Why is CRL Down Today?

CRL
$345.57
▼ -2.20% ($-7.60)
Last updated: Nov 10, 2026 6:30 PM ET (195 min ago)

About Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.

Charles River Laboratories was founded in 1947 and is a leading provider of drug discovery and development services. The company's research model & services segment is the leading provider of animal models for laboratory testing, which breeds and delivers animal research models with specific genetic...

Sector: SERVICES-COMMERCIAL PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
Market Cap: $8.39B
Forward P/E: 14.9
52-Week Range: $146.20 - $379.63
Employees: 20,100

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 SERVICES-COMMERCIAL PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SERVICES-COMMERCIAL PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH sector is down 2.3% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.3x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SERVICES-COMMERCIAL PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH sector: -2.3%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most SERVICES-COMMERCIAL PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

CRL is underperforming the market (-1.8% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
-0.37%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
-0.68%
CRL
This Stock
-2.20%
vs S&P 500: -1.83%
vs Nasdaq: -1.52%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, CRL is expected to trade between:
$335.20 - $352.48

Key Level to Watch

$328.29 support
Watch for breakdown below $345.57

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Last updated: Nov 10, 2026 6:30 PM (195 minutes ago)
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Historical Context

CRL has moved more than 3.0% down on 21 occasions in the past year.

28.6%
Continuation Rate
6/21 times continued down
+0.75%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Nov 05, 2026 (-4.1%) → Next day: +7.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is CRL stock down today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SERVICES-COMMERCIAL PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH sector is down 2.3% on average.

Is CRL stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, CRL shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the CRL stock price target?

CRL is currently trading at $345.57. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $335.20 - $352.48. See long-term price prediction →

Will CRL stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that CRL's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $328.29 (support).

Is CRL stock oversold or overbought?

CRL's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 55.6. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for CRL stock?

CRL's 10-day momentum indicator is at -13.04. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is CRL outperforming or underperforming the market?

CRL (-2.20%) is currently underperforming the market (-1.8% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is down -0.37%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is down -0.68%.

What does MACD indicate for CRL?

CRL's MACD (10.5) is currently below the signal line (12.82), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 35.7) is strong.

Is CRL in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, CRL is in a bullish trend. The price ($345.57) is trading above both the 20-day SMA ($337.29) and 50-day SMA ($307.98). This alignment typically indicates sustained upward momentum.

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