GSL Global Ship Lease dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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Last dividend date: May 23, 2025
Dividend yield: 7.14%
Payout ratio: N/A
Global Ship Lease's most recent dividend payment of $0.525 per share was made to shareholders on record before May 23, 2025. The payout stands at $1.88 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 7.06%. The latest GSL stock dividend of $0.525 is an increase from the previous $0.45 distribution, representing a growth of 17%.
GSL dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Global Ship Lease Dividend yield
Global Ship Lease's dividend yield of 7.06% is above the Industrials sector and the industry average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 1.5%, Global Ship Lease's dividend yield is 371% higher.
GSL Dividend history
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 25% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 8% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 36%.
Global Ship Lease Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2025 | $0.525 | 7.66% |
| Feb 24, 2025 | $0.45 | 7.75% |
| 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 payouts
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
GSL dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMRE Costamare Inc | 27.54% | $2.51 | 102.9% |
| GSL Global Ship Lease Inc | 7.14% | $1.88 | N/A |
| DAC Danaos Corporation | 4.81% | $4.15 | 16.9% |
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 May 23, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.525 per share.
How much dividend does Global Ship Lease pay (per share)?
On an annual basis GSL pays $1.88 per share.
What is Global Ship Lease's dividend yield?
Global Ship Lease's current dividend yield is 7.06%.
How often does Global Ship Lease pay dividends?
Global Ship Lease has a quarterly dividend frequency.
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.