RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Q1 2025 Financial Results

RLJ Lodging Trust ( (RLJ) ) has released its Q1 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information RLJ Lodging Trust presented to its investors.

RLJ Lodging Trust is a self-advised, publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns a portfolio of 94 premium-branded, urban-centric hotels across major urban markets, catering to business, leisure, and other travelers.

In its first quarter of 2025, RLJ Lodging Trust reported a modest increase in revenue per available room (RevPAR) by 1.6%, alongside a strategic repurchase of 2.7 million shares. Despite a decline in net income to $3.2 million, the company successfully addressed all its 2025 debt maturities and maintained a strong liquidity position.

Key financial metrics included total revenues of $328.1 million, a comparable hotel EBITDA of $85.3 million, and an adjusted EBITDA of $77.6 million. The company also sold a non-core hotel for $24.3 million, using the proceeds for share repurchases, reflecting a strategic focus on optimizing its portfolio and capital structure.

Looking ahead, RLJ Lodging Trust remains cautiously optimistic, updating its 2025 outlook to reflect current economic conditions. The company is well-positioned to navigate potential challenges, leveraging its diversified urban-centric portfolio and favorable capital structure to maintain stability and growth.