RLJ Dividend History & Analysis | 8.1% Yield

RLJ has a dividend yield of 8.1% and paid 0.6 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 8.05%
Payout Ratio 9.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 96.80%
Consistency Lifetime 92.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.03%
Payout FCF 65.8%
Streak Years 15
Dividend Rating 87.04%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -11.7%
Total Return 5y: -33.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Hotel & Resort REITs

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
APLE 2,801 M 7.93% 9.33%
HST 13,235 M 5.86% 8.04%
RHP 5,913 M 4.98% 7.43%
DRH 1,875 M 4.44% 4.49%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
RHP 5,913 M 137% 47.6%
APLE 2,801 M 121% 79.3%
CLDT 361 M 72.6% 82.5%
INN 478 M 58.7% 82.5%
DRH 1,875 M 58.7% 72.1%

RLJ Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 1.46%
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% N/A
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 0% N/A

RLJ Dividend FAQ

RLJ Lodging Trust (NYSE: RLJ) is a self-advised REIT that owns 94 premium-branded, rooms-oriented hotels focused on high-margin, urban-centric properties located in the core of demand-rich markets across the United States. The portfolio is diversified geographically but concentrated in major cities that attract business, leisure, and mixed-purpose travelers.

What is the Dividend Yield of RLJ?

As of February 2026, RLJ`s dividend yield is 8.05%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.60 USD by the current share price of 7.97.

Does RLJ pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, RLJ paid a dividend of 0.60 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-31 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 2025-12-31.

RLJ dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for RLJ for the next 4 payments are between 0.076 (-49.3%) and 0.11 (-26.7%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will RLJ pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.15 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-31. 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 96.8% 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 5.03%. If you bought RLJ's shares at 11.93 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.60 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.03% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RLJ?

RLJ Payout Consistency is 92.4%. 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 8.05% 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 9.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of RLJ?

RLJ`s Overall Dividend Rating is 87.04%. 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?

RLJ Lodging Trust's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.72% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has RLJ ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

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 149,129,400 -2.44%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-05 02:39