The 36-month beta value for WASH is at 0.93. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 1 analysts rating it as a “buy”, 0 rating it as “overweight”, 3 as “hold”, and 0 as “sell”.
The public float for WASH is 18.87M, and currently, shorts hold a 4.74% of that float. The average trading volume for WASH on July 04, 2025 was 163.92K shares.
WASH stock’s latest price update
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc (NASDAQ: WASH) has seen a rise in its stock price by 1.26% in relation to its previous close of $29.28. However, the company has experienced a 5.25% gain in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. zacks.com reported 2025-07-01 that Investors looking for stocks in the Banks – Northeast sector might want to consider either Webster Financial (WBS) or Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
WASH’s Market Performance
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc (WASH) has experienced a 5.25% rise in stock performance for the past week, with a 5.86% rise in the past month, and a -1.36% drop in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 3.06%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.33% for WASH. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is 6.53% for WASH’s stock, with a -5.73% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of WASH
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for WASH stocks, with BofA Securities repeating the rating for WASH by listing it as a “Neutral”. The predicted price for WASH in the upcoming period, according to BofA Securities is $28 based on the research report published on May 28, 2025 of the current year 2025.
Seaport Research Partners, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see WASH reach a price target of $36. The rating they have provided for WASH stocks is “Buy” according to the report published on March 14th, 2025.
WASH Trading at 5.40% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought WASH to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -26.95% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.33%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 3.06%, as shares surge +9.05% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +9.81% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, WASH rose by +5.25%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -6.44% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $27.83. In addition, Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc saw 12.35% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at WASH starting from RYAN KATHLEEN A, who sold 544 shares at the price of $27.65 back on Jun 06 ’25. After this action, RYAN KATHLEEN A now owns 8,885 shares of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc, valued at $15,043 using the latest closing price.
RYAN KATHLEEN A, the Officer of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc, proposed sale 544 shares at $27.65 during a trade that took place back on Jun 06 ’25, which means that RYAN KATHLEEN A is holding N/A shares at $15,043 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for WASH
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- -0.12% for the present operating margin
- 0.35% for the gross margin
The net margin for Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc stands at -0.09%. The total capital return value is set at -0.03%. Equity return is now at value -5.43%, with -0.39% for asset returns.
Based on Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc (WASH), the company’s capital structure generated 0.64 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.07. The debt to equity ratio resting at 1.75. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is -0.18.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is -34.06 million with net debt to EBITDA at -24.65. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 4.36. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.03.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc (WASH) has had a mixed performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is mixed, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
