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CRA International, Inc. reports news under the Charles River Associates name as a global consulting firm focused on economic, financial and management consulting services. Its updates commonly cover quarterly results, revenue performance by Legal & Regulatory and Management Consulting offerings, and practice activity in areas such as Antitrust & Competition Economics, Energy, Finance, Forensic Services and Life Sciences.
Company announcements also address capital-return actions, including quarterly cash dividends, additions and promotions of senior consulting talent, investor conference participation, and board governance developments. CRA's business news is tied to litigation and regulatory advisory work, corporate strategy and performance consulting, and geographic performance across North American and international operations.
Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI) reported record second‑quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $210.8 million, up 12.8% year over year, with utilization at 77% and headcount up 3.3%. GAAP net income rose 11.4% to $13.5 million (6.4% margin) and diluted EPS increased 17.3% to $2.10. Non‑GAAP net income was $13.9 million and non‑GAAP diluted EPS $2.16, while non‑GAAP EBITDA grew 15.3% to $26.8 million (12.7% margin).
For first‑half fiscal 2026, revenue reached $411.8 million and non‑GAAP EBITDA $49.7 million. The company raised constant‑currency full‑year revenue guidance to $805–$820 million and reaffirmed a non‑GAAP EBITDA margin of 12.0–13.0%. CRA returned $31.4 million to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases, declared a new quarterly dividend of $0.57 per share, and refinanced its credit facility to a five‑year, $400 million structure with a $75 million term loan and a $325 million revolver.
Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI) increased and extended its bank credit facility to a five-year, $400 million structure, comprising a $75 million term loan and a $325 million revolving credit facility. The revolver replaces a prior $300 million facility that was to mature in August 2027.
The revolving line can be optionally reduced to $250 million during periods of lower working capital needs. According to Charles River Associates, proceeds will repay the existing facility and support working capital, growth initiatives, and other general corporate purposes, backed by a six-bank syndicate.
Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.57 per common share. The dividend is payable on September 14, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 25, 2026. The company expects to continue quarterly dividends, subject to Board discretion.
Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI) will host a webcast conference call to discuss its second-quarter fiscal 2026 financial results on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The call will feature President and CEO Paul Maleh, CFO Eric Nierenberg, and Chief Corporate Development Officer Chad Holmes.
Investors can access the live webcast and, prior to the call, the earnings press release and supplemental financial information, including prepared CFO remarks, via the Investor Relations section of CRA’s website. Telephone access is available by dialing (877) 709-8155 or (201) 689-8881. An archived webcast, press release, and financial materials will remain available on the website for one year.
Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI) announced that Kevin Williams, Professor of Economics at Yale School of Management, has joined its Antitrust & Competition Economics Practice as an Academic Affiliate. Williams specializes in industrial organization, pricing dynamics, and firm decision-making under demand and competitive uncertainty.
According to Charles River Associates, his expertise in dynamic pricing across sectors such as travel, transportation, e-commerce, and energy will support clients in regulatory and litigation matters involving pricing behavior, competitive dynamics, and market outcomes. Williams holds degrees in economics and mathematics and has widely published and presented his research.
Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI) will participate in the Sidoti Small-Cap Virtual Conference on June 17–18, 2026. Chairman and CEO Paul Maleh will present at 10:00 a.m. EDT on June 17, with a live webcast and archived replay available on the investor relations website.
Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI) will participate in the Noble Capital Markets Virtual Equity Conference on June 3–4, 2026. CRA Chairman and CEO Paul Maleh will present at 11:00 a.m. EDT on June 3, with a live webcast and archived replay on the investor relations website.
Maleh and Executive Vice President Brian Langan will also be available for virtual investor meetings.
Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI) reported Q1 fiscal 2026 results for the quarter ended April 4, 2026. Revenue rose 10.5% year‑over‑year to $201.0 million, a quarterly record. GAAP net income fell to $11.1 million; non‑GAAP net income was $13.1 million. The company returned $25.3 million to shareholders and reaffirmed FY26 revenue guidance of $785–$805 million and a non‑GAAP EBITDA margin target of 12.0%–13.0% on a constant currency basis.
Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.57 per common share. The dividend will be paid on June 12, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 26, 2026. The company said it expects to continue quarterly dividends, but declarations, timing and amounts remain at the Board's discretion.
Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI) will webcast its first-quarter fiscal 2026 financial results conference call on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The call will be hosted by CEO Paul Maleh, CFO Eric Nierenberg, and Chief Corporate Development Officer Chad Holmes.
Investors can access a live webcast in the Investor Relations section at http://www.crai.com or dial (877) 709-8155 / (201) 689-8881. The company said it will post the press release, supplemental financial information, and prepared CFO remarks before the call. Archived materials will be available on CRA’s website for one year.