GSL
Global Ship Lease
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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- Industrials
- NYSE: GSL
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 22, 2026
Dividend yield: 6.3%
Payout ratio: 22.8%
Global Ship Lease's most recent dividend payment of $0.625 per share was made to shareholders on record before May 22, 2026. The payout stands at $2.4 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 6.3%.
GSL dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Global Ship Lease Dividend yield
Global Ship Lease's dividend yield of 6.3% is above the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 1.47%, Global Ship Lease's dividend yield is 329% higher. The historical 5-year average of GSL's dividend yield is 6.5%, which is similar to the current yield.
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 28% for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 43% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 10%.
Global Ship Lease Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | $0.625 | 6.31% |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $0.625 | 5.87% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.625 | 6.34% |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.525 | 6.55% |
| 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 payout ratio
Payout ratio
Global Ship Lease's payout ratio of 22.8% is above its peers average but below the Industrials sector and the industry average. If we compare it with its Industrials sector average of 32.9%, Global Ship Lease's payout ratio is 31% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
GSL dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSL Global Ship Lease Inc | 6.3% | $2.4 | 22.8% |
| CMRE Costamare Inc | 3.23% | $0.46 | 17.1% |
| DAC Danaos Corporation | 2.9% | $3.55 | 12.5% |
| AER Aercap Holdings N.V. | 0.91% | $1.34 | 5.7% |
| WLFC Willis Lease Finance Corp | 0.64% | $1.45 | 8.5% |
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 22, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.625 per share.
How much dividend does Global Ship Lease pay (per share)?
On an annual basis GSL pays $2.4 per share.
What is Global Ship Lease's dividend yield?
Global Ship Lease's current dividend yield is 6.3%.
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 22.8%.
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.