CRA INTERNATIONAL INC (CRAI) Stock Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:CRAI - Nasdaq - US12618T1051 - Common Stock
We assign a technical rating of 7 out of 10 to CRAI. In the last year, CRAI was one of the better performers, but we do observe some doubts in the very recent evolution.
CRAI is currently showing a bear flag pattern! A bear flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong move down. This may present a good short opportunity.
The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend gets the benefit of the doubt for now.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that CRAI is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 89% of all stocks. On top of that, CRAI also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
CRAI is one of the better performing stocks in the Professional Services industry, it outperforms 85% of 82 stocks in the same industry.
CRAI is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so CRAI is lagging the market slightly.
CRAI has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a support zone below the current price at 185.06, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
More info and screens
165.73
208.63
When analyzing the support we can see 2 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 178.84 to 185.06. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 167.40 to 169.82. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 203.72 to 206.56. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS89.04
Mansfield0.27
10 Day High189.07
10 Day Low176.43
20 Day High191.42
20 Day Low176.43
52 Week High210.7
52 Week Low104.23
Performance
1 Week3.76%
2 Weeks-0.33%
1 Month-1.39%
3 Month-1.76%
6 Month2.73%
12 Month75.51%
2 Year56.47%
3 Year118.61%
5 Year249.01%
10 Year529.7%
15 Year616.57%
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Technical Indicators
MACD(12,26,9)0.24
RSI(14)50.28
LBB178.6
UBB188.16
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189.08 | 178.83 | 10.25 (5.42%) | 18.44% |
| An entry @189.08. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high. | An exit @178.83. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 10.25 points, which is 5.42%. | When investing 18.44% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%. |
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
CRA INTERNATIONAL INC
NASDAQ:CRAI (1/21/2025, 8:00:00 PM)
After market: 185.95 0 (0%)185.95
+3.2 (+1.75%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Performance
% Chg1.75%
1 Week3.76%
2 Weeks-0.33%
1 Month-1.39%
3 Month-1.76%
6 Month2.73%
12 Month75.51%
2 Year56.47%
3 Year118.61%
5 Year249.01%
10 Year529.7%
15 Year616.57%
Volatility
ATR(14)5.42
ATR(20)%2.85%
ATR Inc-19.78%
Range Today4.5
ADR(20)5.17
ADR(20)%2.78%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS89.04
Mansfield0.27
10 Day High189.07
10 Day Low176.43
20 Day High191.42
20 Day Low176.43
52 Week High210.7
52 Week Low104.23
CS1 End185.06
CR1 Start203.72
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.81%
DER(5)-0.46%
Volume22.70K
Volume Incr-15.05%
Vol(5)32.80K
Vol(50)34.46K