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CRA International Shares Fall After Fiscal Q1 Non-GAAP Earnings Decline

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-- CRA International (CRAI) shares were down more than 7% in Thursday trading after the company posted lower fiscal Q1 non-GAAP earnings that also fell short of estimates.

The company reported Q1 non-GAAP earnings Thursday of $1.99 per diluted share, down from $2.22 a year earlier.

Three analysts polled by FactSet expected $2.02.

Revenue for the quarter ended April 4 was $201 million, up from $181.9 million a year earlier.

Three analysts surveyed by FactSet expected $193.8 million.

The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $785 million to $805 million. Analysts surveyed by FactSet expect $794.5 million.

The company maintained its quarterly cash dividend at $0.57 per share, payable on June 12 to shareholders of record as of May 26.

Price: $141.52, Change: $-11.12, Percent Change: -7.29%

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