GATX CORP

The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of GATX Corporation ("GATX", the "Company," "we," "us," "our," and similar terms) should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes and other information included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). We based the discussion and analysis that follows on financial data we derived from the condensed consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and on certain other financial data that we prepared using non-GAAP components. For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures, see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" at the end of this Item. The discussion and analysis below includes forward-looking statements that are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Additionally, our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any period in the future.

OVERVIEW

We lease, operate, manage, and remarket long-lived, widely used assets, primarily in the rail market. We report our financial results through three primary business segments: Rail North America, Rail International, and Engine Leasing. Financial results for our tank container leasing business ("Trifleet") are reported in the Other segment.

Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 are not necessarily indicative of the results we may achieve for the entire year ending December 31, 2026. In particular, asset remarketing income does not occur evenly throughout the year. For more information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

On January 1, 2026, GATX acquired approximately 101,000 railcars for$4.2 billion from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ("Wells Fargo") through a newly formed joint venture ("GABX" or the "GABX joint venture") with Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. and its institutional partners (collectively, "Brookfield"). Initially, GATX's ownership share of GABX was 30%with Brookfield's share at 70%. The acquisition from Wells Fargo was partially funded through a$2.96 billion term loan executed by GABX, which is guaranteed by GATX Corporation. As of September 30, 2026, GABX is consolidated and is reported in the Rail North America segment. GATX also directly purchased approximately 200 locomotives from Wells Fargo for approximately$30.4 million, and Brookfield directly acquired Wells Fargo’s rail finance lease portfolio, consisting of approximately 22,000 railcars and approximately 400 locomotives. GATX serves as manager of the railcars in GABX as well as the finance lease portfolio directly owned by Brookfield and earns management fees for such services. See "Note 1. Description of Business" in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information.

GATX has the option to acquire up to 100% of the ownership of GABX over time. On June 30, 2026, GATX exercised its first call option for $66.2 million. In the third quarter of 2026, the call option price was adjusted to $65.2 million as a result of the finalization of the purchase price. The exercise of the call option resulted in GATX increasing its overall ownership of GABX by 3.5%. See "Note 15. Non-Controlling Interest" in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information about the options to acquire additional ownership of GABX.

Economic Conditions

GATX, and markets more broadly, are facing heightened uncertainty related to trade policy, geopolitical tensions, and overall economic conditions. These conditions did not have a significant impact on our business and financial results during the first nine months of 2026. However, recent events, including tariff developments and the ongoing conflict with Iran, have increased economic uncertainty and could have a more significant impact on GATX's financial results in the future. For example, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have and could continue to increase energy prices, disrupt supply chains, reduce global air travel, increase interest rates, and negatively impact our customers. A sustained economic slowdown resulting from these or other factors could impact GATX directly and indirectly, including through higher costs for new railcars or other assets or softening demand for our products and services. Management continues to monitor the macroeconomic and geopolitical environment closely to identify potential risks and to manage our business accordingly. However, we believe we are in a strong position to manage these risks due to our diverse fleet, broad global customer base, long-term lease portfolio, strong balance sheet, and access to capital.