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Revenue:$112.5 million for the second quarter of 2026.
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Net Loss:$7.5 million attributable to common stockholders.
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AFFO:$45.7 million, or $0.22 per share, up from $0.21 in the first quarter of 2026.
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Portfolio Occupancy:97% with a weighted average remaining lease term of 5.7 years.
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Office Occupancy:Increased to 99% from 95% in the second quarter of 2025.
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Renewal Spreads:Approximately 5.6% above expiring rents on more than 357,000 square feet.
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Investment Grade Tenants:63% of tenants carry an investment grade or implied investment grade rating, up from 60% in the second quarter of 2025.
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Total Debt:$2.5 billion gross outstanding, a reduction of $621 million from the end of the second quarter of 2025.
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Weighted Average Interest Rate:4.1%, down from 4.3% in the second quarter of 2025.
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Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA:Improved to 6.6 times, based on net debt of $2.3 billion.
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Recurring Capital Expenditures:Declined to $3.4 million in the first half of 2026 from $19.6 million in the first half of 2025.
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Liquidity:Approximately $919 million as of June 30, 2026.
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Share Repurchases:20.9 million shares repurchased since program inception through July 31, 2026, for $169.7 million at a weighted average price of $8.11.
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2026 AFFO Guidance:Raised to a range of $0.82 to $0.85 per share.
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2026 Gross Transaction Volume Guidance:Increased to a range of $700 million to $800 million.
Release Date: August 06, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Global Net Lease Inc ( NYSE:GNL ) is expected to close the accretive Motive acquisition in mid-August 2026, which is projected to be approximately 4% accretive to AFFO per share while remaining leverage neutral.
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The company has made significant progress in reducing its office exposure, with dispositions totaling $263 million year-to-date, and expects office to represent only 21% of straight-line rent upon completion of planned sales.
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Global Net Lease Inc ( NYSE:GNL ) delivered strong leasing results with renewal spreads of approximately 5.6% above expiring rents, including notable renewals with Dollar General, FedEx Freight, and FedEx.
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The company's balance sheet has improved, with net debt to adjusted EBITDA improving to 6.6 times and a reduction in gross debt of $621 million year-over-year.
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Global Net Lease Inc ( NYSE:GNL ) raised its full-year 2026 AFFO per share guidance to a range of $0.82 to $0.85 and increased its gross transaction volume guidance to $700 million to $800 million.
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The company has been actively repurchasing shares at a discount, having bought back 20.9 million shares at a weighted average price of $8.11, which is accretive to shareholder value.
Negative Points
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Global Net Lease Inc ( NYSE:GNL ) reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $7.5 million for the second quarter of 2026.
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The company's portfolio weighted average remaining lease term remains relatively short at 5.7 years, which could pose re-leasing risks in the future.
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Global Net Lease Inc ( NYSE:GNL ) still has a significant office exposure, which it is actively trying to reduce, and the process may extend beyond 2026.
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The company's ability to repurchase shares was limited during the quarter due to the pending Motive transaction, potentially missing out on further accretive buyback opportunities.
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Global Net Lease Inc ( NYSE:GNL ) faces ongoing challenges in the transaction market, with the need to be selective and disciplined in acquisitions to avoid overpaying for assets.
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The company's leverage, while improved, remains at 6.6 times net debt to adjusted EBITDA, which is still relatively high and may limit financial flexibility.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you continue to sell office assets, or will future sales be more aligned with lease expirations? A: Michael Weil, CEO, stated that the strategy will continue to be both. The company sees opportunities for longer-term sale structures where they receive 100% of the rent due, typically to developers for redevelopment. They will also pursue more traditional sales to efficiently and beneficially reduce office exposure, with the goal of moving down to 20% as proof of concept.
Q: What is the long-term plan for the non-industrial assets acquired from Motive, and are there any restrictions on selling them? A: Michael Weil, CEO, confirmed there are no restrictions on selling assets. While the majority of the Motive portfolio is high-quality industrial assets they plan to hold long-term, there are a few opportunistic sale candidates. The company will continue to sharpen the portfolio to be predominantly single-tenant industrial, using any sales to pay down debt or redeploy capital.
Q: Can you comment on the transaction market, including pricing, size, and quality, and is the company interested in smaller acquisitions or being patient for larger deals like Motive? A: Michael Weil, CEO, emphasized that one-off acquisitions are important for building a great portfolio. The company is active in bidding but disciplined on price, focusing on high-quality assets with strong tenants. They are buying assets like Motive at an 8% cap rate and will not chase prices. The focus is on long-term quality of earnings and tenant retention, not just starting cap rates.
Q: Can you comment on the increased transaction guidance of $700 million to $800 million and how we should think about it? A: Michael Weil, CEO, stated that the Motive acquisition was an unexpected opportunity for 2026, and the revised range reflects that. The company will continue to be selective and disciplined, waiting for the right prices and not getting ahead of its improving cost of capital.
Q: Do you anticipate the accretive asset recycling (selling at 7.6% cap rate and buying at 8.2%) to continue, and what is your preference for using proceeds: new acquisitions, reducing leverage, or share repurchases? A: Michael Weil, CEO, confirmed the company can continue operating in that range. The strategy prioritizes continued deleveraging, disciplined acquisitions to grow earnings and extend WALT, and opportunistic share repurchases as a valuable tool. The company is proud of its buyback execution but would be happy if the stock moves up on its own, reducing the need for buybacks.
Q: Is it too early to put goalposts around a timeline for reducing office exposure further? A: Michael Weil, CEO, stated he hates to put dates on things as it sends the wrong message to the market. The company is active in taking properties to market with qualified brokers and does not want to fire-sale the assets. The initiative may not be over in calendar year 2026, but they do not want it to drag on for extended periods.
Q: Can you provide more color on the progress of reducing office exposure and the recent dispositions? A: Michael Weil, CEO, highlighted the successful monetization of office assets, including the sale of a property leased to the US General Services Administration for $13 million and a GE Aviation property for $48 million, both at a 7.2% cash cap rate. These transactions demonstrate the ability to attract valuations and reduce office exposure, with office expected to represent approximately 21% of straight-line rent upon completion of planned dispositions.
Q: What is the company's view on the investment backdrop for publicly traded REITs and its positioning? A: Michael Weil, CEO, noted that recent research from firms like Morgan Stanley, UBS, and BlackRock points to improving capital markets liquidity, recovering transaction activity, and attractive relative valuations. The company believes its progress in strengthening the portfolio, improving its credit profile, and establishing an investment-grade balance sheet positions it well to take advantage of this environment.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
