Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.61
RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
7.0%
Payout Ratio
3.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
RLJ Dividend Income Check
Safety
3.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.4% and trend is rising.
RLJ Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield7.0%
Trailing DPS$0.61
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout3.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout36.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR71.0%
5Y CAGR71.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.4%
Total Shareholder Yield9.4%
1Y Total Return34.6%
5Y Total Return-31.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,84410Y ago$7,13220Y ago$11,405
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
RLJ Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
RLJ Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
RLJ Lodging Trust distributes 3.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 36.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
RLJ has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 71.0% and 5-year CAGR of 71.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RLJ returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 7.0% dividend yield, 2.4% buyback yield, 9.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -31.6%, with dividends contributing 11.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $7,132 today.
RLJ Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.76
Avg/Payment$0.0880
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.1500 | — | 8.09% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 8.05% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 8.33% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 8.24% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 6.97% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 4.90% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.1500 | ↑ +50.0% | 4.90% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.1000 | — | 4.15% | Jul 15, 2024 |
RLJ Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
7.0%
#2 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
3.2% payout
Streak
4Y
71.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.4%
#4 of 7
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd RLJRLJ Lodging Trust | $1.3B | 7.0% | 3.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
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3rd  APLEApple Hospitality RE… | $3.3B | 6.9% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
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 HSTHost Hotels & Resort… | $14.9B | 4.1% | 81.4% | 0 | Watch |
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RLJ Annual Dividend History (2008–2026)
19 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.15 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $0.60 | 20.0% | 4 | $0.01 | 4054.1% | 0.02x | 4.4% |
| 2024 | $0.50 | 38.9% | 4 | $0.27 | 185.2% | 0.54x | 3.7% |
| 2023 | $0.36 | 200.0% | 4 | $0.32 | 112.5% | 0.89x | 2.7% |
| 2022 | $0.12 | 200.0% | 4 | $0.10 | 120.0% | 0.83x | 0.9% |
| 2021 | $0.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $-2.01 | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2020 | $0.04 | -97.0% | 4 | $-2.61 | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2019 | $1.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.75 | 176.0% | 0.57x | 9.8% |
| 2018 | $1.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.09 | 121.1% | 0.83x | 9.8% |
| 2017 | $1.32 | 0.0% | 5 | $0.47 | 280.9% | 0.36x | 9.8% |
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Start ComparisonRLJ — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RLJ stock.
How much dividend does RLJ pay per share?
RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.61 per share, with a current dividend yield of +7.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is RLJ's next ex-dividend date?
RLJ's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RLJ typically pays dividends Annual.
Is RLJ's dividend safe?
RLJ's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +3.2% and FCF payout ratio of +36.6%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is RLJ a Dividend Payer?
Yes, RLJ Lodging Trust is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +71.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does RLJ pay dividends?
RLJ Lodging Trust pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.61 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RLJ grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RLJ five years ago would be worth approximately $6,844 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RLJ's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RLJ's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +7.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.