Significant Increase in Net Income
GATX reported a third quarter net income of $89 million or $2.43 per diluted share, compared to $52.5 million or $1.44 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2023.
Strong Fleet Utilization and Lease Renewal Success
Rail North America reported a fleet utilization of 99.3% and a high renewal success rate of 82% for the quarter.
Positive Lease Rate Environment
The renewal rate change of GATX's lease price index was positive 26.6% for the quarter, with high absolute lease rates for many car types.
Robust Secondary Market for Railcars
Rail North America's remarketing income was over $43 million for the quarter, bringing the year-to-date total to $96 million.
Growth in Rail International Segment
GATX Rail Europe and GATX Rail India added nearly 900 new cars during the third quarter, with a year-to-date investment volume of over $190 million.
Strong Performance in Engine Leasing
The RRPF joint venture with Rolls-Royce showed a year-to-date investment volume of approximately $500 million, and GATX added 4 aircraft spare engines for approximately $95 million during the quarter.
Updated Full-Year Earnings Guidance
GATX updated its 2024 full-year earnings guidance to a range of $7.50 to $7.70 per diluted share, excluding impacts from Tax Adjustments and Other Items.