Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL)

NYSE: GSL · Real-Time Price · USD
30.09
-0.25 (-0.82%)
At close: Aug 7, 2025, 4:00 PM
30.20
+0.11 (0.37%)
After-hours: Aug 7, 2025, 7:28 PM EDT
-0.82%
Market Cap1.07B
Revenue (ttm)730.28M
Net Income (ttm)383.01M
Shares Out 35.61M
EPS (ttm)10.70
PE Ratio2.81
Forward PE3.11
Dividend$2.10 (6.92%)
Ex-Dividend DateAug 22, 2025
Volume497,042
Open30.25
Previous Close30.34
Day's Range29.85 - 30.54
52-Week Range17.73 - 30.98
Beta1.19
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target33.00 (+9.67%)
Earnings DateAug 5, 2025

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 10, 2025, it owned 70 mid-sized and smaller containerships, ranging from 2,207 to 11,040 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU), with an aggregate capacity of 404,681 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]

IPO Date Aug 25, 2006
Employees 7
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol GSL
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Global Ship Lease's revenue was $705.53 million, an increase of 5.82% compared to the previous year's $666.72 million. Earnings were $344.09 million, an increase of 16.66%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to one analyst, the rating for GSL stock is "Strong Buy" and the 12-month stock price target is $33.0.

Price Target
$33.0
(9.67% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 5, 2025 10:30 AM ET Company Participants Anastasios Psaropoulos - CFO & Treasurer Georgios Giouroukos Youroukos - Executive ...

2 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Global Ship Lease Reports Results for the Second Quarter of 2025

Forward contract cover locked in for 96% of 2025 days and 80% of 2026 daysMaximizing strategic optionality while also returning capital to shareholders via annualized dividend of $2.10 per Class A Com...

2 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Global Ship Lease: Earnings And Dividends

GSL offers stable profits, a 7% dividend yield, minimal debt, and trades at a bargain sub-3x earnings multiple. Global Ship Lease secures long-term revenue with high-quality charters, locking in 93% o...

7 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Global Ship Lease Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast

ATHENS, Greece, July 22, 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...

16 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Undercovered Dozen: Morgan Stanley, Arista Networks, Global Ship Lease And More

The Undercovered Dozen series highlights 12 lesser-covered stocks, offering fresh ideas and fostering discussion among investors. Highlighted ideas include buy or strong buy ratings for Arista Network...

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23 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Global Ship Lease: Attractive Yield Likely To Increase Further

GSL remains an attractive buy, supported by strong Q1 results, a robust contract backlog, and continued fleet optimization. The company boasts a rock-solid financial position, low leverage, and a risi...

27 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Global Ship Lease: Expect More Dividend Hikes Ahead

I remain bullish on Global Ship Lease, which has outperformed both the market and its preferred shares since my latest update. My previous suggestion to shift from GSL preferreds to the common stock h...

27 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Global Ship Lease Announces Affirmed Credit Ratings and Outlooks

Moody's Maintains Corporate Family Rating; S&P Maintains Credit Rating; KBRA Maintains Issuer Rating and Affirms Investment Grade Rating of Senior Secured Notes Moody's Maintains Corporate Family Rati...

4 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Global Ship Lease: A Marine Shipping Stock Beyond Dividends

GSL is a resilient, flexible marine shipping play with long-term contracts, strong counterparties, and a niche in smaller, adaptable vessels. Recent fleet expansion, robust Q1 results, and a $1.87 bn ...

4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Insurance costs for Strait of Hormuz 'all over the place', says Global Ship Lease CEO

Tom Lister, the CEO of Global Ship Lease, discusses the impact of Trump's tariffs and the ongoing crises in the Middle East on global shipping.

5 weeks ago - CNBC International TV

Global Ship Lease Announces Results of 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

ATHENS, Greece, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GSL) (the “Company” or “GSL”) today announced that its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders was duly held on June 17, 20...

7 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Global Ship Lease Declares Quarterly Dividend on its 8.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares

ATHENS, Greece, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) (the “Company”), a containership charter owner, announced today that the Company's Board of Directors has declared ...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Global Ship Lease: Undervalued Opportunity

Global Ship Lease, Inc. remains significantly undervalued, with a strong balance sheet, guaranteed backlog, and a P/E ratio just above 2, supporting a Strong Buy rating. The company's 69-ship fleet is...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Global Ship Lease: Securing New Charters With Ongoing Deleverage

GSL's asset-light model, strong backlog, and robust Q1 results support our strong buy rating and target price increase to $33.30 per share. The company boasts a 93% contract coverage for 2024, 75% for...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Global Ship Lease: Despite Protectionism On The Horizon, It's Still A Good Option

Despite tariff fears, GSL's focus on mid-sized vessels positions it to benefit from shifting trade flows and constrained supply in its segment. Management's expertise in fleet renewal and debt reducti...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 19, 2025 10:30 AM ET Company Participants Thomas Lister - Chief Executive Officer George Youroukos - Executive Chairman Tassos ...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Global Ship Lease Reports Results for the First Quarter of 2025

Forward contract cover locked in for 93% of 2025 days and 75% of 2026 days Annualized dividend increased to $2.10 per Class A Common Share ATHENS, Greece, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship ...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Global Ship Lease Declares Quarterly Dividend per Common Share for First Quarter of 2025

ATHENS, Greece, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) (the “Company”), a containership charter owner, announced today that the Company's Board of Directors has declared a...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Global Ship Lease Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders

ATHENS, Greece, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) (the “Company”) has scheduled its Annual Meeting of Shareholders for June 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (the ...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

5 European Stocks Rated High On Our Value Rankings

Despite last week's market rally, which saw US markets recover losses since President Trump's tariff announcement in early April, American stocks are still underperforming their European counterparts.

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3 months ago - Benzinga

Global Ship Lease Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast

ATHENS, Greece, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) (the “Company”), a containership charter owner, announced today that it will hold a conference call to discuss the C...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Global Ship Lease: A Contrarian Bet On The World Trade Volumes

Global Ship Lease's strong backlog and improved balance sheet make both common and preferred shares appealing, despite potential volatility in charter rates. 2024 was a strong year with increased reve...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Global Ship Lease: Combining Value And Growth

Meaningful revenue backlog continues to grow. This offers earnings visibility ahead of time and an ongoing deleveraging strategy. The company disposed of three older containerships with higher book va...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Global Ship Lease: A High Yield Opportunity Amid Market Turmoil

Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) offers a compelling investment opportunity with a 10% yield, trading below fair value due to recent market turmoil. GSL's stable, predictable cash flow is backed by long-t...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Global Ship Lease: Deeply Undervalued

Global Ship Lease owns a large fleet of medium-sized container ships, ensuring stable income through long-term fixed-rate agreements with cargo lines. Despite significant debt reduction, share buyback...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha