Global Net Lease

GNL

Market cap $2.07B

Global Net Lease's AFFO guidance for 2026 will see its dividend coverage projected to dip to 108% from 116%, with the REIT currently paying out an 8% yield. The REIT received an investment-grade rating of 'BBB-' from Fitch on the sustained reduction of debt since 2024. Around $2.2 billion of debt has been repaid. GNL's Series A preferred shares offer a comparable yield to the common shares with less downside risk if the common dividend is cut.

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NEW YORK, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GNL) (“GNL” or the “Company”) announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

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NEW YORK, April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Net Lease, Inc. (“GNL” or the “Company”) today announced that Sue Perrotty and Governor Edward Rendell have decided to retire from the Company's Board of Directors (the “Board”) effective immediately following the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and will not stand for re-election at the Annual Meeting.

NEW YORK, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Net Lease, Inc. (“GNL” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GNL / GNL PRA / GNL PRB / GNL PRD / GNL PRE) announced today that it declared a dividend of $0.190 per share of common stock payable on April 17, 2026, to common stockholders of record at the close of business on April 13, 2026.

NEW YORK, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Net Lease, Inc. (“GNL” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GNL/ GNL PRA / GNL PRB / GNL PRD / GNL PRE) announced today that it declared quarterly dividends on its outstanding preferred stock. Specifically, GNL declared (i) a dividend of $0.453125 per share on its 7.25% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred Stock”), payable on April 15, 2026, to holders of record of shares of its Series A Preferred Stock at the close of business on April 3, 2026, (ii) a dividend of $0.4296875 per share on its 6.875% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (“Series B Preferred Stock”) payable on April 15, 2026 to holders of record of shares of its Series B Preferred Stock at the close of business on April 3, 2026, (iii) a dividend of $0.46875 per share on its 7.50% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (“Series D Preferred Stock”) payable on April 15, 2026 to holders of record of shares of its Series D Preferred Stock at the close of business on April 3, 2026, and (iv) a dividend of $0.4609375 per share on its 7.375% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (“Series E Preferred Stock”) payable on April 15, 2026 to holders of record of shares of its Series E Preferred Stock at the close of business on April 3, 2026.

Global Net Lease (GNL) has implemented major balance sheet deleveraging, asset sales, and management changes, but challenges persist. GNL's shift from aggressive acquisitions to capital recycling faces headwinds due to asset quality and sector cap rate differentials. Despite a recent share price rebound and improved credit rating, GNL's portfolio remains exposed to underperforming office and industrial assets.

Global Net Lease remains a buy, reflecting improved financials, significant portfolio transformation, and an attractive valuation offering a margin of safety. GNL executed $3.4B in asset sales, pivoted to single-tenant net leases, and reduced net debt by $2.2B during their disposition program, strengthening its balance sheet. 2026 is expected to be a transitional year, with AFFO guidance of $0.80–$0.84 per share and net debt/EBITDA at 6.5x–6.9x.