RLJ RLJ Lodging Trust dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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RLJ Lodging Trust's last dividend payment of $0.15 per share was made to shareholders on record before Mar 31, 2025. The dividend payment stands at $0.55 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 7.25%.
Key dates
- RLJ last dividend date: Mar 31, 2025
RLJ dividend stats
vs. Real Estate sector
Dividend yield
RLJ Lodging Trust's dividend yield of 7.25% is higher than the Real Estate sector, the industry and its peers average. But if we consider the Real Estate sector average of 7.07%, RLJ Lodging Trust's dividend yield is only 2.5% higher. The current dividend yield is more than the historical average of 2.5% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
RLJ Lodging Trust has been paying dividends for the last 14 years. According to our records RLJ has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 45% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 27% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 99%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.15 | 6.97% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.15 | 4.9% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.15 | 4.9% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.1 | 4.15% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.1 | 3.24% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.1 | 3.03% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.1 | 3.14% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.08 | 2.55% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.08 | 1.87% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.05 | 1.15% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.05 | 0.8% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.01 | 0.36% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $0.01 | 0.28% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.01 | 0.29% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.01 | 0.26% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $0.01 | 0.27% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | $0.01 | 0.25% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.01 | 0.28% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | $0.01 | 4.17% |
| Jun 29, 2020 | $0.01 | 7.2% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | $0.01 | 12.47% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $0.33 | 7.43% |
| Sep 27, 2019 | $0.33 | 7.77% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $0.33 | 7.42% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.33 | 7.47% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.33 | 8.04% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | $0.33 | 6.03% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.33 | 6.02% |
| Mar 28, 2018 | $0.33 | 6.77% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.33 | 5.89% |
| Sep 28, 2017 | $0.11 | 5.95% |
| Aug 28, 2017 | $0.22 | 7.85% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.33 | 6.49% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.33 | 5.69% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.33 | 5.5% |
| Sep 28, 2016 | $0.33 | 6.26% |
| Jun 28, 2016 | $0.33 | 6.52% |
| Mar 29, 2016 | $0.33 | 5.9% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.33 | 5.9% |
| Sep 28, 2015 | $0.33 | 5.13% |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.33 | 4.21% |
| Mar 27, 2015 | $0.33 | 3.75% |
RLJ Lodging Trust dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
RLJ Lodging Trust's payout ratio of 211.5% is above the Real Estate sector and the industry average. If we compare it with its Real Estate sector average of 163.9%, RLJ Lodging Trust's payout ratio is 29% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
RLJ dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| RLJ RLJ Lodging Trust | 7.25% | $0.55 | 211.5% |
| RHP Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc | 4.56% | $4.5 | 92.4% |
| VAC MARRIOTT VACATIONS WORLDWIDE Corp | 4.31% | $3.1 | 48.1% |
| XHR Xenia Hotels & Resorts Inc | 4.08% | $0.5 | 227.3% |
| PEB Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | 0.39% | $0.04 | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does RLJ Lodging Trust pay a dividend?
Yes, RLJ Lodging Trust has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. RLJ has been paying dividends since 2011.
When was RLJ's last dividend?
RLJ Lodging Trust's last dividend ex-date was on Mar 31, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.15 per share.
How much dividend does RLJ Lodging Trust pay (per share)?
On an annual basis RLJ pays $0.55 per share.
What is RLJ Lodging Trust's dividend yield?
RLJ Lodging Trust's current dividend yield is 7.25%.
How often does RLJ Lodging Trust pay dividends?
RLJ Lodging Trust pays four dividends per year.
What is RLJ Lodging Trust's dividend payout ratio?
RLJ Lodging Trust's dividend payout ratio is 211.5%.
Does RLJ Lodging Trust pay a good dividend?
RLJ Lodging Trust's dividend yield is in line with the Real Estate sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.