RLJ RLJ Lodging Trust dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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Last dividend date: Jun 30, 2025
Dividend yield: 7.91%
Payout ratio: 230.8%
RLJ Lodging Trust's last dividend payment of $0.15 per share was made to shareholders on record before Jun 30, 2025. The dividend payment stands at $0.6 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 7.91%.
RLJ dividend stats
vs. Real Estate sector
RLJ Lodging Trust Dividend yield
RLJ Lodging Trust's dividend yield of 7.91% is higher than the Real Estate sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Real Estate sector average of 6.75%, RLJ Lodging Trust's dividend yield is 17% higher. The current dividend yield is more than the historical average of 2.6% of the last 5 years.
RLJ 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 50% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 19% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 85%.
RLJ Lodging Trust Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.15 | 8.24% |
| 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 230.8% is above the Real Estate sector and the industry average. If we compare it with its Real Estate sector average of 163.3%, RLJ Lodging Trust's payout ratio is 41% 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 | 7.91% | $0.6 | 230.8% |
| RHP Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc | 4.45% | $4.55 | 93.4% |
| XHR Xenia Hotels & Resorts Inc | 3.97% | $0.52 | 236.4% |
| VAC MARRIOTT VACATIONS WORLDWIDE Corp | 3.89% | $3.13 | 48.6% |
| PEB Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | 0.38% | $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 Jun 30, 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 $0.6 per share.
What is RLJ Lodging Trust's dividend yield?
RLJ Lodging Trust's current dividend yield is 7.91%.
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 230.8%.
Does RLJ Lodging Trust pay a good dividend?
RLJ Lodging Trust's dividend yield is more than the Real Estate sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.