Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL)
| Market Cap | 1.37B +50.4% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 757.04M +5.8% |
| Net Income | 377.35M +0.5% |
| EPS | 10.44 -1.0% |
| Shares Out | 36.04M |
| PE Ratio | 3.65 |
| Forward PE | 3.95 |
| Dividend | $2.50 (6.56%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Volume | 336,922 |
| Open | 37.14 |
| Previous Close | 37.92 |
| Day's Range | 37.14 - 38.62 |
| 52-Week Range | 25.11 - 42.70 |
| Beta | 0.88 |
| Analysts | Strong Buy |
| Price Target | 48.00 (+25.89%) |
| Earnings Date | May 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]
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 $48.0, which is an increase of 25.89% from the latest price.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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
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...
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...
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 Annual report: Q4 2025
Global Ship Lease has published its Q4 2025 annual report on March 5, 2026.
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.
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.
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 Slides: Investor presentation
Global Ship Lease has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on January 26, 2026.