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CRA International Inc. (CRAI) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$197.17 +0.56% NASDAQ β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $196.99

CRA International Inc. (CRAI) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 68/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C+ β€’ HOLD / WATCH Cap $1.23B
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As of 2026-11-03, CRA International Inc. (NASDAQ: CRAI) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $197.17 (+0.56% 1D, market cap $1.23B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, CRAI ranks #187 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Other Consumer Services), CRAI carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 22.5x, gross margin of β€”, and ROIC of 33.6%. By comparison, YELP (Yelp Inc.) holds a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E 7.1x, ROIC 29.5%, cap $1.04B) and DFIN (Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc.) posts a B+ grade (79/100 RQD, P/E 46.3x, ROIC 21.4%, cap $1.63B). Among the 5-stock peer group, YELP leads on earnings multiple (7.1x) while CRAI leads on capital efficiency (33.6% ROIC).

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Per CRAI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-03, CIK 0001053706), CRA International Inc. generated $751.6M in revenue (+9.3% YoY), $54.8M in net income, and $18.6M in free cash flow against $628.9M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $196.99 (-0.09%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-0.88% YoY Shares)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 11/20 (D+) β€’ 2.5% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 68/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.8% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 56.9% hit rate β€” wait for RQD β‰₯ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw B- Β· Rk C
Cash (11)Whales (16)SEC (13)Macro (13)CEO (15)
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.5% Base Target
$243 Bull$206 Base$161 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CRAI)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±6.7%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (68/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY CRAI SCORES 68/100 (C+) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+16/20 pts (24% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (Β±6.7% realized swing band)

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+15/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 75% Net Buy β€’ Cannibal Buyback (-0.88% YoY Shares)

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality11/20 pts (-9 pt drag)

Capital intensity & 11.1% operating margin leave 9 pts on the table

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
60
Grade C$178.99+0.5% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
63
Grade C+$179.89+8% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
65
Grade C+$194.30+1.5% Next Q
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68
Grade C+$197.17+1.8% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: C (60) β†’ C+ (68)Full Audit β†’
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Even with a 68/100 (C+) score, CRAI faces multiple-compression risk if 22.5x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-0.88% YoY Shares) β€” any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($175.27) or 200D SMA ($165.78) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($206.04) toward Bear Floor ($160.71).

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD
1.72% Total Yield
1.12% Cash ($2.21/yr) + 0.6% Buybacks
PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER
88/100 β€’ FORTRESS PAYOUT
FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO
48.5% of FCF
8 consecutive years of payout growth
INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (6.8% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years β†’ $19,307

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $332/yr
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CRAI // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +20.80%πŸ“ HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $196.8H $197.2L $196.1C $197.2VOL 108.0K
RES: $208.3SUP: $152.8SMA50: $175.3SMA200: $165.8
$210.0$188.9$167.8$146.7$125.6RES $208.3SUP $152.8$197.22026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
16.2%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +9.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #187 of 1009 βš”οΈ YELP vs CRAI Full Matrix β†’

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (CRAI vs. YELP, DFIN, BFAM, CSV)

Industry: Other Consumer Services (73 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, CRA International Inc. (CRAI) ranks #187 by composite RQD confidence (68/100, grade C+) and #482 by equity capitalization ($1.23B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, YELP leads on earnings valuation at 7.1x trailing P/E, while CRAI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 33.6% ROIC and β€” gross margin. DFIN currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 79/100 (B+) compared with CRAI at 68/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CRAI ACTIVE
CRA International Inc.
C+ 68/100 22.5x β€” 33.6% +0.56% $1.23B Benchmark Subject
YELP
Yelp Inc.
C- 60/100 7.1x β€” 29.5% +3.77% $1.04B /yelp-vs-crai β†’
DFIN
Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc.
B+ 79/100 46.3x β€” 21.4% +1.29% $1.63B /dfin-vs-crai β†’
BFAM
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.
C- 61/100 16.9x 23.8% 12.8% -1.22% $2.67B /bfam-vs-crai β†’
CSV
Carriage Services Inc.
D+ 56/100 10.9x 35.1% 29.8% +0.17% $554.1M /csv-vs-crai β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2026-01-03 β€’ CIK 0001053706 β†—

