Effective Management And Diversified Income Will Ensure Future Stability

Analysts have lowered Washington Trust Bancorp’s price target from $35.50 to $30.50, citing concerns over unattractive relative valuation, elevated dividend payout limiting capital flexibility, management’s lack of buyback support, and heightened earnings volatility due to rate-sensitive mortgage banking exposure. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts see the stock's valuation as unattractive relative to peers.