Global Ship Lease, Inc.
GSLGlobal Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) is a global leasing company specializing in the operation of containerships. Established to provide shipping capacity to global trade, GSL owns and manages a fleet of modern containerships that are leased to liner companies worldwide. The company's business model focuses on acquiring, leasing, and managing high-quality vessels, offering flexible leasing options to meet the needs of the shipping industry.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | $0.62 | 2026-05-22 | 2026-05-22 |
| March 6, 2026 | $0.62 | 2026-02-24 | 2026-02-24 |
| December 4, 2025 | $0.62 | 2025-11-21 | 2025-11-21 |
| September 4, 2025 | $0.53 | 2025-08-22 | 2025-08-22 |
| June 3, 2025 | $0.53 | 2025-05-23 | 2025-05-23 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Global Ship Lease, Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 32 dividend payments over the past 21 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held GSL shares during this period received a total of $12.12 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.62/share was paid 45 days ago, on June 3, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: GSL currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 5.98%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2005, the dividend payout has grown by 25.0%, from $0.50 to $0.62.
- Dividend Reliability: GSL has maintained or increased its dividend for 8 consecutive payments.
Company News
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GSL) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.546875 per depositary share on its 8.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares, payable on July 1, 2026. As of March 31, 2026, the company operates a fleet of 71 containerships with contracted revenue of $2.05 billion and an average remaining charter...
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GSL) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.625 per Class A common share for Q1 2026, payable on June 3, 2026. The company operates a fleet of 71 containerships with an average age of 17.9 years and maintains contracted revenue of $2.24 billion with a weighted average remaining charter term of 2.7 years.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) filed its 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F with the SEC. The company operates a fleet of 71 containerships with an average age of 17.9 years weighted by TEU capacity. As of December 31, 2025, the company reported contracted revenue of $2.24 billion with an average remaining charter term of 2.7 years on a TEU-weig...
Global Ship Lease announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.546875 per depositary share on its Series B Preferred Shares, payable on April 1, 2026. The company operates a fleet of 71 containerships with contracted revenue of $2.24 billion and an average remaining charter term of 2.7 years.
Global Ship Lease Inc. (NYSE: GSL) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.625 per Class A common share for Q4 2025, payable on March 6, 2026. The company maintains a fleet of 69 containerships with contracted revenue of $1.92 billion and an average remaining charter term of 2.5 years.
