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CRAI

CRA International, Inc.

CRAI

Industrials · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

1.60%

Annual Dividend

$2.28

Payout Ratio

29%

5-Yr Growth

16.3%

Ex-Date

May 26, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

CRAI Dividend Safety Score

81/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak8 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage29% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage31% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 1.41
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is CRAI a good dividend stock?

Yes

CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.60% ($2.28/yr), with 9 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (29%)
  • Strong 16.3% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 69% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.60%
Payout Ratio
29%
Annual Dividend
$2.28
5-Yr Avg Growth
16.3%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 26, 2026
Years of Growth
9
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.68
Market Cap
$921.5M
P/E Ratio
19.7
5-Yr Total Return
69%
52-Week Range
$132.17 – $227.29
Dividend Safety
A · 81/100
Ever Cut?
No
CRAI ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 26, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $2.28 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$57.00
Annual$228.00
Monthly avg$19.00