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RLJ Lodging Trust: One Of The Best High-Yield Opportunities In Today's Market
Published: March 02, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
RLJ Lodging Trust is rated a Strong Buy, offering a sustainable ~7.5% dividend yield with a robust balance sheet and no debt maturities until 2029 following their recent refinancing. RLJ reported strong Q4 results, beating FFO and revenue estimates and issuing solid guidance despite sector headwinds and renovation disruptions. RLJ trades at a significant discount to intrinsic value, with a combined yield of ~10% when factoring in potential buybacks.
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RLJ Lodging Remains A High-Yield REIT That Is Betting On Hotel Upgrades
Published: March 02, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
RLJ Lodging Trust is now rated Hold, reflecting muted upside despite recent earnings beat and a strong dividend recovery story. RLJ offers a high +7% yield with conservative 2.3x AFFO coverage, but faces declining EBITDA margins and elevated leverage (D/E 1.30). Portfolio diversification across 23 states and partnerships with major hotel brands mitigate some risks, yet growth and profitability lag peers.
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Cash COWs: 12 High-Yield REITs With Safe Dividends
Published: March 02, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
REITs currently offer compelling value, with average yields near 3.71% and attractive relative valuations versus the S&P 500. VNQ is positioned for a technical rebound, with potential upside of nearly 40% from current levels, supported by sector recovery expectations. This article presents a curated list of 17 high-yield REITs (≥5% yield) with strong dividend safety grades, highlighting opportunities for income investors seeking yields above treasuries.
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January's 5 Dividend Growth Stocks With Yields Up To 7.84%
Published: January 20, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Every month, we screen for consistent dividend payers, but names that also come with a history of seeing dividend growth. From there, we sort by those with the highest yields to see if they are worth investing in or are priced correctly. We discuss several of the top names with an initial surface-level cursory look to see if they could be worth diving in deeper.
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October's 5 Dividend Growth Stocks With Yields Up To 8.33%
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Every month, we screen for high-yield dividend yields, but those that also deliver relatively consistent growth with regular dividend increases. The parameters of the screening also include dividend safety, which factors in payout ratios, debt and free cash flow as some key metrics. While these names screen highly, it is important to remember that it is only an initial dive; more due diligence is necessary before making any investment decision.
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RLJ Lodging Trust Announces Dividends for Third Quarter of 2025
Published: September 15, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share of beneficial interest. The dividend is payable on October 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2025. The Board of Trustees also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.4875 on the Company's Series A Preferred Shares. The dividend is payable on October 31, 2025, to shareholders of record as o.
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Cash Cows: 12 High-Yield REITs With Safe Dividends
Published: September 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
REITs are attractive now due to low inflation, expected rate cuts, and technical indicators suggesting a bullish trend with up to 40% upside. This article identifies 12 high-yield REITs (5.25%+), each with strong dividend safety grades, outyielding no-risk treasuries. Dividend safety is paramount, and Seeking Alpha's Quant Ratings indicate these REITs show low risk of cuts, supported by solid debt and payout ratios.
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July's 5 Dividend Growth Stocks With Yields Up To 7.96%
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Dividend growth stocks can offer a stable way to passively grow one's income, creating long-term compounding wealth over the long run. Today, we are looking at a screening process that focuses on higher yields but ranks higher on dividend safety and consistency for growth. From the hundreds that end up listed, we take a look at some of those that rank on the higher yield end for an initial look.
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June's 5 Dividend Growth Stocks With Yields Up To 6.76%
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Dividend growth stocks can provide stable, growing income, making them ideal for long-term investors despite lacking the excitement of headline-grabbing returns. My screening focuses on higher-yielding stocks, trying to find those with dividend safety and consistent growth. We also touch on the option wheel strategy today, as two of the names we'll be giving a look at are ones we employ the strategy on.
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RLJ Lodging Trust Announces Dividends for Second Quarter of 2025
Published: June 13, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share of beneficial interest. The dividend is payable on July 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2025. The Board of Trustees also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.4875 on the Company's Series A Preferred Shares. The dividend is payable on July 31, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 30,.
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RLJ Lodging Trust Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates
Published: June 06, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced it will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, after the markets close on August 7, 2025. The Company will also host a conference call on August 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.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 participant.
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U.S. REIT Share Repurchase Activity Doubles In Q1 2025
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Share buyback activity by US equity real estate investment trusts more than doubled in the first quarter, according to an analysis by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The US REIT sector bought back around $993.2 million in common stock in the period, more than twice as much as the $456.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 and up 15.5% year over year. More than a dozen REITs announced new share repurchase programs during the first quarter.
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RLJ Lodging Preferred: A Strong Candidate Despite Its Optionality Risk
Published: May 09, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
RLJ Lodging Trust CUM CONV PFD A seems conditioned to provide high-quality returns. The REIT arguably has low solvency risk for a preferred share yielding above 8%. Key pockets of growth have formed within the REIT's portfolio, providing a potential enhancement to its earnings multiplier.
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RLJ Lodging Trust: Guidance Cut Is Already Priced In
Published: May 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
RLJ Lodging Trust is a lodging REIT focused on urban hotels primarily under the Hilton and Marriott brands. Q1 2025 results were solid, but ongoing economic weakness prompted a reduction in 2025 guidance. This is more than reflected in RLJ's common stock share price which has trailed real estate peers in 2025.
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RLJ Lodging (RLJ) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The headline numbers for RLJ Lodging (RLJ) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
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RLJ Lodging (RLJ) Q1 FFO Surpass Estimates
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
RLJ Lodging (RLJ) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.31 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.30 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.33 per share a year ago.
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Real Estate Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields
Published: April 25, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive
During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.
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April's 5 Dividend Growth Stocks With Yields Up To 11.99%
Published: April 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
With recent tariffs announced, it makes it a more interesting time to screen for dividend growth stocks, which can offer some stable returns during times of uncertainty. The screening we use looks at dividend safety, growth, and consistency, using Seeking Alpha's quant grades to look for names that can go on our watchlist. As always, it is vital to conduct further due diligence before investing, as economic conditions and company-specific factors can impact dividend sustainability and growth.
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RLJ Lodging Trust Announces Dividends for First Quarter of 2025
Published: March 14, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share of beneficial interest. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2025. The Board of Trustees also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.4875 on the Company's Series A Preferred Shares. The dividend is payable on April 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March.
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Compared to Estimates, RLJ Lodging (RLJ) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Published: February 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Although the revenue and EPS for RLJ Lodging (RLJ) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
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RLJ Lodging (RLJ) Surpasses Q4 FFO and Revenue Estimates
Published: February 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
RLJ Lodging (RLJ) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.33 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.29 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.34 per share a year ago.
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2 Great Preferred Stock Opportunities, Yields Up To 7.8%
Published: February 14, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Investing higher up in the capital structure of companies has its perks. Cumulative preferreds have demonstrated income resilience through serious headwinds and existential threats faced by issuers. We discuss our top preferred picks with well-covered dividends.
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About RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ)
- IPO Date 2011-05-11
- Website https://www.rljlodgingtrust.com
- Industry REIT - Hotel & Motel
- CEO Leslie D. Hale
- Employees 73