
Washington Trust Bancorp Inc
WASHWashington Trust Bancorp Inc is a regional bank holding company based in Rhode Island. It operates through its subsidiary, Washington Trust Company, providing a range of banking services including personal and business banking, wealth management, and insurance. Established in 1892, it has a long-standing presence in the New England banking sector, emphasizing community-focused financial services.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2026 | $0.56 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 |
| April 10, 2026 | $0.56 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 |
| January 14, 2026 | $0.56 | 2026-01-02 | 2026-01-02 |
| October 10, 2025 | $0.56 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 |
| July 11, 2025 | $0.56 | 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-01 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Washington Trust Bancorp Inc has rewarded shareholders with 91 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held WASH shares during this period received a total of $31.99 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.56/share was paid 8 days ago, on July 10, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: WASH currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 6.12%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 250.0%, from $0.16 to $0.56.
- Dividend Reliability: WASH has maintained or increased its dividend for 91 consecutive payments.
Company News
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Pomerantz LLP is investigating potential securities fraud claims on behalf of investors in Washington Trust Bancorp, PicS N.V., and Alstom S.A. Washington Trust's stock fell 16.9% on April 21, 2026, following disappointing Q1 2026 earnings results driven by a sharp rise in non-accrual commercial loans.
Washington Trust reported a net loss of $60.8 million in Q4 2024 due to balance sheet repositioning, but adjusted net income was $10.4 million. The bank completed a $70.5 million capital raise and projects net interest margin improvement from 1.95% to 2.30-2.35% in Q1 2025, reaching 2.45-2.50% by Q4. Management expects modest 3% commercial loan g...
Washington Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ: WASH) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.56 per share for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, payable on April 10, 2026 to shareholders of record on April 1, 2026. The bank, founded in 1800 and headquartered in Rhode Island, manages $6.6 billion in assets.
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