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RLJ Lodging Trust: 2026 Q2 10-Q Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This summary covers the quarterly period ended June 30, 2026. RLJ Lodging Trust is a self-advised Maryland REIT owning a portfolio of premium-branded, focused-service, and compact full-service hotels. As of the reporting date, the Company owned 92 hotel properties with approximately 20,600 rooms across 23 states and the District of Columbia. The Company operates 91 consolidated properties and one unconsolidated joint venture.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Total revenues increased 5.5% quarter-over-quarter (Q2 2026 vs. Q2 2025) and 4.6% year-to-date. This was driven by a 5.3% increase in room revenue, supported by higher occupancy (77.0% vs. 75.6%) and ADR ($217.18 vs. $206.96) on comparable properties.
• Operating Expenses: Total property operating expenses rose 5.7% in Q2 and 4.7% YTD, primarily due to increased wages, benefits, and revenue-based fees (management and franchise).
• Net Income: Net income attributable to common shareholders increased 11.6% in Q2 but decreased 4.8% YTD compared to the prior year, largely due to a $3.8 million loss on the sale of a hotel property in the current YTD period versus a gain in the prior year.
• Debt Structure: Total debt increased significantly from $2.20 billion (Dec 31, 2025) to $2.70 billion (June 30, 2026). This reflects the "2026 Refinancing Transactions," including the drawdown of $494 million in term loans to repay maturing senior notes.

Outlook, Management Commentary, and Risks

• Refinancing Activity: The Company completed a major refinancing in 2026, extending maturities and upsizing facilities. The 2026 Senior Notes ($500 million) were repaid at maturity on July 1, 2026, using proceeds from new term loans. The next scheduled debt maturity is now in 2029.
• Capital Allocation: A new share repurchase program was approved on April 24, 2026, authorizing up to $250 million in repurchases through May 8, 2027. No shares were repurchased under this program in the first half of 2026.
• Operational Drivers: Management attributes revenue growth to increases in leisure, corporate, and government travel, as well as the ramp-up of recently renovated hotels.
• Market Risk: The Company has approximately $1.7 billion in variable-rate debt. A 100 basis point increase in interest rates would decrease future earnings by approximately $8.5 million annually. The Company utilizes interest rate swaps to fix approximately 60.9% of its total indebtedness.
• Unusual Items: The YTD results include a $3.8 million loss on the sale of the Hyatt Place Fremont Silicon Valley property. Additionally, G&A expenses in the prior year included a $1.6 million benefit from forfeited performance units, making current year G&A appear higher by comparison.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Debt Maturity Profile: Verify the specific terms and interest rates of the new term loans drawn in June 2026 to ensure alignment with the stated extension of maturities to 2029-2033.
• FF&E Reserves: Confirm the utilization of the $35.8 million in restricted cash reserves for capital expenditures and the sufficiency of these funds for upcoming renovation cycles.
• Comparable Property Performance: Review the specific RevPAR growth drivers (occupancy vs. rate) for the "comparable" portfolio to assess the sustainability of the 6.8% RevPAR increase YTD.
• Share Repurchase Execution: Monitor the execution of the new $250 million share repurchase program, noting that no shares were bought in H1 2026.
• Interest Rate Sensitivity: Assess the impact of potential interest rate hikes on the remaining variable-rate debt, given the Company's exposure to SOFR-based rates.