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Washington Trust Bancorp Inc through its subsidiaries, offers banking and financial services to individuals and businesses... Show more

Industry: #Regional Banks
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Why Is Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (WASH) Stock Up +0.36% Today?

Key Takeaways

  • WASH shares gained 0.36%, closing at $36.10 compared to the prior close of $35.97.
  • Modest upside driven by strength in the regional banking sector amid broader market softness.
  • Pre-earnings positioning ahead of Q1 2026 results released after market close.
  • Trading volume below average at approximately 114,000 shares versus typical 166,000.
  • Move aligned with peers and the regional bank ETF KRE, which rose 0.38%.
  • Traders monitoring Q1 earnings details, conference call, deposit trends, and credit metrics.

Opening Summary

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (WASH), the holding company for The Washington Trust Company that offers commercial and consumer banking, residential and commercial real estate loans, and wealth management services primarily in Rhode Island and nearby areas, saw its stock edge higher by 0.36%. The shares closed at $36.10, up from the previous close of $35.97. Markets attributed the modest advance to positive sector sentiment in regional banks.

Regional Banking Sector Momentum

Shares of WASH tracked gains in the regional banking sector, as measured by the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE), which climbed 0.38% to close at $70.64. This sector sympathy provided support despite a slight dip in broader indices, with the S&P 500 down 0.2%. Regional lenders benefited from stabilizing interest rate expectations and resilient deposit bases, bolstering confidence ahead of quarterly reporting season.

Pre-Earnings Optimism

Investors positioned ahead of Washington Trust Bancorp's Q1 2026 earnings, scheduled for release after the April 20 market close followed by a conference call the next morning. Expectations centered on net interest margin expansion and loan growth, contributing to the day's price rally. The stock had shown resilience in recent sessions, trading in a tight range near recent highs.

Market Context and Trading Activity

Trading volume for WASH registered around 114,000 shares, below the three-month average of 166,000, indicating measured participation. The gain diverged positively from the broader market's mild retreat, underscoring sector-specific tailwinds. Technically, shares held above the 50-day moving average near $35.50, with the day's high reaching $36.48, testing near-term resistance. Peers in the regional banking space mirrored the performance, reflecting shared macroeconomic drivers like steady economic data.

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What Comes Next for WASH

Focus shifts to Washington Trust Bancorp's Q1 2026 earnings digest, including details on net interest income, deposit growth, loan portfolio quality, and nonaccrual trends discussed in the April 21 conference call. Upcoming catalysts include the next earnings report in July, Federal Reserve policy updates, and regional economic indicators like Rhode Island employment data. Analysts maintain a hold consensus, watching for margin pressures or credit normalization. Risks encompass interest rate shifts, commercial real estate exposure, and competitive deposit dynamics.

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Jul 02, 2026

WASH in upward trend: price rose above 50-day moving average on June 04, 2026

WASH moved above its 50-day moving average on June 04, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In of 40 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The 10-day moving average for WASH crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on June 09, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 16 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where WASH advanced for three days, in of 285 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 205 cases where WASH Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .

Bearish Trend Analysis

The RSI Indicator demonstrates that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 5 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.

The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 5 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where WASH declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

WASH broke above its upper Bollinger Band on June 26, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.272) is normal, around the industry mean (1.302). P/E Ratio (13.310) is within average values for comparable stocks, (17.714). WASH's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is slightly lower than the industry average of (1.913). WASH has a moderately high Dividend Yield (0.061) as compared to the industry average of (0.032). P/S Ratio (3.079) is also within normal values, averaging (3.755).

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. WASH’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly weaker than average sales and a marginally profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. WASH’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 60, placing this stock worse than average.

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WASH is expected to pay dividends on July 10, 2026

Washington Trust Bancorp WASH Stock Dividends
A dividend of $0.56 per share will be paid with a record date of July 10, 2026, and an ex-dividend date of July 01, 2026. The last dividend of $0.56 was paid on April 10. Read more...
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Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE:PNC), US Bancorp (NYSE:USB), Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (NYSE:ITUB), Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB), Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:HBAN), Banco Bradesco SA (NYSE:BBD), Regions Financial Corp (NYSE:RF), KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY).

Industry description

Regional banks have a smaller reach than major banks, and cater mostly to one region of a country, such as a state or within a group of states. They offer services often similar – albeit with some limitations/smaller scale – compared to major banks. Taking deposits, making loans, mortgages, leases, credit cards , fund management, insurance and investment banking. SunTrust Banks, State Street Corp., M&T Bank Corp. are some examples of U.S. regional banks.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Regional Banks Industry is 6.42B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 10.73K to 142.82B. CIHHF holds the highest valuation in this group at 142.82B. The lowest valued company is ACBCQ at 10.73K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Regional Banks Industry was 1%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 7%, and the average quarterly price growth was 18%. CBNA experienced the highest price growth at 16%, while PNBK experienced the biggest fall at -10%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Regional Banks Industry was 31%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 10% and the average quarterly volume growth was 104%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 48
P/E Growth Rating: 55
Price Growth Rating: 45
SMR Rating: 53
Profit Risk Rating: 60
Seasonality Score: 32 (-100 ... +100)
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a regional bank

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Industry
Regional Banks
Address
23 Broad Street
Phone
+1 401 348-1200
Employees
665
Web
https://www.washtrust.com
Why Is Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (WASH) Stock Up +0.36% Today?