Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.06
CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2016 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.5%
Payout Ratio
25.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
9 years
CRAI Dividend Income Check
Safety
25.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
9 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.1% and trend is rising.
CRAI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.5%
Trailing DPS$2.06
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout25.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak9 years
3Y CAGR16.5%
5Y CAGR16.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.2%
Total Shareholder Yield6.7%
1Y Total Return-20.7%
5Y Total Return71.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,15210Y ago$65,04620Y ago$30,997
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CRAI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (11 years of payments)
CRAI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
CRA International, Inc. distributes 25.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CRAI has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 16.5% and 5-year CAGR of 16.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CRAI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.5% dividend yield, 5.2% buyback yield, 6.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 71.5%, with dividends contributing 9.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $65,046 today.
CRAI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$7.98
Avg/Payment$0.3990
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026Latest | $0.5700 | — | 1.23% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | $0.5700 | ↑ +16.3% | 1.15% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | $0.4900 | — | 99.94% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| May 27, 2025 | $0.4900 | — | 99.25% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | $0.4900 | — | 94.26% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | $0.4900 | ↑ +16.7% | 87.81% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | $0.4200 | — | 1.03% | Sep 13, 2024 |
| May 24, 2024 | $0.4200 | — | 94.27% | Jun 14, 2024 |
CRAI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.5%
#2 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
25.2% payout
Streak
9Y
16.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.7%
#1 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd CRAICRA International, I… | $899M | 1.5% | 25.2% | 9 | Sustainable |
 FTITechnipFMC plc | $28.4B | 0.3% | 8.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st  EXPOExponent, Inc. | $3.1B | 1.9% | 58.1% | 13 | Sustainable |
 ICFIICF International, I… | $1.3B | 0.8% | 11.3% | 8 | Sustainable |
 MCOMoody's Corporation | $81.0B | 0.9% | 28.5% | 22 | Sustainable |
3rd  VRSKVerisk Analytics, In… | $22.9B | 1.0% | 27.6% | 7 | Sustainable |
CRAI Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.57 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $2.04 | 16.6% | 4 | $8.14 | 25.1% | 3.99x | 4.1% |
| 2024 | $1.75 | 16.7% | 4 | $6.74 | 26.0% | 3.85x | 3.5% |
| 2023 | $1.50 | 16.3% | 4 | $5.39 | 27.8% | 3.59x | 3.0% |
| 2022 | $1.29 | 18.3% | 4 | $5.91 | 21.8% | 4.58x | 2.6% |
| 2021 | $1.09 | 14.7% | 4 | $5.45 | 20.0% | 5.00x | 2.2% |
| 2020 | $0.95 | 14.5% | 4 | $3.07 | 30.9% | 3.23x | 1.9% |
| 2019 | $0.83 | 16.9% | 4 | $2.53 | 32.8% | 3.05x | 1.7% |
| 2018 | $0.71 | 20.3% | 4 | $2.62 | 27.1% | 3.69x | 1.4% |
| 2017 | $0.59 | 321.4% | 4 | $0.89 | 66.3% | 1.51x | 1.2% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CRAI stock.
How much dividend does CRAI pay per share?
CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.06 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is CRAI's next ex-dividend date?
CRAI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CRAI typically pays dividends Annual.
Is CRAI's dividend safe?
CRAI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +25.2% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 9-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is CRAI a Dividend Payer?
Yes, CRA International, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 9 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +16.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does CRAI pay dividends?
CRA International, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.06 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 10+ years from 2016 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CRAI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CRAI five years ago would be worth approximately $17,152 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CRAI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CRAI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.