Jupiter Topco LLC Makes New Investment in Charles River Associates $CRAI

Jupiter Topco LLC purchased a new stake in Charles River Associates (NASDAQ:CRAI) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 140,308 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $19,965,000. Jupiter Topco LLC owned approximately 2.23% of Charles River Associates at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Kennedy Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Charles River Associates by 1.2% during the 4th quarter. Kennedy Capital Management LLC now owns 6,489 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $1,302,000 after purchasing an additional 79 shares in the last quarter. Arkadios Wealth Advisors grew its stake in shares of Charles River Associates by 3.1% in the 4th quarter. Arkadios Wealth Advisors now owns 4,388 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $881,000 after buying an additional 134 shares during the period. Jones Financial Companies Lllp bought a new stake in Charles River Associates in the 1st quarter valued at about $27,000. Allworth Financial LP bought a new stake in Charles River Associates in the 2nd quarter valued at about $35,000. Finally, Russell Investments Group Ltd. raised its stake in Charles River Associates by 8.2% during 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 period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.13% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Charles River Associates news, EVP Jonathan D. Yellin sold 2,250 shares of Charles River Associates stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $173.25, for a total transaction of $389,812.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 11,153 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,932,257.25. The trade was a 16.79% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders own 4.50% of the company’s stock.

Charles River Associates Trading Up 1.4%

Shares of CRAI stock opened at $174.99 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $165.44 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $159.39. Charles River Associates has a 12 month low of $132.17 and a 12 month high of $227.29. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.10 billion, a PE ratio of 23.30, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.28 and a beta of 0.66.

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ:CRAI) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The business services provider reported $2.16 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.15 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $210.81 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $198.91 million. Charles River Associates had a net margin of 6.20% and a return on equity of 27.31%. On average, equities analysts predict that Charles River Associates will post 8.43 earnings per share 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 given a $0.57 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 25th. This represents a $2.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.3%. Charles River Associates’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 30.36%.

More Charles River Associates News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS estimate to $8.32 from $8.28 and its FY2027 forecast to $9.01 from $8.99. It also increased estimates for Q2 2027, Q3 2027 and Q2 2028, including a sizable increase for Q3 2027. These revisions point to improved longer-term earnings expectations for CRAI.
• Positive Sentiment: Charles River Associates recently reported quarterly EPS of $2.16, narrowly beating the $2.15 consensus, while revenue of approximately $210.8 million exceeded estimates of $198.9 million. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.57, or $2.28 annualized, representing a yield of about 1.3%.
• Neutral Sentiment: EVP Jonathan Yellin sold 2,250 shares for approximately $389,813, reducing his direct holdings by 16.79%. Because the transaction was conducted under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, it may be less concerning than an unscheduled insider sale. He still owns 11,153 shares. Jonathan Yellin Sells Shares of Charles River Associates
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains generally constructive: CRAI has a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating and an average price target of $245, although one analyst maintains a Hold rating. Institutional investors own roughly 84% of the shares, indicating strong professional ownership but potentially limited trading liquidity.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks lowered EPS estimates for Q3 and Q4 2026, Q1 and Q4 2027, and Q1 2028. The cuts include Q1 2027 EPS falling to $2.25 from $2.44 and Q4 2027 EPS declining to $2.16 from $2.24. These near-term reductions could weigh on CRAI if investors prioritize upcoming results over the higher long-term forecasts.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Charles River Associates in a report 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’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Charles River Associates currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $245.00.

Charles River Associates 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.