BlackRock (RLJ) holds 13.8M shares — 9.1% stake reported in 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. filed Amendment No. 16 to a Schedule 13G/A reporting ownership of RLJ Lodging Trust common stock. The filing states BlackRock beneficially owns 13,766,839 shares, representing 9.1% of the class, with 13,379,859 shares of sole voting power. The cover shows CUSIP 74965L101. Signature dated 04/24/2026.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

BlackRock reports a 9.1% beneficial stake in RLJ Lodging Trust.

BlackRock's Schedule 13G/A amendment lists 13,766,839 shares beneficially owned and 13,379,859 shares of sole voting power. The filing reflects aggregated holdings of BlackRock reporting business units under SEC Release No. 34-39538.

Voting and dispositive counts are explicit; cash‑flow treatment is not stated in the excerpt.

Corporate Governance Specialist

Filing documents institutional influence but does not indicate control actions.

The 9.1% figure is above typical passive thresholds yet below majority control; the filing does not assert any plans or changes in governance. Exhibit cross‑references (Exhibit 99) identify acquiring subsidiaries per parent reporting language.

Future filings would be needed to detect activism or voting plans.

Key Figures

Beneficially owned shares: 13,766,839 shares Percent of class: 9.1% Sole voting power: 13,379,859 shares +4 more

7 metrics

Beneficially owned shares 13,766,839 shares Amount beneficially owned reported on Schedule 13G/A

Percent of class 9.1% Percent of class reported in Item 4(b)

Sole voting power 13,379,859 shares Sole power to vote as reported in Item 4(c)(i)

Sole dispositive power 13,766,839 shares Sole power to dispose as reported in Item 4(c)(iii)

CUSIP 74965L101 Identifier for RLJ Lodging Trust common stock on cover

Reporting date / cover date 03/31/2026 Date noted on the cover page

Signature date 04/24/2026 Filing signed by Spencer Fleming, Managing Director

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, beneficially owned, sole dispositive power, CUSIP

4 terms

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment No. 16 to a Schedule 13G/A reporting ownership"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

beneficially owned financial

"Amount beneficially owned: 13766839"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

sole dispositive power regulatory

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 13766839"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

CUSIP market

"CUSIP No.: 74965L101"

A CUSIP is a nine-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a U.S. or Canadian financial security—such as a stock, bond, or fund share—like a Social Security number for an investment. It matters to investors because brokers, exchanges and record-keepers use the CUSIP to match trades, track ownership, settle transactions and pull accurate records, reducing errors and ensuring money and securities go to the right place.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 16)

RLJ Lodging Trust

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

74965L101

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 74965L101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 13,379,859.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 13,766,839.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

13,766,839.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

9.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: RLJ Lodging Trust
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 7373 WISCONSIN AVE SUITE 1500 BETHESDA MD 20814
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock, Inc. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 74965L101
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 13766839
(b)	Percent of class: 9.1 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 13379859
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 13766839
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of RLJ Lodging Trust. No one person's interest in the common stock of RLJ Lodging Trust is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	04/24/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7

FAQ

What stake does BlackRock report in RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ)?

BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 13,766,839 shares, or 9.1%. The Schedule 13G/A amendment lists 13,379,859 shares of sole voting power and 13,766,839 shares of sole dispositive power as of the filing disclosure.

Does BlackRock hold voting power over RLJ shares?

Yes — the filing shows sole voting power for 13,379,859 shares. The Schedule 13G/A identifies sole voting and sole dispositive powers for BlackRock's reporting business units; shared voting/dispositive power is reported as zero.

What document and identifier record BlackRock's position in RLJ?

The position is reported on a Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 16) for RLJ Lodging Trust. The filing includes the CUSIP 74965L101 and references BlackRock's reporting business units per SEC Release No. 34-39538.

When was the Schedule 13G/A amendment signed for BlackRock's RLJ filing?

The signature block shows the filing dated 04/24/2026. The cover page also references an ownership date of 03/31/2026 for the reported common stock position in RLJ Lodging Trust.