WASH
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. · Financials · Banks - Regional
Last
$36.52
+$0.91 (+2.54%) 12:44 PM ET
Prev close $35.61
Open $34.36
Day high $36.55
Day low $34.36
Volume 55,952
Avg vol 189,315
Mkt cap
$670.97M
P/E ratio
13.52
FY Revenue
$393.95M
EPS
2.70
Gross Margin
58.14%
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Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.
Washington Trust Bancorp’s share price is near its 52-week high after a multi-month advance, with momentum indicators showing bullish and overbought conditions. At the same time, fundamentals reflect negative earnings, pressured margins, and modest revenue contraction, partially offset by solid free cash flow generation and an elevated dividend yield. Valuation appears mixed, with moderate price-to-sales and price-to-book ratios but loss-driven metrics such as EV/EBITDA and ROE under strain, while short interest and recent news point to a cautiously constructive but not one-sided sentiment backdrop.
AI summarized at 11:50 PM ET, 2026-02-01
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 63 SWING: 71 LONG: 47
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−7% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.93×
RSI
64.07 (Strong)
Strong (60–70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.00 (Strong)
MACD: 0.00 Signal: -0.00
Short-Term
+0.30 (Strong)
MACD: 0.69 Signal: 0.39
Long-Term
+0.27 (Strong)
MACD: 0.77 Signal: 0.50
Intraday trend score 55.41

Latest news

WASH 12 articles Positive: 5 Neutral: 1 Negative: 0
Positive The Motley Fool • Motley Fool Transcribing
Washington Trust (WASH) Earnings Call Transcript

Washington Trust reported a net loss of $60.8 million in Q4 2024 due to balance sheet repositioning, but adjusted net income was $10.4 million. The bank completed a $70.5 million capital raise and projects net interest margin improvement from 1.95% to 2.30-2.35% in Q1 2025, reaching 2.45-2.50% by Q4. Management expects modest 3% commercial loan growth focused on C&I lending, continued residential portfolio runoff, and maintained dividend policy. Credit quality improved with non-accruing loans declining to 45 basis points.

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Sentiment note

Despite the reported net loss from balance sheet repositioning, the company demonstrates strong forward-looking metrics with projected NIM expansion from 1.95% to 2.45-2.50%, improved credit quality (NAL down to 45 bps), successful capital raise of $70.5 million, maintained dividend policy, and strategic positioning for growth. The repositioning is a one-time charge that improves future profitability and provides capacity for growth.

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

Washington Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ: WASH) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.56 per share for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, payable on April 10, 2026 to shareholders of record on April 1, 2026. The bank, founded in 1800 and headquartered in Rhode Island, manages $6.6 billion in assets.

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Sentiment note

The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.56 per share, demonstrating financial stability and commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The announcement reflects confidence in the company's financial position and ability to maintain dividend payments.

Positive Investing.com • Brett Owens
5 Small Stocks, 5 Super-Sized Payouts of Up To 11%

The article highlights five small-cap stocks offering high dividend yields (6.6%-11%) that remain undervalued despite strong 2026 performance. The author recommends regional banks and energy companies as income-generating opportunities, though warns of risks including economic sensitivity and potential dividend sustainability concerns.

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Sentiment note

Strong Q4 2025 earnings beat with improved net interest margins (16 bps YoY), expected 27% earnings growth in 2026, and attractive valuation at 10x earnings with one of the best yields in banking sector.

Neutral Benzinga • Prnewswire
W.T.B. Financial Corporation Declares Common Shareholder Dividend

W.T.B. Financial Corporation announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.85 per common share, to be paid on September 12, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 5, 2025.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as a subsidiary of W.T.B. Financial Corporation with over $10 billion in assets and 40+ branches across Northwest states

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. announced a quarterly dividend of 56 cents per share for the quarter ending March 31, 2025, to be paid on April 11, 2025 to shareholders of record on April 1, 2025.

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Sentiment note

The company announced a quarterly dividend, which is a positive sign for shareholders and indicates the company's financial stability and ability to return capital to investors.

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:WASH) announced a quarterly dividend of 56 cents per share for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, to be paid on January 15, 2025 to shareholders of record on January 2, 2025.

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Sentiment note

The company announced a quarterly dividend, indicating financial stability and shareholder returns.

Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Compared to Estimates, Washington Trust (WASH) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Washington Trust (WASH) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Seeking Clues to Washington Trust (WASH) Q1 Earnings? A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics

Looking beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Washington Trust (WASH), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended March 2024.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
JPMorgan (JPM) to Pay $350M Civil Penalty Over Reporting Lapses

JPMorgan (JPM) will pay civil penalties of $350 million to two U.S. regulators to settle claims that it reported incomplete trading data to surveillance platforms.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Goldman Sachs (GS) Under Investigation Over Futures Trading Fee

Goldman Sachs (GS) faces a probe by the CFTC over fees that it charges for futures trading.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
HSBC Faces Penalty for Failing to Protect Customer Deposits

HSBC faces a fine of 57.4 million pounds by the BoE for serious failings in its measures to protect customer deposits over several years.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Washington Trust (WASH) Q4 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

The headline numbers for Washington Trust (WASH) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2023, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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