Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CRL
  • Rev/Share 81.9674
  • Book/Share 69.169
  • PB 2.4766
  • Debt/Equity 0.8308
  • CurrentRatio 1.3604
  • ROIC 0.0687

 

  • MktCap 8315869364.0
  • FreeCF/Share 11.7702
  • PFCF 14.375
  • PE -119.9669
  • Debt/Assets 0.3685
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE -0.0201

 

  • Rating C
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 3
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade CRL Robert W. Baird Neutral Outperform -- $199 Nov. 6, 2025
Upgrade CRL William Blair Market Perform Outperform -- -- Oct. 6, 2025
Upgrade CRL Barclays Equal Weight Overweight -- $195 Oct. 2, 2025
Upgrade CRL Jefferies Hold Buy -- $195 Sept. 9, 2025
Upgrade CRL Citigroup Neutral Buy -- $200 July 9, 2025
Upgrade CRL Redburn Atlantic Neutral Buy -- $182 May 23, 2025
Upgrade CRL TD Cowen Hold Buy -- $179 May 14, 2025
Upgrade CRL Evercore ISI In-line Outperform -- $170 May 8, 2025
Downgrade CRL Goldman Buy Neutral $190 $170 March 21, 2025
Upgrade CRL Citigroup Sell Neutral $155 $175 March 4, 2025

News

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
CRL
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. ( CRL ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 5, 2025 9:00 AM EST Company Participants Todd Spencer - Corporate Vice President of Investor Relations James Foster - Chairman, President & CEO Michael Knell - Interim CFO, Corporate Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer Conference Call Participants Patrick Donnelly - Citigroup Inc., Research Division David Windley - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Elizabeth Anderson - Evercore ISI Institutional Equities, Research Division Eric Coldwell - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division Justin Bowers - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division Casey Woodring - JPMorgan Chase & Co, …

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Charles River Beat Expectations But Why Is The Stock Falling?
CRL
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative

Charles River Laboratories International Inc. (NYSE:CRL) stock is trading lower on Wednesday after the company released third-quarter 2025 earnings. It also provided an update on the company's strategic review.

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Charles River: Mixed Q3 As Strategic Review Disappoints
CRL
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Charles River Laboratories remains a "Hold" as strategic review yields minimal change and a sale is unlikely. CRL faces slow organic growth, shrinking backlog, and ongoing pressure in its core DSA segment, with limited near-term demand recovery. Cost-cutting, selective divestitures, and a new $1 billion buyback authorization offer some support, but growth headwinds persist.

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Charles River (CRL) Q3 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
CRL
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Charles River (CRL) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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CRL's Q3 Earnings Top Estimates, Revenues Decline Y/Y, Stock Falls
CRL
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Charles River beats Q3 profit and revenue forecasts but posts year-over-year declines and narrows its 2025 outlook.

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Charles River Laboratories (CRL) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
CRL
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Charles River Laboratories (CRL) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.43 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.32 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.59 per share a year ago.

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Halper Sadeh LLC Encourages Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Discuss Their Rights
CRL
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether certain officers and directors of Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders. If you currently own Charles River stock and are a long-term shareholder, you may be able to seek corporate governance reforms, the return of funds back to the company, a court-approved financial incentive award, or other relief and benefits. Please click he.

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Here's How Charles River Stock Is Placed Ahead of Q3 Earnings
CRL
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

CRL heads into Q3 earnings with steady RMS growth but faces DSA headwinds from tight biotech budgets.

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Will Charles River (CRL) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
CRL
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Charles River (CRL) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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3 Medical Service Industry Stocks Poised to Counter Workforce Issues
CRL, LH, TDOC
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here are three resilient medical services stocks, Labcorp, Charles River Laboratories and Teladoc, that are poised to outperform amid staffing shortages and digital healthcare growth.

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CRL Stock Rises Following New Strategic Oncology Collaborations
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Published: September 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Charles River shares rise after new collaborations with PICI and CHLA, boosting its oncology and cell therapy pipeline momentum.

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Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) Presents At Baird 2025 Global Healthcare Conference (Transcript)
CRL
Published: September 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE:CRL ) Baird 2025 Global Healthcare Conference September 10, 2025 9:40 AM EDT Company Participants James Foster - Chairman, President & CEO Conference Call Participants Eric Coldwell - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division Presentation Eric Coldwell Senior Research Analyst Good morning, everyone.

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Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) Presents At Morgan Stanley 23rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference (Transcript)
CRL
Published: September 09, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE:CRL ) Morgan Stanley 23rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference September 9, 2025 10:00 AM EDT Company Participants James Foster - Chairman, President & CEO Conference Call Participants Kallum Titchmarsh - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Presentation Kallum Titchmarsh Equity Analyst Okay. Great. I think we can get started.

