Charles River (NYSE:CRL) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2026-02-18. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.

Analysts expect Charles River to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.34.

Anticipation surrounds Charles River's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.

New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.

Earnings Track Record

Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.10, which was followed by a 1.9% increase in the share price the next day.

Here's a look at Charles River's past performance and the resulting price change:

Quarter	Q3 2025	Q2 2025	Q1 2025	Q4 2024
EPS Estimate	2.33	2.50	2.09	2.53
EPS Actual	2.43	3.12	2.34	2.66
Price Change %	2.00	0.00	3.00	-2.00

Tracking Charles River's Stock Performance

Shares of Charles River were trading at $161.35 as of February 16. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 3.63%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely a little upset going into this earnings release.

Analyst Opinions on Charles River

For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Charles River.

Analysts have provided Charles River with ratings, resulting in a consensus rating of . The average one-year price target stands at $, suggesting a potential .

To track all earnings releases for Charles River visit their earnings calendar on our site.

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