CRAIMEDIUM SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

CRAI shows mixed financial performance with solid profit growth offset by substantially reduced operating cash flow and lower capital investment.

While the company achieved healthy 17% growth in both operating income and net income, the material decline in operating cash flow raises questions about cash conversion efficiency. The significant reduction in capital expenditures may signal either improved asset utilization or potential underinvestment in growth capabilities.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

CRAI delivered strong profitability improvements with operating income and net income both growing 17%, demonstrating solid operational execution. However, operating cash flow declined substantially while capital expenditures dropped materially, creating a mixed picture of cash generation and investment priorities. The company continued returning capital to shareholders through increased buybacks ($47.1M vs $33.3M) and modest dividend growth, though cash balances declined and current liabilities increased notably.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Capital Expenditure
Cash Flow
-76.7%
$16.6M→$3.9M

Capex reduced 76.7% — investment cycle winding down or capital discipline; may improve near-term free cash flow.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
-54.9%
$49.7M→$22.4M

Operating cash flow fell 54.9% — earnings quality concerns; investigate working capital changes and non-cash items.

Share Buybacks
Cash Flow
+41.4%
$33.3M→$47.1M

Share repurchases increased 41.4% — management returning capital, signals confidence in intrinsic value.

Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
-31.8%
$26.7M→$18.2M

Cash declined 31.8% — significant cash burn or deployment; verify adequacy of remaining liquidity runway.

Current Liabilities
Balance Sheet
+31.3%
$251.3M→$330.0M

Current liabilities surged 31.3% — significant near-term obligations; verify ability to meet short-term debt.

Operating Income
P&L
+17.5%
$70.8M→$83.1M

Operating income improving — cost discipline or growing revenue base absorbing fixed costs.

Net Income
P&L
+17.4%
$46.7M→$54.8M

Net income grew 17.4% — bottom-line growth signals improving overall business health.

Accounts Receivable
Balance Sheet
+12.9%
$162.3M→$183.3M

Receivables grew 12.9% — monitor days sales outstanding for collection efficiency.

Current Assets
Balance Sheet
+12.5%
$269.4M→$303.1M

Current assets grew 12.5% — improving short-term liquidity or inventory/receivables build.

Dividends Paid
Cash Flow
+12.4%
$12.3M→$13.8M

Dividend payments increased 12.4% — management confidence in sustained cash generation.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-26
PRIOR — 2025-02-20
ADDED
As of February 20, 2026, CRA had outstanding 6,566,183 shares of common stock.
Approximately 79% of our senior staff have advanced degrees, with 51% of the advanced degrees being doctorate degrees.
Areas of Functional Expertise Description of Area of Service Corporate Business Strategy Advising on business strategy, corporate revitalizations, and organizational effectiveness by bringing new ways of thinking to companies and new ways of working to develop better strategies over time and identifying the highest-value opportunities that address critical challenges and transform business.
We derived approximately 17% of consolidated revenues from fixed-price contracts in fiscal 2025 and 18% in fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023, respectively.
Human Capital As of January 3, 2026, we employed 959 consultants, consisting of 164 officers, 563 other senior staff and 232 junior staff.
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REMOVED
As of February 14, 2025, CRA had outstanding 6,791,557 shares of common stock.
Approximately 74% of our senior staff have advanced degrees, with 40% of the advanced degrees being doctorate degrees.
Areas of Functional Expertise Description of Area of Service Auctions Competitive Bidding Providing auction and market design, implementation, and monitoring services, as well as bidding support services, for businesses, industry organizations, and governments in various industries around the world, including commodities, energy and utilities, telecommunications, transportation, natural resources, and other industries.
Corporate Business Strategy Advising on business strategy, corporate revitalizations, and organizational effectiveness by bringing new ways of thinking to companies and new ways of working to develop better strategies over time and identifying the highest-value opportunities that address critical challenges and transform business.
We derived approximately 18%, of consolidated revenues from fixed-price contracts in fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023, respectively and 19% in fiscal 2022.
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