Chatham Lodging Trust: Why I Am Still Buying The High-Yielding Preferred Stock

Chatham Lodging Trust's preferred shares offer an 8.3% yield, underpinned by robust FFO coverage and a strong balance sheet. CLDT's preferred dividends require less than 15% of pre-distribution adjusted FFO, with this ratio expected to improve as acquisitions contribute. The recent $92M acquisition of six Hilton-branded hotels at a 10% cap rate is not yet reflected in 2026 guidance, providing potential upside.