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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst Damon Delmonte maintains Washington Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ:WASH) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $36 to $39.

Washington Trust Bancorp’s third quarter was characterized by margin expansion, strong net interest income, and ongoing improvements in asset quality. Management pointed to the resolution of a large commercial real estate loan and disciplined deposit gathering as key contributors to the positive results. CEO Ned Handy emphasized the bank’s strong capital position and continued commitment to prudent balance sheet growth. CFO Ron Ohsberg highlighted that non-interest expenses remained well control

Management's decision to hold capital for loan growth rather than buybacks signals confidence in near-term credit demand.

Washington Trust Bancorp just delivered Q3 2026 earnings that looked better than the stock’s recent mood suggested. The shares came into the release with a flat 7 day return and a slightly weaker 30 day stretch, then popped 4.2% to about US$38 after investors saw the numbers. What really moved sentiment was not just the US$1.02 in earnings per share. The sharper message was a cleaner credit story and a firmer net interest margin, which together raised the question of whether this single day...

It crushed analyst estimates for third-quarter profitability.

Shares of regional bank Washington Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ:WASH) jumped 5% in the pre-market session after the company reported third-quarter 2026 financial results, exceeding Wall Street’s sales and earnings expectations.

Record deposits and expanding margins drove profitability higher in third quarter.

Washington Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ:WASH) reported higher third-quarter earnings, net interest income and net interest margin, while credit-quality measures improved following the restructuring of a commercial real estate office loan. Third-quarter net income totaled $19.4 million, or $1.01 per share,

Washington Trust (NASDAQ:WASH) Q3 2026 EPS beat estimates on strong profitability; revenue was in line and shares gained 4.4%.

Regional bank Washington Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ:WASH) reported Q3 2026 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 14.6% year on year to $65.0 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.01 per share was 15.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

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Washington Trust Bancorp reports Q3 earnings Oct. 19; analysts expect 87¢ EPS and $62.62M revenue. Shares closed at $37.07.

The headline numbers for Washington Trust (WASH) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
