NASDAQ:CRAI

CRA International (CRAI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$149.05
+1.80 (+1.22%)
(As of 04/23/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$147.98
$149.80
50-Day Range
$108.72
$150.53
52-Week Range
$81.29
$153.09
Volume
12,359 shs
Average Volume
31,869 shs
Market Capitalization
$1.04 billion
P/E Ratio
27.60
Dividend Yield
1.13%
Price Target
$133.00

CRA International MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
10.8% Downside
$133.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.98% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.52mentions of CRA International in the last 14 days
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$1.49 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
12.93%
From $5.88 to $6.64 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

3.39 out of 5 stars

Business Services Sector

104th out of 302 stocks

Legal Services Industry

1st out of 1 stocks

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About CRA International Stock (NASDAQ:CRAI)

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 guides corporations through business strategy and performance-related issues. The company also offers consulting services, including research and analysis, expert testimony, and 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 offers management consulting services comprising 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, including 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. CRA International, Inc. was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

CRAI Stock Price History

CRAI Stock News Headlines

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/29/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/22 Dividend
3/11/2024
Dividend Payable
3/22/2024
Today
4/24/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/02/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Legal services
Sub-Industry
Research & Consulting Services
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:CRAI
CUSIP
12618T10
Employees
1,004
Year Founded
1965

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$133.00
High Stock Price Target
$133.00
Low Stock Price Target
$133.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-10.8%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
1 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$38.48 million
Pretax Margin
8.38%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$623.98 million
Cash Flow
$9.56 per share
Book Value
$30.59 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
6,596,000
Market Cap
$1.04 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.22

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CRAI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell CRA International stock right now?

1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CRA International in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" CRAI shares.
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What is CRA International's stock price target for 2024?

1 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price targets for CRA International's shares. Their CRAI share price targets range from $133.00 to $133.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $133.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 10.8%.
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How have CRAI shares performed in 2024?

CRA International's stock was trading at $98.85 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, CRAI stock has increased by 50.8% and is now trading at $149.05.
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When is CRA International's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024.
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How were CRA International's earnings last quarter?

CRA International, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRAI) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 29th. The business services provider reported $1.63 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.10 by $0.53. The business services provider earned $161.61 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $149.51 million. CRA International had a net margin of 6.17% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 19.01%.

How often does CRA International pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for CRA International?

CRA International announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 28th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 12th will be given a dividend of $0.42 per share on Friday, March 22nd. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.13%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 11th.
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Is CRA International a good dividend stock?

CRA International (NASDAQ:CRAI) pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.15%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 7 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 31.11%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, CRAI will have a dividend payout ratio of 25.30% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What ETFs hold CRA International's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of CRA International (NASDAQ:CRAI) stock in their portfolio include First Trust Dow Jones Select Microcap Index Fund (FDM).AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright Micro-Cap ETF (DWMC).

What guidance has CRA International issued on next quarter's earnings?

CRA International issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 29th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $645.0 million-$675.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $630.8 million.

What is Paul Maleh's approval rating as CRA International's CEO?

206 employees have rated CRA International Chief Executive Officer Paul Maleh on Glassdoor.com. Paul Maleh has an approval rating of 92% among the company's employees. This puts Paul Maleh in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 94.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at CRA International to a friend.

What other stocks do shareholders of CRA International own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other CRA International investors own include AT&T (T), Twitter (TWTR), Bank of New York Mellon (BK), Dominion Energy (D), Dunkin' Brands Group (DNKN), Brinker International (EAT), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), Gilead Sciences (GILD), General Motors (GM) and Lululemon Athletica (LULU).

Who are CRA International's major shareholders?

CRA International's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Bridge City Capital LLC (0.07%). Insiders that own company stock include Chad M Holmes, Daniel K Mahoney, Jonathan D Yellin, Nancy Hawthorne, Paul A Maleh, Paul A Maleh, Robert W Holthausen, Thomas Aiken Avery and William F Concannon.
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How do I buy shares of CRA International?

Shares of CRAI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NASDAQ:CRAI) was last updated on 4/24/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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