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GSL Global Ship Lease dividend history, payout ratio & dates

Global Ship Lease's most recent dividend payment of $0.45 per share was made to shareholders on record before Nov 22, 2024. The payout stands at $1.65 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 7.76%.

Key dates

  • GSL last dividend date: Nov 22, 2024
GSL dividend stats
DPS
$1.65
Dividend yield
7.67%
Payout ratio
18.3%
vs. Industrials sector
Dividend yield
1.46%
Payout ratio
33.1%

Dividend yield

What is Global Ship Lease current dividend yield

Global Ship Lease's dividend yield of 7.76% is above the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 1.46%, Global Ship Lease's dividend yield is 432% higher.

Dividend history

What is GSL dividend payout history and dates

Global Ship Lease has been paying dividends consistently since 2021. According to our data GSL has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 10% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone up by 6% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 3.8%.

Recent dividends

Ex-date Amount Yield (TTM)
Nov 22, 2024 $0.45 7.41%
Aug 23, 2024 $0.45 6.27%
May 23, 2024 $0.375 5.41%
Feb 21, 2024 $0.375 7.49%
Nov 22, 2023 $0.375 8.45%
Aug 22, 2023 $0.375 7.82%
May 23, 2023 $0.375 8.26%
Feb 21, 2023 $0.375 8.05%
Nov 21, 2022 $0.375 7.93%
Aug 22, 2022 $0.375 7.01%
May 23, 2022 $0.375 4.96%
Feb 18, 2022 $0.25 3.95%
Nov 19, 2021 $0.25 3.3%
Aug 20, 2021 $0.25 2.65%
May 21, 2021 $0.25 1.47%
Nov 12, 2015 $0.8 5.68%
Aug 12, 2015 $0.8 1.67%

Global Ship Lease dividend payout ratio

What is Global Ship Lease dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

Global Ship Lease's payout ratio of 18.3% is above its peers average but below the Industrials sector and the industry average. If we compare it with its Industrials sector average of 33.1%, Global Ship Lease's payout ratio is 45% lower.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

GSL dividend vs peer dividends

How does GSL dividend compare to its peers' dividends
Name Dividend yield DPS Payout ratio
GSL Global Ship Lease Inc 7.67% $1.65 18.3%
DAC Danaos Corporation 4.18% $3.25 11.2%
CMRE Costamare Inc 3.67% $0.46 15.3%

Frequently asked questions

Does Global Ship Lease pay a dividend?

Yes, Global Ship Lease has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. GSL has been paying dividends since 2021.

When was GSL's last dividend?

Global Ship Lease's last dividend ex-date was on Nov 22, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.45 per share.

How much dividend does Global Ship Lease pay (per share)?

On an annual basis GSL pays $1.65 per share.

What is Global Ship Lease's dividend yield?

Global Ship Lease's current dividend yield is 7.76%.

How often does Global Ship Lease pay dividends?

Global Ship Lease has a quarterly dividend frequency.

What is Global Ship Lease's dividend payout ratio?

Global Ship Lease's dividend payout ratio is 18.3%.

Does Global Ship Lease pay a good dividend?

Global Ship Lease's dividend yield is above the Industrials sector average.

Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from and Sharadar.