What is Zacks Research’s Forecast for CRAI Q1 Earnings?

CRA International, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRAI) – Analysts at Zacks Research lifted their Q1 2025 EPS estimates for CRA International in a research report issued on Thursday, March 13th. Zacks Research analyst S. Dey now anticipates that the business services provider will post earnings of $1.87 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $1.83. The consensus estimate for CRA International’s current full-year earnings is $7.52 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for CRA International’s Q3 2025 earnings at $1.70 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $7.41 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $2.00 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.80 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $8.74 EPS.

CRA International (NASDAQ:CRAI) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 20th. The business services provider reported $2.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.59 by $0.44. CRA International had a net margin of 6.79% and a return on equity of 25.95%. The firm had revenue of $176.44 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $166.29 million.

Separately, Barrington Research raised their price objective on shares of CRA International from $212.00 to $224.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, February 24th.

CRA International Trading Up 1.3 %

CRAI stock opened at $177.00 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.75 and a beta of 1.09. CRA International has a 12 month low of $133.54 and a 12 month high of $214.01. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $186.95 and a 200-day moving average price of $185.10.

CRA International Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 14th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 4th were paid a dividend of $0.49 per share. This represents a $1.96 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.11%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, March 4th. CRA International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 29.08%.

Insider Transactions at CRA International

In other CRA International news, CEO Paul A. Maleh sold 7,500 shares of CRA International stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $176.28, for a total transaction of $1,322,100.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now owns 142,022 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $25,035,638.16. The trade was a 5.02 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CFO Daniel K. Mahoney sold 1,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $185.80, for a total value of $185,800.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer now directly owns 12,153 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,258,027.40. The trade was a 7.60 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders have sold 20,850 shares of company stock worth $3,902,083 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 5.20% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of CRA International

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of CRAI. Ameriprise Financial Inc. bought a new position in shares of CRA International during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $249,000. MetLife Investment Management LLC lifted its holdings in CRA International by 6.7% in the fourth quarter. MetLife Investment Management LLC now owns 3,982 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $745,000 after acquiring an additional 250 shares during the period. United Capital Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of CRA International during the 4th quarter valued at about $9,389,000. Foundry Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of CRA International by 56.0% during the 4th quarter. Foundry Partners LLC now owns 29,115 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $5,450,000 after buying an additional 10,455 shares in the last quarter. Finally, KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS bought a new stake in CRA International during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $281,000. Institutional investors own 84.13% of the company’s stock.

CRA International Company Profile

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.