Global Net Lease (NYSE:GNL) Sets New 1-Year Low – Here’s Why

Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GNL) hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Monday. The stock traded as low as $6.81 and last traded at $6.8450, with a volume of 556,521 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $6.97.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts recently weighed in on GNL shares. Huntington began coverage on shares of Global Net Lease in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. They set a “market perform” rating and a $10.00 price target for the company. Citizens Jmp reiterated a “market outperform” rating and set a $10.00 price objective on shares of Global Net Lease in a research note on Monday, August 31st. Finally, BMO Capital Markets raised Global Net Lease from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $10.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Monday, August 17th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Global Net Lease currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $10.25.

Global Net Lease Stock Performance

The stock has a market capitalization of $1.46 billion, a PE ratio of -24.70 and a beta of 1.05. The company has a quick ratio of 0.16, a current ratio of 0.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.94. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $8.32 and a 200-day moving average of $9.06.

Global Net Lease (NYSE:GNL) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The financial services provider reported ($0.05) earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of ($0.05). Global Net Lease had a negative net margin of 2.94% and a negative return on equity of 1.00%. The firm had revenue of $112.47 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $109.68 million. Global Net Lease has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.820-0.850 EPS.

Global Net Lease Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, October 16th. Investors of record on Monday, October 12th were given a $0.19 dividend. This represents a $0.76 annualized dividend and a yield of 11.0%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, October 9th. Global Net Lease’s payout ratio is -271.43%.

Institutional Trading of Global Net Lease

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. ProShare Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Global Net Lease by 5.5% during the third quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 29,088 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $240,000 after buying an additional 1,518 shares during the period. Essex Financial Services Inc. lifted its holdings in Global Net Lease by 9.6% in the 1st quarter. Essex Financial Services Inc. now owns 18,005 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $169,000 after acquiring an additional 1,577 shares during the last quarter. Krilogy Financial LLC boosted its holdings in Global Net Lease by 15.8% during the third quarter. Krilogy Financial LLC now owns 12,457 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $97,000 after buying an additional 1,696 shares in the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Global Net Lease by 11.8% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 17,258 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $162,000 after acquiring an additional 1,821 shares during the last quarter. Finally, QRG Capital Management Inc. raised its holdings in Global Net Lease by 8.2% during the 2nd quarter. QRG Capital Management Inc. now owns 26,667 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $238,000 after buying an additional 2,025 shares during the period. 61.19% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Global Net Lease Company Profile

Global Net Lease, Inc (NYSE:GNL) is a real estate investment trust that owns and manages a diversified portfolio of commercial properties subject to long-term, net leases. Under these arrangements, tenants generally pay property operating expenses such as taxes, insurance and maintenance, which can provide the company with relatively predictable rental income.

The company invests primarily in single-tenant office, industrial and retail properties leased to corporate and other commercial tenants.