RLJ Dividend History & Analysis | 7.3% Yield
RLJ has a dividend yield of 7.3% and paid 0.6 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Hotel & Resort REITs
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| HST NASDAQ Host Hotels & Resorts |
16,199 M | 8.00% | 12.41% |
| PK NYSE Park Hotels & Resorts |
2,809 M | 8.72% | 7.50% |
| APLE NYSE Apple Hospitality REIT |
3,914 M | 7.64% | 8.49% |
| RHP NYSE Ryman Hospitality Properties |
8,069 M | 4.75% | 6.91% |
| CLDT NYSE Chatham Lodging Trust REIT |
640 M | 4.67% | 3.44% |
| DRH NYSE Diamondrock Hospitality |
2,412 M | 4.01% | 4.50% |
| SHO NYSE Sunstone Hotel Investors |
2,092 M | 3.72% | 3.39% |
| XHR NYSE Xenia Hotels & Resorts |
1,989 M | 3.62% | 3.43% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRH NYSE Diamondrock Hospitality |
2,412 M | 62.76% | 100.0% |
| PK NYSE Park Hotels & Resorts |
2,809 M | 39.66% | 75.9% |
| XHR NYSE Xenia Hotels & Resorts |
1,989 M | 14.61% | 100.0% |
| RHP NYSE Ryman Hospitality Properties |
8,069 M | 19.96% | 90.0% |
| HST NASDAQ Host Hotels & Resorts |
16,199 M | 19.26% | 99.0% |
| CLDT NYSE Chatham Lodging Trust REIT |
640 M | 13.46% | 99.0% |
| SHO NYSE Sunstone Hotel Investors |
2,092 M | 16.63% | 100.0% |
| APLE NYSE Apple Hospitality REIT |
3,914 M | 3.25% | 89.2% |
RLJ Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-07-31 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 1.28% |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-04-15 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 1.98% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-15 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 1.98% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-15 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 2.08% |
| 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-07-31 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 2.02% |
| 2025-03-31 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-15 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 1.91% |
| 2024-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2025-01-15 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 1.47% |
| 2024-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-10-15 | Quarterly | 0.15 | +50% | 1.62% |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-15 | Quarterly | 0.1 | 0% | 1.05% |
| 2024-03-27 | 2024-03-29 | 2024-04-15 | Quarterly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.86% |
| 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-16 | Quarterly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.85% |
| 2023-09-28 | 2023-09-30 | 2023-10-17 | Quarterly | 0.1 | +25% | 1.04% |
| 2023-06-29 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-17 | Quarterly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.82% |
| 2023-03-30 | 2023-03-31 | 2023-04-17 | Quarterly | 0.08 | +60% | 0.79% |
| 2022-12-29 | 2022-12-31 | 2023-01-17 | Quarterly | 0.05 | 0% | 0.48% |
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-17 | Quarterly | 0.05 | +400% | 0.48% |
| 2022-06-29 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-15 | Quarterly | 0.01 | 0% | 0.09% |
| 2022-03-30 | 2022-03-31 | 2022-04-15 | Quarterly | 0.01 | 0% | 0.07% |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | 2022-01-18 | Quarterly | 0.01 | 0% | 0.07% |
| 2021-09-29 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-15 | Quarterly | 0.01 | 0% | 0.07% |
RLJ Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, RLJ's dividend yield is 7.32%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.60 USD by the current share price of 11.47.
As of July 2026, RLJ paid a dividend of 0.60 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-30 and the payout was 0.15 USD.
RLJ pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, RLJ has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-30.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for RLJ for the next payments are between 0.175 (+16.7%) and 0.205 (+36.7%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 6.78%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.15 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
RLJ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 74.8% per year. Strong growth: RLJ's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
RLJ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.09%. If you bought RLJ's shares at 11.78 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.60 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.09% of your original purchase price.
RLJ Payout Consistency is 91.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: RLJ Lodging Trust has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
RLJ's 7.32% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of RLJ is 56.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
RLJ's Overall Dividend Rating is 81.03%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
RLJ Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-03 03:03 UTC