RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) Dividend
RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) currently pays a dividend yield of 4.87%, distributing $0.60 per share annually ($0.15 per quarter). The company operates in the Real Estate sector.
RLJ has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years.
RLJ dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 4.87% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $0.60 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.15 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | September 30, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | October 21, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 60% |
| Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth | 4 |
| Sector | Real Estate |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $12.32 |
What RLJ pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 4.87% yield, $10,000 invested in RLJ generates about $487.00 per year, or roughly $121.75 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $12.32, derived from the $0.60 annual dividend and the 4.87% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 81.2 | $48.70 | $12.18 |
| $5,000 | 405.8 | $243.50 | $60.88 |
| $10,000 | 811.7 | $487.00 | $121.75 |
| $25,000 | 2,029.2 | $1,217.50 | $304.38 |
| $100,000 | 8,116.7 | $4,870.00 | $1,217.50 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
RLJ dividend payment schedule
RLJ pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is September 30, 2026, with payment on October 21, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when RLJ Lodging Trust declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | October 21, 2026 | $0.15 | Confirmed |
| December 30, 2026 | January 20, 2027 | $0.15 | Projected |
| March 30, 2027 | April 20, 2027 | $0.15 | Projected |
| June 30, 2027 | July 21, 2027 | $0.15 | Projected |
To collect a RLJ dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How RLJ's dividend compares
Across the 584 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.75%. RLJ's 4.87% is 1.12 percentage points above that median, ranking 245th of 584 by yield.
Within Real Estate, where we track 61 names, the median yield is 5.92% — putting RLJ below its sector.
Its 4-year run of dividend increases ranks 212th out of the 354 names in our data with an active growth streak.
What the numbers mean
RLJ pays out roughly 60% of its earnings as dividends. That is on the higher side — still common for utilities and consumer staples, but it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.
Like most US dividend payers, RLJ distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
RLJ dividend FAQ
When is the next RLJ ex-dividend date?
The next RLJ ex-dividend date is September 30, 2026, with the payment scheduled for October 21, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is RLJ's dividend yield?
RLJ currently yields 4.87%, based on $0.60 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does RLJ pay dividends?
RLJ pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.15 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of RLJ generate?
At the current 4.87% yield, $10,000 invested in RLJ would produce roughly $487.00 per year, or about $121.75 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Has RLJ increased its dividend?
Yes — RLJ has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years.
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