RLJHIGH SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

RLJ experienced a dramatic 58% decline in net income alongside portfolio contraction, reducing from 96 to 93 hotel properties.

The massive earnings decline combined with asset sales indicates significant operational headwinds in the hospitality sector, likely driven by weakening demand or margin compression. The company appears to be divesting properties while simultaneously increasing share buybacks, suggesting management is prioritizing capital returns over growth investment.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

RLJ's financial performance deteriorated significantly with net income plummeting 58% to $28.5M despite operating income declining a more moderate 18% to $181.1M, indicating increased non-operating expenses or tax impacts. Operating cash flow declined 15% to $243.8M while the company increased share buybacks by 30% to $28.6M and capital expenditures by 27%, suggesting management is returning cash to shareholders while maintaining property investments despite weaker earnings. The overall picture signals a company managing through challenging operating conditions by shrinking its portfolio while prioritizing shareholder returns over reinvestment for growth.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Net Income
P&L
-58.1%
$68.0M→$28.5M

Net income declined 58.1% — review whether driven by operations, interest costs, or non-recurring items.

Share Buybacks
Cash Flow
+30%
$22.0M→$28.6M

Share repurchases increased 30% — management returning capital, signals confidence in intrinsic value.

Capital Expenditure
Cash Flow
+27.4%
$219K→$279K

Capex increased 27.4% — ongoing investment in capacity or infrastructure for future growth.

Operating Income
P&L
-17.8%
$220.4M→$181.1M

Operating profitability softening — costs rising faster than revenue, watch for margin recovery plan.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
-14.6%
$285.4M→$243.8M

Operating cash flow softened — monitor whether temporary working capital timing or structural deterioration.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-27
PRIOR — 2025-02-26
ADDED
As of February 20, 2026, 151,917,505 common shares of beneficial interest of the Registrant, $0.01 par value per share, were outstanding.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 32 Item 7A.
As of December 31, 2025, we owned 93 hotel properties with approximately 20,800 rooms, located in 23 states and the District of Columbia.
We lease 92 of the 93 hotel properties to our TRSs, of which we own a controlling financial interest.
Our hotel properties are indirectly owned by the Operating Partnership through limited partnerships or limited liability companies ( hotel owners ).
In June 2025, we released our third annual Corporate Sustainability Report, which included the Global Reporting Initiative disclosures for our portfolio, the Sustainable Accounting Standards Board Real Estate disclosures and disclosures in accordance with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures.
We also continued our participation in sustainability frameworks such as GRESB and meaningfully improved our overall score over the prior year.
In 2025, RLJ employees participated in a number of company-sponsored volunteer opportunities, including a finance mentorship program with Junior Achievement of Greater Washington during which RLJ employees taught local middle school students about principles of personal finance.
Additionally, in response to the Los Angeles area wildfires in January 2025, several RLJ properties organized donations and care packages for victims and impacted families.
With respect to our board, three trustees are women, five are ethnically diverse and seven are independent.
REMOVED
As of February 19, 2025, 151,961,728 common shares of beneficial interest of the Registrant, $0.01 par value per share, were outstanding.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 31 Item 7A.
As of December 31, 2024, we owned 96 hotel properties with approximately 21,300 rooms, located in 23 states and the District of Columbia.
We lease 95 of the 96 hotel properties to our TRSs, of which we own a controlling financial interest.
Our hotel properties are indirectly owned by the Operating Partnership, through limited partnerships, limited liability companies or subsidiary REITs ( hotel owners ).
In April 2024, we released our second annual Corporate Sustainability Report, which included the Global Reporting Initiative ( GRI ) disclosures for our portfolio, the Sustainable Accounting Standards Board ( SASB ) Real Estate disclosures and disclosures in accordance with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures ( TCFD ).
Going forward, we also expanded our sustainability frameworks to include GRESB participation.
Since 2021, we have invested in over 300 efficiency projects.
In 2024, we continued our support for Habitat for Humanity s Maryland chapter, sponsoring two volunteer days.
Company associates helped to build housing at Habitat for Humanity s Maryland locations.
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