Wall Street Zen Upgrades Washington Trust Bancorp to Buy Rating

The financial services company received a ratings boost from the research firm.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Wall Street Zen, a financial research firm, has upgraded Washington Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ:WASH) from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a new research report. The upgrade comes as analysts at Wall Street Zen see potential upside for the regional bank's stock.

Why it matters

Washington Trust Bancorp is a community bank serving Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut. The ratings upgrade from Wall Street Zen could signal that analysts see improved financial performance and growth prospects for the regional bank, which could translate to potential gains for investors.

The details

In the research note, Wall Street Zen cited several factors for the ratings upgrade, including the bank's recent financial results and its positioning in the local market. The analysts also raised their price target for Washington Trust Bancorp's stock.

  • The ratings upgrade was issued on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

The players

Wall Street Zen

A financial research firm that provides analysis and ratings on publicly traded companies.

Washington Trust Bancorp

A community bank headquartered in Westerly, Rhode Island, that serves individuals, small businesses, and municipalities in Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

The ratings upgrade from Wall Street Zen suggests that analysts see potential upside for Washington Trust Bancorp's stock, which could be of interest to investors looking to gain exposure to a regional community bank with a strong presence in its local market.