Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CRL
  • Rev/Share 81.5869
  • Book/Share 65.247
  • PB 2.543
  • Debt/Equity 0.9687
  • CurrentRatio 1.2916
  • ROIC 0.0706

 

  • MktCap 8047713818.0
  • FreeCF/Share 10.5351
  • PFCF 15.5213
  • PE -55.7566
  • Debt/Assets 0.4296
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE -0.044

 

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

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade CRL BofA Securities Neutral Buy -- $225 Dec. 15, 2025
Upgrade CRL Argus Hold Buy -- -- Nov. 17, 2025
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

News

Why Charles River Laboratories (CRL) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: February 24, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Published: February 18, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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Charles River Laboratories Q4 Review: Approaching A Bottom
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Published: February 18, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Charles River Laboratories Q4 Review: Approaching A Bottom

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Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Charles River (CRL) Q4 Earnings
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Published: February 18, 2026 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 December 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 Down Despite Q4 Earnings & Revenue Beat, Margins Rise
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Published: February 18, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Charles River tops Q4 earnings and revenue estimates as margins expand, but shares dip, and organic growth declines across all segments.

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Charles River Laboratories (CRL) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
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Published: February 18, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Charles River Laboratories (CRL) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.39 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.33 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.66 per share a year ago.

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What Analyst Projections for Key Metrics Reveal About Charles River (CRL) Q4 Earnings
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Published: February 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Charles River (CRL), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended December 2025.

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Here's How Charles River Stock Is Placed Ahead of Q4 Earnings
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Published: February 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

CRL heads into Q4 earnings with collaborations and strength in RMS and Manufacturing, even as DSA headwinds weigh on revenue expectations.

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Halper Sadeh LLC Encourages Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Discuss Their Rights
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Published: February 12, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Shareholders should contact the firm immediately as there may be limited time to enforce your rights Shareholders should contact the firm immediately as there may be limited time to enforce your rights

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Analysts Estimate Charles River Laboratories (CRL) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
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Published: February 11, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Charles River (CRL) doesn't possess 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 Laboratories Investigation Initiated: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates the Officers and Directors of Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. - CRL
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Published: January 20, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq.

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Here's Why Charles River Laboratories (CRL) is a Great Momentum Stock to Buy
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Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does Charles River Laboratories (CRL) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript
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Published: January 13, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript

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What Makes Charles River (CRL) a New Buy Stock
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Published: January 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Charles River (CRL) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

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Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?
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Published: January 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Charles River (CRL) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

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Should You Continue to Hold CRL Stock in Your Portfolio for Now?
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Published: December 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Charles River gains from strong RMS demand, strategic partnerships and solid finances but faces macro and competitive pressures in 2025.

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Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) Presents at Evercore 8th Annual Healthcare Conference Transcript
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Published: December 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) Presents at Evercore 8th Annual Healthcare Conference Transcript

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HALPER SADEH LLC ENCOURAGES CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. SHAREHOLDERS TO CONTACT THE FIRM TO DISCUSS THEIR RIGHTS
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Published: December 01, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Shareholders should contact the firm immediately as there may be limited time to enforce your rights. NEW YORK , Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.

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Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) Presents at Jefferies London Healthcare Conference 2025 Transcript
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Published: November 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. ( CRL ) Jefferies London Healthcare Conference 2025 November 18, 2025 6:30 AM EST Company Participants Birgit Girshick - Corporate Executive VP & COO Conference Call Participants David Windley - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Presentation David Windley Jefferies LLC, Research Division All right. Good morning, everybody.

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Charles River (CRL) International Revenue Performance Explored
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Published: November 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Explore how Charles River's (CRL) revenue from international markets is changing and the resulting impact on Wall Street's predictions and the stock's prospects.

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Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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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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.