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CRA International (CRAI) earnings and revenue breakdown
Latest: Q3 2026 · 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026 · CRA International (CRAI) Q3 2026 earnings results →
Q3 2026 Revenue up 16% year over year to $215M · 6¢ of every $1 of revenue kept as net profit · operating margin 11.1%
CRA International made $215M in Q3 2026 (+16% Y/Y). Operating margin 11.1%, net earnings $13.9M. See where every dollar goes — costs, profit and cash — as a Sankey from the 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026.
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What changed this quarter
Revenue was $214.9M in Q3 2026, up 16% year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $23.9M, a 11.1% margin (up 1.9 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 23% reached operating profit, above the 9% margin then. Total costs grew 13% against revenue growth of 16%. The fastest-growing cost line was Cost of revenue (+16%). Net earnings were $13.9M, up 21% year over year. The effective tax rate was 34.8%.
Operating cash flow was $74.4M (up 104% year over year), 535% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $3.2M of depreciation and amortization and $1.4M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $55.9M. Capital expenditures of $1.2M left free cash flow of $73.2M.
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Form | Filed | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin | Net earnings | Op. cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 10-Q | Nov 5, 2026 | $215M | +16% | 11.1% | $13.9M | $74.4M |
| Q2 2026 | 10-Q | Aug 6, 2026 | $211M | +13% | 11.2% | $13.5M | −$4.4M |
| Q1 2026 | 10-Q | May 7, 2026 | $201M | +10% | 9.0% | $11.1M | −$114M |
| Q4 2025 | 10-K | Feb 26, 2026 | $197M | +12% | 10.5% | $13.2M | $60.0M |
| Q3 2025 | 10-Q | Oct 30, 2025 | $186M | +11% | 9.3% | $11.5M | $36.5M |
| Q2 2025 | 10-Q | Jul 31, 2025 | $187M | +9% | 10.6% | $12.1M | $5.9M |
| Q1 2025 | 10-Q | May 1, 2025 | $182M | +6% | 14.0% | $18.0M | −$80.0M |
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About CRA International
Unless otherwise indicated or required by the context, when we use the terms "CRA", "the Company," "us," "we," or "our" we mean CRA International, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries. We are a leading global consulting firm specializing in providing economic, financial and management consulting services. We advise clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guide corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since our inception in 1965, we have been engaged by clients for our unique combination of functional expertise and industry knowledge, and for our objective solutions to complex problems.
In its own words, from its 10-K, filed Feb 26, 2026.
Source: CRA International 10-Q on SEC EDGAR · CIK 1053706 · Services-Legal Services
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History
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