Is RLJ Lodging Trust a good dividend stock?

RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 5.23%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is RLJ's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for RLJ stock is currently 5.23%.

How much does RLJ pay in dividends per year?

RLJ Lodging Trust pays an annual dividend of $0.6000 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does RLJ pay dividends?

RLJ stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is RLJ's dividend growing?

RLJ Lodging Trust's 3-year dividend CAGR is 55.36%.

RLJ Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

RLJ Lodging Trust

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 5.23% as of Jul 10, 2026. It pays $0.6000 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 71.88% 5-year compound annual rate.

1.74B

Market cap

8.19x

Current P/E

144.93x

Forward P/E

5.23%

Dividend yield

$0.6000

RLJ dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — RLJ pays out about 43% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	-0.87%
Operating margin	9.38%
Pretax margin	2.20%
Net margin	2.11%
Effective tax rate	3.87%
ROA	0.60%
ROE	1.29%
D/E	1.07x
Interest coverage ratio	1.58x

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RLJ valuation

P/E	8.19x
P/S	0.84x
P/B	0.51x
P/CF	4.57x
P/FCF	4.96x
P/OCF	4.57x
PEG	-0.62x
EV multiple	-2.38x

About

RLJ Lodging Trust functions as a self-managed, publicly listed real estate investment trust (REIT). Its core holdings consist primarily of upscale, branded hotels known for their strong profitability and efficient operations, specifically those categorized as focused-service or compact full-service. The Trust's extensive portfolio includes 103 properties, housing approximately 22,570 guest rooms, strategically situated across 23 U.