GSL is Global Ship Lease Inc New (Industrials). Trading at $44.52. Current dividend yield: 5.56%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $2.50 |
| Current yield | 5.56% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Aug 21, 2026(9 days ago) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 03, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.6250 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | — |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 15.62% |
| Payout ratio | 23% |
| Market cap | $1.60B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | $0.6250 |
| 2026-05-22 | $0.6250 |
| 2026-02-24 | $0.6250 |
| 2025-11-21 | $0.6250 |
| 2025-08-22 | $0.5250 |
| 2025-05-23 | $0.5250 |
| 2025-02-24 | $0.4500 |
| 2024-11-22 | $0.4500 |
About GSL
Global Ship Lease Inc is a containership owner, leasing ships to container shipping companies under industry-standard, fixed-rate time charters. Its fleet comprises mid-size Post-Panamax, Cypress, and smaller containerships, which tend to serve the faster-growing non-Mainlane and intra-regional trades, collectively representing the majority of the containerized trade volume globally. The company generates revenue from chartering its vessels to liner companies.
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Frequently asked
What is GSL's dividend yield?
GSL (Global Ship Lease Inc New) currently has a dividend yield of 5.56%, which works out to about $2.50 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is GSL's next ex-dividend date?
GSL's next ex-dividend date is Aug 21, 2026 (9 days ago). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did GSL last pay a dividend?
GSL's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 03, 2026.
How often does GSL pay dividends?
GSL pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is GSL growing its dividend?
GSL has been growing its dividend at a 15.62% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-08-30. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.