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RLJ Lodging Trust

(NYSE) RLJ

Current Price$12.04
Market Cap$1.81BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2011)+31%
5 Year+1%
1 Year+71%
1 Month+6%
RLJ Lodging Trust last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 12.002026-07-20
RLJ Lodging Trust stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+5.17%USD 11.412026-07-13
1 month+6.33%USD 11.292026-06-18
3 month+50.98%USD 7.952026-04-21
Year to date+66.46%USD 7.212025-12-31
1 year+71%USD 7.022025-07-18
3 year+43.94%USD 8.342023-07-21
5 year+1.21%USD 11.862021-07-21
Since inception+31.01%USD 9.092011-05-11

RLJ Lodging Trust Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$1.81BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$1.36B

Net Income (TTM)

$24.80M

EPS (TTM)

-$0.01

P/E Ratio

-1280.65

Dividend

$0.60

Beta (Volatility)

1.16 (Average)

Price

$12.04

Volume

1,322,822.193

Open

$11.91

Previous Close

$12.00

Daily Range

$11.89 - $12.07

52-Week Range

$6.54 - $12.07

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 6, 2026

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About RLJ Lodging Trust

RLJ Lodging Trust buys and owns hotels for travelers wanting reliable stays. They focus on popular hotel brands in busy city locations. The company makes money by renting rooms to business and leisure guests.

Where Do People Stay?

  • Hilton Branded Hotels: Collection of 36 properties including Embassy Suites and Hilton Garden Inn; accounts for 42.3% of total rooms.
  • Marriott Branded Hotels: Portfolio of 35 hotels featuring Courtyard and Residence Inn brands; represents 35.8% of total rooms.
  • Hyatt Branded Hotels: Group of 12 hotels including Hyatt House and Hyatt Place locations; makes up 9.3% of total rooms.
  • Wyndham and Independent: Remaining hotel properties including the Wyndham San Diego Bayside; comprises 12.6% of total rooms.

Recent Moves and Community Impact

  • Released a third annual Corporate Sustainability Report in June 2025 to track environmental and social progress.
  • Improved its overall score within the GRESB sustainability framework during 2025.
  • Organized donations and care packages through several properties to help 2025 Los Angeles wildfire victims.
  • Maintains a $5 million deposit at Industrial Bank to support small businesses in the local community.

Why This Business Is Different

The company operates as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), which is a business that owns income-producing real estate and pays out most profits to shareholders. It focuses on "focused-service" hotels that emphasize room rentals over expensive extras like large restaurants or spas to maintain higher profit margins.

Performance by the Numbers

  • Revenue was $328.6 million in Q4 2025, down 0.4% from $330 million in Q4 2024.
  • Operating income reached $26.9 million in Q4 2025, an 8% decrease year-over-year.
  • Free cash flow hit $48.2 million in Q4 2025, up 15.9% from $41.6 million in the prior year.
  • Net income was $430,000 in Q4 2025, down 92% from $5.4 million in Q4 2024.
  • Gross profit reached negative $286.1 million in Q4 2025, which worsened by 426.4% year-over-year.

The Big Picture

RLJ Lodging Trust concentrates on premium-branded hotels in high-demand markets to drive consistent room rental income. Its focus on efficient operating models and established brand partnerships supports its long-term position in the lodging industry.

AI Generated • May 1, 2026

Industry

Hotel and Resort REITs

Sector

Real Estate

Employees

75

CEO

Leslie D. Hale, MBA

Website

www.rljlodgingtrust.com

Headquarters

Bethesda, MD 20814, US

RLJ Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

1.43%

Operating Margin

9.48%

Net Income Margin

1.82%

Return on Equity

1.14%

Return on Capital

2.81%

Return on Assets

0.53%

Earnings Yield

-0.08%

Dividend Yield

5.04%

Payout Ratio

4.70%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$1.81BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

151.93M

Volume

1.32M

Avg. Volume

2.37M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$19.43M

Operating Income

$129.02M

EBITDA

$321.42M

Operating Cash Flow

$253.71M

Capital Expenditure

$0.00

Free Cash Flow

$253.71M

Cash & ST Invst.

$387.46M

Total Debt

$2.31B

RLJ Lodging Trust Performance Analysis

RLJ Lodging Trust annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1,193,662,00051.9%
20232023-12-31USD 1,325,577,00011.1%
20242024-12-31USD 1,369,440,0003.3%
20252025-12-31USD 1,349,860,000-1.4%
RLJ Lodging Trust sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-3010.7%
Q32025-09-30-9.1%
Q42025-12-31-0.4%
Q12026-03-313.5%
RLJ Lodging Trust annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 0.10N/A
20232023-12-31USD 0.32216.3%
20242024-12-31USD 0.27-15.0%
20252025-12-31USD 0.01-94.6%
RLJ Lodging Trust sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30850.0%
Q32025-09-30-146.1%
Q42025-12-3140.4%
Q12026-03-31-21.4%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$339.98M

+3.6%

Gross Profit

$114.98M

+37.1%

Gross Margin

33.82%

N/A

Market Cap

$1.81BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$24.13M

N/A

Employees

75

N/A

Net Income

-$349.00K

-110.4%

EBITDA

$74.75M

-1.7%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$387.46M

+11.5%

Total Debt

$2.31B

-1.4%

Accounts Receivable

$31.38M

+14.0%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$1.58B

-32.3%

Short Term Debt

$725.00M

N/A

Return on Assets

0.53%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

3.25%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$26.21M

+60.8%

Operating Cash Flow

$26.21M

+60.8%

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Questions About RLJ

What is the current price of RLJ Lodging Trust?

RLJ Lodging Trust is trading at $12.00 per share.

What is the 52-week range for RLJ Lodging Trust?

Over the past 52 weeks, RLJ Lodging Trust has traded between $6.54 and $12.07.

How much debt does RLJ Lodging Trust have?

As of the most recent reporting period, RLJ Lodging Trust reported total debt of $2.31B.

How much cash does RLJ Lodging Trust have on hand?

RLJ Lodging Trust reported $387.46M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is RLJ Lodging Trust’s dividend yield?

RLJ Lodging Trust currently has a dividend yield of 5.04%.

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