Charles River Associates (NASDAQ:CRAI) EVP Jonathan Yellin Sells 2,250 Shares of Stock

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ:CRAI) EVP Jonathan Yellin sold 2,250 shares of Charles River Associates stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $173.25, for a total value of $389,812.50. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 11,153 shares in the company, valued at $1,932,257.25. This trade represents a 16.79% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Charles River Associates Trading Up 1.1%

NASDAQ CRAI opened at $172.50 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.08 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.97, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.27 and a beta of 0.66. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $164.72 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $159.28. Charles River Associates has a 1 year low of $132.17 and a 1 year high of $227.29.

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ:CRAI) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The business services provider reported $2.16 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.15 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $210.81 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $198.91 million. Charles River Associates had a net margin of 6.20% and a return on equity of 27.31%. On average, research analysts anticipate that Charles River Associates will post 8.43 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Charles River Associates Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 14th. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be issued a dividend of $0.57 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 25th. This represents a $2.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.3%. Charles River Associates’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 30.36%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Charles River Associates

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. California State Teachers Retirement System raised its position in shares of Charles River Associates by 13,815.6% in the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 1,278,423 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $181,920,000 after purchasing an additional 1,269,236 shares during the period. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Charles River Associates during the 2nd quarter worth about $91,500,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new stake in shares of Charles River Associates during the 2nd quarter worth about $69,054,000. Jupiter Topco LLC bought a new stake in shares of Charles River Associates during the 2nd quarter worth about $19,965,000. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC grew its stake in Charles River Associates by 86.6% in the 1st quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 105,339 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $17,052,000 after buying an additional 48,892 shares during the last quarter. 84.13% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Charles River Associates in a research note on Friday, August 7th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $245.00.

Charles River Associates News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Charles River Associates this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised its FY2026 EPS estimate to $8.32 from $8.28, FY2027 EPS to $9.01 from $8.99, Q2 2027 EPS to $2.33 from $2.32, Q3 2027 EPS to $2.26 from $2.00, and Q2 2028 EPS to $2.52 from $2.50. The sharp Q3 2027 increase and higher full-year forecasts suggest some confidence in CRAI’s longer-term earnings potential.
• Neutral Sentiment: The revisions leave Zacks’ FY2026 forecast below the broader consensus estimate of $8.42, while its FY2027 estimate implies earnings growth to $9.01. This creates a balanced picture rather than a clear-cut earnings catalyst.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks lowered estimates for Q3 2026 EPS to $2.02 from $2.06, Q4 2026 EPS to $2.15 from $2.21, Q1 2027 EPS to $2.25 from $2.44, Q4 2027 EPS to $2.16 from $2.24, and Q1 2028 EPS to $2.28 from $2.40. The near-term cuts, particularly the $0.19 reduction for Q1 2027, could limit upside if investors focus on upcoming results.

About Charles River Associates

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.