The earnings call presented a balanced view with significant achievements in contracted revenues, dividend increases, and financial leverage reduction. However, these were counterbalanced by substantial macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties, including trade tensions and freight rate volatility.

Company Guidance -

Q1 2025

During the Global Ship Lease Q1 2025 earnings call, key guidance metrics were shared, indicating a strong contractual position and robust financial health. The company added $352 million in contracted revenues in Q1, increasing their 2025 contract cover to 93% and 2026 cover to 75%. They reported $1.9 billion in total contracted revenues with an average remaining contract cover of 2.3 years. Their balance sheet remains strong with a cash position of $428 million, including $95 million in restricted cash, and a gross debt of just under $778 million. Additionally, the company has increased its annualized dividend to $2.10 per share, reflecting a 40% increase from the previous year. The company has also managed to reduce its net debt to EBITDA to under 1, significantly down from 8.4 times at the end of 2018, and maintains a weighted cost of debt below 4%. These metrics highlight the company's strategic focus on financial resilience and optionality amidst market uncertainties.

Record Contracted Revenues

Global Ship Lease added $352 million of contracted revenues in Q1 2025, bringing the 2025 contract cover to 93% and 2026 cover to 75%.

Increased Dividend

Annualized dividend increased to $2.10 per share, up 40% from the previous year.

Strong Cash Position

The cash position is $428 million, with $95 million restricted, allowing for flexibility in investment and risk management.

Reduced Financial Leverage

Net debt to EBITDA ratio reduced to under 1, down from 8.4 times at the end of 2018.

Strategic Fleet Management

Opportunistically monetized older ships at attractive prices to build dry powder for future investments.

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
Jul 31, 2025	2025 (Q2)	2.31 / -	2.46	―	―	―
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)
May 10, 2023	2023 (Q1)	2.03 / 2.02	1.91	5.92% (+0.11)

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GSL Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
May 19, 2025	$24.58	$25.82	+5.04%
Mar 05, 2025	$20.87	$22.57	+8.15%
Nov 11, 2024	$23.12	$21.88	-5.36%
Aug 05, 2024	$22.94	$23.13	+0.83%

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FAQ

When does Global Ship Lease Inc (GSL) report earnings?

Global Ship Lease Inc (GSL) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 31, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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Global Ship Lease Inc (GSL) earnings time is at Jul 31, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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GSL EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 2.31.

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