NYSE$GSL
Global Ship Lease Inc · Q1 2025 earnings
Q1 2025 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Global Ship Lease reported strong growth in earnings and revenue, supported by higher charter rates and vessel sales gains.
Global Ship Lease delivered solid Q1 2025 performance with EPS rising to $3.40, backed by increased charter revenues, vessel sales, and expanded contract coverage.
- Revenue rose to $191 million, driven by charter renewals and vessel additions.
- EPS reached $3.40, with normalized EPS at $2.65.
- Net income grew to $121 million, up from $89.5 million YoY.
- Dividend increased to $0.525 per share, annualized to $2.10.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Global Ship Lease · Revenue · Quarterly
$191M
Forward guidance
Global Ship Lease remains focused on maintaining financial resilience and capturing opportunities amid market volatility, with a strong balance sheet and growing charter coverage.
Tailwinds
- Forward contract cover locked for 93% of 2025 days.
- Weighted average debt cost reduced to 3.99%.
- New $85 million UBS credit facility enhances financial flexibility.
- Fleet additions support continued earnings growth.
- Dividend raised, signaling confidence in cash flow stability.
Headwinds
- Utilization dropped to 93.7% from 98.8% due to drydockings.
- Geopolitical risks, including U.S. tariffs and Red Sea instability.
- Uncertainty in global supply chains impacting liner behavior.
- Increased off-hire days due to maintenance.
- Interest income declined due to lower rates on time deposits.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2025
-0.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.9%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.8%
Avg return
30 days after
55%
33 / 60 earnings
Positive
+17.1%
Q2 2015
Best reaction
-48.2%
Q4 2015
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | — | — | — | |
| Q4 2025 | -3.8% | +1.7% | +4.7% | |
| Q3 2025 | +9.1% | +8.9% | +12.9% | |
| Q2 2025 | +2.0% | +4.6% | +8.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | +5.3% | -2.5% | +6.6% | |
| Q4 2024 | +8.2% | +6.9% | -9.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | -5.4% | -3.8% | -11.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | +7.3% | +7.5% | -3.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | +7.8% | +9.7% | +12.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | -8.0% | -3.4% | +2.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | +1.4% | +5.4% | +8.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | -0.7% | -1.7% | -7.2% | |
| Q1 2023 | +4.6% | +6.4% | +4.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | +6.8% | +6.2% | -3.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | +3.7% | +1.7% | -3.5% | |
| Q2 2022 | -2.2% | -1.5% | -7.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | -4.5% | -6.0% | -5.2% | |
| Q4 2021 | +14.0% | +7.7% | +14.5% | |
| Q2 2021 | +7.1% | +11.5% | +35.8% | |
| Q4 2020 | -13.4% | -3.8% | +0.7% | |
| Q2 2020 | +3.0% | +10.2% | +18.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | -3.3% | -3.1% | +1.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | -9.8% | -12.2% | -47.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | -1.9% | +0.1% | +17.7% | |
| Q2 2019 | -6.1% | -1.0% | -16.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | +3.5% | +4.4% | +18.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | +4.5% | +0.0% | -10.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | +8.6% | +12.6% | +0.0% | |
| Q2 2018 | +2.5% | +7.4% | -4.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | +2.5% | +11.8% | +20.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | -2.6% | -7.0% | -1.7% | |
| Q3 2017 | -2.1% | +32.9% | -19.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | -12.5% | -17.6% | -21.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | +4.4% | -1.5% | -7.4% | |
| Q4 2016 | -9.8% | -9.8% | -7.8% | |
| Q3 2016 | +4.8% | -1.6% | +32.0% | |
| Q2 2016 | +0.0% | -14.0% | -2.3% | |
| Q1 2016 | +13.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -48.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +17.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +8.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +5.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +6.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -16.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +6.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -4.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -6.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +7.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -19.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +0.0% | — | — |
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