Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
WASH - Washington Trust Bancorp Inc
$39.99
0.14 (0.35%)
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5d:
+0.6%
30d:
+1.65%
90d:
+14.42%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 19, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: WASH is fairly valued with market pricing in 4.5% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: WASH is fairly valued with market pricing in 4.5% 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
$48.77
Based on 6.8% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$30.28
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 9.9x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: WASH is currently trading at $39.99, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $39.08 to $40.03. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 11.3) compared to its historical average (9.9). At these levels, the market is pricing in 4.5% 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 strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $40.54. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 42/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. 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 strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $40.54. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 42/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. 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
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Historical Trading Range
$39.08 -
$40.03
Company Quality Score
55/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
61.4%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (42/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($38.00)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 4.5% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- NEUTRAL: Bottoming setup forming (42/100) — watch for confirmation
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$39.08 -
$40.03
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$38.47
Resistance Level
$40.54
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Sep 11, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
11.30
Wall Street Target
$38.00
(-5.0%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
9.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
22.1%
Profit Margin
25.1%
Valuation Premium vs History
+4.5% premium
PE vs Historical
11.3 vs 9.9
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+4.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$41.79
(+5%)
2-Year Target
$43.67
(+9%)
3-Year Target
$45.64
(+14%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 11→10)
PE COMPRESSION
$40.00
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.2, Growth: 9.7%)
$94.35
(+136%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 11.3, Growth: 9.7%)
$52.84
(+32%)
Bear:
(PE: 9.6, Growth: 9.7%)
$44.91
(+12%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (14x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (11x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 13.60 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.93
Bull Case
$52.96
(+32%)
Analyst growth 20.8%, PE expands to 15.0
Base Case
$48.15
(+20%)
Market implied 20.8%, PE stable at 13.6
Bear Case
$27.10
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 11.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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