Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL)

NYSE: GSL · Real-Time Price · USD
38.37
+0.23 (0.60%)
At close: Mar 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
38.40
+0.03 (0.08%)
After-hours: Mar 18, 2026, 7:56 PM EDT
Market Cap1.38B +82.3%
Revenue (ttm)752.97M +6.7%
Net Income406.92M +17.8%
EPS11.40 +17.8%
Shares Out 35.91M
PE Ratio3.37
Forward PE3.96
Dividend$2.50 (6.55%)
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 24, 2026
Volume376,728
Open38.35
Previous Close38.14
Day's Range38.31 - 38.98
52-Week Range17.73 - 41.40
Beta0.90
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target43.50 (+13.37%)
Earnings DateMar 5, 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]

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

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 Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 2 analysts, the average rating for GSL stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $43.5, which is an increase of 13.37% from the latest price.

Price Target
$43.5
(13.37% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

14 Ideal 'Safer' Dividend Buys From 70 Mid-March Graham Value All-Stars (GVAS)

Top ten large cap value (GASV) stocks are forecasted to deliver an average 38.12% net gain by mid-March 2027, with yields up to 13.03%. Analyst targets suggest the five lowest-priced, highest-yield GA...

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6 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

9 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

13 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

13 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Global Ship Lease: An Unexpected Beneficiary Of Rising Geopolitical Tensions In 2026

Global Ship Lease, Inc. is rated a Buy, offering predictable revenue, strong capital allocation, and a compelling 6% dividend yield. GSL's niche in small/mid-size containerships with short, flexible c...

15 days ago - Seeking Alpha

14 Ideal 'Safer' Dividend Buys From 29 Of 69 March Graham Value All-Stars (GVAS)

March's Large Cap Value (GASV) screen highlights 14 fair-priced, 'safer' dividend stocks, including Hafnia Ltd, IRSA Inversiones, and Weibo Corp, as actionable buys. Top ten GASV stocks are projected ...

17 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

27 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Global Ship Lease Locks In 2026 Forward Coverage Amid Tight Market

In this episode of Capital Link's 2026 Corporate Presentation Series, Mr. Tom Lister, CEO of Global Ship Lease (NYSE: GSL), presented the company's current operations.

5 weeks ago - Benzinga

14 Ideal 'Safer' Dividend Buys From 29 Of 69 February Graham Value All-Stars (GVAS)

February's top Large Cap Value (GASV) stocks offer 27.69% to 69.77% net gains by February 2027, based on analyst targets. Fourteen of twenty-nine 'safer' lowest-priced GASV 'dogs' are currently buyabl...

5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Global Ship Lease: Execution Delivered, Valuation Upside Still There

Global Ship Lease (GSL) remains a high-conviction long, supported by strong execution, deleveraging, and shareholder-friendly capital returns. GSL boasts nearly $2 billion in contracted revenues, robu...

5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Global Ship Lease: I Sold Some, But The Stock Is Still Attractive

Global Ship Lease maintains robust profitability and cash flow through disciplined chartering and rapid debt reduction, supporting a strong balance sheet. GSL reported Q3 2025 EPS of $2.59 and nine-mo...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

17 Ideal 'Safer' Dividend Buys From 30 Of 73 November Graham Value All-Stars (GVAS)

Top ten GASV stocks offer projected average net gains of 50.81% by December 2026, with yields ranging from 8.16% to 12.74%. Seventeen of thirty 'safer' lowest-priced GASV stocks are currently fair-pri...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Global Ship Lease: Trading At A Steep Discount Against Its Peers

Global Ship Lease offers deep value and operational excellence, anchored by a $1.9B contract backlog and a focus on mid-sized vessels. GSL maintains sector-leading margins—net income margin of 54.4%—a...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

68 Graham Value All-Star (GVAS) November Dividend Dogs Show 27 'Safer' And 17 Ideal Buys

Top ten large-cap value 'GASV dogs' offer projected average net gains of 46.31% by November 2026, with yields from 8.09% to 11.74%. Seventeen of twenty-seven 'safer' lowest-priced GASV stocks are curr...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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 ...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Global Ship Lease: The $1.92bn Backlog Provides Margin Of Safety

GSL is trading at a 2.4x EV/EBITDA multiple, signaling a deep discount relative to the security of its cash flow stream. $1.92 billion contract backlog with 96% coverage through 2026 provides a multi-...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Global Ship Lease, Inc. ( GSL) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 10, 2025 10:30 AM EST Company Participants Thomas A. Lister - Chief Executive Officer Georgios Youroukos - Executive Chairman Tassos Psar...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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.

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Global Ship Lease: Cheap For A Reason, But Compelling Nonetheless

Global Ship Lease (GSL) offers deep value, trading at low earnings multiples and below book value, with a well-covered 7.5% dividend yield. GSL's charter structure and strong balance sheet provide som...

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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 ...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Global Ship Lease: Undervalued Despite Sector Headwinds; Buy

Global Ship Lease remains undervalued despite the sector headwinds it might be facing. The company's strategy relies on securing long-term fixed-rate charters to provide earnings visibility, which cap...

6 months ago - Seeking Alpha