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Is it the Right Time to Add CRL Stock to Your Portfolio Now?
CRL
Published: September 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Charles River's DSA growth, acquisitions and collaborations support momentum, but forex and macro headwinds weigh on its outlook.

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Charles River Stock May Benefit From Joining EASYGEN Consortium
CRL
Published: September 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CRL joins EASYGEN to speed CAR-T therapy delivery, which may boost patient access and investor sentiment.

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Interpreting Charles River (CRL) International Revenue Trends
CRL
Published: August 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Review Charles River's (CRL) international revenue performance and how it affects the predictions of financial analysts on Wall Street and the future prospects for the stock.

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Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
CRL
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE:CRL ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 6, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Flavia H. Pease - Corporate Executive VP & CFO James C.

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Charles River: Margin Fears Outweigh Solid Q2
CRL
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Charles River Laboratories posted a strong Q2 beat, but results were boosted by one-time items and cost cuts that may not be sustainable. Ongoing risks include regulatory pressure to phase out animal testing and weak organic revenue growth, especially in the Discovery and Safety Assessment segment. Management raised full-year guidance, but H2 faces margin and revenue headwinds; Q3 EPS is expected to decline sequentially.

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Charles River (CRL) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
CRL
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Although the revenue and EPS for Charles River (CRL) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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CRL Stock Gains on Q2 Earnings and Revenue Beat, Raises '25 View
CRL
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Charles River shares jump 9.3% pre-market after Q2 earnings and revenues beat estimates. The company raises its 2025 outlook.

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Charles River Laboratories (CRL) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
CRL
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Charles River Laboratories (CRL) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.12 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.5 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.8 per share a year ago.

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Charles River Laboratories (CRL) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Should You Buy?
CRL
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Charles River (CRL) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Charles River Q2 Earnings Preview: What's in Store for the Stock?
CRL
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CRL gears up for Q2 earnings with expected revenue and EPS declines amid mixed segment performance.

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Will Charles River (CRL) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
CRL
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Charles River (CRL) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Is it Prudent to Retain Charles River Stock in Your Portfolio Now?
CRL
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CRL sees momentum in drug discovery and safety services, but macro pressures and currency headwinds threaten growth.

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Why Is Charles River (CRL) Down 0.1% Since Last Earnings Report?
CRL
Published: June 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Charles River (CRL) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Charles River Stock May Gain From Extended CHDI Research Deal on HD
CRL
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CRL and CHDI Foundation extend their Huntington's disease partnership, boosting integration and global flexibility in drug discovery.

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Charles River Laboratories to Present at William Blair and Jefferies Conferences
CRL
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles River Laboratories to Present at William Blair and Jefferies Conferences.

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Should You Continue to Hold Charles River Stock in Your Portfolio?
CRL
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CRL stays on investors' radars due to the strength of partnerships and segmental prospects.

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S&P 500 Gains & Losses Today: Stocks Gain in Volatile Session as Markets React to Fed Meeting, Trump Trade Comments
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Published: May 07, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Neutral

The S&P 500 broke a two-session losing streak, rising Wednesday as stocks gained ground in volatile trading following the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged.

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About Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL)

  • IPO Date 2000-06-23
  • Website https://www.criver.com
  • Industry Medical - Diagnostics & Research
  • CEO James C. Foster
  • Employees 18700

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc., a non-clinical contract research organization, provides drug discovery, non-clinical development, and safety testing services in the United States, Europe, Canada, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Research Models and Services (RMS), Discovery and Safety Assessment (DSA), and Manufacturing Solutions (Manufacturing). The RMS segment produces and sells rodent research model strains and purpose-bred rats and mice for use by researchers. This segment also provides a range of services to assist its clients in supporting the use of research models in research and screening non-clinical drug candidates, including research models, genetically engineered models and services, insourcing solutions, and research animal diagnostic services. The DSA segment offers early and in vivo discovery services for the identification and validation of novel targets, chemical compounds, and antibodies through delivery of non-clinical drug and therapeutic candidates ready for safety assessment; and safety assessment services, such as toxicology, pathology, safety pharmacology, bioanalysis, drug metabolism, and pharmacokinetics services. The Manufacturing segment provides in vitro methods for conventional and rapid quality control testing of sterile and non-sterile pharmaceuticals and consumer products. This segment also offers specialized testing of biologics that are outsourced by pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies; and avian vaccine services that provide specific-pathogen-free (SPF) fertile chicken eggs, SPF chickens, and diagnostic products used to manufacture vaccines. The company also provides contract vivarium operation services to biopharmaceutical clients. Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.