Global Ship Lease (GSL) Dividend Yield, Date & History $24.36 -0.07 (-0.27%) As of 12:59 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Global Ship Lease Dividend SummaryDividend Yield8.62%Annual Dividend$2.10Next Dividend Payment Jun. 3 Dividend Increase Track Record 2 YearsAnnualized 3-Year Dividend Growth 28.06%Dividend Payout Ratio 19.83% Global Ship Lease (GSL) pays an annual dividend of $2.10 per share, with a dividend yield of 8.62%. The next quarterly payment of $0.5250 per share is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, May 23. GSL has grown its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 8.59%. The company currently pays out 19.83% of its earnings and 16.55% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryGSL Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Global Ship Lease's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Global Ship Lease in Dividend Calculator GSL Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Global Ship Lease's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Global Ship Lease in Dividend Yield Calculator Global Ship Lease vs. The CompetitionCompare Global Ship Lease's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Transportation and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeGlobal Ship LeaseTransportation CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$2.10$0.01$1.42Dividend Yield8.41%3.77%3.83%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth28.06%18.99%11.29%Track Record2 years7 years11 yearsGlobal Ship Lease Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings19.83%Based on This Year's Estimate21.56%Based on Next Year's Estimate22.34%Based on Cashflow16.15% Global Ship Lease Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame * Start Date * End Date AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date5/12/2025quarterly$0.5250+$0.075016.67%9.02%5/23/20255/23/20256/3/20252/12/2025quarterly$0.45 - 8.04%2/24/20252/24/20253/6/202511/11/2024Quarterly$0.45 - 7.74%11/22/202411/22/202412/4/20248/5/2024Quarterly$0.45+$0.075020.00%7.19%8/23/20248/23/20249/4/20245/10/2024Quarterly$0.3750 - 6.2%5/23/20245/24/20246/3/2024 Get the Latest News and Ratings for GSL and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Global Ship Lease and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 2/12/2024Quarterly$0.3750 - 7.32%2/21/20242/22/20243/6/202411/9/2023Quarterly$0.3750 - 8.65%11/22/202311/24/202312/4/20238/3/2023Quarterly$0.3750 - 6.97%8/22/20238/23/20239/4/2023This table shows Global Ship Lease's quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Global Ship Lease Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Global Ship Lease's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Global Ship Lease is 8.41%. Learn more on GSL's dividend yield history. How much is Global Ship Lease's annual dividend? The annual dividend for GSL shares is $2.10. Learn more on GSL's annual dividend history. How often does Global Ship Lease pay dividends? Global Ship Lease pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is Global Ship Lease's next dividend payment? Global Ship Lease's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.5250 per share will be made to shareholders on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. When was Global Ship Lease's most recent dividend payment? Global Ship Lease's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.45 per share was made to shareholders on Thursday, March 6, 2025. When is Global Ship Lease's ex-dividend date? Global Ship Lease's next ex-dividend date is Friday, May 23, 2025. When was Global Ship Lease's most recent ex-dividend date? Global Ship Lease's most recent ex-dividend date was Monday, February 24, 2025. Is Global Ship Lease's dividend growing? Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 28.06% per year. What track record does Global Ship Lease have of raising its dividend? Global Ship Lease has increased its dividend for the past 2 consecutive years. When did Global Ship Lease last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.0750 on Monday, May 12, 2025. What is Global Ship Lease's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for GSL is: 19.83% based on the trailing year of earnings 21.56% based on this year's estimates 22.34% based on next year's estimates 16.15% based on cash flow Is Global Ship Lease a good dividend stock? Global Ship Lease's dividend yield of 7.17% is higher than the average Transportation company that issues a dividend. GSL has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks 5.78, making it a leading dividend payer. The company's 2 consecutive years of dividend growth are not enough to demonstrate a strong track record of dividend growth yet. Global Ship Lease's dividend payout ratio of 19.83% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Global Ship Lease stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation. 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