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(From Paradigm Press) (Ad) Free WASH Stock Alerts $24.52 +0.22 (+0.91%) (As of 02:21 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$24.40▼$24.8350-Day Range$24.30▼$27.5752-Week Range$21.69▼$33.96Volume30,747 shsAverage Volume88,399 shsMarket Capitalization$417.58 millionP/E Ratio8.73Dividend Yield9.14%Price TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Washington Trust Bancorp alerts: Email Address Washington Trust Bancorp MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestBearish3.44% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.41Based on 15 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth33.16%From $1.87 to $2.49 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.22 out of 5 starsFinance Sector486th out of 840 stocksState Commercial Banks Industry123rd out of 176 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Washington Trust Bancorp. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.44% of the float of Washington Trust Bancorp has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWashington Trust Bancorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Washington Trust Bancorp has recently increased by 3.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipWashington Trust Bancorp is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 9.13%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthWashington Trust Bancorp does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Washington Trust Bancorp is 79.72%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, Washington Trust Bancorp will have a dividend payout ratio of 89.96% in the coming year. This indicates that Washington Trust Bancorp may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for WASH. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWashington Trust Bancorp has a news sentiment score of 0.41. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.54 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for Washington Trust Bancorp this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search Interest3 people have searched for WASH on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added Washington Trust Bancorp to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Washington Trust Bancorp insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.69% of the stock of Washington Trust Bancorp is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions65.81% of the stock of Washington Trust Bancorp is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Washington Trust Bancorp are expected to grow by 33.16% in the coming year, from $1.87 to $2.49 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Washington Trust Bancorp is 8.73, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 135.75.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Washington Trust Bancorp is 8.73, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 55.83.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWashington Trust Bancorp has a P/B Ratio of 0.88. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Paradigm PressBitcoin Rockets To Record High But Buy THIS InsteadRecently, Bitcoin smashed through its previous record high to hit $72,720. 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The Commercial Banking segment offers deposit accounts, including interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing demand deposits, NOW and savings accounts, money market and retirement deposit accounts, and time deposits; various commercial and retail lending products, such as commercial real estate loans, including commercial mortgages, and construction and development loans; commercial and industrial loans comprising working capital, equipment financing, and financing for other business-related purposes; residential real estate loans that consist of mortgage and homeowner construction loans; and consumer loans comprising home equity loans and lines of credit, personal installment loans, and loans to individuals secured by general aviation aircraft. This segment also provides debit cards; automated teller machines (ATMs); telephone banking, internet banking, mobile banking, remote deposit capture, and other cash management services; and investment portfolio and wholesale funding services. The Wealth Management Services segment offers investment management; financial planning; personal trust and estate services, such as trustee, personal representative, custodian, and guardian; and settlement of decedents' estates, as well as institutional trust services comprising custody and fiduciary services for personal and institutional clients. Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1800 and is headquartered in Westerly, Rhode Island.Read More WASH Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart WASH Stock News HeadlinesApril 17, 2024 | 247wallst.com3 High-Yield Dividend-Paying Stocks Bucking Today's Downward TrendApril 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSeeking Clues to Washington Trust (WASH) Q1 Earnings? 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(NASDAQ:WASH) Given Average Recommendation of "Reduce" by BrokeragesApril 13, 2024 | reuters.comPakistan repays $1 bln in Eurobonds, says central bankApril 12, 2024 | msn.comIDB, World Bank reports on emergency capital could pave way for expanded lendingApril 12, 2024 | msn.comWorld Bank chief pushes internal reforms at spring meetingsApril 12, 2024 | prnewswire.comWashington Trust Announces Date of First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release, Conference Call and WebcastApril 9, 2024 | msn.comWorld Bank unveils new scorecard to measure accountabilityApril 9, 2024 | msn.comSome of the rules that protect wealthy savers' bank deposits just changed. Here's what to knowApril 8, 2024 | bizjournals.comWashington Trust Bank names new CEO amid leadership changesApril 4, 2024 | forbes.comBank Boards Face More Accountability For Fintech PartnershipsApril 2, 2024 | reuters.comGaza infrastructure damages estimated at $18.5 bln in UN-World Bank reportApril 2, 2024 | msn.comWyoming crypto bank not backing down in fight to access Federal ReserveMarch 29, 2024 | reuters.comUkraine gets $1.5 bln funding tranche under World Bank programme, PM saysMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comMiddle East crisis live: US and Israel in talks to revive Washington trip to discuss RafahMarch 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWashington Trust Recognizes Employees at Annual CelebrationMarch 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWashington Trust Bancorp's (NASDAQ:WASH) Dividend Will Be $0.56March 18, 2024 | dailymail.co.ukElderly Washington state man, 74, is poisoned with FENTANYL by couple he met on gay dating app ScruffMarch 16, 2024 | msn.comBobby Wagner didn’t consider retiring. 