CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES (CRL) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

NYSE:CRL • US1598641074

178.49 USD
+3.03 (+1.73%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
178.49 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM

CRL Key Statistics, Chart & Performance

Key Statistics
Market Cap8.79B
Revenue(TTM)4.02B
Net Income(TTM)-144.34M
Shares49.22M
Float48.65M
52 Week High228.88
52 Week Low91.86
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Yield0%
EPS(TTM)10.28
PE17.36
Fwd PE16.25
Earnings (Next)05-05
IPO2000-06-23
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
CRL short term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of CRL in the last week, last 2 weeks, last month, last 3 and 6 months. 1 week 2 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 0 5 -5 10 -10 -15

CRL long term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of CRL in the last 1, 2 and 3 years. 1 year 2 years 3 years 0 -10 -20

The current stock price of CRL is 178.49 USD. In the past month the price decreased by -15.68%. In the past year, price increased by 7.97%.

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES / CRL Daily stock chart

CRL Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 1 / 10 to CRL. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, CRL turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 51.07% of all stocks.


Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
CRL Full Technical Analysis Report

CRL Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CRL. CRL has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability.


Chartmill FA Analysis
Valuation
Growth
Profitability
Health
Dividend
CRL Full Fundamental Analysis Report

CRL Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months CRL reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 10.28. The EPS decreased by -0.39% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) N/A
ROA -2.02%
ROE -4.56%
Debt/Equity 0.68
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%-10.15%
Sales Q2Q%-0.83%
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.85%
CRL financials

CRL Forecast & Estimates

23 analysts have analysed CRL and the average price target is 206.28 USD. This implies a price increase of 15.57% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 178.49.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 6.87% and a revenue growth 1.7% for CRL


Analysts
Analysts78.26
Price Target206.28 (15.57%)
EPS Next Y6.87%
Revenue Next Year1.7%
CRL Analyst EstimatesCRL Analyst Ratings

CRL Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners107.25%
Ins Owners0.89%
Short Float %5.53%
Short Ratio3.41
CRL Ownership

CRL Competitors/Peers

The largest stocks on the US markets in the "Life Sciences Tools & Services" sub-industry
Full List
SymbolCompany NameTechnical RatingFundamental RatingFPEMarket Cap
TMO THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC20.99195.414B
DHR DANAHER CORP24.8147.997B
BRKRP BRUKER CORP - BRKR 6 3/8 09/01/28142.7648.84B
A AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC18.234.215B
IQV IQVIA HOLDINGS INC13.6728.941B
MTD METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL29.5627.999B
ILMN ILLUMINA INC25.9719.467B
WAT WATERS CORP22.0819.218B
WST WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES32.417.914B
MEDP MEDPACE HOLDINGS INC26.8712.594B

About CRL

Company Profile

CRL logo image Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. engages in providing products and services to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts and currently employs 18,600 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2000-06-23. The company provides essential products and services to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies and academic institutions around the globe accelerate their research and drug development efforts. Its Research Models and Services segment includes three businesses that provide foundational tools that enable its clients to discover new molecules: Research Models, Research Model Services, and Cell Solutions. Its Discovery and Safety Assessment segment provides regulated and non-regulated DSA services to support the research, development, and regulatory-required safety testing of potential new drugs, including therapeutic discovery and optimization plus in vitro and in vivo studies, laboratory support services, and strategic non-clinical consulting and program management to support product development. Its Manufacturing Solutions segment includes Microbial Solutions and Biologics Solutions.

Company Info

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES

251 Ballardvale St

Wilmington MASSACHUSETTS 01887 US

CEO: James C. Foster

Employees: 18600

CRL Company Website

CRL Investor Relations

Phone: 17812226000

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES / CRL FAQ

What does CRL do?

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. engages in providing products and services to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts and currently employs 18,600 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2000-06-23. The company provides essential products and services to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies and academic institutions around the globe accelerate their research and drug development efforts. Its Research Models and Services segment includes three businesses that provide foundational tools that enable its clients to discover new molecules: Research Models, Research Model Services, and Cell Solutions. Its Discovery and Safety Assessment segment provides regulated and non-regulated DSA services to support the research, development, and regulatory-required safety testing of potential new drugs, including therapeutic discovery and optimization plus in vitro and in vivo studies, laboratory support services, and strategic non-clinical consulting and program management to support product development. Its Manufacturing Solutions segment includes Microbial Solutions and Biologics Solutions.


What is the stock price of CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES today?

The current stock price of CRL is 178.49 USD. The price increased by 1.73% in the last trading session.


Does CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES pay dividends?

CRL does not pay a dividend.


What is the ChartMill technical and fundamental rating of CRL stock?

CRL has a ChartMill Technical rating of 1 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 4 out of 10.


Which stock exchange lists CRL stock?

CRL stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange exchange.


What is the GICS sector and industry of CRL stock?

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES (CRL) operates in the Health Care sector and the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry.


Can you provide the short interest for CRL stock?

The outstanding short interest for CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES (CRL) is 5.53% of its float.