Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL)

NYSE: GSL · Real-Time Price · USD
34.63
+0.10 (0.29%)
At close: Dec 26, 2025, 4:00 PM EST
34.98
+0.35 (1.01%)
After-hours: Dec 26, 2025, 7:00 PM EST
0.29%
Market Cap1.24B
Revenue (ttm)747.04M
Net Income (ttm)396.88M
Shares Out 35.77M
EPS (ttm)11.14
PE Ratio3.11
Forward PE3.54
Dividend$2.50 (7.22%)
Ex-Dividend DateNov 21, 2025
Volume167,079
Open34.66
Previous Close34.53
Day's Range34.36 - 34.74
52-Week Range17.73 - 37.22
Beta0.96
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target39.00 (+12.62%)
Earnings DateNov 10, 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 $39.0.

Price Target
$39.0
(12.62% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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...

15 hours 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...

1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

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

ATHENS, Greece, Dec. 08, 2025 (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...

19 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

25 days 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 ...

26 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

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4 weeks 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-...

6 weeks 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...

6 weeks 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.

6 weeks 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...

2 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...

2 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...

2 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 ...

3 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...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Global Ship Lease: Q2 Beat, Balance Sheet Strength, And Supply-Driven Tailwinds

Global Ship Lease continues to deliver strong results, beating Q2 estimates with robust sales growth, high utilization, and disciplined cost management, supporting our positive investment thesis. The ...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Global Ship Lease: A Ship That Continues Sailing In Seas Of Abundance

I provide an updated investment thesis on the stock, focusing on recent dividend performance and sustainability. The company's dividend track record remains strong, supporting my positive outlook for ...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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 ...

5 months 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...

5 months 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...

5 months 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...

5 months 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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5 months 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...

6 months 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...

6 months 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...

6 months 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 ...

6 months ago - Seeking Alpha