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RLJ Dividend History & Analysis | 8.8% Yield

RLJ has a dividend yield of 8.8% and paid 0.6 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 8.82%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.60
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 88.03%
Overall Dividend Rating 91.03%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.29%
Payout Ratio 2.7%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 96.64%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -17.2% (S&P 500: 21.4%)
Total Return 5y: -6.1% (S&P 500: 121.6%)

Top Dividend Payers in Hotel & Resort REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
PK 2,209 M 13.6% 19.1%
BHR 215 M 9.80% 13.7%
APLE 2,737 M 9.03% 12.7%
RLJ 1,046 M 8.82% 8.29%
RHP 5,412 M 5.29% 13.1%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
RLJ 1,046 M 88.0% 91.9%
DRH 1,593 M 88.6% 71.1%
SHO 1,743 M 61.5% 61.3%
RHP 5,412 M 47.1% 51.3%
HST 11,484 M 45.7% 68.2%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare RLJ Dividends with its Peer-Group

APLE
Apple Hospitality
 9.03% Yield
PK
Park Hotels
 13.61% Yield
RHP
Ryman Hospitality
 5.29% Yield
DRH
Diamondrock
 6.01% Yield

RLJ Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 1.46%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-15 Quarterly 0.15 50% 1.61%
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%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.01 0% 0.07%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.01 0% 0.06%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.01 0% 0.07%
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.01 -97% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-15 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-13 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-04-13 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-12 Quarterly 0.33 200% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-13 Quarterly 0.11 -50% N/A
2017-08-28 2017-08-30 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.22 -33.3% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-14 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-14 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-13 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-14 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.33 10% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2014-09-26 2014-09-30 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.3 36.4% N/A
2014-06-26 2014-06-30 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-31 2014-04-15 Quarterly 0.22 -8.3% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-15 Quarterly 0.24 17.1% N/A
2013-09-26 2013-09-30 2013-10-15 Quarterly 0.205 0% N/A

RLJ Dividend FAQ

RLJ Lodging Trust is a Hotel & Resort REITs company listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol RLJ. As a Real Estate Investment Trust, the companys primary business is owning and operating a portfolio of hotels and resorts, generating revenue through rental income and property appreciation.

What is the Dividend Yield of RLJ?

As of November 2025, RLJ`s dividend yield is 8.82%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.60 USD by the current share price of 6.80.

Does RLJ pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, RLJ paid a dividend of 0.60 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-30 and the payout was 0.15 USD.

How often does RLJ pay dividends?

RLJ pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, RLJ has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-30.

Will RLJ pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.15 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RLJ?

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.

What is the Dividend Growth of RLJ?

RLJ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 88.0% per year.
Strong growth: RLJ's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of RLJ?

RLJ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 8.29%. If you bought RLJ's shares at 7.24 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.60 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.29% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RLJ?

RLJ Payout Consistency is 91.9%. 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.

Does RLJ have a good Dividend Yield?

RLJ`s 8.82% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of RLJ?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RLJ is 2.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of RLJ?

RLJ`s Overall Dividend Rating is 91.03%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

RLJ Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in RLJ`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

RLJ Lodging Trust`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.57% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has RLJ Lodging Trust ever had a Stock Split?

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Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2009 102,226,800
2010 102,226,800
2011 105,332,800 +3.04%
2012 105,865,100 +0.51%
2013 121,741,000 +15%
2014 132,186,800 +8.58%
2015 124,679,700 -5.68%
2016 123,757,700 -0.74%
2017 174,210,600 +40.77%
2018 174,194,100 -0.01%
2019 169,376,700 -2.77%
2020 163,609,900 -3.4%
2021 164,099,800 +0.3%
2022 160,327,300 -2.3%
2023 154,406,500 -3.69%
2024 152,856,000 -1%
2025 149,599,000 -2.13%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-31 02:25