Charles River Associates (CRAI) to Post Earnings on Thursday

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ:CRAI) is expected to be issuing its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, July 30th. Analysts expect Charles River Associates to post earnings of $2.12 per share and revenue of $198.9030 million for the quarter. Individuals can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ:CRAI) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The business services provider reported $1.99 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.02 by ($0.03). The business had revenue of $200.97 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $193.81 million. Charles River Associates had a return on equity of 26.02% and a net margin of 6.22%. On average, analysts expect Charles River Associates to post $9 EPS for the current fiscal year and $9 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Charles River Associates Stock Performance

Shares of CRAI opened at $168.51 on Thursday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $149.90 and a 200-day simple moving average of $164.72. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.09 billion, a PE ratio of 23.40, a PEG ratio of 1.23 and a beta of 0.69. Charles River Associates has a 1 year low of $132.17 and a 1 year high of $227.29.

Charles River Associates Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 12th. Investors of record on Tuesday, May 26th were given a $0.57 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, May 26th. This represents a $2.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.4%. Charles River Associates’s dividend payout ratio is 31.67%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Charles River Associates

In other Charles River Associates news, EVP Jonathan D. Yellin sold 2,250 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $147.72, for a total transaction of $332,370.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 13,247 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,956,846.84. This trade represents a 14.52% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 4.50% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Charles River Associates

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Kennedy Capital Management LLC grew its position in shares of Charles River Associates by 1.2% in the fourth quarter. Kennedy Capital Management LLC now owns 6,489 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $1,302,000 after purchasing an additional 79 shares during the period. Arkadios Wealth Advisors lifted its position in Charles River Associates by 3.1% during the fourth quarter. Arkadios Wealth Advisors now owns 4,388 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $881,000 after buying an additional 134 shares during the period. Jones Financial Companies Lllp acquired a new stake in Charles River Associates in the 1st quarter worth about $27,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its stake in Charles River Associates by 8.2% in the 4th quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 4,180 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $839,000 after buying an additional 318 shares during the last quarter. Finally, New York State Common Retirement Fund boosted its stake in Charles River Associates by 25.0% in the 4th quarter. New York State Common Retirement Fund now owns 7,495 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $1,504,000 after buying an additional 1,500 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.13% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Weiss Ratings cut shares of Charles River Associates from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Monday, May 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $245.00.

Charles River Associates Company Profile

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI) is a global consulting firm specializing in economic, financial and management advisory services. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides expert analysis to support litigation, regulatory proceedings, and strategic decision-making. Its multidisciplinary teams draw on academic rigor and industry experience to deliver quantitative and qualitative insights tailored to clients’ needs.

The firm’s service offerings include competition economics, antitrust and merger analysis, intellectual property valuation and damages assessment, and risk management.