NYSE$CRL
Charles River Laboratories International Inc · Q4 2019 earnings
Q4 2019 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported strong fourth-quarter results, exceeding prior expectations, with mid-teens revenue growth and double-digits earnings per share growth.
Charles River Laboratories reported a strong fourth quarter with revenue of $691.1 million, a 14.9% increase year-over-year. GAAP EPS was $1.61 and non-GAAP EPS was $2.01. The company's performance was driven by the breadth of its early-stage portfolio and investments in scientific capabilities.
- Fourth-quarter revenue increased by 14.9% to $691.1 million.
- Organic revenue growth was 7.4%, driven by all three business segments.
- GAAP earnings per share were $1.61, a 33.1% increase year-over-year.
- Non-GAAP earnings per share were $2.01, a 26.4% increase year-over-year.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Charles River Labs · Revenue · Quarterly
$691M
Revenue by segment
Charles River Labs · $691M total across 3 segments · Q4 2019
- Discovery & Safety Assessment$439M+22.6%63.6%
- Research Models & Services$131M+2.2%19.0%
- Manufacturing Solutions$121M+5.0%17.5%
Forward guidance
The Company is providing revenue, earnings per share, and free cash flow guidance for 2020. Earnings per share in 2020 are expected to benefit from higher revenue, driven primarily by continued robust client demand, and meaningful operating margin improvement.
Tailwinds
- Revenue growth, reported 13.0% – 14.5%
- Revenue growth, organic 7.75% – 8.75%
- GAAP EPS estimate $5.20 – $5.35
- Non-GAAP EPS estimate $7.45 – $7.60
- Free cash flow $350 – $360 million
Headwinds
- Contribution from acquisitions (4.0%) – (4.5%)
- Favorable impact of foreign exchange (1.0%) – (1.5%)
- Amortization of intangible assets $1.65 – $1.70
- Charges related to global efficiency initiatives <$0.05
- Acquisition-related adjustments ~$0.25
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 Q4 2019
+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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