CRA International (CRAI) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

Core Insights - CRA International (CRAI) reported quarterly earnings of $2.06 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.80 per share, and showing an increase from $1.77 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of +14.44% [1][2] - The company achieved revenues of $185.89 million for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.82% and up from $167.75 million year-over-year [2] - CRA has consistently outperformed consensus EPS and revenue estimates over the last four quarters [2] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $2.13, with expected revenues of $185.81 million, and for the current fiscal year, the EPS estimate is $8.04 on revenues of $733.61 million [7] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Consulting Services industry, to which CRA belongs, is currently ranked in the top 39% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can be tracked by investors [5]