Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for The Washington Trust Company, of Westerly that offers various financial products and services to individuals and businesses. The company operates in two segments, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management Services. The Commercial Banking segment provides various commercial and retail lending products, which include commercial real estate loans consisting of commercial mortgages and construction loans; commercial and industrial loans; residential real estate 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 offers deposit accounts, including interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing demand deposits, NOW and savings accounts, money market and retirement deposit accounts, and time deposits, as well as debit card, ATM, telephone and Internet banking, mobile banking, remote deposit capture, and other cash management services. The Wealth Management Services segment provides 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. This segment serves personal and institutional, and mutual funds clients. The company also operates as a licensed broker-dealer that offers variable annuities, college savings plans, and mutual funds. As of December 31, 2017, it had 10 branch offices located in southern Rhode Island; 11 branch offices located in the greater Providence area in Rhode Island; and 1 branch office located in southeastern Connecticut. Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1800 and is headquartered in Westerly, Rhode Island.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry State commercial banks
Sub-IndustryRegional Banks
SectorFinance
Phone401-348-1200
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$238.52 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees600
OptionableOptionable
Washington Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ:WASH) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington Trust Bancorp's stock symbol?
Washington Trust Bancorp trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "WASH."
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 Friday, December 21st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, January 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.47 per share on Friday, January 11th. This represents a $1.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.55%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 31st. This is an increase from Washington Trust Bancorp's previous quarterly dividend of $0.43. View Washington Trust Bancorp's Dividend History.
How were Washington Trust Bancorp's earnings last quarter?
Washington Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ:WASH) posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, January, 28th. The financial services provider reported $0.98 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.98. The financial services provider earned $49.04 million during the quarter. Washington Trust Bancorp had a return on equity of 16.24% and a net margin of 28.66%. View Washington Trust Bancorp's Earnings History.
When is Washington Trust Bancorp's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for WASH?
2 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Washington Trust Bancorp's shares. Their predictions range from $53.00 to $55.00. On average, they expect Washington Trust Bancorp's share price to reach $54.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 1.9% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Washington Trust Bancorp.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Washington Trust Bancorp?
2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Washington Trust Bancorp in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Washington Trust Bancorp.
Has Washington Trust Bancorp been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about WASH stock has trended negative this week, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. InfoTrie identifies positive and negative news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Washington Trust Bancorp earned a coverage optimism score of -2.8 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media stories about the financial services provider a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near future.
Who are some of Washington Trust Bancorp's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Washington Trust Bancorp include Glacier Bancorp (GBCI), Home Bancshares (HOMB), Bank of Hawaii (BOH), Chemical Financial (CHFC), Cathay General Bancorp (CATY), CVB Financial (CVBF), Texas Capital Bancshares (TCBI), Bancorpsouth Bank (BXS), Columbia Banking System (COLB), International Bancshares (IBOC), First Interstate Bancsystem (FIBK), South State (SSB), First Bancorp (FBP), Union Bankshares (UBSH) and Independent Bank (INDB).
Who are Washington Trust Bancorp's key executives?
Washington Trust Bancorp's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Edward O. Handy III, Chairman & CEO (Age 57)
- Mr. Mark K. W. Gim, Pres & COO (Age 53)
- Mr. James M. Hagerty CPA, Exec. VP & Chief Lending Officer of Washington Trust Company of Westerly (Age 61)
- Mr. Ronald S. Ohsberg CPA, Sr. EVP, CFO & Treasurer (Age 55)
- Ms. Elizabeth B. Eckel, Sr. VP and Chief Marketing & Corp. Communications Officer (Age 59)
Who are Washington Trust Bancorp's major shareholders?
Washington Trust Bancorp's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (6.55%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (6.01%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.23%), BTIM Corp. (1.23%), Northern Trust Corp (1.14%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.04%). Company insiders that own Washington Trust Bancorp stock include Constance A Howes, Dennis L Algiere, Edwin J Santos, H Douglas Randall III, James M Hagerty, John F Treanor, Joseph J Marcaurele, Katherine W Hoxsie, Kristen L Disanto, Mary E Noons, Steven J Crandall and Victor J Orsinger II. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Washington Trust Bancorp.
Which institutional investors are selling Washington Trust Bancorp stock?
WASH stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, Principal Financial Group Inc., GSA Capital Partners LLP, First Trust Advisors LP, MetLife Investment Advisors LLC, Barclays PLC, Essex Financial Services Inc. and Nuveen Asset Management LLC. Company insiders that have sold Washington Trust Bancorp company stock in the last year include Dennis L Algiere, Edwin J Santos, H Douglas Randall III, James M Hagerty, John F Treanor, Katherine W Hoxsie, Kristen L Disanto, Mary E Noons and Victor J Orsinger II. View Insider Buying and Selling for Washington Trust Bancorp.
Which institutional investors are buying Washington Trust Bancorp stock?
WASH stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BTIM Corp., Sargent Investment Group LLC, Geode Capital Management LLC, BlackRock Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Rhumbline Advisers, Aptus Capital Advisors LLC and Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. NY. Company insiders that have bought Washington Trust Bancorp stock in the last two years include Constance A Howes and Steven J Crandall. View Insider Buying and Selling for Washington Trust Bancorp.
How do I buy shares of Washington Trust Bancorp?
Shares of WASH can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Washington Trust Bancorp's stock price today?
One share of WASH stock can currently be purchased for approximately $52.99.
How big of a company is Washington Trust Bancorp?
Washington Trust Bancorp has a market capitalization of $916.46 million and generates $238.52 million in revenue each year. Washington Trust Bancorp employs 600 workers across the globe.
What is Washington Trust Bancorp's official website?
How can I contact Washington Trust Bancorp?
Washington Trust Bancorp's mailing address is 23 BROAD STREET, WESTERLY RI, 02891. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at 401-348-1200 or via email at [email protected]
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