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Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings1/24/2024Ex-Dividend for 4/12 Dividend3/28/2024Dividend Payable4/12/2024Today4/17/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)4/22/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry State commercial banks Sub-IndustryRegional Banks Current SymbolNASDAQ:WASH CUSIP94061010 CIK737468 Webwww.washtrust.com Phone(401) 348-1200Fax401-348-1262Employees665Year Founded1800Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.81 Trailing P/E Ratio8.65 Forward P/E Ratio12.99 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$48.18 million Net Margins13.19% Pretax Margin15.48% Return on Equity10.53% Return on Assets0.68% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.57 Current Ratio1.07 Quick Ratio1.07 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$364.80 million Price / Sales1.13 Cash Flow$3.16 per share Price / Cash Flow7.69 Book Value$27.75 per share Price / Book0.88Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares17,030,000Free Float16,745,000Market Cap$413.83 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.81 Social Links 7 Stocks to Own Before the 2024 ElectionLooking to avoid the hassle of mudslinging, volatility, and uncertainty? You'd need to be out of the market, which isn’t viable. So where should investors put their money? Find out with this report.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Edward Otis Handy III (Age 62)Chairman & CEO Comp: $981.44kMs. Mary E. Noons (Age 62)President & COO Comp: $466.39kMr. Ronald Stephen Ohsberg CPA (Age 59)Senior EVP, CFO & Treasurer Comp: $447.35kMs. Maria N. Janes CPA (Age 53)Executive VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller Ms. Elizabeth Boyle Eckel (Age 64)Executive VP and Chief Marketing & Corporate Communications Officer Ms. Kristen L. DiSanto (Age 54)Senior EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer & Corporate Secretary Mr. Joseph M. ConfessoreSenior Vice President of Wealth Management & Commercial BankingMr. Rolando A. Lora (Age 53)Executive VP & Chief Retail Lending Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsFirst FinancialNASDAQ:THFFCapital City Bank GroupNASDAQ:CCBGCNB FinancialNASDAQ:CCNEFarmers National BancNASDAQ:FMNBHeritage CommerceNASDAQ:HTBKView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsNew England Professional Planning Group Inc.Bought 1,027 shares on 4/13/2024Ownership: 0.062%Napatree Capital LLCBought 55,999 shares on 3/26/2024Ownership: 0.329%PNC Financial Services Group Inc.Sold 482 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.118%Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 22,169 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 5.673%Goldman Sachs Group Inc.Sold 17,310 shares on 3/1/2024Ownership: 0.455%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions WASH Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Washington Trust Bancorp stock right now? 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Washington Trust Bancorp in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "reduce" WASH shares. View WASH analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. How have WASH shares performed in 2024? Washington Trust Bancorp's stock was trading at $32.38 at the start of the year. Since then, WASH stock has decreased by 24.3% and is now trading at $24.52. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Washington Trust Bancorp's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, April 22nd 2024. View our WASH earnings forecast. How can I listen to Washington Trust Bancorp's earnings call? Washington Trust Bancorp will be holding an earnings conference call on Monday, April 22nd at 10:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 866-813-9403 with passcode "539231". How were Washington Trust Bancorp's earnings last quarter? Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:WASH) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January, 24th. The financial services provider reported $0.76 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.54 by $0.22. The financial services provider earned $45.96 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $47.38 million. Washington Trust Bancorp had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.53% and a net margin of 13.19%. How often does Washington Trust Bancorp pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Washington Trust Bancorp? Washington Trust Bancorp announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, March 21st. Shareholders of record on Monday, April 1st will be given a dividend of $0.56 per share on Friday, April 12th. This represents a $2.24 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 9.14%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 28th. Read our dividend analysis for WASH. Is Washington Trust Bancorp a good dividend stock? Washington Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ:WASH) pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 9.13%. WASH has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 79.72%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, WASH will have a dividend payout ratio of 89.96% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Read our dividend analysis for WASH. What is Edward O. Handy III's approval rating as Washington Trust Bancorp's CEO? 2 employees have rated Washington Trust Bancorp Chief Executive Officer Edward O. Handy III on Glassdoor.com. Edward O. Handy III has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Edward O. Handy III in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Washington Trust Bancorp own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Washington Trust Bancorp investors own include Walt Disney (DIS), McDonald's (MCD), Q BioMed (QBIO), Bank of America (BAC), Intelsat (I), Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI), Alibaba Group (BABA), Standex International (SXI), Bank of Montreal (BMO) and AT&T (T). Who are Washington Trust Bancorp's major shareholders? Washington Trust Bancorp's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include New England Professional Planning Group Inc. (0.06%). Insiders that own company stock include Constance A Howes, Dennis L Algiere, Edwin J Santos, James M Hagerty, Joseph J Marcaurele, Joseph J Marcaurele, Kristen L Disanto, Mary E Noons and William K Sr Wray. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Washington Trust Bancorp? Shares of WASH stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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