Is CRL a good investment in 2026?

Charles River Laboratories operates in the Healthcare sector. Check our real-time metrics above for current valuation.

What is the risk level of CRL?

Based on 30-day volatility of 49.9%, CRL has HIGH risk. Beta of 1.65 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

Charles River Laboratories (CRL) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does CRL pay dividends?

Charles River Laboratories currently does not pay a regular dividend.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$8.59B

P/E RATIO

N/A

BETA

1.65

More volatile

DIV YIELD

N/A

52W HIGH

$228.88

52W LOW

$91.86

VOLATILITY

49.9%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$189.21 → $174.46-7.80%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$171.04 → $174.46+2.0%

CRL | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/9/2026

Healthcare Sector Context

Defensive sector including pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and healthcare services.

METRIC	CRL	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
Beta	1.65	0.85	More volatile
30d Volatility	49.9%	22%	Higher risk

TOP HEALTHCARE PEERS

UNH

JNJ PFPFE

Competitors Analysis

Compare CRL's key metrics against its main healthcare sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
CRCRL(You are here)	$174.46	$8.59B	Healthcare	—
UNH	$286.48	$260.03B	Healthcare	VIEW →
JNJ	$240.40	$579.34B	Healthcare	VIEW →
PFPFE	$27.05	$153.81B	Healthcare	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Charles River Laboratories is currently trading at $174.46, which is 23.8% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.65, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME0.7M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CRL a good buy right now?

Charles River Laboratories operates in the Healthcare sector. Current risk level is High based on 49.9% volatility.

Does CRL pay dividends?

Charles River Laboratories does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

How volatile is CRL?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 49.9% and beta of 1.65,CRL is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.