Global Ship Lease (GSL) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (GSL) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 7.46%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.72
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 21.79%
Overall Dividend Rating 77.93%
Yield on Cost 5y 68.18%
Payout Ratio 17.3%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 31.4%
Total Return 12m: 22.87%
#8 in Group
Total Return 5y: 814.88%
#4 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Marine Transportation

Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
GSL 825m 7.46% 68.2%
ZIM 1,865m 52.3% 263%
ESEA 217m 7.38% 154%
ECO 758m 12.1% 99.3%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
GSL 825m 21.8% 17.3%
DAC 1,457m 21.3% 12.1%
PANL 330m 33.8% 53.7%
MATX 4,344m 7.96% 9.50%

GSL Dividend History: Last 24 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-02-24 2025-02-24 2025-03-06 Quarterly 0.45 2.02%
2024-11-22 2024-11-22 2024-12-04 Quarterly 0.45 2.02%
2024-08-23 2024-08-23 2024-09-04 Quarterly 0.45 20% 1.76%
2024-05-23 2024-05-24 2024-06-03 Quarterly 0.375 1.38%
2024-02-21 2024-02-22 2024-03-06 Quarterly 0.375 1.88%
2023-11-22 2023-11-24 2023-12-04 Quarterly 0.375 2.14%
2023-08-22 2023-08-23 2023-09-04 Quarterly 0.375 1.96%
2023-05-23 2023-05-24 2023-06-02 Quarterly 0.375 2.04%
2023-02-21 2023-02-22 2023-03-06 Quarterly 0.375 1.96%
2022-11-21 2022-11-22 2022-12-02 Quarterly 0.375 2.19%
2022-08-22 2022-08-23 2022-09-02 Quarterly 0.375 2.1%
2022-05-23 2022-05-24 2022-06-02 Quarterly 0.375 50% 1.69%
2022-02-18 2022-02-22 2022-03-04 Quarterly 0.25 0.97%
2021-11-19 2021-11-22 2021-12-02 Quarterly 0.25 1.09%
2021-08-20 2021-08-23 2021-09-03 Quarterly 0.25 1.36%
2021-05-21 2021-05-24 2021-06-03 Quarterly 0.25 -54.3% 1.46%
2019-09-23 0.5469 -31.6%
2015-11-12 2015-11-16 2015-11-24 Quarterly 0.8 46.3%
2015-09-22 0.5469 446.9%
2015-08-17 0.1 -87.5%
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-08-24 Quarterly 0.8 -56.5%
2009-02-18 2009-02-20 2009-03-05 Quarterly 1.84
2008-11-19 2008-11-21 2008-11-28 Quarterly 1.84
2008-09-30 2008-10-02 2008-10-14 Other 1.84

GSL Dividend FAQ

Does GSL pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, GSL paid a dividend of 1.72 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-24.

What is the Dividend Yield of GSL?

As of April 2025, GSL`s dividend yield is 7.46%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.72M USD by the current share price of 23.15.

How often does GSL pay dividends?

GSL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), GSL has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GSL?

The next ex-dividend date for Global Ship Lease (GSL) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of GSL?

GSL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 21.8M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GSL?

GSL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 68.2M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Global Ship Lease five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.72M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (2.53):

What is the Payout Consistency of GSL?

GSL Payout Consistency is 31.4%.
Highly unstable: Global Ship Lease has a poor track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does GSL have a good Dividend Yield?

GSL`s 7.46% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GSL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GSL is 17.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of GSL?

GSL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 77.93%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

GSL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GSL`s Outstanding Shares?

Global Ship Lease`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 14.50% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 10.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has Global Ship Lease ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2019-03-25 with a factor of 1:8. This reverse stock split decreased the number of shares and increased the price per share by a ratio of 0.12.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2006 3,000,000
2007 7,000,000 +133.33%
2008 5,110,000 -27%
2009 6,760,000 +32.29%
2010 6,850,000 +1.33%
2011 6,860,000 +0.15%
2012 5,957,000 -13.16%
2013 5,974,400 +0.29%
2014 5,970,800 -0.06%
2015 6,905,900 +15.66%
2016 6,909,200 +0.05%
2017 6,922,800 +0.2%
2018 8,539,200 +23.35%
2019 17,630,800 +106.47%
2020 17,991,000 +2.04%
2021 36,464,100 +102.68%
2022 36,073,200 -1.07%
2023 35,203,700 -2.41%
2024 35,411,600 +0.59%