Charles River Laboratories
Price: 186.29Company and Business Model
Charles River Laboratories provides essential services and products to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. The company specializes in preclinical and clinical laboratory services, including drug discovery, safety assessment, and laboratory animal medicine. Major business segments include Research Models and Services, and Preclinical Services, with primary revenue sources stemming from contract research services and animal model sales.
Investment Profile
The investment profile of Charles River Laboratories is more aligned with balanced investors, given its focus on stable service contracts and moderate growth potential. The stock exhibits characteristics suitable for those seeking a mix of growth and stability, with a moderate risk profile.
Fundamental metrics (experimental)
- EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
- -3.75 Risk
- Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
- 0.2% ≈
- EPS surprise
- 5.1% better than expected
- 20d volatility
- 3.4% stable
Forecast impact
positiveTrack in portfolio
Price chart
| Date | Before | After | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 02:35 | Sell | Hold | Weak fundamentals with mixed momentum signals. |
| 2026-05-28 02:40 | Hold | Sell | Weak fundamentals and high risk limit upside potential. |
| 2026-05-16 02:40 | Sell | Hold | Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise significant risks. |
| Date | Analyst | Action | Target | Price Then |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 08:36 | CLSA | Rating Upgraded | — → 219 | 181.34 |
| 2026-05-08 12:45 | Robert W. Baird | Target Raised | 200 → 213 | 175.56 |
| 2026-05-08 11:58 | Evercore ISI | Target Raised | 200 → 220 | 176.32 |
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