RLJ Lodging Trust

RLJ

Market cap $1.81B

Every month, we run a screen for dividend growth stocks that could offer some ideas for further due diligence. The screening process considers dividend safety, dividend growth, and dividend growth consistency. REITs tend to show up quite regularly, and that has been particularly notable this month, as we will take a quick dive into three of them.

Income investors entered the second half of 2026 with a familiar problem: plenty of headline yields, not enough sustainable ones.

I identify five growth and income stocks across diverse industries, helping investors navigate today's volatile market with greater confidence. These stocks are Quant Strong Buys with a solid combination of above-average forward growth metrics and dividend scores and an average yield of nearly 6%. Strong fundamentals, attractive valuations, and durable dividend characteristics support opportunities beyond the AI trade as market leadership continues to broaden.

DEC, SU and RLJ made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on July 7, 2026.

Hotel REIT RLJ is seeing its stock climb. The company offers an attractive dividend yield but changes in consumer spending pose a risk.

Does RLJ Lodging (RLJ) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

RLJ Lodging (RLJ) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

As of June 22, 2026, two stocks in the real estate sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

Every month, we screen for dividend growth stocks, highlighting value and income opportunities with high safety, growth, and consistency quant grades. There are several blue-chip names that have populated near the top of the list as potential turnaround plays. We also have a small retail-focused REIT being brought up this month that could be an interesting potential acquisition target for larger players.

While a pending U.S.-Iran peace deal may temporarily cool headline commodity volatility, a stellar quarter of surprise jobs growth and an entrenched 3% Core CPI indicate that structural inflation will remain sticky. Thriving in a high-employment, sticky-inflation environment requires a strategic pivot toward stocks that leverage immediate daily pricing power, experiential consumer demand, and deep operational cost insulation. Discover three Quant Growth & Income stocks, supported by strong Quant Ratings, that offer inflation insurance in an increasingly unpredictable market.