CRL Stock Up 7.3% after 8-Day Win Streak
Charles River Laboratories International (CRL) stock hit day 8 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 7.3% return. The company has gained about $572 Mil in value over the last 8 days, with its current market capitalization at about $7.8 Bil. The stock remains 13.6% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 8.7% for the S&P 500.
CRL provides drug discovery, safety testing, and research models, along with early discovery services and in vitro testing for pharmaceuticals and consumer products. After this rally, is CRL still a buy – or is it time to lock in gains? Deep dive with Buy or Sell CRL.
Comparing CRL Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for CRL stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | CRL | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| 8D (Current Streak) | 7.3% | 0.1% |
| 1M (21D) | -2.3% | 1.4% |
| 3M (63D) | 11.2% | 7.7% |
| YTD 2025 | -13.6% | 8.7% |
| 2024 | -21.9% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 8.5% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -42.2% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has CRL behaved after prior drops? See CRL Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 66 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 22 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 42 | 7 |
| 4D | 14 | 3 |
| 5D | 3 | 10 |
| 6D | 2 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 5 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 66 | 22 |
Key Financials for Charles River Laboratories International (CRL)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $4.1 Bil | $4.0 Bil |
| Operating Income | $617.3 Mil | $442.3 Mil |
| Net Income | $474.6 Mil | $10.3 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $984.2 Mil | $1.0 Bil |
| Operating Income | $74.7 Mil | $100.1 Mil |
| Net Income | $25.5 Mil | $52.3 Mil |
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