WASH Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
WASH - Washington Trust Bancorp Inc
$35.62
0.41 (1.16%)
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5d:
+1.25%
30d:
+10.18%
90d:
+8.23%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jun 23, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 20, 2026
26d
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: WASH is fairly valued with market pricing in 3.2% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: WASH is fairly valued with market pricing in 3.2% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$44.68
Based on 6.6% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$27.74
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 9.5x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: WASH is currently trading at $35.62, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $31.91 to $34.86. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 10.4) is in line with its historical norms (9.5). At these levels, the market is pricing in 3.2% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WASH is in a downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $34.95. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: WASH has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WASH is in a downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $34.95. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: WASH has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$31.91 -
$34.86
Company Quality Score
65/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
55.7%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading above Wall St target ($32.75)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 3.2% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$31.91 -
$34.86
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$31.55
Resistance Level
$34.95
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Jun 9, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
10.42
Wall Street Target
$32.75
(-8.1%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-7.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
4.8%
Profit Margin
24.4%
Valuation Premium vs History
+3.2% premium
PE vs Historical
10.4 vs 9.5
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+3.2%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$36.76
(+3%)
2-Year Target
$37.94
(+7%)
3-Year Target
$39.15
(+10%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 10→10)
PE COMPRESSION
$35.70
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 9.2%)
$96.95
(+172%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 10.4, Growth: 9.2%)
$46.37
(+30%)
Bear:
(PE: 8.9, Growth: 9.2%)
$39.42
(+11%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (13x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (10x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 12.74 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.74
Bull Case
$47.94
(+36%)
Analyst growth 24.8%, PE expands to 14.0
Base Case
$43.58
(+24%)
Market implied 24.8%, PE stable at 12.7
Bear Case
$23.75
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 10.8
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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