Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL)
| Market Cap | 1.60B +50.3% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 760.76M +4.2% |
| Net Income | 373.59M -2.4% |
| EPS | 10.25 -4.7% |
| Shares Out | 36.04M |
| PE Ratio | 4.34 |
| Forward PE | 4.75 |
| Dividend | $2.50 (5.62%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Volume | 241,354 |
| Open | 44.57 |
| Previous Close | 44.99 |
| Day's Range | 44.30 - 45.30 |
| 52-Week Range | 27.28 - 45.45 |
| Beta | 0.86 |
| Analysts | Strong Buy |
| Price Target | 51.00 (+14.56%) |
| Earnings Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
About GSL
Global Ship Lease, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in owning and chartering out containerships under fixed-rate charters to container liner companies worldwide. As of March 12, 2026, it owned 71 mid-sized and smaller containerships, ranging from 2,207 to 11,040 (TEU), with an aggregate capacity of 423,003 TEU. Global Ship Lease, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in Athens, Greece.
Financial Performance
In 2025, Global Ship Lease's revenue was $752.97 million, an increase of 6.72% compared to the previous year's $705.53 million. Earnings were $406.92 million, an increase of 18.26%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 3 analysts, the average rating for GSL stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $51.0, which is an increase of 14.56% from the latest price.
News
Global Ship Lease Slides: Investor presentation
Global Ship Lease has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on August 12, 2026.
Global Ship Lease price target raised to $50 from $45 at Jefferies
Jefferies analyst Stephanie Moore raised the firm’s price target on Global Ship Lease (GSL) to $50 from $45 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Net revenue and EBITDA…
Global Ship Lease price target raised to $52 from $48 at B. Riley
B. Riley raised the firm’s price target on Global Ship Lease (GSL) to $52 from $48 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The company’s Q2 results reflect the…
Global Ship Lease Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Strong demand for mid-size and smaller container ships, driven by geopolitical and supply chain disruptions, has led to robust charter rates and strategic fleet renewal. Contracted revenues reached $3.2 billion, with 100% coverage for 2026, while deleveraging and disciplined capital allocation have strengthened the balance sheet.
Global Ship Lease Slides: Q2 2026
Global Ship Lease has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on August 5, 2026.
Global Ship Lease Earnings release: Q2 2026
Global Ship Lease released its Q2 2026 earnings on August 5, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Global Ship Lease reports Q2 normalized EPS $2.48, consensus $2.42
Reports Q2 revenue $198.7M, consensus $190.87M. George Youroukos, our executive chairman, stated: “We are proud to have delivered another quarter of strong results, as our strategic focus on optionali...
Global Ship Lease Reports Results for the Second Quarter of 2026
Ordered 15 mid-size, ultra-high-reefer, wide-beam, latest generation newbuilds for an aggregate contract price of $1.33 billion, over 75% of which is covered by expected Adj. EBITDA from initial chart...
Global Ship Lease Provides Updated Timing for Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast
ATHENS, Greece, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) (the “Company”), a containership owner and lessor, today provided updated timing for its second quarter 2026 earnin...
Global Ship Lease Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast
ATHENS, Greece, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) (the “Company”), a containership owner and lessor, announced today that it will hold a conference call to discuss t...
Global Ship Lease notes $413M in newbuilding contracts for five containerships
Global Ship Lease (GSL) announced that, subject to certain conditions precedent being met, the company has agreed individual newbuilding contracts for a further five mid-size, ultra-high-reefer, wide-...
Global Ship Lease Announces Additional Newbuilding Orders
ATHENS, Greece, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) (the “Company”), a containership owner and lessor, today announced that, subject to certain conditions precedent be...
Global Ship Lease Announces Results of 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
ATHENS, Greece, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GSL) (the “Company” or “GSL”) today announced that its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders was duly held on June 17, 20...
Global Ship Lease Announces Affirmed Credit Ratings and Upgraded Outlook
Moody's Maintains Corporate Family Rating and Upgrades Outlook to Positive; KBRA Maintains Issuer Rating and Outlook, Affirms Investment Grade Rating of Senior Secured Notes
Global Ship Lease Declares Quarterly Dividend on its 8.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares
ATHENS, Greece, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) (the “Company”), a containership owner and lessor, announced today that the Company's Board of Directors has declar...
Global Ship Lease reports $917M in newbuilding contracts for 10 containerships
Global Ship Lease (GSL) announced that, subject to certain conditions precedent being met, the company has agreed individual newbuilding contracts for 10 mid-size, ultra-high-reefer, wide-beam, latest...
Global Ship Lease Announces Newbuilding Orders
ATHENS, Greece, June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) (the "Company"), a containership owner and lessor, today announced that, subject to certain conditions precedent be...
Global Ship Lease Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026
Strong cash flow and balance sheet resilience were maintained amid geopolitical disruptions, with $2.1 billion in contracted revenues and 100% charter coverage for 2026. Focus remains on deleveraging, disciplined fleet renewal, and capital returns to shareholders.
Global Ship Lease Earnings release: Q1 2026
Global Ship Lease released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 22, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Global Ship Lease Slides: Q1 2026
Global Ship Lease has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 22, 2026.
Global Ship Lease reports Q1 normalized EPS $2.56 vs $2.65 last year
Reports Q1 revenue $198.1M, consensus $185.57M. George Youroukos, our Executive Chairman, stated: “We are proud to have delivered another successful quarter, carrying our positive momentum into the ne...
Global Ship Lease Reports Results for the First Quarter of 2026
Forward contract cover locked in for 100% of 2026 and 86% of 2027 Annualized dividend of $2.50 per Class A Common ShareOpportunistic monetization of selected non-core assets
Global Ship Lease Announces First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast
ATHENS, Greece, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) (the “Company”), a containership owner and lessor, announced today that it will hold a conference call to discuss th...
Global Ship Lease Declares Quarterly Dividend per Common Share for First Quarter of 2026
ATHENS, Greece, May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) (the “Company”), a containership owner and lessor, announced today that the Company's Board of Directors has declare...
Global Ship Lease upgraded to Buy from Hold at Fearnley
Fearnley upgraded Global Ship Lease (GSL) to Buy from Hold with a $51 price target