GSL Dividend Calculator
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) currently yields 6.16% and paid $2.40 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly, with 4 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$38.99
Dividend Yield
6.16%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$2.40
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+57.2%
Raise Streak
4 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from GSL
Portfolio Value
$1,604,129
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$19,832
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — GSL
Projected Income from GSL
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $985 | $82 | 435.6 | $16,985 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $2,058 | $172 | 583.2 | $31,844 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $3,924 | $327 | 713.0 | $54,518 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $7,170 | $597 | 836.0 | $89,517 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $12,839 | $1,070 | 961.6 | $144,198 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $22,813 | $1,901 | 1098.8 | $230,749 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $40,536 | $3,378 | 1257.1 | $369,677 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $72,400 | $6,033 | 1447.4 | $596,096 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $130,479 | $10,873 | 1684.1 | $971,251 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $237,989 | $19,832 | 1986.2 | $1,604,129 |
GSL Dividend Per Share by Year
GSL Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-22 | 2026-06-03 | $0.63 |
| 2026-02-24 | 2026-03-06 | $0.63 |
| 2025-11-21 | 2025-12-04 | $0.63 |
| 2025-08-22 | 2025-09-04 | $0.53 |
| 2025-05-23 | 2025-06-03 | $0.53 |
| 2025-02-24 | 2025-03-06 | $0.45 |
| 2024-11-22 | 2024-12-04 | $0.45 |
| 2024-08-23 | 2024-09-04 | $0.08 |
| 2024-08-23 | 2024-09-04 | $0.38 |
| 2024-05-23 | 2024-06-03 | $0.38 |
| 2024-02-21 | 2024-03-06 | $0.38 |
| 2023-11-22 | 2023-12-04 | $0.38 |
| 2023-08-22 | 2023-09-04 | $0.38 |
| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-02 | $0.38 |
| 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-06 | $0.38 |
| 2022-11-21 | 2022-12-02 | $0.38 |
| 2022-08-22 | 2022-09-02 | $0.38 |
| 2022-05-23 | 2022-06-02 | $0.38 |
| 2022-02-18 | 2022-03-04 | $0.25 |
| 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-02 | $0.25 |
| 2021-08-20 | 2021-09-03 | $0.25 |
| 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-03 | $0.25 |
GSL Dividend FAQ
How much does GSL pay in dividends per share?
Global Ship Lease, Inc. paid $2.40 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does GSL pay dividends?
GSL pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is GSL's dividend yield?
At the last close of $38.99, GSL yields approximately 6.16% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is GSL's dividend growth rate?
GSL's dividend per share has compounded at 57.2% per year over the last 5 years (17.0% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much GSL do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $2.40 per share per year, roughly 500 shares — about $19,495.00 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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