CRAI Dividend History & Analysis | 1.4% Yield

CRAI has a dividend yield of 1.4% and paid 2.53 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.35%
Payout Ratio 24.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 23.43%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.54%
Payout FCF 47.7%
Streak Years 9
Dividend Rating 73.17%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 12.8%
Total Return 5y: 275.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Research & Consulting Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
IPS 1,696 M 4.31% 8.20%
BVI 14,086 M 3.22% 4.68%
RELX 75,571 M 1.59% 3.55%
TRI 54,709 M 1.43% 3.08%
KBR 5,602 M 1.36% 2.30%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ULS 15,504 M 38.7% 100%
BVI 14,086 M 25.7% 89.2%
IPS 1,696 M 19.7% 98.1%
VRSK 30,795 M 11.6% 100%
EXPO 3,766 M 10.7% 100%

CRAI Dividend History: Last 38 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-25 2025-11-25 2025-12-12 Quarterly 0.57 16.3% 0.33%
2025-08-26 2025-08-26 2025-09-12 Quarterly 0.49 0% 0.25%
2025-06-13 0.49 0% 0.27%
2025-05-27 2025-05-27 2025-06-13 Quarterly 0.49 0% 0.26%
2025-03-04 2025-03-04 2025-03-14 Quarterly 0.49 0% 0.26%
2024-11-26 2024-11-26 2024-12-13 Quarterly 0.49 16.7% 0.25%
2024-08-27 2024-08-27 2024-09-13 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.26%
2024-05-28 2024-05-28 2024-06-14 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.24%
2024-03-11 2024-03-12 2024-03-22 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.3%
2023-11-27 2023-11-28 2023-12-08 Quarterly 0.42 16.7% 0.44%
2023-08-28 2023-08-29 2023-09-08 Quarterly 0.36 0% 0.33%
2023-05-26 2023-05-30 2023-06-09 Quarterly 0.36 0% 0.38%
2023-03-13 2023-03-14 2023-03-24 Quarterly 0.36 0% 0.33%
2022-11-28 2022-11-29 2022-12-09 Quarterly 0.36 16.1% 0.29%
2022-08-29 2022-08-30 2022-09-09 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.33%
2022-05-27 2022-05-31 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.38%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-03-25 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.37%
2021-11-29 2021-11-30 2021-12-10 Quarterly 0.31 19.2% 0.31%
2021-08-30 2021-08-31 2021-09-10 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.28%
2021-05-24 2021-05-25 2021-06-11 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.32%
2021-03-15 2021-03-16 2021-03-26 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.37%
2020-11-23 2020-11-24 2020-12-11 Quarterly 0.26 13% N/A
2020-08-24 2020-08-25 2020-09-14 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2020-05-22 2020-05-26 2020-06-12 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2020-03-09 2020-03-10 2020-03-20 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2019-11-25 2019-11-26 2019-12-13 Quarterly 0.23 15% N/A
2019-08-26 2019-08-27 2019-09-13 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-05-24 2019-05-28 2019-06-14 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-03-11 2019-03-12 2019-03-22 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-11-26 2018-11-27 2018-12-21 Quarterly 0.2 17.6% N/A
2018-08-27 2018-08-28 2018-09-21 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2018-05-25 2018-05-29 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2018-02-26 2018-02-27 2018-03-16 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2017-11-27 2017-11-28 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.17 21.4% N/A
2017-08-25 2017-08-29 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2017-05-24 2017-05-29 2017-06-16 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2017-02-23 2017-02-27 2017-03-17 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2016-11-16 2016-11-20 2016-12-16 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A

CRAI Dividend FAQ

CRA International Inc. (NASDAQ:CRAI) is a Boston-based global consulting firm that delivers economic, financial and management advisory services. Its core offerings include expert testimony and analytical support for litigation and regulatory matters across finance, accounting, economics, insurance and forensic investigations, as well as strategic consulting such as performance improvement, ESG and sustainability strategy, market demand estimation, and intellectual-property valuation.

What is the Dividend Yield of CRAI?

As of January 2026, CRAI`s dividend yield is 1.35%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.53 USD by the current share price of 209.05.

Does CRAI pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, CRAI paid a dividend of 2.53 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-25 and the payout was 0.57 USD.

How often does CRAI pay dividends?

CRAI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CRAI has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-25.

CRAI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CRAI for the next 4 payments are between 0.563 (-1.2%) and 0.598 (+4.9%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will CRAI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.57 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-25. The next Ex-Dividend date for CRA International (CRAI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CRAI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for CRA International (CRAI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CRAI?

CRAI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 23.4% per year.
Strong growth: CRAI's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CRAI?

CRAI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.54%. If you bought CRAI's shares at 55.68 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.53 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.54% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CRAI?

CRAI Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: CRA International has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CRAI have a good Dividend Yield?

CRAI`s 1.35% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CRAI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CRAI is 24.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CRAI?

CRAI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 73.17%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CRAI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CRAI's Outstanding Shares?

CRA International's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.14% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has CRAI ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1997 6,551,700
1998 8,500,000 +29.74%
1999 8,700,000 +2.35%
2000 8,900,000 +2.3%
2001 9,355,000 +5.11%
2002 9,200,000 -1.66%
2003 10,800,000 +17.39%
2004 10,795,000 -0.05%
2005 12,116,000 +12.24%
2006 12,593,000 +3.94%
2007 11,401,000 -9.47%
2008 10,657,000 -6.53%
2009 10,835,000 +1.67%
2010 10,700,000 -1.25%
2011 10,557,000 -1.34%
2012 10,027,000 -5.02%
2013 10,148,000 +1.21%
2014 9,560,000 -5.79%
2015 8,876,000 -7.15%
2016 8,443,000 -4.88%
2017 8,171,000 -3.22%
2018 8,435,000 +3.23%
2019 8,053,000 -4.53%
2020 7,905,000 -1.84%
2021 7,555,000 -4.43%
2022 7,293,000 -3.47%
2023 7,057,000 -3.24%
2024 6,866,000 -2.71%
2025 6,621,000 -3.57%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-20 02:49