Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) Stock Price & Analysis
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) closed at USD 41.4 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 1.03% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 41.83; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 41.03–41.73 on volume of 213,220 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 28.11–46.57 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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Key facts (GSL)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 51 (range 50–52).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +54.7% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +151.6% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-09, EPS estimate USD 2.43, revenue estimate $189M.
Analysts (GSL)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 51 (low 50, high 52).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Jefferies | Target raised | Buy | $45 → $50 |
| 2026-08-06 | B. Riley Securities | Target raised | Buy | $48 → $52 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (GSL)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +54.7% | +151.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +54.9% | +20.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 28.5% | 34.5% |
| Max drawdown | -12.5% (May 2026→May 2026) | -45.7% (Mar 2022→Jul 2022) |
GSL analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $2.42 | $2.44 | -0.8% | $189.4M | 2 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $2.42 | $2.44 | -1.0% | $189.1M | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $9.89 | $9.88 | +0.1% | $764.5M | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $8.86 | $8.99 | -1.4% | $715.4M | 3 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC)
| Price | USD 41.4 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.03% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 41.83 |
| Open | USD 41.5 |
| Day Range | USD 41.03 – 41.73 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 28.11 – 46.57 |
| Volume | 213,220 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (GSL)
Nexqual's technical model rates GSL "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 33.71 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 44.31) |
| MACD | -0.88 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (GSL)
Wall Street analysts rate GSL "Buy" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 51 (range USD 50–52), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 51 |
| High Target | USD 52 |
| Low Target | USD 50 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (GSL)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-09 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.43 |
| Revenue Estimate | $189.40M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 2.48 vs est 2.43 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 2.56 vs est 2.44 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 2.32 vs est 2.41 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 2.62 vs est 2.37 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (GSL)
| Total Revenue | $760.76M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +2.00% |
| Gross Margin | +68.03% |
| Operating Margin | +48.82% |
| Profit Margin | +50.36% |
| ROE | +21.35% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.35 |
| Current Ratio | 2.13 |
| Total Cash | $522.00M |
| Total Debt | $671.76M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financial Health Score (GSL)
Nexqual rates Global Ship Lease, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +8% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 68%, operating 49% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $522M cash vs $672M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $513M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 21%, ROA 8.4% |
Ownership (GSL)
| Insider Ownership | +11.01% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +47.94% |
| Float | 31.89M |
| Short % of Float | +2.13% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Leadership (GSL)
Global Ship Lease, Inc. is led by Thomas A. Lister, Chief Executive Officer, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Chief Executive Officer | Thomas A. Lister |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | Georgios Giouroukos Youroukos |
| CFO & Treasurer | Anastasios Psaropoulos |
Major Backers & Investors (GSL)
Notable institutional backers of Global Ship Lease, Inc. include Acadian Asset Management. LLC, Two Sigma Investments, LP, Punch & Associates Investment Management, Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 4.07% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 3.78% |
| Punch & Associates Investment Management, Inc. | 2.12% |
| Man Group PLC | 2.1% |
| Donald Smith & Co., Inc. | 2.06% |
| Qube Research & Technologies Ltd | 1.89% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 1.37% |
| CSM Advisors, LLC | 1.35% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Allianz Asset Management GmbH | 1.19% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEX | Kirby Corporation | USD 131.5 | ▼ 4.18% |
| MATX | Matson, Inc. | USD 227.48 | ▼ 3.23% |
| HAFN | Hafnia Limited | USD 10.33 | ▼ 1.9% |
| ECO | Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. | USD 90.05 | ▼ 1.29% |
| ZIM | ZIM Integrated Shipping Service | USD 29.08 | ▼ 0.24% |
| SBLK | Star Bulk Carriers Corp. | USD 28.65 | ▼ 0.59% |
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