CRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. 8-K

What Happened

• On February 26, 2026, CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) announced financial results for the fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended January 3, 2026 via a press release and posted supplemental CFO remarks on its website (8-K Item 2.02). The filing includes those materials as exhibits.
• The company also disclosed (8-K Item 7.01) that its Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.57 per share payable March 20, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 10, 2026, and authorized a $55.0 million expansion to its existing share repurchase program (in addition to $10.9 million remaining under the current program).

Key Details

• Report date / filings: February 26, 2026 press release and supplemental CFO remarks posted and filed as exhibits to the 8-K.
• Fiscal period covered: quarter and fiscal year ended January 3, 2026.
• Dividend: $0.57 per common share; record date March 10, 2026; payment date March 20, 2026.
• Share repurchase: $55.0 million newly authorized expansion, plus $10.9 million previously remaining (total available now $65.9 million).

Why It Matters

• The company formally reported its latest quarterly and full-year results and provided CFO commentary investors can review for revenue, earnings, and outlook details (see the press release and supplemental materials).
• The declared dividend and increased buyback authorization are shareholder-return actions that can affect cash allocation and potentially support per-share metrics by reducing outstanding shares.
• Investors should read the full press release and CFO remarks in the exhibits for the actual earnings, revenue numbers, and management commentary to assess the financial performance and implications for valuation or income strategy.