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WASH Stock Forecast: Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 30 Oct 2026
$39
−1.81% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $39 — +1.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 96 of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$736.1M
Ticker Nerd rank
96/ 100
Median analyst target
$39
Analysts covering
4
Revenue$60.5M+11.4% y/y
Net income$16.0M
Free cash flow$22.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.1%
1M
+3.0%
YTD
+39.4%
1Y
+50.2%
From 52W high
−2.8%
From 52W low
+54.5%
$25
$40
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

WASH stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 31 Oct 2026
96/ 100

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
Revisions
97
Momentum
94
Issuance
84
Value
67
Accruals
66
Size
48
Quality
42
Volatility
16

Growth (99): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Volatility (16): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

WASH stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WASH, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$25$30$35$40Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26WASHHigh $41Median $39Low $36

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says4 analysts
0 Buy4 Hold0 Sell
Low $36Median $39High $41

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +1.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
21 Oct 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform$36 → $39
22 July 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform$33 → $36
22 July 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
22 July 2026Seaport GlobalDowngradeNeutral—
22 July 2026Seaport GlobalDowngradeNeutral—
26 June 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
26 June 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral$32 → $35
16 Mar 2026Piper SandlerAssumesNeutral$32
30 Jan 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
22 Oct 2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
9 Oct 2025Piper SandlerMaintainsUnderweight—
28 May 2025B of A SecuritiesInitiatesNeutral—
22 Apr 2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
14 Mar 2025Seaport GlobalUpgradeBuy—
22 Oct 2024Piper SandlerUpgradeNeutral—
31 Jan 2024Seaport GlobalDowngradeNeutral—
12 Sept 2023Seaport GlobalInitiatesBuy—
25 July 2023Piper SandlerDowngradeUnderweight—
15 May 2023Piper SandlerUpgradeNeutral—
25 Apr 2023Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—

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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Performance

WASH vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 30 Oct 2026, Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. returned +50.2% against +12.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

WASH vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130140150160Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26WASHS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

WASH analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+5.1%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (WASH) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
11.6×

Cheaper than 54% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.1×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

Price / book
1.4×

Cheaper than 56% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
—
Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
27.2%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
78.7%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
40.1%

Higher than 92% of US stocks

Net margin
27.3%

Higher than 87% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
12.0%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Return on assets
1.0%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Dividend yield
5.8%

Higher than 94% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (WASH) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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 $736.1M and an enterprise value of $1.1B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $234.0M. The latest quarter grew 27.2% 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 19.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: 11.6×; forward P/E: 10.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 5.81%, paying out 78% of earnings.

  • Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. employs 642 people — $365K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 31 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

WASH vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBanks - Regional
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
WASHWashington Trust Bancorp, Inc.$736.1M96
HTBHomeTrust Bancshares, Inc.$732.8M92
SHBIShore Bancshares, Inc.$748.7M86
AROWArrow Financial Corp.$710.6M47
PFISPeoples Financial Services Corp.$703.9M47
CWBCCommunity West Bancshares$695.5M23
BCALCalifornia Bancorp$690.9M73

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News

Latest WASH news & analysis

WASH vs. CBC: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Zacks Investment Research · 28 Oct 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research compares Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) and Central Bancompany (CBC) as potential value investments among Northeast bank stocks. The excerpt poses which may offer better value but does not provide the comparison’s conclusion.

Why it matters — WASH watchers may find the article relevant as a valuation comparison with another Northeast bank, though the excerpt gives no findings.

Why Washington Trust Bancorp Stock Was a Winner Today

The Motley Fool · 20 Oct 2026positive

Washington Trust Bancorp reported a top-line beat, while quarter-over-quarter growth in loans and deposits was less impressive.

Why it matters — WASH watchers may note the revenue beat alongside slower sequential growth in loans and deposits.

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (WASH) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 20 Oct 2026neutral

Washington Trust Bancorp held its Q3 2026 earnings call on October 20, 2026, with company executives and analysts participating. The excerpt provides the call’s participants and opening, but no financial results or discussion details.

Why it matters — WASH watchers can note the earnings-call event, though this excerpt contains no operating or financial information to assess.

Washington Trust Bancorp Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 20 Oct 2026positive

Washington Trust Bancorp reported higher third-quarter earnings, net interest income and net interest margin. Credit-quality measures improved following the restructuring of a commercial real estate office loan.

Why it matters — The results highlight changes in WASH’s profitability measures and credit quality during the quarter.

Best Income Stocks to Buy for October 20th

Zacks Investment Research · 20 Oct 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research included WASH among the income stocks on its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list for October 20, 2026.

Why it matters — The item reports that WASH appeared on a Zacks list of income stocks rated Strong Buy.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about WASH stock

What is the WASH stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $39, with estimates ranging from $36 to $41. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is WASH stock a buy right now?

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. 96 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 31 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank WASH?

As at 31 Oct 2026, Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. ranks 96 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).

Will WASH stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +1.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. 96 out of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the WASH stock forecast for 2030?

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.

How has WASH stock performed over the past year?

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. returned +50.2% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. do?

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.

What is the latest news on WASH?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 28 Oct 2026): "WASH vs. CBC: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?". Zacks Investment Research compares Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) and Central Bancompany (CBC) as potential value investments among Northeast bank stocks. The excerpt poses which may offer better value but does not provide the comparison’s conclusion.

Company

About Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.

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