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-03), CRA International Inc. (CRAI) reported GAAP revenue of $751.6M (+9.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $687.4M , and +20.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $54.8M, operating cash flow of $22.4M, and free cash flow of $18.6M (-44.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, CRAI closed FY2025 with $628.9M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2026-01-03 $751.6M $54.8M $22.4M $18.6M $628.9M β€”
FY2024 (FY) 2025-12-28 $687.4M $46.7M $49.7M $33.1M $571.4M β€”
FY2023 (FY) 2024-12-30 $624.0M $38.5M $60.1M $60.1M β€” β€”

3. CRAI Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is CRAI stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, CRA International Inc. (NASDAQ: CRAI) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $197.17 (+0.56% 1D, market cap $1.23B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, CRAI ranks #187 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CRAI compare to YELP and DFIN in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Other Consumer Services), CRAI carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 22.5x, gross margin of β€”, and ROIC of 33.6%. By comparison, YELP (Yelp Inc.) holds a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E 7.1x, ROIC 29.5%, cap $1.04B) and DFIN (Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc.) posts a B+ grade (79/100 RQD, P/E 46.3x, ROIC 21.4%, cap $1.63B). Among the 5-stock peer group, YELP leads on earnings multiple (7.1x) while CRAI leads on capital efficiency (33.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CRAI?

Per CRAI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-03, CIK 0001053706), CRA International Inc. generated $751.6M in revenue (+9.3% YoY), $54.8M in net income, and $18.6M in free cash flow against $628.9M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is CRAI trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CRAI last traded at $197.17 (+0.56% on volume of 93,347 shares), positioning the stock +12.50% above its 50-day simple moving average ($175.27) and +18.93% above its 200-day simple moving average ($165.78). Across its 52-week range of $132.17 to $227.29, CRAI sits at the 68.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 65.7 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±6.7% ($183.96 to $210.38).

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CRAI β€” CRA International Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2026-01-03

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

CRA International Inc. (CRAI) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 68/100, corresponding to a C+ letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $197.17 (+0.56% 1D, market capitalization $1.23B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (11/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 33.6%, gross margin of β€”, operating margin of 11.1%, and free cash flow yield of 1.50%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (16/20) + Insider Conviction (15/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (13/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (13/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 5/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

CRA International Inc. Is listed on NASDAQ and classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector and Other Consumer Services industry and company profile.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2026-01-03), CRA International Inc. (CRAI) reported $751.6M in annual revenue (up from $687.4M in FY2024, +9.3% YoY) and $54.8M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($624.0M revenue, $38.5M net income) through FY2025, CRAI scaled operating cash flow to $22.4M and free cash flow to $18.6M, backed by $628.9M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • πŸ‚ Primary Bull Case (C+ β€’ RQD 68/100): Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 11/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 16/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $132.17 – $227.29 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 22.5x trailing P/E and 14.1x EV/EBITDA against 11.1% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Other Consumer Services (Consumer Discretionary), CRAI carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of β€”.

  • Key Question #1: Can CRAI sustain or expand its 11.1% operating margin and 33.6% ROIC against Other Consumer Services peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $751.6M and free cash flow of $18.6M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is CRAI's 20.9x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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MI MidwestValue RQD DEBATE OPENER β€’ Fundamental Long-Only πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $249.02 (+27.0%)
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CRAI earns a 33.6% ROIC and has reported raised guidance, with revenue rising from $624.0M to $751.6M across FY 2023–FY 2025.

CRAI earns a 33.6% ROIC and has reported raised guidance, with revenue rising from $624.0M to $751.6M across FY 2023–FY 2025.. When you look under the hood at CRAI, Fundamental Cash Engine is 11/20 with 0.0% gross margins and 33.6% ROIC. Bears are staring in the rearview mirror while institutional 13F flow (16/20) has been quietly accumulating below $227.29. My 12M target is $249.02.

ArenaChamp_24 πŸ‚ BULL

@MidwestValue Agree on the RQD 68/100 quality, though with 1.0 beta I'm scaling in with half-size at $196.08 and keeping dry powder in case we test $182.35.

RI RiskArb_Desk RQD DEBATE OPENER β€’ Hedged Event Driven 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $164.71 (-16.0%)
Spot @ $196.08

A 1.5% FCF yield and free cash flow that fell from $60.1M to $18.6M leave the stock priced richly against its current cash generation.

Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on CRAI: A 1.5% FCF yield and free cash flow that fell from $60.1M to $18.6M leave the stock priced richly against its current cash generation.. At 22.5x trailing P/E, even a small guidance miss in Other Consumer Services triggers a 12-15% air pocket.

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