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CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) Stock Analysis

CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) is a Consulting Services stock listed on NASDAQ and quoted in US Dollar.

CRAI

$170.91

−$1.69 (−0.98%)

Sep 4, 2026 · Market close

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CRAI Key Statistics

As of Sep 4, 2026
Trading
Open
$170.05
Previous Close
$172.60
Day's Range
167.62–175.14
52-Week Range
132.17–227.29
Volume
103.10K
BetaHow much the share price moves relative to the wider market. 1.0 moves in line with it; above 1.0 swings more, below 1.0 less.
0.64
Valuation
Market Cap
$1.07B
P/E Ratio
22.76
Forward P/EShare price divided by forecast earnings for the year ahead, rather than the year just past.
17.87
PEG RatioThe P/E ratio divided by the expected earnings growth rate. It puts a high P/E in the context of how fast profits are growing.
1.13
P/S ratioMarket value divided by annual revenue. Useful for companies that are not yet profitable, where a P/E cannot be calculated.
1.35
EPS (ttm)Profit attributable to each share over the last twelve months.
7.51
Financials (FY)
Revenue (FY)
$751.58M+9.33%
Net Income (FY)
$54.78M+17.42%
Profit marginThe share of revenue left as profit after all costs and taxes.
6.20%
Shares OutstandingThe total number of shares held by all investors. Market value is this figure multiplied by the share price.
6.28M
1-Year Return
−12.19%
Dividend and dates
Dividend
$2.28+1.32%
Ex-Dividend Date
August 25, 2026
Earnings Date
November 5, 2026
Avg Volume
152.57K

Only metrics the company reports are shown. Data provided by Yahoo Finance via yfinance. Updated daily.

CRAI Stock Return by Calendar Year

Calendar-year returns computed from daily closing prices. Partial years are shown muted and marked with an asterisk.

YearReturn
2026 (partial year)−14.23%
2025+8.40%
2024+91.38%
2023−18.07%
2022+32.94%
2021+85.67%
2020−4.47%
2019+30.42%
2018−4.04%
2017+24.75%
2016 (partial year)+35.62%

As of September 4, 2026.

CRAI Revenue and Earnings by Fiscal Year

FY ends December
Fiscal yearRevenueNet incomeNet margin
2025$751.58M$54.78M7.3%
2024$687.41M$46.65M6.8%
2023$623.98M$38.48M6.2%
2022$590.90M$43.62M7.4%
Fiscal yearRevenueGross profitOperating incomeNet incomeNet margin
2025$751.58M$232.30M$83.12M$54.78M7.3%
2024$687.41M$207.48M$70.75M$46.65M6.8%
2023$623.98M$184.23M$57.55M$38.48M6.2%
2022$590.90M$180.82M$58.74M$43.62M7.4%

Annual figures as reported, in the company's reporting currency. As of December 31, 2025.

CRAI Dividend History

$2.04+16.6% vs 2024

Dividends per share, 2025 · 4 payments

YearDividends per sharePaymentsChange
2026*$1.713
2025$2.044+16.6%
2024$1.754+16.7%
2023$1.504+16.3%
YearDividends per sharePaymentsChange
2026 (partial year)$1.713
2025$2.044+16.6%
2024$1.754+16.7%
2023$1.504+16.3%
2022$1.294+18.3%
2021$1.094+14.7%
2020$0.954+14.5%
2019$0.834+16.9%
2018$0.714+20.3%
2017$0.594+321.4%
2016$0.141

Most recent payment: $0.57 per share, ex-dividend August 25, 2026. Per-share amounts summed by calendar year from ex-dividend dates. Partial years are shown muted and marked with an asterisk.

CRAI Valuation vs Consulting Services Median

Median of 23 stocks
MetricCRAIConsulting Services medianvs median
P/E22.7620.6810% above
P/S ratio1.352.4244% below
Profit margin6.20%1.28%4.9 pts above

Medians across 23 Consulting Services stocks that report the metric. Medians, not averages, so one outlier cannot move them. As of September 4, 2026.

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Company Overview

CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) is capitalised at $1.07B on the latest close. It is classified in the Consulting Services industry, within the Industrials sector. Headcount on file is 968.

CRAI last closed at $170.91 on September 4, 2026. That is −$1.69 (−0.98%) against the previous close. The 52-week range on file runs from $132.17 to $227.29. The latest close sits 29.31% above that 52-week low.

Financial Health

In fiscal 2025, CRA International, Inc. reported revenue of $751.58M. That is +9.33% against the prior fiscal year, when revenue was $687.41M. The same year closed with net income of $54.78M. That is +17.42% against the prior fiscal year. The reported profit margin is 6.2%. That is 4.9 percentage points above the Consulting Services median of 1.28%. Earnings per share on a trailing basis come to 7.51.

Across the 4 fiscal years on file, revenue moves from $590.90M in 2022 to $751.58M in 2025. Of those 4 years, 4 report positive net income.

Valuation Assessment

On trailing earnings, the shares are priced at 22.76 times earnings. That is 10.06% above the Consulting Services median of 20.68. The forward P/E on file is 17.87. The PEG ratio, which sets the P/E against expected earnings growth, reads 1.13. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.35. On price-to-sales that is 44.19% below the Consulting Services median of 2.42. 23 Consulting Services companies report these metrics, and the medians quoted come from that group.

The reported beta is 0.64. Daily returns over the trailing 10 years annualize to a volatility of 38.92%. Over the trailing twelve months the price has returned −12.19%. Across 10 years the annualized return works out at +22.13%.

Growth & Income

Shareholders receive a dividend, yielding 1.32% on the latest price. At the indicated rate that is $2.28 a share a year. The ex-dividend date on file is August 25, 2026. Dividends are recorded for 11 calendar years; 2026 shows 3 payments totalling $1.71 a share. The year before, 2025, totalled $2.04 a share.

Across the complete calendar years on file, 2024 returned +91.38% and 2023 returned −18.07%. Of the 9 complete calendar years on file, 6 finished higher. So far in 2026 the price is −14.23%.

Peer Comparison

CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) operates in the Consulting Services industry. Here is how it compares to its closest peers by market capitalization:

Company Ticker Market Cap P/E Ratio
CRA International, Inc. CRAI $1.07B 22.8
Verisk Analytics, Inc. VRSK $24.18B 28.5
Equifax Inc. EFX $20.80B 33.2
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation BAH $8.76B 11.4

The Consulting Services industry average P/E ratio is 20.7x. CRA International, Inc. trades at a P/E of 22.8.

Every figure above is read from this page's own data on each nightly rebuild. Informational only, not financial advice. As of September 4, 2026.

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About CRA International, Inc.

CRA International, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides economic, financial, and management consulting services worldwide. It advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings; and guide corporations through business strategy and performance-related issues. The company also offers consulting services, including research and analysis, expert testimony, and comprehensive support in litigation and regulatory proceedings in the areas of finance, accounting, economics, insurance, and forensic accounting and investigations to corporate clients and attorneys. In addition, it provides management consulting services, such as strategy development, performance improvement, corporate strategy and portfolio analysis, estimation of market demand, environmental, social and corporate governance and sustainability strategy and analysis, design and implementation of auction and bidding, new product pricing strategies, survey and market research, valuation of intellectual property and other assets, assessment of competitors' actions, and analysis of new sources of supply. The company serves various industries comprising blockchain and cryptocurrency; communications and media; consumer, health, and wellness products; energy; entertainment and leisure; financial services; healthcare; life sciences; manufacturing and industries; natural resources; retail and distribution; technology; and transportation. The company was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

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