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GATXGATX Corporation
$177.02
Financials
WATCHLIST
Analysis updated: Jan 16, 2026

Investment Thesis

GATX has elite growth earnings but broke out 4 month(s) ago at $166.45. Now +6% extended - wait for pullback. Set a price alert and revisit when conditions improve.

Elite earnings but entry missed - wait for setup

Key Takeaways

Earnings Momentum

+69%
Q3'24
$2.44
+16%
Q4'24
$2.10
+6%
Q1'25
$2.15
+70%
Q2'25
$2.06
Earnings Accelerating

Price Structure

Partial Alignment
Price
$177.02
✓
→
50 DMA
$165.42
→
100 DMA
$167.30
✓
→
150 DMA
$163.33
✓
→
200 DMA
$159.71
Alignment Score: 3/4

GATX Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA

Why Not BUY Yet?

RS Rating
65 (Top 35%)→>80 (Top 20%)
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOT→At pivot or near breakout

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on GATX, we need:

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Technical Health

RS Rating
65/99
Top 35% (Need 80+)
Trend
Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
65
BULLISH
VCP Setup
HOT
Score: 7/9
Volume
184K
+22% vs avg
From Entry
+6.4%
$166.45

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
+70%
Accelerating
EPS 3Y CAGR
+25%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+11%
MODERATE
F-Score
6/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
12%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
65/99
Percentile

Trade Plan

Stalled Breakout

Broke out 4 months ago at $166.45 — up modestly (+6%) from entry.

Breakout has stalled. Wait for new momentum or a fresh base pattern to develop.

Breakout Date2025-08-22147 days ago
Entry Was$166.45Breakout price
Gain Since+6%From entry
Reclaim$173.1621 EMA support

If/Then Playbook

IF: RS Rating improves to >85
THEN: Upgrade to PRIORITY WATCHLIST
IF: Deep pullback to 50 DMA or 10/21 EMA
THEN: Consider adding (original entry was $166.45)
IF: New VCP base forms after consolidation
THEN: Re-evaluate for fresh breakout entry
IF: RS Rating drops below 60
THEN: Remove from watchlist - momentum failing
IF: Next earnings confirms >40% EPS growth
THEN: Maintain high priority status

Key Price Levels

Resistance

  • 52W High$179.70+1.5%
  • Pivot$179.70+1.5%
Current$177.02

Support

  • 20 DMA$173.90-1.8%
  • 50 DMA$165.42-6.6%
  • 200 DMA$159.71-9.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is GATX stock a buy now?

GATX has elite growth earnings but broke out 4 month(s) ago at $166.45. Now +6% extended - wait for pullback. Set a price alert and revisit when conditions improve.

What is the buy point for GATX?

GATX broke out at $166.45 4 month(s) ago but has stalled (+6%). Wait for fresh momentum or new base pattern.

What is GATX's RS Rating?

GATX has an RS Rating of 65/99, meaning it's in the Top 35% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.

Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.