Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) Stock Forecast
GSL analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 5.00 / 5 from 3 analysts
- Price target
- $51.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +23.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 9, 2026 EPS estimate $2.32
- 52-week range
- $28.00 – $46.40
GSL analyst ratings
3 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
GSL price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
GSL earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.42 | $2.32 | $2.53 | $2.62 | −7.4% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $9.89 | $9.62 | $10.14 | $10.26 | −3.6% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $8.86 | $7.80 | $10.10 | $9.89 | −10.3% | 3 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
GSL revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $189.4M | $189.1M | $189.7M | −1.7% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $764.5M | $755.0M | $774.5M | −0.3% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $715.4M | $669.0M | $782.9M | −6.4% | 3 |
GSL EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
GSL revenue: reported and forecast
GSL EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.44 | $2.42 | $2.42 | $2.42 | $2.42 | −0.8% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $9.88 | $9.89 | $9.89 | $9.89 | $9.89 | +0.1% | 1 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $8.99 | $8.86 | $8.86 | $8.86 | $8.86 | −1.4% | 1 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
GSL earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; GSL beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from GSL
3 analysts cover Global Ship Lease; their consensus rating is strong buy (5.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $51.00, 23.4% above the latest close of $41.32. Analysts expect earnings of $9.89 per share for 2026, −3.6% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $8.86 per share on revenue of $715.4 million. Global Ship Lease beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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GSL forecast FAQ
What is Global Ship Lease's price target?
The average analyst price target for Global Ship Lease is $51.00, 23.4% above the latest close of $41.32.
Is Global Ship Lease a buy, hold or sell?
Of 3 analysts covering Global Ship Lease, 3 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Global Ship Lease's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $9.89 per share for 2026 (range $9.62 to $10.14); for 2027 the estimate is $8.86.
What is Global Ship Lease's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $764.5 million, growth of −0.3%; for 2027 it is $715.4 million.
When does Global Ship Lease report earnings?
Global Ship Lease is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 9, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $2.32.
Does Global Ship Lease usually beat earnings estimates?
Global Ship Lease reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.