# Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Industrials · Industry: Marine Shipping
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Global Ship Lease, Inc. is a company that focuses on acquiring and then leasing out a varied collection of container vessels. These ships are provided to different container shipping firms through pre-arranged, fixed-price contracts. By March 10, 2022, its holdings included 65 mid-sized and smaller containerships, which together possessed an impressive carrying capacity of 342,348 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). The firm was established in 2007 and maintains its primary operational base in London, United Kingdom.

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $41.85 USD |
| Market Cap | $1.51B |
| P/E (TTM) | 4.19 |
| EPS (TTM) | $9.98 |
| 52-Week Range | $28.76 – $46.57 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 5.97% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 5.97% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $2.50 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $2.50 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 4 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 19.0% / 18.6% / 20.1% / -2.4% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 23.2% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 29.7% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 24.1% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 31.0% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | $0.6250 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2026-05-22 | $0.6250 | 2026-06-03 |
| 2026-02-24 | $0.6250 | 2026-03-06 |
| 2025-11-21 | $0.6250 | 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-08-22 | $0.5250 | 2025-09-04 |
| 2025-05-23 | $0.5250 | 2025-06-03 |
| 2025-02-24 | $0.4500 | 2025-03-06 |
| 2024-11-22 | $0.4500 | 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-08-23 | $0.4500 | 2024-09-04 |
| 2024-05-23 | $0.3750 | 2024-06-03 |
| 2024-02-21 | $0.3750 | 2024-03-06 |
| 2023-11-22 | $0.3750 | 2023-12-04 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/gsl/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Global Ship Lease, Inc. do?

Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) operates in the Marine Shipping industry within the Industrials sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is GSL's market cap?

Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) has a market capitalization of approximately $1.51 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does GSL pay a dividend?

Yes, Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 5.97%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does GSL pay dividends?

Global Ship Lease, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $2.50 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is GSL's payout ratio?

Global Ship Lease, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/gsl
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/gsl/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/gsl/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/gsl/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/gsl/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/gsl/peers

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