GNL Dividend History & Analysis | 9.9% Yield

GNL has a dividend yield of 9.9% and paid 0.76 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 9.88%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -14.75%
Consistency Lifetime 91.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.92%
Payout FCF 126.7%
Streak Years 11
Dividend Rating 21.30%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 49.5%
Total Return 5y: 0.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NLOP 289 M 51.1% 160%
GOOD 563 M 9.29% 11.4%
OLP 466 M 7.89% 11.9%
PSTL 611 M 7.19% 10.0%
PINE 320 M 7.31% 9.19%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
NLOP 289 M 360% 51.2%
HABA 462 M 36.1% 93.2%
LXP 3,050 M 25.6% 93.8%
EPRT 5,985 M 4.77% 100%
AAT 1,469 M 4.06% 99.0%

GNL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 2026-01-16 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2025-10-10 2025-10-13 2025-10-16 Quarterly 0.19 0% 2.16%
2025-07-11 2025-07-11 2025-07-16 Quarterly 0.19 0% 2.48%
2025-04-11 2025-04-11 2025-04-16 Quarterly 0.19 -30.9% 2.57%
2025-01-13 2025-01-13 2025-01-16 Quarterly 0.275 0% 4.1%
2024-10-11 2024-10-11 2024-10-16 Quarterly 0.275 0% 4.02%
2024-07-11 2024-07-11 2024-07-16 Quarterly 0.275 0% 3.37%
2024-04-10 2024-04-11 2024-04-16 Quarterly 0.275 -22.3% 3.7%
2024-01-11 2024-01-12 2024-01-16 Quarterly 0.354 0% 4.99%
2023-10-11 2023-10-12 2023-10-16 Quarterly 0.354 -11.5% 3.71%
2023-07-12 2023-07-13 2023-07-17 Quarterly 0.4 0% 4.8%
2023-04-12 2023-04-13 2023-04-17 Quarterly 0.4 0% 3.67%
2023-01-12 2023-01-13 2023-01-17 Quarterly 0.4 0% 3.27%
2022-10-12 2022-10-13 2022-10-17 Quarterly 0.4 0% 2.96%
2022-07-08 2022-07-11 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% 3.89%
2022-04-08 2022-04-11 2022-04-18 Quarterly 0.4 0% 2.86%
2022-01-12 2022-01-13 2022-01-18 Quarterly 0.4 0% 2.62%
2021-10-08 2021-10-12 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% 2.63%
2021-07-09 2021-07-12 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% 2.49%
2021-04-09 2021-04-12 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% 2.2%
2021-01-08 2021-01-11 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% 2.14%
2020-10-08 2020-10-12 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2020-07-10 2020-07-13 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2020-04-09 2020-04-13 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.4 -25% N/A
2020-01-10 2020-01-13 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.533 0% N/A
2019-10-10 2019-10-11 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.533 0% N/A
2019-07-10 2019-07-11 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.533 199.4% N/A
2019-04-11 2019-04-12 2019-04-15 Monthly 0.178 0% N/A
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-03-15 Monthly 0.178 0% N/A
2019-02-07 2019-02-08 2019-02-15 Monthly 0.178 0% N/A
2019-01-11 2019-01-14 2019-01-16 Monthly 0.178 0% N/A
2018-12-12 2018-12-13 2018-12-17 Monthly 0.178 0% N/A
2018-11-09 2018-11-13 2018-11-15 Monthly 0.178 0% N/A
2018-10-10 2018-10-11 2018-10-15 Monthly 0.178 0% N/A
2018-09-12 2018-09-13 2018-09-17 Monthly 0.178 0% N/A
2018-08-10 2018-08-13 2018-08-15 Monthly 0.178 0% N/A
2018-07-12 2018-07-13 2018-07-16 Monthly 0.178 0% N/A
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-06-15 Monthly 0.178 0% N/A
2018-05-07 2018-05-08 2018-05-15 Monthly 0.178 0% N/A
2018-04-05 2018-04-06 2018-04-16 Monthly 0.178 0% N/A
2018-03-07 2018-03-08 2018-03-15 Monthly 0.178 0% N/A
2018-02-07 2018-02-08 2018-02-15 Monthly 0.178 0% N/A
2018-01-05 2018-01-08 2018-01-16 Monthly 0.178 0% N/A
2017-12-07 2017-12-08 2017-12-15 Monthly 0.178 0% N/A
2017-11-07 2017-11-08 2017-11-15 Monthly 0.178 0% N/A
2017-10-05 2017-10-06 2017-10-16 Monthly 0.178 0% N/A
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-09-15 Monthly 0.178 0% N/A
2017-08-04 2017-08-08 2017-08-15 Monthly 0.178 0% N/A
2017-07-05 2017-07-07 2017-07-14 Monthly 0.178 0% N/A
2017-06-06 2017-06-08 2017-06-15 Monthly 0.178 0% N/A

GNL Dividend FAQ

Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GNL) is an internally managed REIT that acquires and operates a diversified portfolio of net-lease properties, primarily in the United States and in Western and Northern Europe. The firm’s business model centers on long-term, triple-net leases that shift most operating costs to tenants, delivering stable, inflation-linked cash flow.

What is the Dividend Yield of GNL?

As of February 2026, GNL`s dividend yield is 9.88%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.76 USD by the current share price of 9.61.

Does GNL pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, GNL paid a dividend of 0.76 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-12 and the payout was 0.19 USD.

How often does GNL pay dividends?

GNL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GNL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-12.

GNL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GNL for the next 4 payments are between 0.198 (+4.2%) and 0.237 (+24.7%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will GNL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.19 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Global Net Lease (GNL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GNL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Global Net Lease (GNL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of GNL?

GNL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -14.8% per year.
Negative growth: GNL's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of GNL?

GNL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.92%. If you bought GNL's shares at 9.60 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.76 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.92% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GNL?

GNL Payout Consistency is 91.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Global Net Lease has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GNL have a good Dividend Yield?

GNL`s 9.88% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GNL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GNL is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of GNL?

GNL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 21.30%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GNL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GNL's Outstanding Shares?

Global Net Lease's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.07% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has GNL ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 1, 2017 with a ratio of 1:3.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2012 63,400
2013 56,315,900 +88726.34%
2014 56,315,900
2015 56,312,300 -0.01%
2016 57,781,100 +2.61%
2017 67,287,000 +16.45%
2018 74,001,000 +9.98%
2019 90,777,000 +22.67%
2020 89,483,000 -1.43%
2021 103,581,000 +15.75%
2022 103,782,000 +0.19%
2023 230,320,000 +121.93%
2024 230,440,000 +0.05%
2025 220,891,000 -4.14%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:23