Global Ship Lease presents a compelling value proposition with a fortress balance sheet (D/E of 0.35) and a 4.8% dividend yield, supported by a long-term contracted revenue backlog. However, investors should monitor the structural margin compression, with gros...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 5, 2026 | $2.48+2.5% vs $2.42 | $199M+6.3% vs $187M |
Q2 2026 May 22, 2026 | $2.56+6.7% vs $2.40 | $198M+8.3% vs $183M |
Q2 2026 Mar 5, 2026 | $2.32+0.4% vs $2.31 | $191M+1.4% vs $188M |
Q2 2026 Mar 4, 2026 | $2.32+0.4% vs $2.31 | $191M+1.4% vs $188M |
Engineers Gate Manager LP decreased its position in shares of Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GSL) by 24.0% in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 42,075 shares of the shipping company's stock after selling 13,310 shares during the period.
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ATHENS, Greece, Sept. 10, 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 declared a cash dividend of $0.546875 per depositary share, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of its 8.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares (the “Series B Preferred Shares”) (NYSE:GSLPrB). The dividend represents payment for the period from July 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026 and will be paid on October 1, 2026 to all Series B Preferred Shareholders of record as of September 24, 2026.
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $44.54 | $1.6B | 3.91 | 8.63% | 54.34% | 25.51% | 4.78% | |
| $154.42 | $2.81B | 5.77 | 2.8% | 51.26% | 13.97% | — | |
| $14.68 | $1.77B | 5.13 | -57.87% | 40.36% | 15.45% | — | |
| $388.38 | $113.38B | 29.27 | -4.44% | 5.56% | 35.23% | — | |
| $30.09 | $3.63B | 7.56 | -18.07% | 2.15% | 3.52% | — | |
| $221.91 | $6.72B | 16.00 | -2.26% | 13.41% | 16.94% | — |
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Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) reported $774.0M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 158% increase from $299.6M in 2006.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) grew revenue by 8.6% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) is profitable, generating $383.1M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (54.3% net margin).
Yes, Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) pays a dividend with a yield of 4.78%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) has a return on equity (ROE) of 25.5%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) generated $290.8M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
