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$1.7B
Market Cap
745.0
P/E
—
PEG
2.9%
ROCE
1.3%
ROE
1.06
D/E
9.4%
OPM
-7.4%
% from 52W High
83
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🔍 RLJ is showing a momentum setup because RS Rating is 83, it's within 7.4% of its 52-week high, and it's hugging the 21 EMA. Net: Broad signal stack, not a recommendation. ? RS Rating 52W High Technicals
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RS Rating 83 · 7.4% from 52W high · hugging 21 EMA
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RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) is a self-advised, publicly traded real estate investment trust.

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Manager Shares Value % of Fund Period
Jim Simons Renaissance Technologies LLC 299.2K $2.2M 0.00% Mar 2026
Steve Cohen Point72 Asset Management 257.4K $1.9M 0.00% Mar 2026

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📊 MIXED RLJ Lodging Trust delivers Q1 2026 RevPAR growth of 4.8%, outperforming industry by 100 bps.
Revenue & Profitability
For Q1 2026, RLJ reported comparable RevPAR of $149 (+4.8% year-over-year), hotel EBITDA of $89.9 million (+7.2%), adjusted EBITDA of $80.9 million, and adjusted FFO per diluted share of $0.33. Total operating expenses rose only 2.1% per occupied room. For full year 2026, the company expects comparable RevPAR growth of 1.5%–3.5%, hotel EBITDA of $356–$380 million, and adjusted FFO per diluted share of $1.29–$1.45.
Outlook
Management is cautiously optimistic about lodging industry fundamentals, citing broad-based demand strength from business transient (driven by AI-related spending and record corporate profits), resilient leisure demand, and positive group pace. However, the macro environment remains uncertain due to geopolitical risks and shorter booking windows, which limit visibility beyond the near term. The company has not yet seen a noticeable impact on results and expects the favorable trends to continue, particularly in urban markets, supported by events like the World Cup and America's 250th Anniversary.
Growth Drivers
Key growth drivers include: (1) accelerating business transient demand (up 9% in Q1), especially in technology, finance, aerospace, and life sciences; (2) strong urban leisure demand driven by sports, concerts, and entertainment; (3) positive group pace with ADR up 3% and corporate group mix exceeding 50%; (4) the ramp of four major renovations completed in 2025; (5) conversions (Renaissance Pittsburgh to Autograph Collection, Wyndham Boston to Hilton Tapestry); and (6) upcoming catalysts such as the World Cup and America's 250th Anniversary, which will benefit markets like New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and others.
Balance Sheet & CapEx
For 2026, RLJ expects capital expenditures of $80 million to $90 million, the vast majority of which is focused on ROI-related renovations. The company targets high double-digit returns on general investments and north of 40% returns on conversion projects. Specific conversion projects in progress include the Renaissance Pittsburgh (relaunching under Autograph Collection this summer) and the Wyndham Boston (converting to Hilton Tapestry, construction starting later in 2026).
Margins
In Q1 2026, RLJ expanded hotel EBITDA margins by 45 basis points year-over-year to 26.4%. This was driven by strong top-line growth (total revenues up 5.4%) combined with disciplined cost management (total operating expenses up only 2.1% per occupied room). Non-room revenue margins improved by 130 basis points, and fixed costs benefited from a double-digit decline in property insurance. The company's lean operating model supports further margin expansion as revenue grows.
Key Risks
Management highlighted uncertainty in the macro environment driven by an evolving geopolitical backdrop, leading to shorter booking windows and limited visibility beyond the near term. However, to date, no noticeable impact on results has been observed. Other risks include potential shifts in demand due to macro uncertainty, the war's impact on energy expenses (offset by insurance cost declines), and the election in Q4 2026 acting as a headwind (offset by lapsing of the 2025 government shutdown).
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Q2 2026 Q2 2026 2026-08-07
Q2 results exceeded expectations with 6.8% RevPAR growth, 7% EBITDA growth, and margin improvement, driven by strong business transient and urban leisure demand. Raised full-year guidance, continued high-return renovations, and maintained a robust balance sheet.
Q1 2026 Q1 2026 2026-05-04
First quarter results exceeded expectations with 4.8% RevPAR growth, strong EBITDA and margin expansion, and robust non-room revenue. Urban markets, especially Northern California and New York, led performance, while guidance for 2026 remains positive despite macro uncertainty.
Q4 2025 Q4 2025 2026-02-27
Fourth quarter and full-year results exceeded expectations, driven by urban market strength, successful renovations, and robust non-room revenue growth. Guidance for 2026 anticipates modest RevPAR and EBITDA growth, with continued capital returns and a strong balance sheet.
Q3 2025 Q3 2025 2025-11-06
Third quarter results were in line with expectations, with urban markets and out-of-room spend outperforming despite a 5.1% RevPAR decline. The government shutdown and macro uncertainty led to a more cautious Q4 outlook, but major renovations and conversions position the portfolio for growth in 2026.
Q2 2025 Q2 2025 2025-08-08
Second quarter results exceeded expectations, with strong urban and conversion performance, disciplined cost control, and robust capital allocation. Near-term headwinds from renovations and soft group demand are expected to ease by Q4, with a favorable long-term outlook.
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