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GSL-PB

Global Ship Lease, Inc.

GSL-PB

Industrials · Marine Shipping · Stock · quarterly payer

$26.22

Undervalued · +46% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

8.34%

Annual Dividend

$2.19

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Sep 24, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about GSL-PB's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL-PB) has a forward dividend yield of 8.34%, based on an annual dividend of $2.19 per share and a share price of $26.22.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, GSL-PB's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (89 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • GSL-PB has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • GSL-PB's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 24, 2026, for a dividend of $0.55 per share.
  • GSL-PB's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for GSL-PB is $38.35 per share, 46% above the $26.22 share price, so GSL-PB screens as undervalued.
  • Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL-PB) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL-PB) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 49 payments on record since 2014. Its most recent change was a 119.5% increase to $0.547 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 17, 2014.
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SmarterDividends, "GSL-PB Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/GSL-PB

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL-PB) yields 8.34% ($2.19 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (89/100).

Is GSL-PB a good dividend stock?

Yes

Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL-PB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 8.34% ($2.19/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk

Key Data

Dividend Yield
8.34%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$2.19
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 24, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.95
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
4.2
5-Yr Total Return
2%
52-Week Range
$25.45 – $27.95
Dividend Safety
A · 89/100
Ever Cut?
No

GSL-PB dividend raises and cuts

Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL-PB) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 49 payments on record since 2014. Its most recent change was a 119.5% increase to $0.547 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 17, 2014.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Dec 17, 2014Raise$0.249 → $0.547+119.5%
Every GSL-PB payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
GSL-PB ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 24, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →GSL-PB dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GSL-PB a good dividend stock?

Yes. Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL-PB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 8.34% ($2.19/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is GSL-PB undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, GSL-PB's fair value is about $38.35 versus a $26.22 share price — so it looks undervalued (+46% vs. fair value).

Is GSL-PB's dividend safe?

GSL-PB has a dividend-safety grade of A (89/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is GSL-PB's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for GSL-PB is about $38.35 per share, roughly 46% above the current $26.22 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is GSL-PB a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data GSL-PB screens as "yes" and undervalued. Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL-PB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 8.34% ($2.19/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will GSL-PB cut its dividend?

GSL-PB earns a dividend-safety grade of A (89/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does GSL-PB pay a dividend?

Yes. Global Ship Lease, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.19 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 8.34%.

What is GSL-PB's dividend yield?

As of Oct 27, 2026, GSL-PB's forward dividend yield is 8.34%, based on a $2.19 annual dividend and a $26.22 share price.

What is GSL-PB's dividend per share?

As of Oct 27, 2026, GSL-PB pays $2.19 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has GSL-PB grown its dividend?

GSL-PB does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next GSL-PB ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 27, 2026, GSL-PB's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 24, 2026, for $0.55 per share.

Income Calculator

At $2.19 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$54.75
Annual$219.00
Monthly avg$18.25

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