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(From Insiders Exposed) (Ad) Free WASH Stock Alerts $27.47 +1.15 (+4.37%) (As of 03/27/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$26.32▼$27.4750-Day Range$24.53▼$30.7852-Week Range$21.69▼$36.67Volume89,139 shsAverage Volume95,176 shsMarket Capitalization$467.81 millionP/E Ratio9.78Dividend Yield8.15%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 InterestBearish3.33% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.78Based on 5 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.3.66 out of 5 starsFinance Sector363rd out of 848 stocksState Commercial Banks Industry80th out of 181 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 Shorted3.33% 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 6.3.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Washington Trust Bancorp has recently increased by 16.48%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipWashington Trust Bancorp is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 8.51%, 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 3.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWashington Trust Bancorp has a news sentiment score of 0.78. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.63 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Washington Trust Bancorp this week, compared to 6 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 Follows5 people have added Washington Trust Bancorp to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 400% 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 9.78, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 148.14.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Washington Trust Bancorp is 9.78, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 62.81.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWashington Trust Bancorp has a P/B Ratio of 0.99. 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 Crypto 101 MediaMajor Elon Musk Crypto Leak RevealedReports of a leaked meeting between Elon Musk and staff at X.com could send shockwaves through the crypto market. 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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 HeadlinesMarch 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 28, 2024 | MarketBeat (Ad)Your $200 account credit is about to expireUpdate to MarketBeat All Access and Save $300 on Your Annual SubscriptionMarch 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWashington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:WASH) Receives Average Rating of "Reduce" from BrokeragesMarch 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHead to Head Review: Washington Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ:WASH) versus First Hawaiian (NASDAQ:FHB)March 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. But something outside football drew him to WashingtonMarch 14, 2024 | msn.comRussian ambassador to Washington says embassy has received threats over electionMarch 28, 2024 | Huge Alerts (Ad)Trending Stocks Sent To You In Real Time Sign up today and get instant access to our next stock alert! You do not want to miss out on this next pick! Our stock picks have been known to soar! 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They Are Holding Up.February 28, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comWorld Bank to streamline loan, investment guarantees with $20 billion annual goalFebruary 27, 2024 | msn.comGod's Man in WashingtonFebruary 21, 2024 | msn.comFormer Washington bank manager sentenced for embezzling $1.2M from elderly customersFebruary 19, 2024 | bizjournals.comPersonalities of Pittsburgh: Michael Chaido, Washington Financial BankFebruary 19, 2024 | washingtonpost.comVirginia bank delays plans to auction land at resort owned by West Virginia governor's familyFebruary 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comJPMorgan (JPM) to Pay $350M Civil Penalty Over Reporting LapsesFebruary 18, 2024 | bloomberg.comWashington’s Blame Game and Market Worries: Sunday US BriefingFebruary 16, 2024 | forbes.comTD Bank Home Equity Review 2024See More Headlines Receive WASH Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Washington Trust Bancorp and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 1/12 Dividend12/29/2023Dividend Payable1/12/2024Last Earnings1/24/2024Today3/27/2024Ex-Dividend for 4/12 Dividend3/28/2024Dividend Payable4/12/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)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 Ratio9.78 Forward P/E Ratio14.69 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 / Sales1.28 Cash Flow$3.31 per share Price / Cash Flow8.29 Book Value$27.75 per share Price / Book0.99Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares17,030,000Free Float16,745,000Market Cap$467.81 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.80 Social Links 7 Stocks to Buy And Hold ForeverClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven stocks and why their long-term outlooks are very promising. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Edward Otis Handy III (Age 62)Chairman & CEO Comp: $1.3MMs. Mary E. Noons (Age 62)President & COO Comp: $458.64kMs. 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 BankingKey CompetitorsCapital City Bank GroupNASDAQ:CCBGFirst FinancialNASDAQ:THFFFarmers National BancNASDAQ:FMNBCNB FinancialNASDAQ:CCNEHeritage CommerceNASDAQ:HTBKView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsNapatree 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%EP Wealth Advisors LLCBought 7,987 shares on 2/28/2024Ownership: 0.047%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 beginning of 2024. Since then, WASH shares have decreased by 15.2% and is now trading at $27.47. 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 were Washington Trust Bancorp's earnings last quarter? Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:WASH) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, January, 24th. The financial services provider reported $0.76 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.54 by $0.22. The financial services provider earned $45.96 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $47.38 million. Washington Trust Bancorp had a net margin of 13.19% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.53%. How often does Washington Trust Bancorp pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Washington Trust Bancorp? Washington Trust Bancorp declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, March 21st. Shareholders of record on Monday, April 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.56 per share on Friday, April 12th. This represents a $2.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 8.15%. 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 8.51%. 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 ETF holds Washington Trust Bancorp's stock? ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF holds 279,802 shares of WASH stock, representing 1.04% of its portfolio. 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 a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (5.67%), Vanguard Group Inc. (5.67%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.55%), WASHINGTON TRUST Co (3.60%), Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC (1.69%) and Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.38%). 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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