Global Net Lease (NYSE:GNL) Updates FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Global Net Lease (NYSE:GNL) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.800-0.840 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.790. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Global Net Lease Stock Up 1.1%

Shares of Global Net Lease stock traded up $0.10 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $9.13. The company had a trading volume of 3,252,144 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,587,655. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a quick ratio of 0.09 and a current ratio of 0.06. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.94 billion, a P/E ratio of -22.81 and a beta of 1.03. Global Net Lease has a 52-week low of $6.77 and a 52-week high of $10.04. The company has a 50 day moving average of $9.44 and a 200 day moving average of $8.91.

Global Net Lease (NYSE:GNL) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The financial services provider reported ($0.08) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.10 by ($0.18). Global Net Lease had a negative net margin of 8.72% and a negative return on equity of 2.90%. The company had revenue of $109.29 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $112.37 million. Global Net Lease has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.800-0.840 EPS.

Global Net Lease Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, April 17th. Shareholders of record on Monday, April 13th were issued a $0.19 dividend. This represents a $0.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 8.3%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, April 13th. Global Net Lease’s payout ratio is currently -63.87%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have commented on GNL shares. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Global Net Lease from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, March 28th. Citigroup reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Global Net Lease in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Cantor Fitzgerald raised shares of Global Net Lease to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. BMO Capital Markets lowered Global Net Lease from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating and set a $10.00 target price on the stock. in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Finally, Citizens Jmp lifted their target price on shares of Global Net Lease from $9.00 to $10.00 and gave the stock a “market outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have issued a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Global Net Lease currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $10.40.

Institutional Trading of Global Net Lease

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Ameriflex Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Global Net Lease by 43.3% during the fourth quarter. Ameriflex Group Inc. now owns 5,825 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $50,000 after buying an additional 1,761 shares during the period. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company boosted its stake in shares of Global Net Lease by 1.2% in the second quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 154,190 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,164,000 after purchasing an additional 1,784 shares during the period. Amundi boosted its stake in shares of Global Net Lease by 2.0% during the 3rd quarter. Amundi now owns 101,123 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $815,000 after buying an additional 1,966 shares during the last quarter. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. grew its holdings in Global Net Lease by 2.9% during the 4th quarter. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. now owns 74,170 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $638,000 after acquiring an additional 2,109 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Centaurus Financial Inc. increased its holdings in Global Net Lease by 11.6% in the third quarter. Centaurus Financial Inc. now owns 21,247 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $173,000 after buying an additional 2,203 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 61.19% of the company’s stock.

Global Net Lease Company Profile

Global Net Lease (NYSE: GNL) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that focuses on acquiring and managing a diversified portfolio of single-tenant, net-lease commercial properties. The company’s business model centers on establishing long-term, triple-net leases with creditworthy tenants, enabling the pass-through of property operating expenses while aiming to provide predictable rental income and stable cash flows. Global Net Lease’s portfolio spans retail, industrial, office and light-industrial assets, each selected for its strategic location and tenant credit quality.

Since launching its initial public offering in April 2016, Global Net Lease has built a presence in key markets throughout the United States and Western Europe.