RLJ Lodging Trust

NYSE:RLJ Stock Report

Market Cap: US$1.7b

RLJ Lodging Trust Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 4/6

RLJ Lodging Trust is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 5.44% that is well covered by earnings.

Key information

5.4%

Dividend yield

0.7%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield6.1%
Future Dividend Yield5.8%
Dividend Growth-16.1%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio60%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • May 05

RLJ Lodging Trust: Cautious In The Short Term, Bullish In The Long Term

Summary RLJ Lodging Trust is off to a strong start in 2026, with the shares boosted by solid Q1 2026 results and an increased 2026 outlook. High energy prices present a near-term risk, arguably leading to management's more cautious guidance for the remainder of 2026. Even so, RLJ's valuation remains undemanding, supporting a Buy rating (down from Strong Buy) for long-term investors comfortable with risks in the investment case. These risks principally stem from RLJ's high leverage and potential underperformance during recessions. The good news is that RLJ has addressed all near-term maturities, although expiring favorable fixed-rate swaps could present a small interest rate headwind next year. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Jan 22

Urban Event Demand And Brand Conversions Will Support A Stronger Future For This Hotel REIT

Catalysts About RLJ Lodging Trust RLJ Lodging Trust is a US-focused hotel real estate investment trust with a portfolio concentrated in urban, full service and upscale hotels across major business and tourism markets. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Seeking Alpha • Mar 28

RLJ Lodging Trust: Extreme Pessimism Reflected In The Share Price (Rating Upgrade)

Summary RLJ Lodging Trust is a hotel REIT focused on urban hotels in the Sunbelt region. Q4 2024 and early 2025 operating performance has been solid. Investors, however, are worried about the future, with recent warnings signs increasing the odds that RLJ cuts its 2025 outlook. This is more than reflected in the company's valuation and share price, which is trading at levels last seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. The REIT's preferred shares offer high current income with a substantial safety cushion for risk-averse investors. Key risks to consider include a potential U.S. recession and a high proportion of debt in the capital structure. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 04

RLJ Lodging Trust: Preferred Shares Offer A Yield Close To 8%

Summary RLJ Lodging Trust’s preferred shares offer a 7.8% yield and are unlikely to be called due to the common stock trading below $10. The REIT’s financials are strong, with AFFO covering preferred dividends by a wide margin, ensuring a safety cushion for investors. With $2B in common equity ranking junior to preferred shares, there’s a significant buffer against potential losses. I hold a long position in RLJ’s preferred shares and consider adding more below par for an 8% yield, while monitoring common shares. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jun 11

RLJ Lodging Trust: I Don't Mind Locking In A 7.9% Yield

Summary RLJ Lodging Trust's preferred shares are attractive as they cannot be easily called by the issuer. The preferred dividends are well-covered, with a payout ratio of just over 10%. The balance sheet of RLJ Lodging Trust is strong, with a low LTV ratio and sufficient common equity. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Mar 28

RLJ Lodging Trust: I Like The 7.75% Yielding Preferred Shares

Summary RLJ Lodging Trust's Q4 results showed robust FFO and AFFO performance, with an increase in revenue per available room and occupancy. The company's net interest expenses decreased, resulting in a significant expansion of AFFO per share. RLJ Lodging Trust's 'busted' preferred shares offer an attractive fixed yield of 7.75% and have a strong margin of safety based on the balance sheet. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 09

RLJ Lodging Trust Remains Attractive, Despite Its Recent Rally

Summary RLJ Lodging Trust has offered a total return of 15% in the past 15 months, with a recent rally thanks to a dovish stance from the Fed. The REIT owns 96 high-end hotels with lean operating models and generates more than half of its EBITDA in the Sun Belt region. RLJ Lodging Trust is trading at a forward price-to-FFO ratio of only 7.1 and has a healthy balance sheet. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: RLJ's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: RLJ's dividend payments have fallen over the past 10 years.

Dividend Yield vs Market

RLJ Lodging Trust Dividend Yield vs Market
How does RLJ dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (RLJ)5.4%
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.4%
Market Top 25% (US)4.1%
Industry Average (Hotel and Resort REITs)4.0%
Analyst forecast (RLJ) (up to 3 years)5.8%

Notable Dividend: RLJ's dividend (5.44%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.38%).

High Dividend: RLJ's dividend (5.44%) is in the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.14%)

Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its reasonable payout ratio (59.8%), RLJ's dividend payments are covered by earnings.

Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (35.6%), RLJ's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/14 17:36
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/12 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

RLJ Lodging Trust is covered by 23 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Michael BellisarioBaird
Felicia Kantor HendrixBarclays
Richard HightowerBarclays