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This Top Business Services Stock is a #1 (Strong Buy): Why It Should Be on Your Radar

Whether you're a growth, value, income, or momentum-focused investor, building a successful investment portfolio takes skill, research, and a little bit of luck.

Should You Buy #1 (Strong Buy)-Ranked CRA International (CRAI) for Your Portfolio?

CRA International was upgraded to the Zacks Rank #1 list on April 24, 2024. The Zacks Rank is a unique stock-rating model that helps you take advantage of earnings estimate revision trends and provides a way to get into stocks highly sought after by institutional investors.

Headquartered in Boston, MA, Charles River Associates is one of the leading global consulting firms. The company functions through a global network of coordinated offices across North America and Europe. It was founded in 1965.

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For fiscal 2024, four analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.51 to $5.88 per share. CRAI boasts an average earnings surprise of 8.1%.

Earnings are forecasted to see growth of 7.7% for the current fiscal year, and sales are expected to increase 4.8%.

CRAI has been moving higher over the past four weeks as well, up 0.1% compared to the S&P 500's loss of 2%.

Bottom Line

With a #1 (Strong Buy) ranking, positive trend in earnings estimate revisions, and strong market momentum, CRA International could be just the stock to help your portfolio generate returns that could fund your retirement, your kids' college tuition, or your short- and long-term savings goals.

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