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Global Net Lease Upgraded by S&P to BB+

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  • Global Net Lease’s credit rating was upgraded by S&P Global after selling a $1.8 billion portfolio.
  • The sale improved GNL’s portfolio metrics and strengthened its financial position, according to CEO Michael Weil.
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Global Net Lease Upgraded by S&P to BB+

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An update from Global Net Lease ( (GNL) ) is now available.

On June 30, 2025, Global Net Lease, Inc. announced that S&P Global upgraded its corporate credit rating to BB+ from BB, following the successful $1.8 billion sale of its multi-tenant portfolio, which allowed for a significant reduction in debt. This upgrade also raised the company’s issue-level rating on its unsecured notes to an investment-grade BBB- from BB+. The sale has resulted in a streamlined portfolio with diversified, long-term triple-net leases, minimal near-term lease expirations, high occupancy, and improved operating metrics. CEO Michael Weil stated that the credit rating upgrade validates the company’s efforts to strengthen its balance sheet and enhance shareholder value, with plans to continue reducing leverage and lowering the cost of capital.

The most recent analyst rating on (GNL) stock is a Buy with a $9.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Global Net Lease stock, see the GNL Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GNL Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GNL is a Neutral.

Global Net Lease’s overall stock score reflects significant financial challenges, including negative net income and high leverage, despite strong deleveraging efforts and high dividend yield. Corporate events and earnings call indicate strategic progress, but market volatility and financial instability are ongoing concerns.

To see Spark’s full report on GNL stock, click here.

More about Global Net Lease

Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GNL) is a publicly traded, internally managed real estate investment trust that focuses on acquiring and managing a global portfolio of income-producing net lease assets across the U.S., and Western and Northern Europe.

Average Trading Volume: 1,959,436

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: $1.68B

See more insights into GNL stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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