

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

RLJ Lodging Trust gets upgraded to a buy, from my prior hold rating. Strengths are the quality portfolio as the stock trades at undervaluation to book value, as well as positive FFO guidance for FY26 and a focus on property conversions. The risk of elevated leverage has been discussed.

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BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share of beneficial interest. The dividend is payable on October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2026. The Board of Trustees also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.4875 on the Company's Series A Preferred Shares. The dividend is payable on October 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as o.

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced it will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, after the markets close on November 4, 2026. The Company will also host a conference call on November 5, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). The Company recommends that you dial in approximately 10 minutes before the call. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (877) 407-3982 or (201) 493-6780 for international par.

RLJ Lodging Trust delivered strong Q2 2026 results, raising full-year guidance and extending robust operating momentum across its portfolio. RLJ now trades at a P/AFFO multiple of 8x, narrowing its discount to peers but limiting the deep-value thesis that previously justified a 'Buy' rating. Leverage remains elevated at 6.36x net debt/EBITDA, though refinancing has pushed maturities out to 2029, and liquidity stands at $1B.