3 Reasons to sell WASH and 1 stock to buy instead

3 Reasons to sell WASH and 1 stock to buy instead Washington Trust Bancorp's 22.3% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 14.8%, and its stock price has climbed to $39.11 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation. Is now the time to buy Washington Trust Bancorp, or should you be careful about including it in your portfolio? Get the full stock story straight from our expert analysts, it's free. Why do we think Washington Trust Bancorp will underperform? Despite the momentum, we don't have much confidence in Washington Trust Bancorp. Here are three reasons you should be careful with WASH, plus one stock we'd rather own. 1.