CRAI's accelerating top-line growth, reaching 12.8% year-over-year in Q2 2026, suggests strong demand for its specialized litigation support services.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 5, 2026 | $2.19+5.8% vs $2.07 | $215M+8.0% vs $199M |
Q3 2026 Aug 6, 2026 | $2.16+0.5% vs $2.15 | $211M+6.0% vs $199M |
Q2 2026 May 7, 2026 | $1.99-1.5% vs $2.02 | $201M+3.7% vs $194M |
Q1 2026 Feb 26, 2026 | $2.06+0.5% vs $2.05 | $197M+3.4% vs $191M |
Charles River Associates NASDAQ: CRAI raised its 2026 revenue outlook after reporting record third-quarter revenue, as demand across its consulting practices helped lift project leads and consultant utilization.
CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
CRA International (CRAI) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.19 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.06 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.06 per share a year ago.
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial and management consulting services, today announced financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended October 3, 2026. “CRA continues to build on its strong start to fiscal 2026 as third-quarter revenue increased 15.6% year over year to $214.9 million,” said Paul Maleh, CRA's President and Chief Executive Officer. “This record top-line performance translated into the highest.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for CRA International, Inc. (CRAI)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $197.66 | $1.28B | 24.18 | -16.62% | 6.28% | 26.28% | 0.87% | |
| $166.82 | $2.65B | 23.90 | 14.34% | 6.1% | 26.67% | — | |
| $63.52 | $25.33B | 19.69 | 9.37% | 12.04% | 38.36% | 0.31% | |
| $84.02 | $4.08B | 35.48 | 4.21% | 17.4% | 34.61% | 1.43% | |
| $8.83 | $171.41M | -3.72 | -8.23% | -12.03% | -38.73% | — | |
| $79.68 | $1.44B | 14.91 | -7.27% | 5.29% | 9.2% | 0.71% |
CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 6, 2026·SEC
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CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) reported $823.7M in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $626.7M in fiscal year 2026. That is 1299% more than the $44.8M of fiscal year 1997.
CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) grew revenue by 12.7% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) earned $51.7M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 6.3% net margin).
Yes. CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) pays a dividend that yields 0.87% at the current price, a small yield.
CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) had a return on equity (ROE) of 26.3% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.
CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) had negative free cash flow of $49.4M in fiscal year 2026.
