CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) Stock Forecast
CRAI analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.50 / 5 from 2 analysts
- Price target
- $250.50 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +40.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $2.06
- 52-week range
- $137.75 – $223.33
CRAI analyst ratings
2 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CRAI price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CRAI earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.07 | $1.99 | $2.22 | $2.06 | +0.7% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.47 | $8.21 | $8.77 | $8.23 | +2.9% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $9.56 | $8.93 | $10.16 | $8.47 | +12.9% | 3 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CRAI revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $199.0M | $197.9M | $200.6M | +7.1% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $814.3M | $811.9M | $815.7M | +8.3% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $847.0M | $821.5M | $864.9M | +4.0% | 3 |
CRAI EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CRAI revenue: reported and forecast
CRAI EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.19 | $2.19 | $2.07 | $2.07 | $2.07 | −5.5% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.60 | $8.60 | $8.47 | $8.47 | $8.47 | −1.5% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $9.63 | $9.63 | $9.56 | $9.56 | $9.56 | −0.7% | 1 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CRAI earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CRAI beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from CRAI
2 analysts cover CRA International; their consensus rating is buy (3.50 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $250.50, 40.7% above the latest close of $178.09. Analysts expect earnings of $8.47 per share for 2026, +2.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $9.56 per share on revenue of $847.0 million. CRA International beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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CRAI forecast FAQ
What is CRA International's price target?
The average analyst price target for CRA International is $250.50, 40.7% above the latest close of $178.09.
Is CRA International a buy, hold or sell?
Of 2 analysts covering CRA International, 0 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is CRA International's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $8.47 per share for 2026 (range $8.21 to $8.77); for 2027 the estimate is $9.56.
What is CRA International's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $814.3 million, growth of 8.3%; for 2027 it is $847.0 million.
When does CRA International report earnings?
CRA International is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026; the EPS estimate is $2.06.
Does CRA International usually beat earnings estimates?
CRA International reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.