RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

RLJ Lodging Trust is a self-managed real estate investment trust that acquires, owns and manages premium-branded, focused-service and compact full-service hotels across the United States. The company’s portfolio is concentrated in high-barrier gateway and lifestyle markets, with properties under major global brands including Hilton, Marriott, IHG and Wyndham. By partnering with leading hotel operators, RLJ Lodging Trust seeks to deliver consistent guest experiences while generating stable cash flows and long-term value for shareholders.

Since its initial public offering in January 2011, RLJ Lodging Trust has pursued a disciplined acquisition strategy, targeting both stabilized assets and value-add opportunities in top 25 metropolitan areas. The company actively recycles capital through opportunistic dispositions and selective development projects, reinvesting proceeds into properties that offer higher returns or portfolio diversification. This flexible approach has enabled RLJ Lodging Trust to adapt to evolving demand trends in urban, coastal and leisure destinations.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, RLJ Lodging Trust was formed through a collaboration between RLJ Companies and funds managed by a leading global investment firm. The company leverages its in-house asset management platform to oversee property performance, drive operational efficiencies and execute strategic renovations. Geographic markets served include major East and West Coast hubs, as well as fast-growing Sun Belt regions.

RLJ Lodging Trust is led by a seasoned executive team with deep hospitality and capital markets expertise. Robert L. Johnson, founder of RLJ Companies and The Black Entertainment Television network, serves as chairman, while the operational leadership is headed by a management group focused on sustainable growth, disciplined underwriting and superior guest satisfaction. Through its integrated approach, RLJ Lodging Trust aims to maintain a competitive edge in the lodging sector and create lasting value for stakeholders.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $7.51 to $7.64
• 50-Day Range: $6.97 to $7.72
• 52-Week Range: $6.16 to $10.84
• Volume: 987,782 shs
• Average Volume: 1.91 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.16 billion
• P/E Ratio: 29.31
• Dividend Yield: 7.87%
• Price Target: $9.50
• Consensus Rating: Hold

RLJ Lodging Trust Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

RLJ Lodging Trust scored higher than 68% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 259th out of 903 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

RLJ Lodging Trust has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

RLJ Lodging Trust has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 3.65%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for RLJ Lodging Trust are expected to grow by 3.65% in the coming year, from $1.37 to $1.42 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of RLJ Lodging Trust is 29.31, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.93.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of RLJ Lodging Trust is 29.31, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 20.00.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

RLJ Lodging Trust has a PEG Ratio of 2.36. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

RLJ Lodging Trust has a P/B Ratio of 0.60. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

7.56% of the float of RLJ Lodging Trust has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

RLJ Lodging Trust has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in RLJ Lodging Trust has recently increased by 0.18%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

RLJ Lodging Trust is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 8.10%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

RLJ Lodging Trust has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of RLJ Lodging Trust is 230.77%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, RLJ Lodging Trust will have a dividend payout ratio of 42.25% next year. This indicates that RLJ Lodging Trust will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Environmental Score: -2.81

Percentage of Shares Shorted

7.56% of the float of RLJ Lodging Trust has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

RLJ Lodging Trust has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in RLJ Lodging Trust has recently increased by 0.18%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.79

News Sentiment

RLJ Lodging Trust has a news sentiment score of 0.79. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for RLJ Lodging Trust this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

2 people have searched for RLJ on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

2 people have added RLJ Lodging Trust to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, RLJ Lodging Trust insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.90% of the stock of RLJ Lodging Trust is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

92.35% of the stock of RLJ Lodging Trust is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

RLJ Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have RLJ shares performed this year?

RLJ Lodging Trust's stock was trading at $10.21 at the start of the year. Since then, RLJ stock has decreased by 25.4% and is now trading at $7.62.

How were RLJ Lodging Trust's earnings last quarter?

RLJ Lodging Trust (NYSE:RLJ) announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May, 5th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.31 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.30 by $0.01. RLJ Lodging Trust's revenue was up 1.1% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are RLJ Lodging Trust's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of RLJ Lodging Trust include Pallas Capital Advisors LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Patricia L Gibson, Nathaniel A Davis and Arthur Reginald Collins.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of RLJ Lodging Trust?

Shares of RLJ stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of RLJ Lodging Trust own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that RLJ Lodging Trust investors own include American Water Works (AWK), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), The RMR Group (RMR), Waste Connections (WCN), AU Optronics (AUOTY), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR) and iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 4/15 Dividend: 3/31/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 4/15 Dividend: 3/31/2025
• Dividend Payable: 4/15/2025
• Last Earnings: 5/05/2025
• Record date for 7/15 Dividend: 6/30/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/15 Dividend: 6/30/2025
• Today: 7/09/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Confirmed): 8/07/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: REIT - EQTY TRUST - OTHER
• Sub-Industry: Specialized REITs
• Current Symbol: NYSE:RLJ
• CIK: 1511337
• Web: www.rljlodgingtrust.com
• Phone: (301) 280-7777
• Fax: 301-280-7750
• Employees: 80
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for RLJ Lodging Trust: $9.50
• High Price Target: $12.00
• Low Price Target: $7.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +25.2%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.26
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 29.19
• Forward P/E Ratio: 5.54
• P/E Growth: 2.36
• Net Income: $68.02 million
• Net Margins: 4.84%
• Pretax Margin: 4.97%
• Return on Equity: 3.43%
• Return on Assets: 1.36%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.18
• Current Ratio: 2.57
• Quick Ratio: 2.57

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.37 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.84
• Cash Flow: $1.87 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 4.05
• Book Value: $12.60 per share
• Price / Book: 0.60

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 151,710,000
• Free Float: 147,314,000
• Market Cap: $1.15 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.47