NYSE$GSL
Global Ship Lease Inc · Q3 2025 earnings
Q3 2025 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Global Ship Lease reported strong earnings for Q3 2025, driven by higher charter rates and increased fleet utilization.
Global Ship Lease posted a solid Q3 2025 with increased revenue, higher EPS, and net income supported by improved charter terms and fleet additions. Operational expenses rose due to inflation and maintenance, but financial discipline contributed to a strong balance sheet.
- Revenue reached $192.7 million, a 10.7% increase from the prior year period.
- Net income available to common shareholders was $92.6 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA grew to $130.2 million, driven by new vessel additions and charter renewals.
- Declared quarterly dividend increased to $0.625 per share, annualized to $2.50.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Global Ship Lease · Revenue · Quarterly
$193M
Forward guidance
GSL is confident in its financial position, with strong charter coverage through 2027 and plans to remain agile amid global trade uncertainties.
Tailwinds
- 100% of 2025 charter coverage secured
- 96% coverage for 2026 and 74% for 2027
- Strategic focus on flexible fleet renewal
- Low breakeven costs despite inflation
- Dividend increased based on strong performance
Headwinds
- Geopolitical uncertainty remains high
- Supply chain inefficiencies impacting planning
- Interest rate hedging does not fully cover floating debt
- Elevated vessel maintenance costs due to inflation
- Fragmented global trade routes challenge logistics
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 Q3 2025
-0.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.6%
Avg return
30 days after
54%
33 / 61 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 | -6.9% | -9.9% | -6.7% | |
| 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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