Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.51
GATX Corporation (GATX) Dividend History
Income profile from 1973 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.4%
Payout Ratio
26.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
15 years
GATX Dividend Income Check
Safety
26.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.0% and trend is rising.
GATX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.4%
Trailing DPS$2.51
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout26.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR5.5%
5Y CAGR4.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.4%
1Y Total Return17.2%
5Y Total Return114.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$21,46010Y ago$42,84820Y ago$51,991
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
GATX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (46 years of payments)
GATX Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
GATX Corporation distributes 26.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
GATX has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.5% and 5-year CAGR of 4.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GATX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.4% dividend yield, 1.0% buyback yield, 2.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 114.6%, with dividends contributing 12.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $42,848 today.
GATX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$11.36
Avg/Payment$0.5680
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026Latest | $0.6600 | — | 1.44% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.6600 | ↑ +8.2% | 1.34% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.6100 | — | 1.44% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.6100 | — | 1.42% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.6100 | — | 1.55% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.6100 | ↑ +5.2% | 1.41% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.5800 | — | 1.44% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.5800 | — | 1.65% | Sep 30, 2024 |
GATX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.4%
#4 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
26.9% payout
Streak
15Y
4.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.4%
#4 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATXGATX Corporation | $6.3B | 1.4% | 26.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
1st  TRNTrinity Industries, … | $2.8B | 3.5% | 39.0% | 15 | Sustainable |
2nd  GBXThe Greenbrier Compa… | $1.5B | 2.5% | 19.4% | 3 | Sustainable |
 WABWestinghouse Air Bra… | $46.5B | 0.4% | 14.8% | 4 | Sustainable |
 ALAir Lease Corporatio… | $7.3B | 1.3% | 9.0% | 13 | Sustainable |
3rd  UNPUnion Pacific Corpor… | $152.5B | 2.1% | 45.3% | 19 | Sustainable |
GATX Annual Dividend History (1973–2026)
46 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.32 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2025 | $2.44 | 5.2% | 4 | $9.12 | 26.8% | 3.74x | 3.0% |
| 2024 | $2.32 | 5.5% | 4 | $7.78 | 29.8% | 3.35x | 2.8% |
| 2023 | $2.20 | 5.8% | 4 | $7.12 | 30.9% | 3.24x | 2.7% |
| 2022 | $2.08 | 4.0% | 4 | $4.35 | 47.8% | 2.09x | 2.5% |
| 2021 | $2.00 | 4.2% | 4 | $3.98 | 50.3% | 1.99x | 2.4% |
| 2020 | $1.92 | 4.3% | 4 | $4.18 | 45.9% | 2.18x | 2.3% |
| 2019 | $1.84 | 4.5% | 4 | $2.87 | 64.1% | 1.56x | 2.2% |
| 2018 | $1.76 | 4.8% | 4 | $5.52 | 31.9% | 3.14x | 2.1% |
| 2017 | $1.68 | 5.0% | 4 | $12.74 | 13.2% | 7.58x | 2.0% |
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GATX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GATX stock.
How much dividend does GATX pay per share?
GATX Corporation (GATX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.51 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is GATX's next ex-dividend date?
GATX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GATX typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is GATX's dividend safe?
GATX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +26.9% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is GATX a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, GATX Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.9%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does GATX pay dividends?
GATX Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.51 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 53+ years from 1973 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GATX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GATX five years ago would be worth approximately $21,460 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GATX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GATX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.