Global Net Lease, Inc. (GNL) announced on October 18, 2025 that Fitch Ratings has upgraded the company’s corporate credit rating to investment‑grade BBB‑ from its previous BB+ rating. The upgrade reflects Fitch’s assessment of GNL’s strengthened balance sheet, lower leverage, and improved liquidity following its recent deleveraging and portfolio transformation.
Fitch’s decision to move GNL into the investment‑grade category signals a lower perceived risk to lenders and investors, potentially reducing borrowing costs and expanding access to capital markets. The rating change also aligns GNL with peers that enjoy more favorable financing terms, supporting its ongoing strategy to enhance shareholder value.
The upgrade comes after GNL’s successful multi‑tenant portfolio sale, refinancing of its revolving credit facility, and a series of share repurchases that have lowered net debt and improved its Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio. With the new rating, GNL is positioned to benefit from lower interest expenses and a stronger credit profile as it continues to pursue growth and value‑creation initiatives.
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