CHICAGO (AP) _ Gatx Corp. (GATX) on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $36.5 million.

The Chicago-based company said it had profit of $1.02 per share.

The equipment finance company posted revenue of $305.8 million in the period.

Gatx shares have risen 15% since the beginning of the year. The stock has climbed 69% in the last 12 months.

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