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CRAI Stock Chart & Stats
$158.84
$1.68(0.93%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$158.84
$1.68(0.93%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$132.17 - $227.29
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.88K
Average Volume (3M)162.62K
Market Cap
$1.11B
Enterprise Value$1.34K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$32.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$280.13M
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.6
Beta0.93
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
2.15Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.28%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.28
Shares Outstanding6,463,038
10 Day Avg. Volume152,882
30 Day Avg. Volume162,619
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 Upside54.24% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)8.6
Revenue Forecast (FY)$801.21M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified, Broad-based Revenue GrowthSustained, multi-practice top-line growth reduces reliance on any single sector and smooths revenue cycles. Record quarterly revenue driven across practices indicates durable market demand for fee-for-service consulting, supporting predictable billing and long-term client diversification.
Strong International ExpansionDouble-digit international growth increases geographic diversification and expands addressable markets. Durable expansion outside North America reduces exposure to domestic cycles, supports pricing leverage in higher-growth regions, and creates longer runway for sustained revenue and client wins.
Improving Consultant Capacity And UtilizationGrowing headcount plus rising utilization points to improved delivery capacity and revenue convertibility over time. Higher utilization is a structural margin lever for fee-for-service firms; combined with targeted hiring, it supports scalable project throughput and steady margin recovery if sustained.
Bears Say
Weakening Cash GenerationA sustained swing to negative operating and free cash flow materially weakens the firm's ability to self-fund working capital, talent investment, and returns. If OCF/FCF remain depressed, reliance on external financing grows and long-term margin quality and execution flexibility are impaired.
Elevated Net Debt And Increased Revolver UsageMaterial rise in net debt and larger credit capacity reduce financial flexibility and raise interest and covenant risks, especially alongside weak cash flow. Higher leverage constrains strategic choices (M&A, hiring) and increases vulnerability to slower demand or prolonged receivable stress.
High DSO And Working-capital PressurePersistently elevated days-sales-outstanding ties up cash and amplifies working-capital volatility. For a billable-hours model, long collection cycles force greater reliance on credit and can erode free-cash-flow conversion and margin sustainability if client payment patterns or project pacing remain elongated.
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CRAI FAQ
What was CRA International’s price range in the past 12 months?
CRA International lowest stock price was $132.17 and its highest was $227.29 in the past 12 months.
What is CRA International’s market cap?
CRA International’s market cap is $1.11B.
When is CRA International’s upcoming earnings report date?
CRA International’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 9 days.
How were CRA International’s earnings last quarter?
CRA International released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $1.99 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.022 by -$0.032.
Is CRA International overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts CRA International’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does CRA International pay dividends?
CRA International pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.57 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.28%. See more information on CRA International dividends here
What is CRA International’s EPS estimate?
CRA International’s EPS estimate is 2.15.
How many shares outstanding does CRA International have?
CRA International has 6,463,038 shares outstanding.
What happened to CRA International’s price movement after its last earnings report?
CRA International reported an EPS of $1.99 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $2.022. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -8.857%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of CRA International?
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
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$245.00 (54.24% Upside)
$245.00 (54.24% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
CRAI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 4.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-2.37%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.28%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.19%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
CRA International
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$245.00
▲(54.24% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
3.57% Insiders
30.82% Mutual Funds
0.37% Other Institutional Investors
51.24% Public Companies and
Individual Investors