +13.23%
1990 45,217,400 +6.69%
1991 46,041,700 +1.82%
1992 32,083,300 -30.32%
1993 46,666,700 +45.45%
1994 46,000,000 -1.43%
1995 46,491,200 +1.07%
1996 44,533,300 -4.21%
1997 48,275,900 +8.4%
1998 48,846,200 +1.18%
1999 49,647,100 +1.64%
2000 47,473,700 -4.38%
2001 48,615,000 +2.4%
2002 48,927,000 +0.64%
2003 49,106,000 +0.37%
2004 49,361,000 +0.52%
2005 50,272,000 +1.85%
2006 51,077,000 +1.6%
2007 48,744,000 -4.57%
2008 48,600,000 -0.3%
2009 45,900,000 -5.56%
2010 46,200,000 +0.65%
2011 46,500,000 +0.65%
2012 47,700,000 +2.58%
2013 46,800,000 -1.89%
2014 44,900,000 -4.06%
2015 42,500,000 -5.35%
2016 40,200,000 -5.41%
2017 38,700,000 -3.73%
2018 37,800,000 -2.33%
2019 35,600,000 -5.82%
2020 35,600,000 0%
2021 36,000,000 +1.12%
2022 35,800,000 -0.56%
2023 35,800,000 0%
2024 35,800,000 0%
2025 35,800,000 0%
Key Metric Definitions
Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-28 02:37 UTC