Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL)
| Market Cap | 1.52B +103.5% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 752.97M +6.7% |
| Net Income | 406.92M +17.8% |
| EPS | 11.32 +17.1% |
| Shares Out | 36.04M |
| PE Ratio | 3.74 |
| Forward PE | 4.28 |
| Dividend | $2.50 (5.91%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Volume | 278,750 |
| Open | 41.80 |
| Previous Close | 41.53 |
| Day's Range | 41.74 - 42.66 |
| 52-Week Range | 21.50 - 42.66 |
| Beta | 0.94 |
| Analysts | Strong Buy |
| Price Target | 44.00 (+4.04%) |
| Earnings Date | May 11, 2026 |
About GSL
Global Ship Lease, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in owning and chartering of containerships under fixed-rate charters to container shipping companies worldwide. As of March 12, 2026, it owned 71 mid-sized and smaller containerships, ranging from 2,207 to 11,040 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU), with an aggregate capacity of 423,003 TEU. The company was formerly known as Marathon Acquisition Corp. and changed its name to Global Ship Lease, Inc. in August 2008. Global Ship Lease, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in Athens, G... [Read more]
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 $44.0, which is an increase of 4.04% from the latest price.
News
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
Global Ship Lease Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders
ATHENS, Greece, April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) (the “Company”) has scheduled its Annual Meeting of Shareholders for June 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (th...
Global Ship Lease initiated with a Buy at Jefferies
Jefferies initiated coverage of Global Ship Lease (GSL) with a Buy rating and $45 price target The firm launched coverage of the marine transportation industry, saying geopolitics and fleet constraint...
Global Ship Lease Files its Annual Report for 2025 on Form 20-F
ATHENS, Greece, March 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) (the "Company"), a containership owner and lessor, filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended Decembe...
Global Ship Lease Declares Quarterly Dividend on its 8.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares
ATHENS, Greece, March 09, 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 decla...
Global Ship Lease price target raised to $48 from $42 at B. Riley
B. Riley analyst Liam Burke raised the firm’s price target on Global Ship Lease (GSL) to $48 from $42 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Global Ship Lease
Global Ship Lease Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025
Contracted revenue reached $2.24 billion with 99% coverage for 2026, supported by strong demand for mid-size ships and a fortress balance sheet. Dividend was raised to $2.50 per share, leverage reduced to 0.5x, and strategic fleet renewal executed amid ongoing geopolitical and regulatory volatility.
Global Ship Lease reports Q4 normalized EPS $2.32 vs. $2.55 last year
Reports Q4 revenue $190.9M vs. $182.4M last year. George Youroukos, Executive Chairman, stated: “We are proud to have closed out 2025 with significant positive momentum, both operationally and financi...
Global Ship Lease Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2025
Forward contract cover locked in for 99% of 2026 and 81% of 2027. Earnings, cashflow, forward visibility, and return of capital to shareholders materially increased y-o-y maximizing strategic optional...
Global Ship Lease Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast
ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 19, 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 Declares Quarterly Dividend per Common Share for Fourth Quarter of 2025
ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 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 declar...
Global Ship Lease Transcript: Capital Link’s 2026 Virtual Corporate Presentation Series
Strong contract coverage, robust financials, and a focus on mid-sized and smaller container ships position the company to benefit from supply chain fragmentation and tight charter markets. Dividend and buybacks remain core, with fleet renewal a growing priority.
Global Ship Lease to acquire three containerships for $90M
Global Ship Lease (GSL) announced the purchase of three 8,600 TEU, Korean-built containerships with ECO upgrades for an aggregate purchase price of $90 million. The Newly Acquired Vessels have attache...
Global Ship Lease Announces Agreement to Acquire Three 8,600 TEU Containerships
Addition of 3x 2010/2011 Korean-built, 8,600-TEU vessels with ECO upgrades at substantial discount to open-market charter-free values Structured acquisitions with minimal downside risk and attractive ...
Global Ship Lease price target raised to $39 from $33 at Jefferies
Jefferies raised the firm’s price target on Global Ship Lease (GSL) to $39 from $33 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm notes the company reported a
Global Ship Lease Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025
Strong earnings and cash flow growth, a 67% dividend increase, and high charter coverage highlight robust performance amid ongoing geopolitical and regulatory uncertainty. Financial leverage and cost of debt have been reduced, supporting continued resilience and flexibility.
Global Ship Lease reports Q3 normalized EPS $2.62, consensus $2.37
Reports Q3 revenue $192.7M, consensus $180.36M. George Youroukos, our Executive Chairman, stated: “Throughout 2025, the immense complexity and instability of the geopolitical situation and the heighte...
Global Ship Lease board increases annualized dividend to $2.50 per share
Declared a dividend of $0.625 per Class A common share for the third quarter of 2025, to be paid on or about December 4, 2025 to common shareholders of record
Global Ship Lease Reports Results for the Third Quarter of 2025
Forward contract cover locked in for 100% of 2025, 96% of 2026, and 74% of 2027. Maximizing strategic optionality while also returning capital to shareholders.
Global Ship Lease Announces Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast
ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 29, 2025 (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 issues statement on special port charges issued by China
Global Ship Lease (GSL) issued the following statement in response to the implementation measures on the special port charges for U.S. Vessels issued by the Ministry of Transport of China:
Global Ship Lease Issues Statement Regarding China-Specific Port Fees and US Ownership
ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) (the “Company”, “Global Ship Lease” or “GSL”), a containership owner and lessor, today issued the following stateme...
Global Ship Lease to Participate in Capital Link's 17th Annual New York Maritime Forum
ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) (the “Company”), a containership owner and lessor, today announced that it will participate in Capital Link's 17th ...
Global Ship Lease files automatic mixed securities shelf
06:11 EDT Global Ship Lease (GSL) files automatic mixed securities shelf
Global Ship Lease Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2025
Secured $400M in new charter coverage, closing 2025 exposure and boosting 2026 to 80%. Earnings, cash flow, and dividends rose, with net debt to EBITDA at 0.7x. Strong demand for mid-size vessels and a resilient balance sheet position the company well amid ongoing market volatility.