Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (WASH)

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Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (WASH) is up 23.5% since the beginning of the year. At $35 per share, WASH is trading 5.0% below its 52-week high of $37. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WASH shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $945.

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (WASH) has returned 23.52% so far this year and 41.64% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WASH has returned 4.62% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 18, 1995, WASH's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Dec 1997 with a return of +28.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, WASH closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 18, 2008 with a return of +17.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 21, 2026 at -16.9%.

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 6.50%, beta of 0.92, and R2 of 0.22 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 18, 1995.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (74.37%) than losses (70.07%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• R2 of 0.22 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

WASH ranks 76 for risk / return — better than 76% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. provided a 6.36% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.24 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. was 60.33%, occurring on May 12, 2023. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. drawdown is 22.28%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.