Global Ship Lease, Inc. 8.00% S
GSLD
New York Stock Exchange25.72
USD
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CIK
0001430725
Return %
Stock
S&P500
1Y
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26.53
3Y
-0.12
76.60
5Y
24.79
80.11
Capital Structure
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- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Marine Shipping
- Address
- United States of America
- IPO Date
- Nov 22, 2019
- CIK
- 0001430725
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- Business
- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) operates as an independent owner of containerships, specializing in leasing vessels to container shipping companies across the globe. The company’s fleet is primarily composed of mid-sized and smaller containerships, vital to non-Mainlane and intra-regional trade routes, which represent a significant portion of global containerized trade volumes. As of early 2025, their portfolio included approximately 70 vessels, with a substantial aggregate capacity. The company's business model is centered on securing long-term, fixed-rate charter agreements, providing stable and predictable cash flows. This strategic approach offers a degree of insulation from the volatile spot market, combining strong contract coverage with selective exposure to short-term opportunities. Global Ship Lease reported robust financial performance in 2025, with operating revenues showing consistent year-over-year growth in both the first and second quarters. The firm benefits from a considerable contract backlog, ensuring high revenue visibility for upcoming years, and maintains solid credit ratings. Global Ship Lease prioritizes a disciplined capital allocation strategy, focusing on reducing debt, making value-accretive acquisitions, and delivering shareholder returns through dividends. The company’s shares, including the 8.00% Series S preferred stock (GSLD), trade on the New York Stock Exchange.
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