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Washington Trust Bancorp Q3 net income rises 21% to $19.4M, driven by higher interest income and loan growth

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19 Oct 2026
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Washington Trust Bancorp Q3 net income rises 21% to $19.4M, driven by higher interest income and loan growth

Washington Trust Bancorp reported a 21% increase in net income for Q3 2026, reaching $19.4 million, up $3.4 million from the previous quarter. The growth was fueled by a 7% rise in net interest income to $44.7 million, expansion in net interest margin, and a 1.2% increase in total loans. Deposits hit a record $5.4 billion, supporting strong capital ratios and asset quality improvements. The bank declared a quarterly dividend of 56 cents per share and plans to continue leveraging its regional bank strengths for prudent growth and shareholder value.

Washington Trust Bancorp's Q3 2026 results provide context for financial sector activity on Pluang. For readers following US financial stocks, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 20, 2026 03:02 WIB: out of 142 priced Financials-sector US stocks, 42 rose and 99 fell. Notable movers include OXLC at USD 7.57 with a 1-day change of -4.30%, SOFI at USD 14.45 down 4.24%, and XP at USD 30.25 up 3.47%.

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