Rlj Lodging Trust (RLJ) Stock Price & Analysis
Rlj Lodging Trust (RLJ) rose 2.32% to USD 12.34 as of July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
RLJ last closed at USD 12.06; the session ranged USD 12.11–12.51 on volume of 939,034 shares. Market capitalization is $1.88B, with a 52-week range of USD 6.54–12.51 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC)
| Price | USD 12.34 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.32% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 12.06 |
| Open | USD 12.15 |
| Day Range | USD 12.11 – 12.51 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 6.54 – 12.51 |
| Volume | 939,034 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.88B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (RLJ)
Nexqual's technical model rates RLJ "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 67.87 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 10.89) |
| MACD | 0.37 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (RLJ)
Wall Street analysts rate RLJ "Hold" based on 11 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 10.86 (range USD 9–13), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 11 |
| Mean Target | USD 10.86 |
| High Target | USD 13 |
| Low Target | USD 9 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 6 / 3 |
Earnings (RLJ)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-06 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.11 |
| Revenue Estimate | $369.83M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.15 vs est 0.13 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (RLJ)
| Total Revenue | $1.36B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +3.60% |
| Gross Margin | +26.78% |
| Operating Margin | +8.19% |
| Profit Margin | +1.84% |
| ROE | +1.14% |
| Debt / Equity | 107.03 |
| Current Ratio | 0.7 |
| Total Cash | $357.71M |
| Total Debt | $2.31B |
| Free Cash Flow | $196.78M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
Financial Health Score (RLJ)
Nexqual rates Rlj Lodging Trust's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -1% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 27%, operating 8% |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $358M cash vs $2.31B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $197M, 15% margin |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 1%, ROA 1.7% |
Ownership (RLJ)
| Insider Ownership | +13.21% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +89.96% |
| Shares Outstanding | 151.93M |
| Float | 121.45M |
| Short % of Float | +13.40% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
Leadership (RLJ)
Rlj Lodging Trust is led by Leslie D. Hale (age 53), President, CEO & Board of Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
| President, CEO & Board of Director | Leslie D. Hale (age 53) |
|---|---|
| Founder, Chairman & Board of Director | Robert L. Johnson (age 79) |
| Chief Financial Officer | Nikhil Bhalla (age 50) |
| Executive VP & COO | Thomas J. Bardenett (age 61) |
| 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, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Donald Smith & Co., Inc. | 9.87% |
| H/2 Credit Manager, LP | 6.31% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 2.49% |
| BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding S.A. | 2.23% |
| PIMCO Equity Series-PIMCO RAE US Small Fund | 1.51% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 22.45% |
| BlackRock | 12.61% |
| State Street | 4.03% |
| Geode Capital | 2.44% |
| Allianz Asset Management GmbH | 2.26% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
From Rlj Lodging Trust's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-27)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) is a self-advised, publicly traded real estate investment trust.
- It owns 92 premium-branded, rooms-oriented, high-margin, urban-centric hotels located within the heart of demand locations.
- Our hotels are geographically diverse and concentrated in major urban markets that provide multiple demand generators from business, leisure, and other travelers.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHO | Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. | USD 11.74 | ▼ 0.09% |
| DRH | Diamondrock Hospitality Company | USD 12.85 | ▼ 0.39% |
| INN | Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. | USD 7.02 | ▲ 0% |
| PEB | Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | USD 19.09 | ▼ 3% |
| XHR | Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | USD 21.49 | ▲ 0.84% |
Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 03:02 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.