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CRAI Stock Chart & Stats
$172.50
$0.05(0.03%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$172.50
$0.05(0.03%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$132.17 - $227.29
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.29K
Average Volume (3M)132.90K
Market Cap
$1.07B
Enterprise Value$1.22K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$18.21M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$194.19M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.7
Beta0.80
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
2.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.32%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.60
Shares Outstanding6,276,860
10 Day Avg. Volume107,823
30 Day Avg. Volume132,903
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.18
Price to Book (P/B)6.23
Price to Sales (P/S)1.77
P/FCF Ratio71.76
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$245.00Price Target Upside42.03% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)8.44
Revenue Forecast (FY)$810.54M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Revenue Growth And Record Top-lineSustained revenue expansion and recent record quarterly/first-half results indicate durable demand for CRAI’s fee-for-service consulting model. Consistent top-line growth across years provides a stable base for earnings, supports reinvestment in talent, and reduces reliance on one-off engagements over the next several quarters.
Broad-based Practice And Geographic DiversificationGrowth coming from multiple practices and a strong international expansion reduces client and sector concentration risk. Diversified revenue streams (Energy, Life Sciences, Forensic, Antitrust, etc.) make demand cycles less correlated, supporting steadier billable utilization and pricing power over a multi-quarter horizon.
Raised Guidance And Margin ReaffirmationAn upward revenue revision alongside stable margin guidance signals management confidence in demand and operating leverage. Reaffirmed EBITDA margins suggest pricing discipline and cost control, implying margins are sustainable as headcount and utilization plans are executed across the year.
Bears Say
Negative Operating And Free Cash Flow (TTM)Negative TTM operating and free cash flow despite positive net income indicates weak cash conversion and working-capital timing issues. Persistent negative cash generation constrains organic reinvestment, increases reliance on external financing, and elevates liquidity risk if collections or project timing do not normalize.
Elevated Leverage And Weaker Balance-sheet FlexibilityMaterial increase in debt relative to equity reduces financial flexibility and raises refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity. Higher leverage limits downside buffers for cyclical softness in consulting demand and constrains capital allocation choices for buybacks, dividends, or talent investment over the medium term.
Working-capital Pressure And Revolver DependenceRising DSO and heavy revolver usage signal volatile cash collections and reliance on credit for payroll, bonuses, and hiring. This increases operational funding risk and may force higher borrowing costs or reduced flexibility if credit conditions tighten, impacting multi-quarter planning and investment cadence.
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CRAI FAQ
What was Cra Internationalinc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cra Internationalinc. lowest stock price was $132.17 and its highest was $227.29 in the past 12 months.
What is Cra Internationalinc.’s market cap?
Cra Internationalinc.’s market cap is $1.07B.
When is Cra Internationalinc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cra Internationalinc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 54 days.
How were Cra Internationalinc.’s earnings last quarter?
Cra Internationalinc. released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $2.16 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.146 by $0.014.
Is Cra Internationalinc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cra Internationalinc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Cra Internationalinc. pay dividends?
Cra Internationalinc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.57 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.32%. See more information on Cra Internationalinc. dividends here
What is Cra Internationalinc.’s EPS estimate?
Cra Internationalinc.’s EPS estimate is 2.07.
How many shares outstanding does Cra Internationalinc. have?
Cra Internationalinc. has 6,276,860 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cra Internationalinc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cra Internationalinc. reported an EPS of $2.16 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.146. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.079%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cra Internationalinc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CRAI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Cra International Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$245.00 (42.03% Upside)
$245.00 (42.03% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
CRAI Sentiment 75%
Sector Average 56%
Sector Average 56%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 20.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-9.96%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.32%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.82%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Cra Internationalinc.
CRA International, Inc., along with its affiliated entities, delivers specialized advisory services across the domains of economics, finance, and management in the United States, the United Kingdom, and globally. The firm provides expert guidance to clients on economic and financial considerations arising from legal disputes and regulatory challenges. Additionally, it collaborates with corporations to address matters of business strategy and operational effectiveness. Its comprehensive consulting offerings encompass in-depth research and analysis, expert witness testimony, and robust support for corporate clients and legal practitioners navigating litigation and regulatory proceedings. These services cover critical areas such as finance, accounting, economics, insurance, and forensic accounting and investigations. Moreover, CRA International's management consulting capabilities are extensive, covering areas like strategy formulation, performance enhancement, corporate strategic planning, portfolio analysis, market demand forecasting, new product pricing strategies, valuation of intellectual property and other assets, competitive intelligence, and the evaluation of new supply chain opportunities. The company's clientele spans numerous industries, including communications and media; consumer, health, and wellness products; energy; entertainment and leisure; financial services; healthcare; life sciences; manufacturing; natural resources; retail and distribution; technology; and transportation. Established in 1965, CRA International, Inc. is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
CRAI Company Deck
CRAI Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveys a strong positive operational and financial performance: record quarterly and first-half revenue, broad-based double-digit growth across multiple practices, improved profitability (net income, EPS, EBITDA), an upward revision to full-year revenue guidance, and significant international strength. Offsetting items include higher DSO, an increased noncash amortization charge that reduces reported EBITDA, a higher effective tax rate, and elevated net debt due to revolver usage for working capital and investments. Management believes growth is durable (mid to upper-70s utilization and mid-single-digit headcount growth planned), but they note some forecasting uncertainty given current record-rate comparisons and macro/geopolitical risks.View all CRAI earnings summariesCRAI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$245.00
▲(42.03% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
3.52% Insiders
31.73% Mutual Funds
12.63% Other Institutional Investors
37.13% Public Companies and
Individual Investors