CRAIIndustrials · Consulting ServicesThe 2 Wall Street analysts covering CRA International, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $251 — +28.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 58 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores CRA International, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (91): The share price has been relatively steady.
Accruals (26): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CRAI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +28.6% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
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| 2 Mar 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | $245 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 3 Nov 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 23 Sept 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 21 May 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 24 Feb 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 8 Nov 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 11 June 2024 | Barrington Research | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 20 May 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 Mar 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 8 Aug 2023 | Barrington Research | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 12 May 2023 | Barrington Research | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 7 Nov 2022 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 8 Aug 2022 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 8 Mar 2022 | Barrington Research | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 24 July 2019 | Barrington Research | Initiates | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, CRA International, Inc. returned +4.8% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 72% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
CRA International, Inc. has a market value of $1.2B and an enterprise value of $1.5B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $794.6M. The latest quarter grew 12.8% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $49.3M, a 6.2% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $7.51.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$27.7M.
CRA International, Inc. spent $53.3M on share buybacks and $14.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 26.1×; forward P/E: 20.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.17%, paying out 29% of earnings.
CRA International, Inc. employs 968 people — $821K of revenue per employee.
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Charles River Associates announced that Jean-Philippe Poissant has joined the company as a Vice President in its Finance Practice. The excerpt describes him as bringing nearly two decades of experience advising clients on commercial matters.
Why it matters — The appointment adds an experienced professional to CRA’s Finance Practice.
Charles River Associates announced that it will webcast its third-quarter fiscal 2026 financial results conference call on November 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The call will be hosted by CEO Paul Maleh, CFO Eric Nierenberg, and Chief Corporate Development Officer Chad Holmes.
Why it matters — The call is an opportunity for CRAI watchers to hear the company discuss its third-quarter fiscal 2026 results.
Charles River Associates announced that Christopher Zealey has joined the firm as a vice president in its Life Sciences Practice. The excerpt notes his expertise in cross-functional and medical strategic and tactical planning and insight generation.
Why it matters — The appointment adds a senior hire to CRA's Life Sciences Practice, a business area relevant to CRAI watchers.
Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI) President, CEO and Chairman Paul Maleh said the consulting firm's growth outlook is supported by demand across its legal, regulatory and management consulting businesses, including opportunities tied to AI, energy infrastructure, life sciences and cybersecurity.
Why it matters — A CRAI watcher would care because management is signaling sustained demand and growth opportunities across multiple business lines and emerging sectors.
CRAI stock rose 12.4% over the past three months, supported by broad-based demand, margin expansion, a raised fiscal 2026 revenue outlook, and consistent capital returns to shareholders, according to Zacks Investment Research.
Why it matters — A CRAI watcher would care because the stock's gain reflects improving underlying fundamentals and a more favorable company outlook.
The 2 Wall Street analysts covering CRA International, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $251, with estimates ranging from $245 to $256. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 2 analysts covering CRA International, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks CRA International, Inc. 58 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Nov 2026, CRA International, Inc. ranks 58 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (91 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +28.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks CRA International, Inc. 58 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering CRA International, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CRAI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $245 to $256 over the next 12 months.
CRA International, Inc. returned +4.8% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
CRA International, Inc. is a global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and management consulting services to corporations, law firms, accounting firms, and government clients.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 3 Nov 2026): "Charles River Associates Strengthens Finance Practice with Litigation and Valuation Expert Jean-Philippe Poissant". Charles River Associates announced that Jean-Philippe Poissant has joined the company as a Vice President in its Finance Practice. The excerpt describes him as bringing nearly two decades of experience advising clients on commercial matters.
CRA International, Inc. is a global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and management consulting services to corporations, law firms, accounting firms, and government clients. Its work is organized around litigation and regulatory consulting as well as management consulting, with services that include economic analysis, expert testimony, valuation, risk assessment, and support for strategy and business performance decisions. The company serves a wide range of industries, including finance, healthcare, energy, technology, life sciences, and telecommunications. CRA International, Inc. plays a specialized role in markets where complex disputes, regulatory questions, and analytical decision-making require independent, research-based advice. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the firm operates internationally under the Charles River Associates brand.
CEO Mr. Paul A. Maleh · 968 employees · United States · https://www.crai.com
