WASHFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalThe 4 Wall Street analysts covering Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $37 — -7.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 91 of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026 — among the strongest tenth. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Growth (99): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.
Volatility (11): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WASH, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −7.5% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | $33 → $36 |
| 22 July 2026 | Seaport Global | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 26 June 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 26 June 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | $32 → $35 |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Piper Sandler | Assumes | Neutral | $32 |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 22 Oct 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 9 Oct 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 28 May 2025 | B of A Securities | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 22 Apr 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Seaport Global | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 22 Oct 2024 | Piper Sandler | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
| 31 Jan 2024 | Seaport Global | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 12 Sept 2023 | Seaport Global | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 25 July 2023 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
| 15 May 2023 | Piper Sandler | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
| 25 Apr 2023 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 26 Oct 2022 | Compass Point | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 7 Apr 2022 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 8 July 2021 | Piper Sandler | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. WASH appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. returned +43.7% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 49% of US stocks
Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Cheaper than 60% of US stocks
Higher than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 59% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 48% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. has a market value of $762.8M and an enterprise value of $1.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $234.0M. The latest quarter grew 9.7% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $55.4M, a 23.7% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.88.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $93.7M.
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. spent $43.2M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 13.8×; forward P/E: 11.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 5.60%, paying out 78% of earnings.
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. employs 642 people — $365K of revenue per employee.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| WASHWashington Trust Bancorp, Inc. | $762.8M | 91 |
| RCBCRiver City Bank (Sacramento, California) | $757.6M | 50 |
| TCBXThird Coast Bancshares, Inc. | $741.9M | 62 |
| SHBIShore Bancshares, Inc. | $784.2M | 84 |
| AROWArrow Financial Corp. | $725.2M | 55 |
| PGCPeapack-Gladstone Financial Corp. | $804.2M | 57 |
| PFISPeoples Financial Services Corp. | $720.5M | 54 |
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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →
Zacks Investment Research has published an article comparing Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) with Central Bancompany (CBC) to help investors evaluate which of the two Northeast banks presents a better value opportunity.
Why it matters — WASH watchers would care because the comparison evaluates how Washington Trust Bancorp measures up as a value investment against a regional banking peer.
A Zacks Investment Research article notes that investors should closely watch Washington Trust (WASH) stock based on recent movements in the options market, suggesting the options activity may point to a potential spike in the stock.
Why it matters — WASH watchers would care because the options-market activity could signal heightened investor attention or an anticipated move in the stock's price.
Washington Trust (WASH) was upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting increased optimism about the company's earnings prospects.
Why it matters — WASH watchers would care because the upgrade signals growing positive sentiment from analysts about the company's near-term earnings outlook.
Zacks Investment Research included Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (WASH) on its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list for July 30, 2026.
Why it matters — A Strong Buy rating from Zacks signals analyst confidence in WASH as an income-generating stock, which may attract investor attention.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) as a potential top stock pick for momentum investors.
Why it matters — The article suggests WASH may be attracting attention from investors focused on momentum-driven stocks.
The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $37, with estimates ranging from $36 to $41. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 4 analysts covering Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. 91 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 12 Sept 2026, Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. ranks 91 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies -7.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. 91 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for WASH are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $36 to $41 over the next 12 months.
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. returned +43.7% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company that operates through The Washington Trust Company, providing banking and financial services to individuals, businesses, and institutions.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 9 Sept 2026): "WASH vs. CBC: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?". Zacks Investment Research has published an article comparing Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) with Central Bancompany (CBC) to help investors evaluate which of the two Northeast banks presents a better value opportunity.
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company that operates through The Washington Trust Company, providing banking and financial services to individuals, businesses, and institutions. Its core offerings include commercial and retail banking, mortgage and consumer lending, deposit products, and cash management services. The company also serves clients through wealth management and trust services, including investment management, financial planning, fiduciary administration, estate settlement, and custodial solutions. Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. supports a broad customer base ranging from personal banking clients to small businesses, municipalities, and institutional accounts. Headquartered in Westerly, Rhode Island, the company focuses on regional financial services delivered through a community banking model with integrated lending, deposit, and advisory capabilities.
CEO Mr. Edward Otis Handy III · 642 employees · United States · https://www.washtrust.com
