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Mar 31
Global Ship Lease Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Global Ship Lease reported strong growth in earnings and revenue, supported by higher charter rates and vessel sales gains.
Key Takeaways
Global Ship Lease delivered solid Q1 2025 performance with EPS rising to $3.40, backed by increased charter revenues, vessel sales, and expanded contract coverage.
Revenue rose to $191 million, driven by charter renewals and vessel additions.
EPS reached $3.40, with normalized EPS at $2.65.
Net income grew to $121 million, up from $89.5 million YoY.
Dividend increased to $0.525 per share, annualized to $2.10.
Global Ship Lease
Global Ship Lease
Forward Guidance
Global Ship Lease remains focused on maintaining financial resilience and capturing opportunities amid market volatility, with a strong balance sheet and growing charter coverage.
Positive Outlook
- Forward contract cover locked for 93% of 2025 days.
- Weighted average debt cost reduced to 3.99%.
- New $85 million UBS credit facility enhances financial flexibility.
- Fleet additions support continued earnings growth.
- Dividend raised, signaling confidence in cash flow stability.
Challenges Ahead
- Utilization dropped to 93.7% from 98.8% due to drydockings.
- Geopolitical risks, including U.S. tariffs and Red Sea instability.
- Uncertainty in global supply chains impacting liner behavior.
- Increased off-hire days due to maintenance.
- Interest income declined due to lower rates on time deposits.