Jonathan Yellin Sells 2,250 Shares of Charles River Associates (NASDAQ:CRAI) Stock

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ:CRAI) EVP Jonathan Yellin sold 2,250 shares of Charles River Associates stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $173.25, for a total value of $389,812.50. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 11,153 shares in the company, valued at $1,932,257.25. The trade was a 16.79% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Charles River Associates Stock Performance

NASDAQ:CRAI opened at $174.99 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $1.10 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.30, a PEG ratio of 1.28 and a beta of 0.66. Charles River Associates has a 1 year low of $132.17 and a 1 year high of $227.29. The business has a fifty day moving average of $165.44 and a 200-day moving average of $159.39.

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ:CRAI) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The business services provider reported $2.16 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.15 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $210.81 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $198.91 million. Charles River Associates had a net margin of 6.20% and a return on equity of 27.31%. On average, equities research analysts predict that Charles River Associates will post 8.43 EPS for the current year.

Charles River Associates Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 14th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be issued a dividend of $0.57 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 25th. This represents a $2.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.3%. Charles River Associates’s payout ratio is currently 30.36%.

Key Headlines Impacting Charles River Associates

Here are the key news stories impacting Charles River Associates this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS estimate to $8.32 from $8.28 and its FY2027 forecast to $9.01 from $8.99. It also increased estimates for Q2 2027, Q3 2027 and Q2 2028, including a sizable increase for Q3 2027. These revisions point to improved longer-term earnings expectations for CRAI.
• Positive Sentiment: Charles River Associates recently reported quarterly EPS of $2.16, narrowly beating the $2.15 consensus, while revenue of approximately $210.8 million exceeded estimates of $198.9 million. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.57, or $2.28 annualized, representing a yield of about 1.3%.
• Neutral Sentiment: EVP Jonathan Yellin sold 2,250 shares for approximately $389,813, reducing his direct holdings by 16.79%. Because the transaction was conducted under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, it may be less concerning than an unscheduled insider sale. He still owns 11,153 shares. Jonathan Yellin Sells Shares of Charles River Associates
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains generally constructive: CRAI has a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating and an average price target of $245, although one analyst maintains a Hold rating. Institutional investors own roughly 84% of the shares, indicating strong professional ownership but potentially limited trading liquidity.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks lowered EPS estimates for Q3 and Q4 2026, Q1 and Q4 2027, and Q1 2028. The cuts include Q1 2027 EPS falling to $2.25 from $2.44 and Q4 2027 EPS declining to $2.16 from $2.24. These near-term reductions could weigh on CRAI if investors prioritize upcoming results over the higher long-term forecasts.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Charles River Associates in a research note on Friday, August 7th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $245.00.

Institutional Trading of Charles River Associates

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of CRAI. Jones Financial Companies Lllp purchased a new position in Charles River Associates in the first quarter valued at about $27,000. Allworth Financial LP acquired a new stake in shares of Charles River Associates during the 2nd quarter valued at about $35,000. Quantbot Technologies LP bought a new stake in shares of Charles River Associates in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $53,000. Persistent Asset Partners Ltd bought a new stake in Charles River Associates in the second quarter worth approximately $55,000. Finally, State of Wyoming bought a new position in Charles River Associates during the second quarter valued at about $74,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.13% of the company’s stock.

About Charles River Associates

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI) is a global consulting firm specializing in economic, financial and management advisory services. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides expert analysis to support litigation, regulatory proceedings, and strategic decision-making. Its multidisciplinary teams draw on academic rigor and industry experience to deliver quantitative and qualitative insights tailored to clients’ needs.

The firm’s service offerings include competition economics, antitrust and merger analysis, intellectual property valuation and damages assessment, and risk management.