Crash Alert: 3 REITs That Could Cut Their Dividend

Dividend cuts can turn even promising REITs into value traps. Some high-yielding REITs face growing risks from leverage and rising rates. One REIT could become a great buying opportunity after a dividend cut.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 20, 2026

30 Dividend Buys You Might Hold Forever From October's Russell 3000 Index

The October 2026 'Dogs of the Russell 3000' strategy highlights high-yield, fair-priced stocks with analyst-projected net gains up to 81.2% by October 2027. Top ten S-M Russell 3000 stocks offer yields from 10.1% to 19.6%, with all currently trading below projected annual dividends from $1,000 invested. Fifteen out of fifty-one S-M Russell 3000 high-yielders have negative free cash flow margins, signaling caution for dividend sustainability.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 18, 2026

Global Net Lease, Inc. Announces Release Date for Third Quarter 2026 Results

NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GNL) ("GNL" or the "Company") announced today that it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 15, 2026

Mousetraps: 7 High-Yield REITs Risking Dividend Cuts

High-yield 'mousetrap' REITs consistently underperform, with average returns lagging the VNQ by 1090–1380 bps due to dividend cuts and price declines. Dividend Safety grades of F indicate a roughly 40% chance of a cut within 12 months, making these REITs especially risky for income-focused investors. Nine REITs, including CLPR, BDN, CHCT, GOOD, NXRT, GNL, ALX, BRT, and AFCG, currently offer yields above 6.85% but have severe Dividend Safety concerns.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 7, 2026

This High-Yielding REIT's AFFO Coverage Is Telling You Something Its Yield Is Not

Global Net Lease's 9% yield is drawing income investors in, but a closer look at its cash flow numbers reveals a coverage ratio that keeps shrinking quarter by quarter, and a wall of debt maturities closing in fast.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 6, 2026

5 Massive Dividend Yields Being Funded With Someone Else's Money

A 30% yield sounds like a dream for retirees, but the cash funding that payout may not be coming from the business itself.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 6, 2026

Global Net Lease, Inc. Announces Common Stock Dividend for the Fourth Quarter 2026

NEW YORK, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Net Lease, Inc. ("GNL" or the "Company") (NYSE: GNL / GNL PRA / GNL PRB / GNL PRD / GNL PRE) announced today that it declared a dividend of $0.190 per share of common stock payable on October 16, 2026, to common stockholders of record at the close of business on October 12, 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 1, 2026

The Dividend Trap: 3 High-Yield REITs That Look Cheap (But Aren't)

High dividend yields can still be value traps. GOOD and GNL face leverage and office exposure risks. BDN's 10% yield may not be sustainable.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 18, 2026

Global Net Lease, Inc. Announces Preferred Stock Dividends

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Net Lease, Inc. ("GNL" or the "Company") (NYSE: GNL/ GNL PRA / GNL PRB / GNL PRD / GNL PRE) announced today that it declared quarterly dividends on its outstanding preferred stock. Specifically, GNL declared (i) a dividend of $0.453125 per share on its 7.25% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock ("Series A Preferred Stock"), payable on October 15, 2026, to holders of record of shares of its Series A Preferred Stock at the close of business on October 2, 2026, (ii) a dividend of $0.4296875 per share on its 6.875% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock ("Series B Preferred Stock") payable on October 15, 2026 to holders of record of shares of its Series B Preferred Stock at the close of business on October 2, 2026, (iii) a dividend of $0.46875 per share on its 7.50% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock ("Series D Preferred Stock") payable on October 15, 2026 to holders of record of shares of its Series D Preferred Stock at the close of business on October 2, 2026, and (iv) a dividend of $0.4609375 per share on its 7.375% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock ("Series E Preferred Stock") payable on October 15, 2026 to holders of record of shares of its Series E Preferred Stock at the close of business on October 2, 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • Sep 17, 2026

Net Lease REITs: Diversification Or Diworsification?

Essential Properties Realty Trust offers a compelling blend of diversification, income, safety, and growth, with its largest tenant at just 3.1% of base rent. Diversification reduces tenant-specific risk, but quality of tenants, lease coverage, and disciplined capital allocation are critical for durable, repeatable AFFO-per-share growth. Concentrated REITs like PSTL or GLPI may deliver higher yields and faster growth but carry materially higher risk premiums due to tenant or sector concentration.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 13, 2026