RLJ Lodging Trust

RLJ

Market cap $1.39B

RLJ Lodging Trust delivered strong Q1 2026 results, with RevPAR up 4.8% and EBITDA margin expanding to 26.4%. RLJ refinanced all debt maturities through 2028, securing a weighted average interest rate of 4.6% and boosting liquidity to over $950 million. An urban-centric portfolio and Northern California AI-driven recovery, plus World Cup exposure, position RLJ for continued growth and event-driven upside.

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.

RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

The headline numbers for RLJ Lodging (RLJ) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2026, 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 $0.33 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.27 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.31 per share a year ago.

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today reported results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. First Quarter Highlights Comparable RevPAR of $148.55, an increase of 4.8% over the prior year Comparable Hotel Revenue of $340.0 million, an increase of 5.4% over the prior year Net loss of $0.3 million Comparable Hotel EBITDA of $89.9 million, an increase of 7.2% over the prior year Comparable Hotel EBITDA Margin of 26.4%, an increase of 45 bps over t.

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BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced it will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, before the markets open on May 4, 2026. The Company will also host a conference call on May 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The Company recommends that you dial in approximately 10 minutes before the call. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (877) 407-3982 or (201) 493-6780 for international participants and.