Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL)

NYSE: GSL · Real-Time Price · USD
38.13
+0.21 (0.55%)
Jun 5, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap1.37B +50.4%
Revenue (ttm)757.04M +5.8%
Net Income377.35M +0.5%
EPS10.44 -1.0%
Shares Out 36.04M
PE Ratio3.65
Forward PE3.95
Dividend$2.50 (6.56%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 22, 2026
Volume336,922
Open37.14
Previous Close37.92
Day's Range37.14 - 38.62
52-Week Range25.11 - 42.70
Beta0.88
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target48.00 (+25.89%)
Earnings DateMay 22, 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 3 analysts, the average rating for GSL stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $48.0, which is an increase of 25.89% from the latest price.

Price Target
$48.0
(25.89% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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...

3 days ago - TheFly

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...

3 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

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.

16 days ago - Transcripts

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.

16 days ago - Filings

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.

16 days ago - Filings

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...

16 days ago - TheFly

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

16 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

26 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

27 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

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

5 weeks ago - TheFly

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...

5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

6 weeks ago - TheFly

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...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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…

3 months ago - TheFly

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.

3 months ago - Transcripts

Global Ship Lease Annual report: Q4 2025

Global Ship Lease has published its Q4 2025 annual report on March 5, 2026.

3 months ago - Filings

Global Ship Lease Earnings release: Q4 2025

Global Ship Lease released its Q4 2025 earnings on March 5, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

3 months ago - Filings

Global Ship Lease Slides: Q4 2025

Global Ship Lease has posted slides in relation to its Q4 2025 quarterly earnings report, which was published on March 5, 2026.

3 months ago - Filings

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...

3 months ago - TheFly

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...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

3 months 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...

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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.

4 months ago - Transcripts

Global Ship Lease Slides: Investor presentation

Global Ship Lease has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on January 26, 2026.

4 months ago - Filings