RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) Stock Price & Analysis
RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) closed at USD 12.14 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 1.30% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 12.3; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 11.96–12.34 on volume of 1,535,078 shares. Market capitalization is $1.86B, with a 52-week range of USD 6.68–12.89 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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Key facts (RLJ)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $1.38B, net income $27.6M (2.0% margin), free cash flow $174M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 67.4x (avg 28.7x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), net debt $1.76B.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.25 on a 1–5 scale) (12 analysts), mean target USD 11.85 (range 10.5–13).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +86.6% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +5.0% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD -0.05, revenue estimate $341M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (RLJ)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $786M | $1.19B | $1.33B | $1.37B | $1.35B | $1.38B |
| Net income | -$305M | $41.9M | $76.4M | $68.0M | $28.5M | $27.6M |
| EPS (diluted) | -$2.01 | $0.10 | $0.32 | $0.27 | $0.01 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$5.3M | $132M | $183M | $149M | $117M | $174M |
| Net margin | -38.8% | 3.5% | 5.8% | 5.0% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Revenue growth | +66.1% | +51.9% | +11.1% | +3.3% | -1.4% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $665M | $481M | $517M | $410M | $410M | — |
| Total debt | $2.41B | $2.22B | $2.22B | $2.22B | $2.20B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (RLJ)
P/E 67.4x · P/S 1.4x · EV/Sales 2.6x · P/FCF 10.7x · P/B 0.9x · FCF yield 9.33% · Earnings yield 1.48% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 4.91% · Buyback yield (TTM) 1.53% · Net debt $1.76B · EV $3.62B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 39.2x, Dec 2024 23.0x, Dec 2023 24.0x.
Analysts (RLJ)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.25 on a 1–5 scale), 12 analysts; mean target USD 11.85 (low 10.5, high 13).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | Barclays | Target raised | Underweight | $11 → $12 |
| 2026-09-28 | Raymond James | Downgrade | Outperform → Market Perform | |
| 2026-09-21 | Truist Securities | Target raised | Hold | $10 → $11 |
| 2026-08-27 | Barclays | Target raised | Underweight | $9.5 → $11 |
| 2026-08-10 | Ladenburg Thalmann | Target raised | Neutral | $12 → $13 |
| 2026-07-23 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Underweight | $9 → $11 |
| 2026-07-21 | Barclays | Target raised | Underweight | $9 → $9.5 |
| 2026-07-20 | B of A Securities | Target raised | Underperform | $9.25 → $10.5 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (RLJ)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +86.6% | +5.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +87.0% | +1.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 28.0% | 31.2% |
| Max drawdown | -14.3% (Jul 2026→Sep 2026) | -50.8% (Nov 2021→Mar 2025) |
RLJ analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $-0.05 | $-0.07 | -25.0% | $341.3M | 4 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $-0.05 | $-0.06 | -13.3% | $334.3M | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.03 | $-0.06 | -142.5% | $1.40B | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.01 | $-0.04 | -132.7% | $1.43B | 5 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 12.14 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.30% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 12.3 |
| Open | USD 12.2 |
| Day Range | USD 11.96 – 12.34 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 6.68 – 12.89 |
| Volume | 1,535,078 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.86B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (RLJ)
Nexqual's technical model rates RLJ "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 70.43 (overbought) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 11.22) |
| MACD | 0.25 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (RLJ)
Wall Street analysts rate RLJ "Hold" based on 12 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 11.85 (range USD 10.5–13), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 12 |
| Mean Target | USD 11.85 |
| High Target | USD 13 |
| Low Target | USD 10.5 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 7 / 3 |
Earnings (RLJ)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.05 |
| Revenue Estimate | $341.33M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.18 vs est 0.11 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.01 vs est -0.07 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.02 vs est -0.07 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.07 vs est -0.08 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (RLJ)
| Total Revenue | $1.38B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +5.60% |
| Gross Margin | +26.84% |
| Operating Margin | +14.52% |
| Profit Margin | +2.00% |
| ROE | +1.26% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.3 |
| Current Ratio | 1.48 |
| Total Cash | $944.43M |
| Total Debt | $2.81B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $173.52M (12.6% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (RLJ)
Nexqual rates RLJ Lodging Trust's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -1% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 27%, operating 15% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $938M cash and investments vs $2.70B debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $174M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 13% margin |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 1%, ROA 1.7% |
Ownership (RLJ)
| Insider Ownership | +13.17% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +97.56% |
| Shares Outstanding | 152.38M |
| Float | 121.61M |
| Short % of Float | +10.10% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Leadership (RLJ)
RLJ Lodging Trust is led by Leslie D. Hale, President, CEO & Board of Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| President, CEO & Board of Director | Leslie D. Hale |
|---|---|
| Founder, Chairman & Board of Director | Robert L. Johnson |
| Chief Financial Officer | Nikhil Bhalla |
| Executive VP & COO | Thomas J. Bardenett |
| Director of Investor Relations | John Paul Austin |
Major Backers & Investors (RLJ)
Notable institutional backers of RLJ Lodging Trust include Donald Smith & Co., Inc., H/2 Credit Manager, LP, Two Sigma Investments, LP, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Donald Smith & Co., Inc. | 8.08% |
| H/2 Credit Manager, LP | 6.29% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 3.98% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 2.44% |
| PIMCO Equity Series-PIMCO RAE US Small Fund | 1.46% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 12.45% |
| Vanguard Group | 12.11% |
| State Street | 3.97% |
| Geode Capital | 2.57% |
| Allianz Asset Management GmbH | 2.37% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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