RLJ Lodging Trust Announces Tax Treatment of 2025 Dividends

January 30, 2026

BETHESDA, Md, Jan. 30, 2026 -- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced the 2025 tax classification of the dividend distributions made to the Company’s holders of its common shares of beneficial interest and Series A Preferred Shares during the year ended December 31, 2025.

The income tax classification as expected to be reported on Form 1099-DIV is as follows:

Common Stock (CUSIP # 74965L101):

Record 
Date

Payment 
Date

Total 
Distribution 
Per Share

Total Distribution 
Allocable to 2025

Ordinary 
Non- 
Qualifying 
Dividend

Return of 
Capital

Eligible 
Sec. 
199A 
Dividend

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3/31/2025

4/15/2025

$0.1500

$0.1500

$0.1071

$0.0429

$0.1071

6/30/2025

7/15/2025

$0.1500

$0.1500

$0.1071

$0.0429

$0.1071

9/30/2025

10/15/2025

$0.1500

$0.1500

$0.1071

$0.0429

$0.1071

12/31/2025

1/15/2026

$0.1500

$0.0000

$0.0000

$0.0000

$0.0000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$0.6000

$0.4500

$0.3213

$0.1287

$0.3213

 

Series A Preferred Stock (CUSIP # 74965L200):

Record 
Date

Payment 
Date

Total 
Distribution 
Per Share

Total Distribution 
Allocable to 2025

Ordinary 
Non- 
Qualifying 
Dividend

Return of 
Capital

Eligible 
Sec. 
199A 
Dividend

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3/31/2025

4/30/2025

$0.4875

$0.4875

$0.4875

$0.0000

$0.4875

6/30/2025

7/31/2025

$0.4875

$0.4875

$0.4875

$0.0000

$0.4875

9/30/2025

10/31/2025

$0.4875

$0.4875

$0.4875

$0.0000

$0.4875

12/31/2025

1/31/2026

$0.4875

$0.0000

$0.0000

$0.0000

$0.0000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$1.9500

$1.4625

$1.4625

$0.0000

$1.4625

 

The information presented above is based on preliminary results and is subject to correction or adjustment when the Company’s filings are completed. The tax information provided should not be construed as tax advice. Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their tax advisors regarding their specific tax treatment.

About Us

RLJ Lodging Trust is a self-advised, publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns primarily premium-branded, high-margin, focused-service and compact full-service hotels.

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Additional Contacts: 
Leslie D. Hale, President and Chief Executive Officer – (301) 280-7777 
Nikhil Bhalla, Chief Financial Officer – (301) 280-7777 
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http://www.rljlodgingtrust.com