Company Profile

Charles River Stock Price, News & Analysis

Ticker:
CRL
Exchange:
NYSE
Sector:
Biopharma
Location:
United States

Stock performance

265.51 USD (+1.84%)

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Last updated: August 6, 2026

8.42B USD

Market cap

Why the stock is moving

Following the latest company update, “Charles River Laboratories Announces Second-Quarter 2026 Results”, CRL closed up 11.4% at $260.72 on Aug 5, 2026. The move occurred in the trading session associated with this earnings update.

Company overview

Preclinical Research Services

Charles River Laboratories provides products and outsourced services used by pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic and government researchers across early drug development.

Research Models and Services

The company supplies research models and related services used in basic research, target validation and preclinical studies. It also provides safety-assessment and discovery services.

Manufacturing Solutions

Charles River supports biologic testing, microbial solutions and other quality-control activities used in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Following divestitures, the company is refocusing on its core research and preclinical portfolio.

Future catalysts

Charles River’s catalysts are discovery-spend recovery, model-and-services demand, and any improvement in biopharma outsourcing. This matters because it helps show whether the company can turn its current footprint into a cleaner earnings profile. Better execution here can matter even before a new product or trial headline lands.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current stock price of Charles River (CRL)?

Charles River (CRL) most recently closed at 265.51 USD, a +1.84% move versus the previous session.

What is the market cap of Charles River (CRL)?

Charles River currently has a market capitalization of 8.42B USD on BioPharmSignal.

What does Charles River do?

Preclinical Research Services Charles River Laboratories provides products and outsourced services used by pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic and government researchers across early drug development. Research Models and Services The company supplies research models and related services used in basic research, target validation and preclinical studies....

On which exchange is CRL stock listed?

Charles River (CRL) is associated with NYSE, United States, Biopharma.

What is Preclinical?

Preclinical Research Services Charles River Laboratories provides products and outsourced services used by pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic and government researchers across early drug development.

Which conditions is Charles River targeting with Preclinical?

Preclinical Research Services Charles River Laboratories provides products and outsourced services used by pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic and government researchers across early drug development. Research Models and Services The company supplies research models and related services used in basic research, target validation and preclinical studies....

How does Charles River describe recent progress with Preclinical?

Charles River’s catalysts are discovery-spend recovery, model-and-services demand, and any improvement in biopharma outsourcing. This matters because it helps show whether the company can turn its current footprint into a cleaner earnings profile. Better execution here can matter even before a new product or trial headline lands.

What is Research?

Preclinical Research Services Charles River Laboratories provides products and outsourced services used by pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic and government researchers across early drug development.