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Global Ship Lease Q2 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q2 2025 earnings summary5 Aug, 2025

Executive summary

  • Revenue for Q2 2025 was $191.9M, up 9.7% year-over-year; H1 2025 revenue reached $382.8M, up 8.0% year-over-year.

  • Net income for Q2 2025 was $93.1M ($2.61 EPS), up 8.8% year-over-year; H1 2025 net income was $214.1M ($6.01 EPS), up 22.3% year-over-year.

  • Secured $397M in new contracted revenues in H1 2025, raising total contracted revenues to $1.73B with a 2.1-year average duration.

  • Annualized dividend increased to $2.10 per share, with $0.525 per share declared for Q2 2025 and $33M remaining under buyback authorization.

  • Affirmed strong credit ratings: Moody's Ba2, S&P BB+, KBRA BB+/BBB, all with stable outlooks.

Financial highlights

  • Adjusted EBITDA for H1 2025 was $266.5M, up 7.6% year-over-year; Q2 2025 Adjusted EBITDA was $134.2M, up 9.7%.

  • Normalized net income for H1 2025 was $189.4M ($5.32 EPS), up 7.8% year-over-year.

  • Cash and equivalents as of June 30, 2025 were $415.6M, with $33M under share repurchase authorization.

  • Debt as of June 30, 2025 was $768.5M; weighted average cost of debt 4.18%, average maturity 4.9 years.

  • Aggregate gain of $28.3M from sale of three vessels in Q1 2025; Dimitris Y contracted for $35.6M, delivery in Q4.

Outlook and guidance

  • 96% of 2025 and 80% of 2026 days are covered by forward contracts, providing strong revenue visibility.

  • Management highlights strong balance sheet, disciplined fleet renewal, and focus on maximizing optionality amid macro volatility.

  • Ongoing CAPEX for regulatory compliance and decarbonization, with energy-saving retrofits under negotiation.

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Global Ship Lease Inc owns and charters containerships to liner shipping companies under long-term fixed-rate contracts. The company operates a fleet that serves major shipping routes and provides logistical support for global trade. It manages vessel operations, maintenance, and commercial deployment. The company is headquartered in Athens, Greece, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.

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