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Chatham Lodging TrustCLDT +2.40%69 Dividend Yield % is 2.78% as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 5.39. GuruFocus rates CLDT with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 845 REITs companies, Chatham Lodging Trust ranks worse than 92.66% on this metric.
As of today (2026-08-29), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Chatham Lodging Trust is 2.78%.
Warning Sign:
Chatham Lodging Trust stock Dividend Yield % is close to 2-year low.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chatham Lodging Trust's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
CLDT'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 5.39 Max: 28.09
Current: 2.78
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Chatham Lodging Trust was 28.09%. The lowest was 0.49%. And the median was 5.39%.
CLDT's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 92.66% of 845
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 6.92
vs CLDT: 2.78
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Chatham Lodging Trust is 4.75, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Chatham Lodging Trust was 4.75. The lowest was 1.61. And the median was 1.88.
During the past 12 months, Chatham Lodging Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 72.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Chatham Lodging Trust was 72.60% per year. The lowest was -62.40% per year. And the median was 9.90% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Chatham Lodging Trust Dividend Yield % Related Terms
Chatham Lodging Trust Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chatham Lodging Trust's Dividend Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CLDT vs INN, SVC, BHR: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Chatham Lodging Trust's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Chatham Lodging Trust Dividend Yield % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Chatham Lodging Trust's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chatham Lodging Trust's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Chatham Lodging Trust Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.100000
2026-06-30
2026-06-30
2026-07-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.100000
2026-03-31
2026-03-31
2026-04-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.090000
2025-12-31
2025-12-31
2026-01-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.090000
2025-09-30
2025-09-30
2025-10-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Chatham Lodging Trust's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Chatham Lodging Trust (CLDT) has a Dividend Yield % of 2.78% as of Aug. 29, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Chatham Lodging Trust and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 5.39. Over the past decade, Chatham Lodging Trust's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.49 to 28.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Chatham Lodging Trust ranks #783 out of 845 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 92.7%.
Is Chatham Lodging Trust's Dividend Yield % too high?
Chatham Lodging Trust's current Dividend Yield % of 2.78% is 48% below median its 10-year median of 5.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 28.09. The REITs industry median Dividend Yield % is 6.92. Chatham Lodging Trust's value of 2.78% is 59.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chatham Lodging Trust ranks #783 out of 845 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chatham Lodging Trust has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chatham Lodging Trust's Dividend Yield % compare to INN and SVC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Chatham Lodging Trust ranks #783 out of 845 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Chatham Lodging Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 6.92. Chatham Lodging Trust's value of 2.78% is 59.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Chatham Lodging Trust's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.49 to 28.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.39 vs. the industry median of 6.92, Chatham Lodging Trust has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Yield % for a REITs company?
The median Dividend Yield % among REITs companies is 6.92, based on 845 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chatham Lodging Trust's current Dividend Yield % of 2.78% is 59.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Chatham Lodging Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 6.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chatham Lodging Trust's current Dividend Yield % is 2.78%, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 5.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chatham Lodging Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chatham Lodging Trust (CLDT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.54, compared to a current price of $13.67 — trading 60.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 2.78%, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 5.39 and 59.8% below the REITs industry median of 6.92. Chatham Lodging Trust's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chatham Lodging Trust (CLDT), the current Dividend Yield % is 2.78% as of Aug. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Chatham Lodging Trust (CLDT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chatham Lodging Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.67 is trading 60.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.54.
GuruFocus considers Chatham Lodging Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CLDT:
Dividend Yield %: 2.78% (48% below median its 10-year median of 5.39)
GF Value™: $8.54 vs. price of $13.67 (60.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.8% below the REITs median (#783 of 845)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLDT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chatham Lodging Trust is a U.S.-based real estate investment trust that invests in upscale extended-stay hotels. The firm operates across various states in the U.S., including California, New York, Texas, Florida, Minnesota, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, among others. Substantially all of the company's assets are held and operated by its operating partnership, Chatham Lodging, LP. Chatham Lodging LP and its subsidiaries lease the overall company's hotels. Chatham's revenue streams include room, food and beverage, and other. The room comprises the majority of its total revenue. Chatham's hotels operate under various brands, which include Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt.
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