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Global Ship Lease Inc · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations

Briefing

Global Ship Lease reported increased revenue and net income in Q4 2024, driven by higher charter rates and fleet expansion.

Global Ship Lease posted Q4 2024 revenue of $182.4 million, up 2% year-over-year. Net income surged to $90.2 million, reflecting higher vessel utilization and fleet expansion. Adjusted EBITDA stood at $123.7 million. The company added $884.8 million in contracted revenue and announced a dividend increase to $2.10 per share annually.

  • Q4 2024 revenue grew 2% year-over-year to $182.4 million.
  • Net income increased to $90.2 million, up from $64.7 million in Q4 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $123.7 million, reflecting stable charter rates.
  • Announced a 16.7% increase in the annual dividend to $2.10 per share.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$182M

Previous: $179M+2.0%
EPS (adj)

$2.55

Previous: $2.49+2.4%
Adjusted EBITDA

$124M

No prior period
Fleet Utilization

94.5%

No prior period
Vessel Operating Expenses

$49.6M

No prior period
Avg Cost per Ownership Day

$7.87K

No prior period
Time Charter & Voyage Exp

$6.49M

No prior period
Depreciation & Amortization

$26.2M

No prior period
G&A Expenses

$4.09M

No prior period
Interest & Finance Expenses

$7.79M

No prior period
Interest Income

$4.2M

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$221M

Previous: $23.6M-1038.4%
Net Income

$90.2M

Previous: $64.7M+39.5%
Operating Income

$96M

Previous: $97.7M-1.7%
Gross Profit

$100M

Previous: $102M-2.0%

Revenue & EPS history

Global Ship Lease · Revenue · Quarterly

$182M

Q4 2024+2%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 14 of 15 quarters(93%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Global Ship Lease expects stable revenue growth in 2025, supported by long-term charter agreements and fleet expansion. The company aims to maintain strong cash flow while managing vessel renewals.

Tailwinds

  • 89% of 2025 days and 66% of 2026 days are secured under contracts.
  • Company expects continued demand for fuel-efficient vessels.
  • Fleet expansion with four newly acquired vessels enhances revenue visibility.
  • Annualized dividend increase reflects financial strength and shareholder returns.
  • Sustained long-term charter rates support stable cash flows.

Headwinds

  • Market uncertainties and geopolitical risks may impact shipping demand.
  • Higher vessel operating expenses due to maintenance and drydocking.
  • Potential fluctuations in charter renewal rates beyond 2026.
  • Macroeconomic factors like inflation and interest rates may affect profitability.
  • Fleet utilization declined slightly due to scheduled drydockings in Q4 2024.

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 Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

-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

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (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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