Global Ship Lease: I Prefer The Common Shares Over The Preferred Shares

Global Ship Lease maintains a robust balance sheet with just $150M in net debt, supporting its position as a leading container vessel lessor. GSL is investing more than $900M in 10 new mid-sized vessels, all chartered upon delivery, enhancing earnings visibility and rejuvenating its aging fleet. First quarter results remain strong, with $198M in revenue and $91.4M in net income attributable to common shareholders, or $2.54 per share.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 12, 2026

Global Ship Lease Declares Quarterly Dividend on its 8.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares

ATHENS, Greece, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) (the “Company”), a containership owner and lessor, announced today that the Company's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.546875 per depositary share, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of its 8.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares (the “Series B Preferred Shares”) (NYSE:GSLPrB). The dividend represents payment for the period from April 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 and will be paid on July 1, 2026 to all Series B Preferred Shareholders of record as of June 24, 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • Jun 8, 2026

Global Ship Lease Announces Newbuilding Orders

ATHENS, Greece, June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) (the "Company"), a containership owner and lessor, today announced that, subject to certain conditions precedent being met, the Company has agreed individual newbuilding contracts for 10 mid-size, ultra-high-reefer, wide-beam, latest-generation containerships (the “Newbuilds”) for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $917 million. These highly flexible ships have been designed and specified to ensure a superior fit for existing and future market needs, with deliveries scheduled to take place between 4Q 2028 and 1Q 2030. Upon delivery from the respective yards, the Newbuilds are contracted on multi-year charters, with a TEU-weighted average term of 6.7 years and at rates expected to generate aggregate Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $665 million over their respective charter terms.

GlobeNewsWire • Jun 4, 2026

13 Lucky Dogs: June Graham Value All-Stars (GVAS)

The June GVAS portfolio highlights 13 'safer,' fair-priced large-cap value stocks with strong dividend yields and positive free cash flow margins. Top ten GVAS stocks are forecasted to deliver average net gains of 39.68% by June 2027, with yields ranging from 7.9% to 16.46%. Energy and financial sectors dominate the highest-yielding, lowest-priced GVAS, with Okeanis Eco Tankers and IRSA Inversiones offering standout upside potential.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 4, 2026

GSL Q1 Earnings Call Flags Charter Strength, Dry Powder

Global Ship Lease beats Q1 estimates, with $2B+ contracted revenue and near net-zero debt as Red Sea disruption tightens charter supply.

Zacks Investment Research • May 26, 2026

Global Ship Lease: Contract Visibility And Balance-Sheet Strength Continue To Support Upside

Global Ship Lease remains a high-conviction long, supported by robust Q1 results and increased management confidence. Contracted revenue backlog of $2.1 billion and 86% 2027 charter coverage provides exceptional sales visibility and insulation from spot-rate volatility. Fleet utilization improved, and the company pays a 6.5% dividend.

Seeking Alpha • May 23, 2026

Global Ship Lease Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Global Ship Lease NYSE: GSL executives said the container ship lessor entered 2026 with full charter coverage for the year, a strengthened balance sheet and more than $2 billion in contracted revenue, while warning that escalating geopolitical disruptions are reshaping global trade routes and vessel demand.

MarketBeat • May 22, 2026

Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • May 22, 2026

Global Ship Lease Reports Results for the First Quarter of 2026

Forward contract cover locked in for 100% of 2026 and 86% of 2027 Annualized dividend of $2.50 per Class A Common ShareOpportunistic monetization of selected non-core assets

GlobeNewsWire • May 22, 2026

Global Ship Lease Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) will release earnings for its first quarter before the opening bell on Friday, May 22.

Benzinga • May 22, 2026