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CRA International (CRAI) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026
CRA International (CRAI) reported revenue of $215M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +16% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 11.1%, net earnings $13.9M (6.5% of revenue).
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 follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $215M | +2% | +16% |
| Operating profit | $23.9M | +1% | +39% |
| Net earnings | $13.9M | +3% | +21% |
| Operating cash flow | $74.4M | — | +104% |
| Free cash flow | $73.2M | — | +104% |
What changed
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.
Questions
What was CRA International's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
CRA International (CRAI) reported revenue of $215M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +16% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before.
Was CRA International profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $23.9M (11.1% of revenue) and net earnings $13.9M.
Source: CRA International 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.