The earnings call presented a positive outlook for Global Ship Lease with strong charter coverage, increased dividends, and solid financial health. Despite facing market volatility and limited new building opportunities, the company has outperformed the market and maintained strong operational metrics.

Company Guidance

During the Global Ship Lease Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call, the company highlighted several key metrics and guidance. They secured nearly $400 million in additional charter coverage in the first half of the year, effectively closing out any 2025 market exposure and bringing 2026 coverage to 80%. Forward contracted revenues stood at $1.73 billion as of June 30, with an average remaining contract cover of 2.1 years. The company reported a strong cash position of $511 million, with $80 million restricted, ensuring full coverage of covenants and providing capital for opportunistic investments. Additionally, they completed an $85 million refinancing, extending their weighted average debt maturity to 4.9 years and reducing the weighted average cost of debt to 4.18%. The company also increased its annualized dividend to $2.10 per common share, providing attractive total returns to shareholders. Furthermore, Global Ship Lease's net debt-to-EBITDA ratio was reduced to 0.7x, showcasing their commitment to deleveraging and building equity value. Despite market volatility, the company remains confident in its strategic positioning, focusing on optionality, disciplined fleet renewal, and capital returns.

Strong Charter Coverage

Secured nearly $400 million of additional charter coverage in the first half of the year, closing out 2025 market exposure and bringing 2026 coverage to 80%.

Dividend Increase

Increased annualized dividend payment to $2.10 per common share, providing an attractive total return to shareholders.

Record Forward Contracted Revenue

$1.73 billion in forward contracted revenues with an average remaining contract cover of 2.1 years.

Financial Health

Gross debt decreased from a year ago, strong cash position of $511 million, and successful $85 million refinancing achieved.

Outperformance in Market

Outperformed peer group and the S&P 500 by approximately 4x this year.

Global Ship Lease (GSL) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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GSL Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 05, 2025	2025 (Q3)	2.37 / -	2.45	―	―	―
Aug 05, 2025	2025 (Q2)	2.31 / 2.62	2.46	6.54% (+0.16)
May 19, 2025	2025 (Q1)	2.33 / 2.65	2.53	4.74% (+0.12)
Mar 05, 2025	2024 (Q4)	2.31 / 2.55	2.49	2.41% (+0.06)
Nov 11, 2024	2024 (Q3)	2.41 / 2.45	2.33	5.15% (+0.12)
Aug 05, 2024	2024 (Q2)	2.30 / 2.46	2.09	17.70% (+0.37)
May 16, 2024	2024 (Q1)	2.27 / 2.53	2.023	25.06% (+0.51)
Mar 04, 2024	2023 (Q4)	2.35 / 2.49	2.14	16.36% (+0.35)
Nov 09, 2023	2023 (Q3)	2.15 / 2.33	2.497	-6.69% (-0.17)
Aug 03, 2023	2023 (Q2)	2.06 / 2.09	1.85	12.97% (+0.24)

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GSL Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 05, 2025	$28.09	$28.65	+1.99%
May 19, 2025	$24.15	$25.37	+5.05%
Mar 05, 2025	$20.51	$22.18	+8.14%
Nov 11, 2024	$22.72	$21.50	-5.37%

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FAQ

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Global Ship Lease Inc (GSL) is schdueled to report earning on Nov 05, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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GSL EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 2.37.

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