Leases containerships to liner companies.
Dec 2025Revenue $766M/yrExpenses $331M/yr
Reached break-even Jan 2019
Figures by year
When did Global Ship Lease become profitable?
Its revenue passed its expenses in Jan 2019. In the 12 months to Dec 2025, revenue was $766M and expenses $331M.
| Fiscal year to | Revenue | Expenses | Operating profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $766M | $331M | $435M |
| Dec 2024 | $711M | $332M | $379M |
| Dec 2023 | $675M | $332M | $343M |
| Dec 2022 | $646M | $291M | $354M |
| Dec 2021 | $448M | $210M | $238M |
| Dec 2020 | $283M | $178M | $105M |
| Dec 2019 | $261M | $150M | $112M |
| Dec 2018 | $157M | $167M | −$10.3M |
| Dec 2017 | $159M | $175M | −$15.4M |
| Dec 2016 | $167M | $188M | −$20.7M |
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