RLJ Lodging Trust

RLJ

Market cap $1.16B

RLJ Lodging Trust is rated Strong Buy, trading near historic lows despite significant upside potential driven by 2026 catalysts like the World Cup and America 250 celebrations. RLJ stands out for high-quality assets in major US cities, robust liquidity, and a solid AFFO-based yield of ~7.84%, with a conservative payout ratio and substantial buyback capacity under their program. Recent AFFO normalization is attributed to temporary factors in 2024, but also affected by temporary issues like the Austin Convention Center closure and event-driven fluctuations, rather than structural weakness.

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced it will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, after the markets close on February 26, 2026. The Company will also host a conference call on February 27, 2026, at 10:00 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 i.

69% of RLJ Lodging Trust markets are set to host a FIFA World Cup match in 2026. Coupled with a rebound in U.S. GDP growth, this should allow the REIT to record a notable improvement in operating performance, helping offset declines observed in 2025. RLJ common stock trades at a low 5.7x adjusted FFO multiple, with a Strong Buy rating supported by expected double-digit FFO growth in 2026.

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share of beneficial interest. The dividend is payable on January 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2025. The Board of Trustees also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.4875 on the Company's Series A Preferred Shares. The dividend is payable on January 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of.

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.

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.