RLJ Lodging Trust

RLJ

Market cap $1.14B

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.

RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) gets a buy rating for my initial coverage, in the wake of an upgrade this week from financial firm Raymond James. Despite some outperformance metrics from key peers like Apple Hospitality Trust and Park Hotels/Resorts, RLJ also boasts a nationally-diversified hotel portfolio as they do. Post-pandemic dividend growth return, an attractive +8% yield, and modest balance sheet risk profile are added positives.

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RLJ Lodging Trust ( RLJ ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 6, 2025 12:00 PM EST Company Participants John Paul Austin Leslie D. Hale - President, CEO & Trustee Nikhil Bhalla - Senior VP, CFO & Treasurer Thomas Bardenett - Executive VP & COO Conference Call Participants Michael Bellisario - Robert W.

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.

The headline numbers for RLJ Lodging (RLJ) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

RLJ Lodging (RLJ) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.27 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.26 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.4 per share a year ago.

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today reported results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. Third Quarter Highlights Portfolio Comparable RevPAR of $138.51, a decrease of 5.1% over the prior year Total Revenues of $330.0 million Net Loss of $3.8 million and Net Loss per share of $0.07 Comparable Hotel EBITDA of $80.8 million Adjusted EBITDA of $72.6 million Adjusted FFO per diluted common share and unit of $0.27 Repurchased 0.2 mi.

Every month, we screen for high-yield dividend yields, but those that also deliver relatively consistent growth with regular dividend increases. The parameters of the screening also include dividend safety, which factors in payout ratios, debt and free cash flow as some key metrics. While these names screen highly, it is important to remember that it is only an initial dive; more due diligence is necessary before making any investment decision.

RLJ Lodging Trust preferred shares offer an attractive 7.6% yield, with strong coverage from AFFO and minimal call risk. RLJ's preferred dividend payout ratio remains healthy, requiring less than 16% of post-capex AFFO, supported by a robust balance sheet and low leverage. The REIT's loan-to-value ratio is conservative, with book value LTV at 43% and acquisition-cost LTV below 35%, reducing risk for preferred holders.