Insider Selling: Charles River Associates (NASDAQ:CRAI) EVP Sells $389,812.50 in Stock

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

Charles River Associates Price Performance

Shares of Charles River Associates stock opened at $174.99 on Friday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $165.44 and a 200-day moving average of $159.39. The company has a market capitalization of $1.10 billion, a PE ratio of 23.30, a P/E/G ratio of 1.30 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.

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

Charles River Associates Dividend Announcement

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

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

Charles River Associates News Roundup

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.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of CRAI. Kennedy Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in Charles River Associates by 1.2% in the fourth quarter. Kennedy Capital Management LLC now owns 6,489 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $1,302,000 after acquiring an additional 79 shares during the period. Arkadios Wealth Advisors increased its position in Charles River Associates by 3.1% in the fourth quarter. Arkadios Wealth Advisors now owns 4,388 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $881,000 after buying an additional 134 shares during the period. Jones Financial Companies Lllp bought a new stake in Charles River Associates in the first quarter valued at $27,000. Allworth Financial LP bought a new stake in Charles River Associates in the second quarter valued at $35,000. Finally, Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of Charles River Associates by 8.2% during the fourth quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 4,180 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $839,000 after acquiring an additional 318 shares during the period. Institutional investors 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.