GSL Dividend History & Yield
Global Ship Lease, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 (in 72 days) | Dec 4, 2026 | $0.625 | $62.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 19, 2027 (in 163 days) | Mar 5, 2027 | $0.625 | $62.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 (in 254 days) | Jun 4, 2027 | $0.625 | $62.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 20, 2027 (in 345 days) | Sep 3, 2027 | $0.625 | $62.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GSL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.50 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 27 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much GSL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 480 | $21,461 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,400 | $107,304 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,800 | $214,608 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.59%. $10,000 in GSL would currently pay about $559 a year ($47 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GSL dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | — | $0.625 | +0.0% |
| May 22, 2026 | — | $0.625 | +0.0% |
| Feb 24, 2026 | — | $0.625 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | — | $0.625 | +19.0% |
| Aug 22, 2025 | — | $0.525 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2025 | — | $0.525 | +16.7% |
| Feb 24, 2025 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Nov 22, 2024 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Aug 23, 2024 | — | $0.45 | +20.0% |
| May 23, 2024 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2024 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Nov 22, 2023 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Aug 22, 2023 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2023 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2023 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2022 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Aug 22, 2022 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2022 | — | $0.375 | +50.0% |
| Feb 18, 2022 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Nov 19, 2021 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Aug 20, 2021 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2021 | — | $0.25 | -68.8% |
| Nov 12, 2015 | — | $0.80 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2015 | — | $0.80 | — |
Payout risk check
GSL scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About Global Ship Lease, Inc.
Global Ship Lease, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in owning and chartering out containerships under fixed-rate charters to container liner companies worldwide. As of March 12, 2026, it owned 71 mid-sized and smaller containerships, ranging from 2,207 to 11,040 (TEU), with an aggregate capacity of 423,003 TEU. Global Ship Lease, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in Athens, Greece.
Sector: Industrials. Industry: Marine Shipping. First dividend on our records: Sep 30, 2008. 27 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
GSL dividend FAQ
When is GSL's next ex-dividend date?
GSL's next ex-dividend date is Nov 20, 2026 (in 72 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.625 per share, expected on Dec 4, 2026.
How often does GSL pay dividends?
GSL pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.625 per share with an ex-date of Aug 21, 2026.
What is GSL's dividend yield?
GSL's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 5.59%, based on $2.50 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $44.71. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.50 per share, is 5.59%.
How much does GSL pay per share?
GSL pays about $0.625 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.50 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $250.00 a year.
Has GSL grown or cut its dividend?
GSL has raised its annual dividend for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 38.0% a year (+28.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of GSL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.59%, you would need about 480 shares of GSL (roughly $21,461 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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