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CRA International

196.88 USD
+0.24
0.12%
At close Jul 11, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
0.12%
5 days
0.78%
1 month
6.91%
3 months
17.26%
6 months
9.85%
Year to date
7.49%
1 year
12.96%
5 years
402.89%
10 years
642.10%
 

About: CRA International Inc is a U.S.-based advisory firm that provides economic, financial, and management consultancy services. The company advises clients on economic and financial issues relating to litigation and regulatory proceedings and helps businesses set important business strategies and solve performance-related issues. The company's clients include domestic and foreign companies, government agencies, public and private utilities, and national and international trade associations. CRA International generates majority of its revenue from the United States, while it also has its presence in United Kingdom and Other Countries.

Employees: 946

0
Funds holding %
of 7,312 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

61% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 37 | Existing positions closed: 23

6% more funds holding

Funds holding: 199 [Q4 2024] → 211 (+12) [Q1 2025]

0.53% less ownership

Funds ownership: 89.78% [Q4 2024] → 89.25% (-0.53%) [Q1 2025]

2% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $2.18M | Put options by funds: $2.22M

8% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.14B [Q4 2024] → $1.05B (-$89.9M) [Q1 2025]

13% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 63 | Existing positions reduced: 72

100% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 0 (-1) [Q1 2025]

Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$228
16%
upside
Avg. target
$228
16%
upside
High target
$228
16%
upside

1 analyst rating

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Barrington Research
Kevin Steinke
16%upside
$228
Outperform
Maintained
21 May 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about CRAI published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Business Wire
1 day ago
Charles River Associates (CRA) Expands Its Transfer Pricing Practice
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services, today announced that Dr. Gene Tien has joined CRA as a vice president in the Transfer Pricing Practice. "We are pleased to welcome Gene to our team," said Paul Maleh, President and Chief Executive Officer of Charles River Associates. "Gene's extensive expertise in transfer pricing and his ability to provide strategic advice to multinational c.
Charles River Associates (CRA) Expands Its Transfer Pricing Practice
Neutral
Business Wire
3 days ago
Charles River Associates (CRA) Strengthens Its Antitrust & Competition Economics Practice
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services, today announced that Dr. Josh Sherman has rejoined CRA as Vice President in the Antitrust & Competition Practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Josh back to our team," said Paul Maleh, President and Chief Executive Officer of Charles River Associates. "Josh's deep expertise and proven track record in consulting, government, and academia wil.
Charles River Associates (CRA) Strengthens Its Antitrust & Competition Economics Practice
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Reasons to Retain Charles River Stock in Your Portfolio for Now
CRAI boosts dividends and buybacks amid strong niche demand, but rising costs and a slipping current ratio tighten its liquidity outlook.
Reasons to Retain Charles River Stock in Your Portfolio for Now
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
3 Resilient Consulting Stocks to Consider Amid Industry Woes
Geopolitical tensions, tariff concerns, and slowdown fears through 2026 are weighing on the consulting industry. However, strong demand for AI-driven transformation and corporate cost-cutting efforts may help.
3 Resilient Consulting Stocks to Consider Amid Industry Woes
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
CRA International: Upgrading To Buy After Record Earnings
I am upgrading CRA International to Buy at ~$180 as improved margins and earnings growth have tipped the balance favorably from risk to reward. Strong demand in Antitrust, Energy, Intellectual Property, and Life Sciences have driven record results in recent quarters, with management reaffirming its bullish 2025 outlook. Also attractive are the 4% total shareholder yield (combining a stable dividend and generous stock buybacks) and a clean balance sheet.
CRA International: Upgrading To Buy After Record Earnings
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Charles River Associates (CRA) Appoints Graham Ross as Global Chief Marketing Officer
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services, today announced that Graham Ross has joined CRA as Vice President and Global Chief Marketing Officer. Mr. Ross will be based in CRA's Toronto office. “I am excited to welcome Graham to the CRA team,” said CRA President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Maleh. “Graham is a distinguished marketing and business development executive with over 20.
Charles River Associates (CRA) Appoints Graham Ross as Global Chief Marketing Officer
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Charles River Associates (CRA) to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services, today announced that CRA will participate in the following investor conferences. CRA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Paul Maleh is scheduled to present at both events. Mr. Maleh and Chief Corporate Development Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer Chad Holmes will be available for virtual meetings with investors. Noble Capital Mark.
Charles River Associates (CRA) to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Reasons to Retain Charles River Stock in Your Portfolio for Now
CRAI stock rises 16% in a month, backed by rising earnings, growing dividends, and steady buybacks despite a tight labor market and liquidity concerns.
Reasons to Retain Charles River Stock in Your Portfolio for Now
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Charles River Associates (CRA) Strengthens Its Energy Practice
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services, today announced that Kurt G. Strunk has joined CRA's Energy Practice as a Vice President. Mr. Strunk will be based in CRA's New York City office. “I am pleased to welcome Kurt to the CRA team,” said CRA President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Maleh. “He has more than three decades of experience advising clients on complex issues at the int.
Charles River Associates (CRA) Strengthens Its Energy Practice
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Charles River Associates (CRA) Strengthens Its Financial Economics Practice
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services, today announced that Viktor Tsyrennikov has joined CRA's Financial Economics Practice as a Vice President. “I am pleased to welcome Viktor to the CRA team,” said CRA President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Maleh. “He is an accomplished PhD economist and trusted advisor to financial institutions, with extensive experience in solving complex.
Charles River Associates (CRA) Strengthens Its Financial Economics Practice
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