NYSE$CRL
Charles River Laboratories International Inc · Q3 2024 earnings
Q3 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Charles River Labs' third quarter performance in 2024 saw a slight revenue decrease, but exceeded prior outlook due to stable demand indicators.
Charles River Laboratories reported a revenue of $1.01 billion for Q3 2024, a 1.6% decrease compared to Q3 2023. GAAP EPS was $1.33, while non-GAAP EPS was $2.59. The company is navigating a challenging period with biopharmaceutical clients reducing spending, but biotech funding has improved, showing early signs of stabilization.
- Third-quarter revenue was $1.01 billion, a 1.6% decrease year-over-year.
- GAAP earnings per share were $1.33, and non-GAAP earnings per share were $2.59.
- The GAAP operating margin decreased to 11.6% from 14.8% in the third quarter of 2023.
- The company repurchased 500,000 shares during the third quarter of 2024 for a total of $100.7 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Charles River Labs · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.01B
Revenue by segment
Charles River Labs · $1.03B total across 3 segments · Q3 2023
- Discovery & Safety Assessment$664M+7.2%64.7%
- Research Models & Services$187M+3.7%18.2%
- Manufacturing Solutions$176M-7.3%17.1%
Forward guidance
The company is updating its financial guidance for 2024. Revenue and non-GAAP earnings per share guidance have been narrowed and slightly raised from the midpoint of the previous ranges to principally reflect the third-quarter financial performance, which exceeded the Company's prior outlook. In addition, GAAP earnings per share guidance has been reduced due primarily to increased charges related to the Company's additional restructuring actions.
Tailwinds
- Revenue growth, reported between -3.0% and -2.0%.
- Impact of divestitures/acquisitions, net ~ (0.5)%.
- Favorable/unfavorable impact of foreign exchange ~ (0.5)%.
- Revenue growth, organic between -4.0% and -3.0%.
- Non-GAAP EPS estimate between $10.10 and $10.30.
Headwinds
- GAAP EPS estimate between $5.30 and $5.50.
- Acquisition-related amortization ~$2.50.
- Acquisition and integration-related adjustments ~$0.35.
- Costs associated with restructuring actions ~$1.50.
- Certain venture capital and other strategic investment losses/(gains), net ($0.17).
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2024
+0.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.7%
Avg return
30 days after
47%
32 / 68 earnings
Positive
+18.4%
Q1 2025
Best reaction
-13.3%
Q3 2017
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +1.8% | -9.0% | -0.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | -1.8% | +3.1% | -3.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | -5.5% | -5.0% | +3.6% | |
| Q1 2025 | +18.4% | +24.0% | +25.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | +6.9% | +10.4% | +8.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | +11.5% | +17.0% | +1.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | -11.7% | -15.1% | -17.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | -3.0% | -1.0% | -8.7% | |
| Q4 2023 | +11.4% | +11.2% | +17.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | -7.3% | -7.0% | +11.8% | |
| Q2 2023 | +5.5% | +5.2% | -3.2% | |
| Q1 2023 | +2.7% | +1.0% | +6.1% | |
| Q4 2022 | -6.7% | -9.0% | -20.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | +4.8% | +9.0% | +7.4% | |
| Q2 2022 | -6.6% | -9.4% | -17.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | -1.2% | -8.9% | -3.3% | |
| Q4 2021 | -6.7% | -6.1% | -8.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | -12.2% | -13.4% | -17.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | -0.3% | -0.4% | +9.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | +4.0% | +3.2% | -0.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | +2.0% | -1.1% | -0.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | +2.6% | +7.0% | +3.7% | |
| Q2 2020 | +6.8% | +7.3% | +0.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | +11.1% | +12.0% | +24.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | +8.6% | +11.9% | -21.3% | |
| Q3 2019 | -2.5% | +1.1% | +12.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | -5.1% | -10.3% | -7.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | -4.2% | -4.1% | -10.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | +8.1% | +9.0% | +11.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | +8.8% | +6.8% | +3.0% | |
| Q2 2018 | -5.2% | -6.6% | -1.6% | |
| Q1 2018 | +0.3% | -1.0% | +8.5% | |
| Q4 2017 | +8.2% | +6.0% | +9.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | -13.3% | -14.3% | -11.9% | |
| Q2 2017 | -1.7% | -0.2% | +10.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | -3.8% | -2.3% | +2.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | +7.6% | +7.3% | +8.4% | |
| Q3 2016 | -9.0% | -5.1% | -3.0% | |
| Q2 2016 | -0.0% | -3.1% | -3.0% | |
| Q1 2016 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +5.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -8.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +6.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +6.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -6.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +3.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -3.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -5.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -9.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +3.6% | — | — |
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