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CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES (CRL) Stock Technical Analysis

NYSE:CRL - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US1598641074 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

177.1  +9.15 (+5.45%)

After market: 177.1 0 (0%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

7

Overall CRL gets a technical rating of 7 out of 10. In the last year, CRL was an average performer in the market. There are positive signs in the very recent evolution, but the medium term picture is still mixed.

The long term trend is still neutral, but the short term trend is positive, so the stock is getting more and more appreciated by traders and investors.
CRL is part of the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry. There are 54 other stocks in this industry. CRL outperforms 73% of them.
In the last month CRL has a been trading in the 146.26 - 184.17 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days, which is what you like to see during a strong movement up.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that CRL is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 72% of all stocks. However, this overall performance is mostly based on the strong move around 4 months ago.
CRL is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so CRL is lagging the market.
Prices have been rising strongly lately, it may be a good idea to wait for a consolidation or pullback before considering an entry.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES / CRL Weekly stock chart
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES / CRL Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

1

Although CRL has an excellent technical rating, it does not offer a high quality setup at the moment. Prices have been extended to the upside lately. For a nice entry it is better to wait for a consolidation.

Support and Resistance Analysis

150.51

178.88

When analyzing the support we notice one important area.

  • A support zone ranging from 152.03 to 154.47. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.

We found 1 important resistance area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 177.11 to 177.11. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

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.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe long term trend for CRL is neutral.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for CRL is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength72.21POSITIVECRL has a high relative strength, it outperformed 72.21% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of CRL is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of CRL is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of CRL is above a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)71.57OVERBOUGHTThe high RSI value suggests CRL may be overbought.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)1.12POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests CRL has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)84.17OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests CRL may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)3.81MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for CRL suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)28.64POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for CRL suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
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)
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES / CRL Daily stock chart

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES

NYSE:CRL (7/24/2025, 5:49:37 PM)

After market: 177.1 0 (0%)

177.1

+9.15 (+5.45%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Performance
% Chg5.45%
1 Week13.02%
2 Weeks8.21%
1 Month17.9%
3 Month54.46%
6 Month7.35%
12 Month-24.14%
2 Year-15.48%
3 Year-29.31%
5 Year-11%
10 Year128.16%
15 Year469.82%
Volatility
ATR(14)7.48
ATR(20)%3.81%
ATR Inc74.12%
Range Today10.67
ADR(20)5.91
ADR(20)%3.34%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS72.21
Mansfield-0.51
10 Day High184.17
10 Day Low146.26
20 Day High184.17
20 Day Low146.26
52 Week High254.15
52 Week Low91.86
CS1 End154.47
CR1 Start177.11
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.35%
DER(5)-0.24%
Volume1.74M
Volume Incr50.5%
Vol(5)1.19M
Vol(50)881.76K