Charles River Associates (CRAI) has had an impressive run over the past year. The stock has gained 80.8%, significantly outperforming the 4.6% rally of the consulting services industry.Reasons for CRAI’s UpsideCRAI, as a relatively small player in the consulting and research services sector, presents a compelling narrative when evaluating its market position and growth potential. The company has carved out a niche with its strong reputation for delivering high-quality analytical and strategic consulting ser ...

Investors looking for stocks in the Consulting Services sector might want to consider either CRA International (CRAI) or Equifax (EFX) . But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks? Let's take a closer look.Everyone has their own methods for finding great value opportunities, but our model includes pairing an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system with a strong Zacks Rank. The Zacks Rank favors stocks with strong earnings estimate r ...

CRA International (NASDAQ: CRAI ), doing business as Charles River Associates, has been one of the top performers in the Research and Consulting Services industry for the past several years. Offering specialized services in the areas ofJoseph Jones, professor at The University of Southern Mississippi, has over fifteen years of experience studying the market. He focuses on portfolio construction from a dividend growth investor's perspective. The insights expressed in his research are solely his own; they do ...

Growth investors focus on stocks that are seeing above-average financial growth, as this feature helps these securities garner the market's attention and deliver solid returns. But finding a growth stock that can live up to its true potential can be a tough task.In addition to volatility, these stocks carry above-average risk by their very nature. Also, one could end up losing from a stock whose growth story is actually over or nearing its end.However, the task of finding cutting-edge growth stocks is made ...

Have you been paying attention to shares of CRA International (CRAI) ? Shares have been on the move with the stock up 8.4% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $210.7 in the previous session. CRA International has gained 109% since the start of the year compared to the 24.2% move for the Zacks Business Services sector and the 8.9% return for the Zacks Consulting Services industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has an impressive record of positive earnings surprises, as it ha ...

Wall Street has been on a historic rally this year, with all three major bourses hitting new milestones. However, concerns over elevated valuation, geopolitical tensions and uncertainty about Fed’s further rate cuts are expected to weigh on investors’ sentiment. These have raised the appeal for popular dividend investing. Though the strategy doesn’t offer dramatic price appreciation, it is a major source of consistent income for investors in any type of market. This approach offers a unique blend of income ...

CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) has had a remarkable run over the past year. The company’s shares have skyrocketed 100.9% compared with its industry and the Zacks S&P 500 composite’s growth of 14.3% and 34.1%, respectively.One Year Price Performance Image Source: Zacks Investment Research CRAI’s revenues are expected to rise 8.5% year over year in 2024 and 2.9% in 2025. Its earnings are estimated to increase 31% in 2024 and 5.2% in 2025.CRA International’s Earnings Surprise PositiveCRAI registered an impress ...

CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) reported impressive third-quarter 2024 results, with earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The stock has risen 9.6% since the earnings release in response to the better-than-expected results and strong guidance.CRAI reaffirmed its 2024 constant currency revenue guidance range to $670 million-$685 million in the third quarter of 2024. The guidance range's midpoint ($677.5 million) is higher than the current Zacks Consensus Estimate of $676.2 million. The c ...

CRA International (CRAI) is looking like an interesting pick from a technical perspective, as the company reached a key level of support. Recently, CRAI crossed above the 20-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.The 20-day simple moving average is a well-liked trading tool because it provides a look back at a stock's price over a 20-day period. Additionally, short-term traders find this SMA very beneficial, as it smooths out short-term price trends and shows more trend reversal signals t ...

Have you been paying attention to shares of CRA International (CRAI) ? Shares have been on the move with the stock up 10.3% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $208.38 in the previous session. CRA International has gained 104.9% since the start of the year compared to the 24.6% move for the Zacks Business Services sector and the 20.1% return for the Zacks Consulting Services industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has an impressive record of positive earnings surprises, as ...