RLJ Dividend History & Yield
RLJ Lodging Trust · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 (in 21 days) | Oct 13, 2026 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 12, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 203 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 29, 2027 (in 294 days) | Jul 13, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from RLJ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.60 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much RLJ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,000 | $21,380 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 10,000 | $106,900 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 20,000 | $213,800 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.61%. $10,000 in RLJ would currently pay about $561 a year ($47 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RLJ dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | — | $0.15 | +50.0% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | — | $0.10 | +25.0% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | — | $0.08 | +60.0% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | — | $0.05 | +400.0% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2020 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | — | $0.01 | -97.0% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Sep 27, 2019 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Mar 28, 2018 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | — | $0.33 | +200.0% |
| Sep 28, 2017 | — | $0.11 | -50.0% |
| Aug 28, 2017 | — | $0.22 | -33.3% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2016 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2016 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Mar 29, 2016 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2015 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2015 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2015 | — | $0.33 | +10.0% |
| Dec 29, 2014 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Sep 26, 2014 | — | $0.30 | +36.4% |
| Jun 26, 2014 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2014 | — | $0.22 | -8.3% |
| Dec 27, 2013 | — | $0.24 | +17.1% |
| Sep 26, 2013 | — | $0.205 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2013 | — | $0.205 | +0.0% |
| Mar 26, 2013 | — | $0.205 | +0.0% |
| Dec 27, 2012 | — | $0.205 | +24.2% |
| Sep 26, 2012 | — | $0.165 | +0.0% |
| Jun 27, 2012 | — | $0.165 | +0.0% |
| Mar 28, 2012 | — | $0.165 | +10.0% |
| Dec 28, 2011 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2011 | — | $0.15 | +87.5% |
| Jun 28, 2011 | — | $0.08 | — |
Payout risk check
RLJ scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About RLJ Lodging Trust
RLJ Lodging Trust is a self-advised, publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns 91 premium-branded, rooms-oriented, high-margin, focused-service and compact full-service hotels located within the heart of demand locations. We own a geographically diversified portfolio of hotels located in urban markets that exhibit multiple demand generators and attractive long-term growth prospects. RLJ Lodging Trust was established in 2011 and was incorporated in Maryland.
Sector: Real Estate. Industry: REIT - Hotel & Motel. First dividend on our records: Jun 28, 2011. 62 payments tracked.
RLJ dividend FAQ
When is RLJ's next ex-dividend date?
RLJ's next ex-dividend date is Sep 29, 2026 (in 21 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.15 per share, expected on Oct 13, 2026.
How often does RLJ pay dividends?
RLJ pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.15 per share with an ex-date of Jun 30, 2026.
What is RLJ's dividend yield?
RLJ's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 5.61%, based on $0.60 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $10.69. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.60 per share, is 5.61%.
How much does RLJ pay per share?
RLJ pays about $0.15 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.60 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $60.00 a year.
Has RLJ grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 71.9% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of RLJ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.61%, you would need about 2,000 shares of RLJ (roughly $21,380 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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