Should you buy WASH stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) as a Buy Candidate with a technical score of 1.64 on its -10 to +10 scale. This is a downgrade from Strong Buy in the previous daily evaluation.
- Buy signal since
- Price since signal Up 10.81%
- 3-month trend forecast Up 26.82%
- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 7/9)
- 5.68% TTM dividend yield
- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
Washington Trust Bancorp stock downgraded to Buy Candidate
(Market data through Aug 05, 2026)
The Washington Trust Bancorp stock price fell by -1.13% on the last day (Wednesday, 5th Aug 2026) from $39.92 to $39.47. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.44% from a day low at $39.01 to a day high of $39.96. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 2.76% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -15 thousand shares and in total, 121 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $4.77 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 26.82% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $47.47 and $50.80 at the end of this 3-month period.
WASH Signals & Forecast
The Washington Trust Bancorp stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $39.42 and $36.98. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Tuesday, August 04, 2026, and so far it has fallen -1.13%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Washington Trust Bancorp stock
Washington Trust Bancorp finds support from accumulated volume at $39.28 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $0.95 between high and low, or 2.44%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.12%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $37.80 (-4.23%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 1 day ago.)
Trading Expectations (WASH) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 6th
For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 6th we expect Washington Trust Bancorp to open at $39.48, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $38.98 and $39.96, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.98 (+/-2.50%) up or down from last closing price. If Washington Trust Bancorp takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.50% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $39.55 (0.20%) than the support at $39.28 (0.48%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is Washington Trust Bancorp stock A Buy?
Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for Washington Trust Bancorp stock to perform well in the short-term. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Strong Buy to a Buy candidate.
Current score:
1.638
Buy Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 6, 2026 - $39.48 ( 0.0253%).
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WASH Performance
Trading levels for WASH
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 40.43 | 2.43% |
| R2 | 40.07 | 1.51% |
| R1 | 39.84 | 0.94% |
| Price | 39.47 | |
| S1 | 39.12 | -0.89% |
| S2 | 38.89 | -1.46% |
| S3 | 38.53 | -2.38% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 39.92 | 1.14% |
| R2 | 39.61 | 0.355% |
| R1 | 39.55 | 0.203% |
| Price | 39.47 | |
| S1 | 39.28 | -0.481% |
| S2 | 36.89 | -6.54% |
| S3 | 34.92 | -11.53% |
WASH Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 20, 2025 | Apr 01, 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 | $0.560 | 2.14% |
| 2 | Dec 19, 2024 | Jan 02, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 | $0.560 | 1.74% |
| 3 | Sep 19, 2024 | Oct 01, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 | $0.560 | 1.72% |
| 4 | Jun 20, 2024 | Jul 01, 2024 | Jul 12, 2024 | $0.560 | 1.96% |
| 5 | Mar 28, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | Apr 12, 2024 | $0.560 | 2.25% |
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