
Charles River Associates' specialized advisory demand, broad client reach and capital returns support growth, while elevated leverage and collection needs remain key risks.
CRA International, Inc., a consulting firm, provides economic, financial and management consulting services in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
| Revenue (TTM) | $794.64M |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $230.49M |
| EBITDA | $93.29M |
| Operating Margin | 11.20% |
| Return on Equity | 26.00% |
| Return on Assets | 7.72% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $122.46 |
| Book Value | $29.07 |
| Price-to-Book | 5.81 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 1.30 |
| EV/Revenue | 1.686 |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.36 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 17.50% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 12.80% |
| Shares Outstanding | $6.28M |
| Float | $6.03M |
| % Insiders | 3.90% |
| % Institutions | 95.60% |
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Charles River Associates' specialized advisory demand, broad client reach and capital returns support growth, while elevated leverage and collection needs remain key risks.

CRAI's 20% three-month gain is backed by broader demand, a stronger project pipeline and higher fiscal 2026 revenue guidance, but costs remain a drag.

CRAI's broader demand and raised fiscal 2026 revenue outlook bolster growth, but margin pressure, cash use and leverage keep the investment case balanced.

Charles River Associates beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates on broad-based growth, while raising its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook to $805-$820 million.

CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

CRA International (CRAI) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.16 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.12 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.88 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 that the company will webcast its second-quarter 2026 financial results conference call on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The conference call will be hosted by President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Maleh, Chief Financial Officer Eric Nierenberg, and Chief Corporate Development Officer Chad Holmes. To listen to.

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Charles River Associates' global talent network, cross-border expertise, and rising dividends and buybacks support long-term growth and enhance investor appeal.

CRAI benefits from rising demand for specialized advisory services, but AI, talent costs and fierce competition pose risks.
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