Here's Why Investors Should Bet on Global Ship Lease Stock Now

Global Ship Lease GSL is bolstered by its robust liquidity, which, in turn, is boosting the company’s prospects. The company’s efforts to expand its fleet are also commendable. With these tailwinds, GSL shares have performed impressively on the bourse. If you have not taken advantage of its share price appreciation yet, now is the time to do so.Let’s delve deeper.Factors Favoring GSL StockNorthward Earnings Estimate Revision: The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings per share (EPS) has been revised upward by 0.4% over the past 60 days for the current quarter. For 2025, the consensus mark for EPS has moved 6.6% north over the same time frame. These favorable estimate revisions indicate brokers’ confidence in the stock.Robust Price Performance: A look at the company’s price trend reveals that its shares have surged 5.1% over the past 90 days, surpassing the  Zacks Transportation - Shipping industry’s 0.3% rise.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchSolid Zacks Rank: GSL currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).Earnings Surprise History: GSL has an encouraging earnings surprise history, having surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average surprise of 16.8%.Bullish Industry Rank: The industry to which Global Ship Lease belongs currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 29 (out of 243). Such a favorable rank places it in the top 14% of Zacks Industries.Studies show that 50% of a stock’s price movement is directly related to the performance of the industry group to which it belongs.A mediocre stock within a strong group is likely to outperform a robust stock in a weak industry. Reckoning the industry’s performance becomes imperative in this context.Growth Factors: Global Ship Lease strengthens its fleet renewal strategy with the acquisition of three 8,600 TEU ECO-upgraded containerships at a compelling valuation that limits downside risk while preserving meaningful upside. By securing modern, charter-attached vessels at a price close to the value of a single charter-free ship, the company enhances earnings visibility, extends fleet life and improves asset quality. The transaction reflects GSL’s disciplined, opportunistic capital allocation and strong balance sheet, effectively recycling capital from older vessel sales into larger, more efficient assets that support long-term cash generation and shareholder value.GSL is benefiting from a sharp improvement in liquidity, with the current ratio rising from 0.91 in 2022 to 2.19 in the third quarter of 2025. This upward trend signals stronger short-term financial flexibility, enhanced ability to meet obligations, and greater scope to pursue growth and shareholder returns. The consistent improvement underscores disciplined capital management and reinforces confidence in the company’s resilience.Other Stocks to ConsiderInvestors interested in the Zacks Transportation sector may also consider Expeditors International of Washington EXPD and FedEx FDX.EXPD currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.EXPD has an expected earnings growth rate of 3.50% for the current year.  The company has an encouraging earnings surprise history. Its earnings outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average beat of 13.94%.FDX currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.The company has an encouraging earnings surprise history. Its earnings topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missed once in the remaining, delivering an average beat of 2.03%.Zacks Naming Top 10 Stocks for 2026Want to be tipped off early to our 10 top picks for the entirety of 2026? History suggests their performance could be sensational.From 2012 (when our Director of Research Sheraz Mian assumed responsibility for the portfolio) through November, 2025, the Zacks Top 10 Stocks gained +2,530.8%, more than QUADRUPLING the S&P 500’s +570.3%.Now Sheraz is combing through 4,400 companies to handpick the best 10 tickers to buy and hold in 2026. Don’t miss your chance to get in on these stocks when they’re released on January 5. Be First to New Top 10 Stocks >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD): Free Stock Analysis Report FedEx Corporation (FDX): Free Stock Analysis Report Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks