Hotel REITs Report First-Quarter Stronger-Than-Expected Results
PUBLISHED May 4, 2026, 9:18 AM ET
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Bethesda, Md. — RLJ Lodging Trust on Monday reported first-quarter funds from operations of $49.5 million, or $0.33 per share, surpassing the Zacks Investment Research average estimate of $0.27 per share from four analysts. The Bethesda-based hotel real estate investment trust posted revenue of $340 million for the period, topping Street forecasts of $319.1 million based on three analysts, and reported a net loss of $6.4 million, or $0.05 per share. Bethesda, Md. — Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry; it adjusts net income by adding back items such as depreciation and amortization to gauge operating performance. RLJ said it expects full-year funds from operations in a range of $1.29 to $1.45 per share. This story was generated by Automated Insights using data from Zacks Investment Research.
By James Porter | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- RLJ Lodging Trust prepared and released its Q1 earnings snapshot (reported on Monday).
- Zacks Investment Research consensus estimated RLJ FFO at $0.27 per share (four analysts).
- Sunstone Hotel Investors released its Q1 earnings snapshot (reported on Tuesday) showing FFO and net income.
- Both companies published full-year FFO guidance ranges following their quarterly disclosures.
- AP/Automated Insights distributed standardized earnings summaries to multiple news outlets for public dissemination.
News Intelligence
- If you're an investor, these results could impact your portfolio. RLJ Lodging Trust's higher-than-expected earnings show strength in the hotel industry. Check your investments and consider if hotel REITs fit your strategy.
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Shareholders of RLJ Lodging Trust and Sunstone Hotel Investors received quarterly reports showing funds from operations that exceeded analyst estimates, a factual outcome that can influence investor assessments of the companies' operating performance.
RLJ Lodging Trust recorded a net loss of $6.4 million in the quarter, representing a documented quarterly loss despite reporting funds from operations that beat analyst estimates.
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