GNL lifts 2026 AFFO guidance as Modiv deal nears close and dispositions accelerate

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GNL raised 2026 AFFO guidance and transaction volume targets, detailed a $263M disposition pipeline, and confirmed the Modiv acquisition is on track to close mid-August. The CEO's increased ownership underscores confidence in the strategy.

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• 2026 AFFO Guidance Raised

  Full-year AFFO per share guidance increased to $0.82–$0.85 from $0.80–$0.84, driven by expected Modiv accretion and operational improvements.

• Transaction Volume Guidance More Than Doubled

  Gross transaction volume guidance raised to $700M–$800M from $250M–$350M, reflecting accelerated dispositions and the Modiv acquisition.

• Modiv Acquisition Nears Close

  Modiv shareholder vote set for August 10, 2026; closing expected mid-August. Deal is ~4% accretive to AFFO per share and leverage neutral.

• $263M Disposition Pipeline Detailed

  Through July 31, 2026, $145M of dispositions closed at a 7.6% weighted average cash cap rate, with 78% being office assets. Total pipeline includes pending deals.

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Global Net Lease raised its full-year 2026 AFFO per share guidance to $0.82–$0.85, up from $0.80–$0.84, and boosted gross transaction volume guidance to $700M–$800M from $250M–$350M, reflecting confidence in the Modiv acquisition closing mid-August and accelerating asset sales. The company also disclosed a $263M disposition pipeline, $145M of which has already closed at a 7.6% cap rate, and $169.7M in share repurchases through July. The CEO's increased personal stake to ~2.9M shares following his separation from Bellevue Capital Partners reinforces insider alignment. These updates come just days before the Modiv shareholder vote on August 10, 2026, and signal a stronger, more focused portfolio with improving earnings visibility.