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CRA International (CRAI) Q3 2026 vs Q2 2026 (quarter over quarter)
CRA International's revenue rose $4.1M (+2%) from $211M in Q2 2026 to $215M in Q3 2026. Operating margin 11.1% against 11.2% (-0.0 pts).
CRA International, Q3 2026: revenue $215M (+16% year over year), operating margin 11.1%, net earnings $13.9M, operating cash flow $74.4M. The chart draws each line against Q2 2026, the increases inside each band.
Margins
| Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | 11.1% | 11.2% | -0.0 pts |
| Net margin | 6.5% | 6.4% | +0.1 pts |
| Free cash flow margin | 34.1% | -2.9% | +36.9 pts |
Every line
| Line | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $215M | $211M | $4.1M | +2% |
| Operating profit | $23.9M | $23.5M | $352K | +1% |
| Costs & expenses | $191M | $187M | $3.8M | +2% |
| Pre-tax earnings | $21.3M | $20.1M | $1.2M | +6% |
| Other expense, net | $2.5M | $3.4M | −$871K | -25% |
| Cost of revenue | $152M | $149M | $3.6M | +2% |
| SG&A | $35.4M | $35.3M | $148K | +0.4% |
| Other operating costs | $3.2M | $3.3M | −$42K | -1% |
| Net earnings | $13.9M | $13.5M | $398K | +3% |
| Income tax | $7.4M | $6.6M | $825K | +12% |
| Depreciation & amortization | $3.2M | $3.3M | −$42K | -1% |
| Share-based compensation | $1.4M | $2.4M | −$1.0M | -43% |
| Working capital & other | $55.9M | −$23.6M | $79.5M | — |
| Operating cash flow | $74.4M | −$4.4M | $78.8M | — |
| Free cash flow (OCF − capex) | $73.2M | −$6.1M | $79.3M | — |
| Capital expenditures | $1.2M | $1.6M | −$456K | -28% |
Questions
How much did CRA International's revenue grow quarter over quarter in Q3 2026?
CRA International's revenue rose $4.1M (+2%) from $211M in Q2 2026 to $215M in Q3 2026. Operating margin 11.1% against 11.2% (-0.0 pts).