FMR LLC filed Amendment No. 5 to its Schedule 13G with the SEC on November 4, 2026, reporting beneficial ownership of 1,533,118.55 shares of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. common stock as of September 30, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Aggregate beneficial ownership: FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson each reported beneficial ownership of 1,533,118.55 shares of Washington Trust Bancorp common stock.
  • Percent of class: The aggregate position represents 8.0% of the outstanding common stock, according to the filing.
  • Sole voting power: FMR LLC reported sole voting power over 1,517,136.00 shares; Abigail P. Johnson reported sole voting power over 0.00 shares.
  • Sole dispositive power: Both FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson each reported sole dispositive power over 1,533,118.55 shares.
  • Event date: The date of the event requiring this filing was September 30, 2026.
  • No shared voting or dispositive power: Both reporting persons disclosed 0.00 shared voting power and 0.00 shared dispositive power.

FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson Disclose Ownership Position in Washington Trust Bancorp

FMR LLC, a Delaware-organized holding company headquartered at 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210, filed Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13G disclosing its beneficial ownership position in Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (CUSIP 940610108), whose principal offices are located at 23 Broad St, Westerly, RI 02891. The filing covers common stock and was triggered by an event dated September 30, 2026.

According to the filing, FMR LLC beneficially owns 1,533,118.55 shares, equating to 8.0% of the class. FMR LLC reported sole voting power over 1,517,136.00 shares and sole dispositive power over the full 1,533,118.55 shares. Abigail P. Johnson, identified as an individual reporting person with United States citizenship, also reported beneficial ownership of 1,533,118.55 shares and sole dispositive power over the same amount, while reporting 0.00 sole voting power. Both reporting persons disclosed no shared voting or dispositive power.

The filing notes under Item 6 that "one or more other persons are known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the COMMON STOCK of WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP, INC," and states that no single other person's interest exceeds five percent of the total outstanding common stock. The filing was signed on November 4, 2026, by Stephanie J. Brown, acting under powers of attorney granted by FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson in January 2023. FMR LLC is classified as a parent holding company (type HC); Abigail P. Johnson is classified as an individual (type IN).

What Was Disclosed

FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson filed Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13G reporting combined beneficial ownership of 1,533,118.55 shares, or 8.0%, of Washington Trust Bancorp common stock, with the triggering event date of September 30, 2026.