Quarterly ResultAug 5, 2026, 08:05 AM
Global Ship Lease Orders 15 Newbuilds for $1.33B; Q2 EPS $2.48
AI Summary
Global Ship Lease announced Q2 2026 results, reporting $198.7 million in operating revenue and $2.48 EPS. The company ordered 15 newbuild containerships for an aggregate price of $1.33 billion, with initial charters expected to generate over $1.0 billion in Adjusted EBITDA. Total contracted revenues reached $3.2 billion. The company also declared a $0.625 quarterly dividend and received positive credit rating updates from Moody's, Kroll, and S&P Global.
Key Highlights
- Ordered 15 newbuild containerships for an aggregate price of $1.33 billion.
- Q2 2026 operating revenue was $198.7 million, up 3.5% YoY.
- Q2 2026 net income available to common shareholders was $89.3 million, or $2.48 EPS.
- Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA was $131.4 million.
- Total contracted revenues reached $3.2 billion as of June 30, 2026.
- Declared a Q2 2026 dividend of $0.625 per Class A common share.
- Agreed to forward sales of four non-core ships for $65.5 million.
- Moody's upgraded outlook to positive; Kroll and S&P maintained stable outlooks.
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