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GSL Dividend History & Analysis | 7.1% Yield

GSL has a dividend yield of 7.1% and paid 1.95 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 7.11%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.95
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 21.79%
Overall Dividend Rating 77.53%
Yield on Cost 5y 47.33%
Payout Ratio 19.0%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 92.77%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 45% (S&P 500: 18.5%)
Total Return 5y: 687.3% (S&P 500: 115.7%)

Top Dividend Payers in Marine Transportation

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
ZIM 1,625 M 51.0% 264%
FLNG 1,391 M 12.6% 95.2%
ECO 922 M 6.86% 52.3%
GSL 1,156 M 7.11% 47.3%
SHIP 181 M 9.15% 21.2%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
SBLK 2,164 M 119% 41.7%
FLNG 1,391 M 71.9% 82.3%
GNK 739 M 46.2% 69.4%
PANL 337 M 33.8% 71.4%
GSL 1,156 M 21.8% 31.4%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare GSL Dividends with its Peer-Group

FLNG
FLEX LNG
 12.63% Yield
PANL
Pangaea Logistic
 5.68% Yield
ECO
Okeanis Eco Tankers
 6.86% Yield
GNK
Genco Shipping
 6.15% Yield
ESEA
Euroseas
 5.44% Yield
DAC
Danaos
 3.87% Yield

GSL Dividend History: Last 26 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 2.04%
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% 0.97%
2021-11-19 2021-11-22 2021-12-02 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.09%
2021-08-20 2021-08-23 2021-09-03 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.36%
2021-05-21 2021-05-24 2021-06-03 Quarterly 0.25 -54.3% 1.46%
2019-09-23 0.5469 -31.6% N/A
2015-11-12 2015-11-16 2015-11-24 Quarterly 0.8 46.3% N/A
2015-09-22 0.5469 446.9% N/A
2015-08-17 0.1 -87.5% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-08-24 Quarterly 0.8 -56.5% N/A
2009-02-18 2009-02-20 2009-03-05 Quarterly 1.84 0% N/A
2008-11-19 2008-11-21 2008-11-28 Quarterly 1.84 0% N/A
2008-09-30 2008-10-02 2008-10-14 Other 1.84 0% N/A

GSL Dividend FAQ

Global Ship Lease Inc (NYSE:GSL) is a marine transportation company listed on the NYSE, originating from Greece. The companys stock performance is characterized by a relatively high beta of 1.193, indicating a moderate level of volatility compared to the overall market.

What is the Dividend Yield of GSL?

As of September 2025, GSL`s dividend yield is 7.11%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.95 USD by the current share price of 32.47.

Does GSL pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, GSL paid a dividend of 1.95 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-22 and the payout was 0.525 USD.

How often does GSL pay dividends?

GSL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GSL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-22.

Will GSL pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.525 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Global Ship Lease (GSL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GSL?

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.

What is the Dividend Growth of GSL?

GSL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 21.8% per year.
Strong growth: GSL's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GSL?

GSL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 47.3%. If you bought GSL's shares at 4.12 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.95 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 47.3% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GSL?

GSL Payout Consistency is 31.4%. 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 unstable: Global Ship Lease has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GSL have a good Dividend Yield?

GSL`s 7.11% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GSL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GSL is 19.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of GSL?

GSL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 77.53%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GSL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GSL`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Global Ship Lease`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.17% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -18.2%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Global Ship Lease ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2019-03-25 with a factor of 1:8. This reverse stock split decreased the number of shares and increased the price per share by a ratio of 0.12.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2006 3,000,000
2007 7,000,000 +133.33%
2008 5,110,000 -27%
2009 6,760,000 +32.29%
2010 5,925,700 -12.34%
2011 6,860,000 +15.77%
2012 5,957,000 -13.16%
2013 5,974,400 +0.29%
2014 5,970,800 -0.06%
2015 6,905,900 +15.66%
2016 6,909,200 +0.05%
2017 6,922,800 +0.2%
2018 8,539,200 +23.35%
2019 17,630,800 +106.47%
2020 17,991,000 +2.04%
2021 36,464,100 +102.68%
2022 36,073,200 -1.07%
2023 35,203,700 -2.41%
2024 35,447,000 +0.69%
2025 35,612,000 +0.47%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-05 02:47