GSL Dividend History & Analysis | 6.5% Yield
GSL has a dividend yield of 6.5% and paid 2.5 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Marine Transportation
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECO NYSE Okeanis Eco Tankers |
2,847 M | 18.09% | 220.27% |
| HAUTO OL Hoegh Autoliners ASA |
3,746 M | 9.35% | 148.34% |
| WAWI OL Wallenius Wilhelmsen |
7,544 M | 10.94% | 78.20% |
| HSHP OL Himalaya Shipping |
878 M | 12.70% | 36.61% |
| DIS MI d'Amico International |
1,056 M | 5.09% | 47.29% |
| FLNG NYSE FLEX LNG |
1,704 M | 10.68% | 32.44% |
| MPCC OL MPC Container Ships ASA |
1,412 M | 9.35% | 27.88% |
| GNK NYSE Genco Shipping & Trading |
1,205 M | 7.79% | 12.86% |
| GSL NYSE Global Ship Lease |
1,648 M | 6.54% | 15.05% |
| SBLK NASDAQ Star Bulk Carriers |
3,620 M | 7.07% | 13.82% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSHP OL Himalaya Shipping |
878 M | 88.37% | 100.0% |
| WAWI OL Wallenius Wilhelmsen |
7,544 M | 78.24% | 90.0% |
| GSL NYSE Global Ship Lease |
1,648 M | 16.79% | 91.7% |
| DAC NYSE Danaos |
2,826 M | 5.97% | 91.7% |
| MATX NYSE Matson |
6,746 M | 4.92% | 100.0% |
| CMRE NYSE Costamare |
1,801 M | 7.57% | 81.8% |
| HAUTO OL Hoegh Autoliners ASA |
3,746 M | 13.40% | 79.1% |
| SB NYSE Safe Bulkers |
934 M | 1.77% | 97.0% |
| DIS MI d'Amico International |
1,056 M | 5.56% | 95.3% |
| ECO NYSE Okeanis Eco Tankers |
2,847 M | 5.10% | 79.1% |
GSL Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | 2026-08-21 | 2026-09-03 | Quarterly | 0.625 | 0% | 1.45% |
| 2026-05-22 | 2026-05-22 | 2026-06-03 | Quarterly | 0.625 | 0% | 1.6% |
| 2026-02-24 | 2026-02-24 | 2026-03-06 | Quarterly | 0.625 | 0% | 1.61% |
| 2025-11-21 | 2025-11-21 | 2025-12-04 | Quarterly | 0.625 | +19% | 1.89% |
| 2025-08-22 | 2025-08-22 | 2025-09-04 | Quarterly | 0.525 | 0% | 1.78% |
| 2025-05-23 | 2025-05-23 | 2025-06-03 | Quarterly | 0.525 | +16.7% | 2.18% |
| 2025-02-24 | 2025-02-24 | 2025-03-06 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 2.02% |
| 2024-11-22 | 2024-11-22 | 2024-12-04 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 2.02% |
| 2024-08-23 | 2024-08-23 | 2024-09-04 | Quarterly | 0.45 | +20% | 1.76% |
| 2024-05-23 | 2024-05-24 | 2024-06-03 | Quarterly | 0.375 | 0% | 1.38% |
| 2024-02-21 | 2024-02-22 | 2024-03-06 | Quarterly | 0.375 | 0% | 1.88% |
| 2023-11-22 | 2023-11-24 | 2023-12-04 | Quarterly | 0.375 | 0% | 2.14% |
| 2023-08-22 | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-04 | Quarterly | 0.375 | 0% | 1.96% |
| 2023-05-23 | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-02 | Quarterly | 0.375 | 0% | 2.05% |
| 2023-02-21 | 2023-02-22 | 2023-03-06 | Quarterly | 0.375 | 0% | 1.96% |
| 2022-11-21 | 2022-11-22 | 2022-12-02 | Quarterly | 0.375 | 0% | 2.19% |
| 2022-08-22 | 2022-08-23 | 2022-09-02 | Quarterly | 0.375 | 0% | 2.1% |
| 2022-05-23 | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-02 | Quarterly | 0.375 | +50% | 1.69% |
| 2022-02-18 | 2022-02-22 | 2022-03-04 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 0.98% |
| 2021-11-19 | 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-02 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 1.09% |
GSL Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, GSL's dividend yield is 6.54%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.50 USD by the current share price of 45.82.
As of September 2026, GSL paid a dividend of 2.50 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-21 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 2026-08-21.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GSL for the next payments are between 0.65 (+4.0%) and 0.722 (+15.5%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 5.93%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.625 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-21. 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 16.8% per year. Strong growth: GSL's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
GSL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 15.1%. If you bought GSL's shares at 16.61 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.50 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 15.1% of your original purchase price.
GSL Payout Consistency is 91.7%. 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 6.54% 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 25.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
GSL's Overall Dividend Rating is 84.76%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
GSL Outstanding Shares Analysis
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: 2026-09-04 02:38 UTC