CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES (CRL) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CRL - US1598641074 - Common Stock
Overall CRL gets a technical rating of 8 out of 10. Although CRL is only a medium performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, CRL also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 197.04. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point.
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7 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 197.04 to 197.05. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 192.29 to 192.47. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 172.97 to 174.75. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 167.63 to 169.28. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @163.73 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 148.74 to 149.79. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @145.05 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- Resistance @198.16 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for CRL is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for CRL is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 79.58 | POSITIVE | CRL has a high relative strength, it outperformed 79.58% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of CRL is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of CRL is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of CRL is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 63.4 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for CRL is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 1.16 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests CRL has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 79.86 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for CRL is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 3.1 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for CRL suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 25.51 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for CRL suggests a strong trend. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198.17 | 192.28 | 5.89 (2.97%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @198.17. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @192.28. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 5.89 points, which is 2.97%. | When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.74%. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of CRL. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
- 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.
NYSE:CRL (12/19/2025, 12:59:04 PM)
198.06
+4.21 (+2.17%)
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES / CRL FAQ
What is the technical rating for CRL stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to CRL.
Can you provide the trend direction for CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES?
The current trend direction for CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES (CRL) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES (CRL) stock?
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES (CRL) has an RSI value of 63.3966. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
Can you provide the short term momentum for CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES?
The short term momentum for CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES (CRL) is positive.
Can you provide the support and resistance levels for CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES?
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES (CRL) has a support level at 192.47 and a resistance level at 197.04. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of CRL support and resistance levels.