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Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.
$288.50-- (--)
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Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 12 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 12 unique analysts
(14 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$259.33
10.11% Downside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest CRL Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Sridatri Sarkar
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
NASDAQ:CRL
Investing.com
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Elizabeth Anderson CFA
Evercore ISI Group
BuyMaintains
$260.00 $300.00
Jared Haase
William Blair
BuyReiterates
-
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Ryan Halsted
RBC Capital
BuyMaintains
$215.00 $282.00
Michael Luo CFA
CLSA
HoldUpgrades
$219.00
Ann Hynes
Mizuho
HoldMaintains
$192.00 $230.00
Ryan Halsted
RBC Capital
BuyMaintains
$215.00
Kallum Titchmarsh
Morgan Stanley
BuyReiterates
$220.00 $260.00
UK
Investing.com
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Patrick B Donnelly
Citi
BuyMaintains
$265.00
Moumi Mondal
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Kallum Titchmarsh
Morgan Stanley
BuyUpgrades
$185.00 $220.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for CRL?

The analyst consensus rating for CRL is "Buy" based on 12 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for CRL?

The average 12-month price target for CRL is $259.33, representing a downside of 10.1% from the current price of $288.50.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.