Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. reported solid Q3 2026 financial performance, with revenue and non-GAAP EPS exceeding prior guidance, driven by strong growth in the DSA and manufacturing segments. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance, expecting continued mid-single-digit growth and significant operating margin expansion. Management expressed optimism about improving biopharmaceutical demand and the long-term tailwind of AI in drug development.
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CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL INC
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Latest price
$337.52
+7.83%
Alpha Vantage · 11/6/2026
Industry: Diagnostics & ResearchCategory: Domestic Common StockCurrency: USDNews: 1 recent
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Adjusted daily closes · 252 observations · as of Nov 6, 2026
1 month
+13.3%
3 months
+21.9%
6 months
+90.0%
1 year
+97.5%
Year to date
+69.2%
52-week range
$149.93 – $376.10
Fundamental snapshot
Latest reported period: Sep 26, 2026
Market cap
$16.17B
P/E
402.4
P/B
5
P/S
4.1
Revenue
$3.98B
Net income
$40.19M
Diluted EPS
0.97
Gross margin
33.30%
Net margin
1.00%
Return on equity
1.30%
Total debt
$2.85B
Cash
$200.38M
Free cash flow
$399.63M
Latest eight reported quarters
Reported quarterly values, newest first
| Period | Revenue | Net income | Gross margin | Net margin | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | $982.73M | $333.07M | 36.40% | 33.90% | $207.28M |
| Jun 27, 2026 | $1B | -$1.48M | 36.20% | -0.10% | $148.62M |
| Mar 28, 2026 | $995.83M | -$14.84M | 29.60% | -1.50% | -$14.83M |
| Dec 27, 2025 | $994.23M | -$276.56M | 31.10% | -27.80% | $58.57M |
| Sep 27, 2025 | $1B | $54.42M | 33.70% | 5.40% | $178.25M |
| Jun 28, 2025 | $1.03B | $52.33M | 34.60% | 5.10% | $169.31M |
| Mar 29, 2025 | $984.17M | $25.47M | 32.30% | 2.60% | $112.37M |
| Dec 28, 2024 | $1B | -$214.5M | 28.40% | -21.50% | $83.75M |
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