GSL Dividend History & Analysis | 6.9% Yield
GSL has a dividend yield of 6.9% and paid 2.4 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-22 | 2026-05-22 | 2026-06-03 | Quarterly | 0.625 | 0% | 1.596% |
| 2026-02-24 | 2026-02-24 | 2026-03-06 | Quarterly | 0.625 | 0% | 1.605% |
| 2025-11-21 | 2025-11-21 | 2025-12-04 | Quarterly | 0.625 | +19% | 1.885% |
| 2025-08-22 | 2025-08-22 | 2025-09-04 | Quarterly | 0.525 | 0% | 1.775% |
| 2025-05-23 | 2025-05-23 | 2025-06-03 | Quarterly | 0.525 | +16.7% | 2.183% |
| 2025-02-24 | 2025-02-24 | 2025-03-06 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 2.024% |
| 2024-11-22 | 2024-11-22 | 2024-12-04 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 2.023% |
| 2024-08-23 | 2024-08-23 | 2024-09-04 | Quarterly | 0.45 | +20% | 1.761% |
| 2024-05-23 | 2024-05-24 | 2024-06-03 | Quarterly | 0.375 | 0% | 1.384% |
| 2024-02-21 | 2024-02-22 | 2024-03-06 | Quarterly | 0.375 | 0% | 1.875% |
| 2023-11-22 | 2023-11-24 | 2023-12-04 | Quarterly | 0.375 | 0% | 2.136% |
| 2023-08-22 | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-04 | Quarterly | 0.375 | 0% | 1.958% |
| 2023-05-23 | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-02 | Quarterly | 0.375 | 0% | 2.045% |
| 2023-02-21 | 2023-02-22 | 2023-03-06 | Quarterly | 0.375 | 0% | 1.963% |
| 2022-11-21 | 2022-11-22 | 2022-12-02 | Quarterly | 0.375 | 0% | 2.194% |
| 2022-08-22 | 2022-08-23 | 2022-09-02 | Quarterly | 0.375 | 0% | 2.101% |
| 2022-05-23 | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-02 | Quarterly | 0.375 | +50% | 1.692% |
| 2022-02-18 | 2022-02-22 | 2022-03-04 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 0.975% |
| 2021-11-19 | 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-02 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 1.093% |
| 2021-08-20 | 2021-08-23 | 2021-09-03 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 1.365% |
GSL Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, GSL's dividend yield is 6.86%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.40 USD by the current share price of 38.11.
As of July 2026, GSL paid a dividend of 2.40 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-22 and the payout was 0.625 USD.
GSL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GSL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-22.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GSL for the next payments are between 0.635 (+1.6%) and 0.695 (+11.2%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 6.97%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.625 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Global Ship Lease (GSL) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Global Ship Lease (GSL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
GSL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 16.7% per year. Strong growth: GSL's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
GSL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 18.8%. If you bought GSL's shares at 12.74 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.40 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 18.8% of your original purchase price.
GSL Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Global Ship Lease has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
GSL's 6.86% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of GSL is 23.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
GSL's Overall Dividend Rating is 87.56%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-06-22 02:08 UTC