NASDAQ:WASH Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) Stock Price, News & Analysis → SHOCKING Crypto Leak… (From Crypto 101 Media) (Ad) Free WASH Stock Alerts $26.46 +0.71 (+2.76%) (As of 04/23/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$25.32▼$26.5650-Day Range$24.23▼$27.5752-Week Range$21.69▼$33.96Volume88,861 shsAverage Volume94,329 shsMarket Capitalization$450.61 millionP/E Ratio9.76Dividend Yield8.47%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 Sentiment0.58Based on 22 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.3.10 out of 5 starsFinance Sector433rd out of 831 stocksState Commercial Banks Industry105th out of 177 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 8.77%, 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 2.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWashington Trust Bancorp has a news sentiment score of 0.58. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 22 news articles for Washington Trust Bancorp this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 2 people have searched for WASH on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Washington Trust Bancorp to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -80% 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 9.42, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 140.00.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Washington Trust Bancorp is 9.42, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 57.54.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWashington Trust Bancorp has a P/B Ratio of 0.95. 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 MediaSHOCKING Crypto Leak…A shocking leak has revealed tech giant Microsoft's plans to add crypto support to future products. If the plans in these leaked internal documents pan out, we could see prices skyrocket for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and MORE… The coupling of gaming and cryptocurrency could absolutely transform digital finance as we know it in 2024. Claim your free seat by clicking here now. About Washington Trust Bancorp Stock (NASDAQ:WASH)Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for The Washington Trust Company, of Westerly that provides various banking and financial services to individuals and businesses. The company operates in two segments, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management Services. 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 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWashington Trust Bancorp Inc (WASH) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Key Financial ...April 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Washington Trust Bancorp Inc Earnings CallApril 24, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)SHOCKING Crypto Leak…A shocking leak has revealed tech giant Microsoft's plans to add crypto support to future products. If the plans in these leaked internal documents pan out, we could see prices skyrocket for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and MORE… The coupling of gaming and cryptocurrency could absolutely transform digital finance as we know it in 2024. April 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWashington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:WASH) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 22, 2024 | reuters.comThai c.bank could adjust rates if economic outlook shifts, deputy governor saysApril 22, 2024 | reuters.comNigeria seeking up to $2.25 bln in World Bank loansApril 22, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWashington Trust Bancorp Q1 Net Income Declines - Quick FactsApril 22, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWASH Stock Earnings: Washington Trust Bancorp Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024April 24, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)SHOCKING Crypto Leak…A shocking leak has revealed tech giant Microsoft's plans to add crypto support to future products. 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A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key MetricsApril 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWe Think Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WASH) CEO Compensation Package Needs To Be Put Under A MicroscopeApril 17, 2024 | yahoo.comFuture and Metro Boomin Announce 2024 “We Trust You Tour”April 17, 2024 | bizjournals.comFirst Fed Bank names new C-level leadersApril 16, 2024 | msn.comExplainer: What are US sanctions on Iran? How can Washington impose more?April 15, 2024 | msn.comIraqi leader calls for restraint in Middle East during Washington visitSee 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 Last Earnings10/24/2023Ex-Dividend for 4/12 Dividend3/28/2024Dividend Payable4/12/2024Today4/24/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/22/2024Fiscal 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 Ratio9.42 Forward P/E Ratio14.15 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 / Sales1.24 Cash Flow$3.31 per share Price / Cash Flow8.00 Book Value$27.75 per share Price / Book0.95Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares17,030,000Free Float16,745,000Market Cap$450.61 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.81 Social Links A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for May 2024. Learn which stocks have the most short interest and how to trade them. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.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 CompetitorsCapital City Bank GroupNASDAQ:CCBGFirst FinancialNASDAQ:THFFFarmers National BancNASDAQ:FMNBCNB FinancialNASDAQ:CCNEHeritage CommerceNASDAQ:HTBKView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsWASHINGTON TRUST CoSold 11,121 shares on 4/23/2024Ownership: 3.535%New 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%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 year. 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 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, WASH shares have decreased by 18.3% and is now trading at $26.46. 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, July 22nd 2024. View our WASH earnings forecast. How were Washington Trust Bancorp's earnings last quarter? Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:WASH) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, October, 24th. The financial services provider reported $0.65 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.56 by $0.09. The financial services provider had revenue of $95.95 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $47.25 million. Washington Trust Bancorp had a net margin of 13.19% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.53%. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.08 EPS. 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 given a dividend of $0.56 per share on Friday, April 12th. This represents a $2.24 annualized dividend and a yield of 8.47%. The ex-dividend date 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 8.77%. 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? Invesco KBW High Dividend Yield Financial ETF holds 306,358 shares of WASH stock, representing 2.09% 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 number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include WASHINGTON TRUST Co (3.54%) and 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? 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