RLJ Lodging Trust is a publicly traded and publicly traded real estate investment trust primarily owning premium brand, high margin, focused service and compact full service hotels.
| Revenue (TTM) | $1.38B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $370.83M |
| EBITDA | $325.89M |
| Operating Margin | 14.50% |
| Return on Equity | 1.26% |
| Return on Assets | 1.66% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $9.25 |
| Book Value | $11.91 |
| Price-to-Book | 0.93 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 1.24 |
| EV/Revenue | 2.827 |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.96 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 9.40% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 5.60% |
| Shares Outstanding | $152.38M |
| Float | $121.61M |
| % Insiders | 13.17% |
| % Institutions | 97.27% |
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BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced it will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, after the markets close on November 4, 2026. The Company will also host a conference call on November 5, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). The Company recommends that you dial in approximately 10 minutes before the call. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (877) 407-3982 or (201) 493-6780 for international par.
RLJ Lodging Trust delivered strong Q2 2026 results, raising full-year guidance and extending robust operating momentum across its portfolio. RLJ now trades at a P/AFFO multiple of 8x, narrowing its discount to peers but limiting the deep-value thesis that previously justified a 'Buy' rating. Leverage remains elevated at 6.36x net debt/EBITDA, though refinancing has pushed maturities out to 2029, and liquidity stands at $1B.
RLJ Lodging (RLJ) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today reported results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Second Quarter Highlights Comparable RevPAR of $167.15, an increase of 6.8% over the prior year Comparable Hotel Revenue of $382.0 million, an increase of 6.8% over the prior year Net income of $31.3 million, an increase of 9.4% over the prior year Comparable Hotel EBITDA of $119.5 million, an increase of 7.1% over the prior year Comparable Hotel.
RLJ Lodging Trust Series A Preferred, RLJ.PR.A, is a busted convertible, trading as a perpetual high-yield security with a ~7.8% yield. RLJ.PR.A offers strong dividend coverage, with FFO before preferred dividends at ~$50.8M and an 8x coverage ratio, supported by ~$353M in liquidity. The preferred shares have minimal near-term redemption or conversion risk, as forced conversion requires RLJ common to reach $89.09 versus the current ~$12.
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