WASHFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalThe 4 Wall Street analysts covering Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $37 — -0.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 89 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. 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 (15): 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 −0.9% 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 8 Oct 2026, Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. returned +40.6% against +16.2% 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.
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Higher than 90% of US stocks
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Higher than 48% of US stocks
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.
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 $714.1M 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: 12.9×; forward P/E: 10.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 6.10%, paying out 78% of earnings.
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. employs 642 people — $365K of revenue per employee.
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Washington Trust Bancorp announced it will release its third-quarter 2026 earnings after market close on Monday, October 19, and hold a conference call with executives at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20.
Why it matters — WASH watchers can note when the company will report quarterly results and discuss them with executives.
A Seeking Alpha article rates Washington Trust Bancorp a BUY, highlighting its roughly 6% dividend yield backed by a 100-year history of dividend payments. It notes the company's Q2 2026 results exceeded expectations, with net interest margin at 2.73%, net income up 3% quarter-over-quarter, and a CET1 ratio of 11.9%, supported by C&I loan growth in New England's education sector.
Why it matters — A WASH watcher would care because the article points to a long dividend track record, strong capital ratios, and loan growth as key factors underpinning the bank's yield and valuation outlook.
Zacks Investment Research published an article comparing Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) and Central Bancompany (CBC) as value options for investors interested in Banks - Northeast stocks. The piece examines which of the two companies may be the better choice for those seeking undervalued stocks.
Why it matters — This comparison article places WASH in a value-oriented context relative to a peer, offering perspective on how the stock is viewed among Northeast bank investments.
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 56 cents per share for the quarter ending September 30, 2026. The dividend was declared on September 17, 2026.
Why it matters — WASH watchers would care because the declaration confirms the company is maintaining its regular quarterly dividend payout to shareholders.
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.
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. 89 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 8 Oct 2026, Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. ranks 89 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 -0.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. 89 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 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 +40.6% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 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 (PRNewsWire, 8 Oct 2026): "Washington Trust Announces Date of Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast". Washington Trust Bancorp announced it will release its third-quarter 2026 earnings after market close on Monday, October 19, and hold a conference call with executives at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20.
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
