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CRA International Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:CRAI)

$96.74
-1.12 (-1.14%)
(As of 01:20 PM ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$96.55
$98.22
50-Day Range
$83.47
$102.40
52-Week Range
$81.29
$128.10
Volume
13,122 shs
Average Volume
41,391 shs
Market Capitalization
$677.37 million
P/E Ratio
19.46
Dividend Yield
1.74%
Price Target
$133.00

CRA International MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
37.5% Upside
$133.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
2.52% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
-0.55mentions of CRA International in the last 14 days
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$1.63 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
13.77%
From $4.94 to $5.62 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.74 out of 5 stars

Business Services Sector

22nd out of 293 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 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. 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, new product pricing strategies, 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

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 9/8 Dividend
8/28/2023
Dividend Payable
9/08/2023
Last Earnings
11/02/2023
Ex-Dividend for 12/8 Dividend
11/27/2023
Today
12/05/2023
Dividend Payable
12/08/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
3/07/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Legal services
Sub-Industry
Research & Consulting Services
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:CRAI
CUSIP
12618T10
Employees
1,014
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
+37.1%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
1 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$43.45 million
Pretax Margin
7.88%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$607.34 million
Cash Flow
$9.79 per share
Book Value
$29.59 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
6,631,000
Market Cap
$679.19 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.16

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CRAI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell CRA International stock right now?

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

1 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price targets for CRA International's stock. Their CRAI share price targets range from $133.00 to $133.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $133.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 37.5% from the stock's current price.
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How have CRAI shares performed in 2023?

CRA International's stock was trading at $122.43 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, CRAI shares have decreased by 21.0% and is now trading at $96.74.
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Are investors shorting CRA International?

CRA International saw a increase in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 169,100 shares, an increase of 6.0% from the October 31st total of 159,600 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 28,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 5.9 days. Currently, 2.5% of the shares of the company are short sold.
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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, March 7th 2024.
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How were CRA International's earnings last quarter?

CRA International, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRAI) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 2nd. The business services provider reported $1.13 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.38 by $0.25. The business services provider earned $147.55 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $158 million. CRA International had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 17.66% and a net margin of 5.88%.

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

CRA International announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 1st. Investors of record on Tuesday, November 28th will be paid a dividend of $0.42 per share on Friday, December 8th. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.74%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 27th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.36.
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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 1.74%. 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 33.80%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, CRAI will have a dividend payout ratio of 29.89% 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 AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright Micro-Cap ETF (DWMC).iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF (SVAL).

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 a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Copeland Capital Management LLC (5.24%), Eagle Asset Management Inc. (0.69%), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (0.38%), Navellier & Associates Inc. (0.34%), Dearborn Partners LLC (0.11%) and California State Teachers Retirement System (0.11%). Insiders that own company stock include Chad M Holmes, 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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This page (NASDAQ:CRAI) was last updated on 12/5/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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