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During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Washington Trust Bancorp was 21.70% per year. The lowest was -12.60% per year. And the median was 8.40% per year.
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Washington Trust Bancorp Inc is 0.78, which seems too high.
Warning Sign:
Washington Trust Bancorp Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 3-year low.
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During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Washington Trust Bancorp was 0.95. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 0.54.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Washington Trust Bancorp Inc is 0.78, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Washington Trust Bancorp Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.560000
2026-07-01
2026-07-01
2026-07-10
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.560000
2026-04-01
2026-04-01
2026-04-10
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.560000
2026-01-02
2026-01-02
2026-01-14
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.560000
2025-10-01
2025-10-01
2025-10-10
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Washington Trust Bancorp's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $39.74.
Washington Trust Bancorp's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $2.24.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Washington Trust Bancorp was 10.28%. The lowest was 2.48%. And the median was 4.35%.
Warning Sign:
Washington Trust Bancorp Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 3-year low.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Washington Trust Bancorp 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms
WASH vs TCBX, CARE, PFIS: 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Washington Trust Bancorp's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Washington Trust Bancorp 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Washington Trust Bancorp's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Washington Trust Bancorp's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Washington Trust Bancorp 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 1.90% mean?
Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) has a 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 1.90% as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's five-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Washington Trust Bancorp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Washington Trust Bancorp ranks #598 out of 729 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 82%.
Is Washington Trust Bancorp's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Washington Trust Bancorp's current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 1.90%. The Banks industry median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.60. Washington Trust Bancorp's value of 1.90% is 77.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Washington Trust Bancorp ranks #598 out of 729 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Washington Trust Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Washington Trust Bancorp's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to TCBX and CARE?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Washington Trust Bancorp ranks #598 out of 729 companies for 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Washington Trust Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.60. Washington Trust Bancorp's value of 1.90% is 77.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Banks company?
The median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Banks companies is 8.60, based on 729 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Washington Trust Bancorp's current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 1.90% is 77.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's five-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Washington Trust Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Washington Trust Bancorp's current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 1.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Washington Trust Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.14, compared to a current price of $39.74 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 1.90% and 77.9% below the Banks industry median of 8.60. Washington Trust Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH), the current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 1.90% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Washington Trust Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $39.74 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.14.
GuruFocus considers Washington Trust Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WASH:
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 1.90%
GF Value™: $33.14 vs. price of $39.74 (19.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77.9% below the Banks median (#598 of 729)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WASH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Washington Trust Bancorp Inc through its subsidiaries, offers banking and financial services to individuals and businesses. It offers a full range of financial services, including commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking, wealth management, and trust services, through its offices located in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. It operates in two segments. The Commercial Banking segment includes lending activities, commercial loans, residential real estate loan deposit activities, and others. The Wealth Management Services segment consists of investment management, financial planning, personal trust, and estate services, including services as trustee, personal representative, custodian, and guardian, and settlement of decedents' estates.
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