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WILMINGTON, Mass., October 27, 2026--Charles River announces that its VCG database and methodology, designed to reduce animal use, will be used in an upcoming GLP study for Ipsen.

This collaboration highlights Charles River’s and Ipsen’s dedication and commitment to championing the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement of animal use in research) while upholding the highest scientific

WILMINGTON, Mass., October 22, 2026--Charles River announced a collaboration with the U.S. FDA and Labcorp to develop screening tools to quantify and rank the abuse potential of new drugs

Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, today announced a collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Charles River Laboratories to advance the science used to evaluate a medicine's abuse potential, or the likelihood that it could be abused. The research aims to support safer drug development and more informed regulatory decisions.
Joint research effort seeks to improve abuse potential assessment tools to support drug development and public health decision-makingCharles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE:CRL) today announced a Research

Charles River Laboratories International (CRL) drew fresh investor attention after announcing a collaboration with Magellan Stem Cells focused on stem cell therapies and regenerative medicine, supported by biologics quality control and cGMP viral testing. For context, Charles River Laboratories International has seen strong momentum build through 2026, with the share price at US$344.87 after a 1-day share price return of 9.33%, a 30-day share price return of 23.60% and a year-to-date share...
Charles River (NYSE:CRL) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.14% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.15%. Currently, Charles River has a market capitalization of $15.44

The partnership focuses on biologics quality control as well as viral and release testing under cGMP standards.

Morgan Stanley analyst Ricky Goldwasser maintains Charles River (NYSE:CRL) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $300 to $340.

WILMINGTON, Mass., October 13, 2026--Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) and Magellan Stem Cells, a private Australian biotech and cell-therapy firm, announce their collaboration to support Magellan in the development and clinical advancement of its proprietary stem cell-based therapies and regenerative medicine solutions. The partnership will leverage Charles River’s specialized expertise in biologics quality control, current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) viral and r
Price targets for Charles River Laboratories International have shifted higher in recent research, with several firms now pointing to a range between US$219 and US$340, alongside a new fair value estimate of US$305. That cluster of higher targets aligns with more constructive analyst commentary after the company’s investor and analyst days, as firms factor in the updated long range plan and revised margin goals. As you read on, you will see how to track these changes and what to watch as the...

Animal model demand is rising with drug and vaccine research. CRISPR, AI and humanized models offer opportunities, while ethical scrutiny spurs humane alternatives.Dublin, Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Animal Model - Global Strategic Business Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global animal model market was estimated at US$2.1 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach US$3.6 billion by 2032, advancing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. Market exp

Charles River (NYSE:CRL) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 3.32% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.72%. Currently, Charles River has a market capitalization of $15.15
Cooke & Bieler, an investment management firm, released its second-quarter investor letter for “Mid Cap Value Equity Strategy.” The letter can be downloaded here. U.S. equities rallied significantly in Q2, driven by shifting geopolitical risks and strong investor appetite for high-beta stocks, particularly in the tech sector, contributing to the S&P 500® and Nasdaq’s best […]

Stricter quality rules, complex biologics and outsourcing are driving demand for impurity isolation, synthesis and analytics, creating opportunities for specialized labs and CROs.Dublin, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Pharmaceutical Impurity Synthesis and Isolation Services - Global Strategic Business Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global pharmaceutical impurity synthesis and isolation services market was valued at US$1.3 billion in 2024 and is projected to
Engagement of a leading global contract research organization strengthens the analytical foundation supporting EL-22 and EL-32 as the programs advance toward an IND-enabling development frameworkBuilds on NorthStrive Biosciences’ expanding manufacturing and characterization capabilities behind its engineered probiotic platform targeting muscle preservation, including for patients on GLP-1 weight loss treatments NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PMGC Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:

Boost ROI by matching models to research goals, standardizing studies, investing in quality data and training, integrating validated AI and alternatives, and aligning global partnershipsDublin, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Experimental Animal Model Market - Global Forecast 2026-2032" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This market research report examines the global Experimental Animal Model Market, which is projected to reach USD 1.31 billion in 2026 and expand at a comp
Opportunities center on AI-enabled decentralized trials, therapeutic specialization, global patient recruitment, regulatory support, real-world evidence and integrated partnerships.Dublin, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Contract Research Organization Services Market - Global Forecast 2026-2032" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Contract Research Organization Services Market research report provides strategic analysis of a sector projected to reach USD 87.43 billion in

Opportunities include validated AI, cloud safety platforms, real-world evidence, integrated pharmacovigilance, patient-centric reporting and expansion in emerging markets.Dublin, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Drug Safety Market - Global Forecast 2026-2032" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global Drug Safety Market research report examines growth trends, regulatory developments, technology adoption, and regional pharmacovigilance priorities. The market is projected t
Nasdaq fell 150+ points, while Everpure jumped 14% after unveiling growth plans and a FY2028 outlook; other stocks also gained.

2026-09-24. The following slide deck was published by Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) will host its 2026 Investor Day today, September 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. ET.The Company is also introducing the following long-term financial targets

Pharma R&D outsourcing is rising as CROs use AI, genomics and advanced screening to cut costs, accelerate discovery, improve compliance and support targeted therapies.Dublin, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Drug Discovery Services - Global Strategic Business Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The global market for Drug Discovery Services was estimated at US$10.8 Billion in 2025 and is projected to reach US$26.3 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 13.6% from 2025 to
AI-driven screening, advanced imaging and demand for targeted therapies are accelerating FBDD, creating opportunities in oncology, neurology and traditionally undruggable targets.Dublin, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Fragment-based Drug Discovery - Global Strategic Business Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The global market for Fragment-based Drug Discovery was valued at US$977 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach US$1.6 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of

PDX adoption is rising as pharma seeks predictive oncology models for precision medicine, biomarker discovery and drug screening, supported by sequencing advances and research partnerships.Dublin, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Patient Derived Xenograft / PDX Models - Global Strategic Business Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The global market for Patient Derived Xenograft / PDX Models was valued at US$467.5 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach US$1 Billion b
On August 20, Charles River Laboratories (NYSE:CRL) announced a collaboration with Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp/MVC to apply next-generation sequencing to MVC’s new multivalent enterovirus vaccine program. On its own, the deal is small. But it shows Charles River finding fresh uses for the sequencing technology it picked up through an earlier acquisition, and it lands […]

On September 8, Charles River Laboratories (NYSE:CRL) said its newly automated cartridge manufacturing suite for Endosafe endotoxin testing had reached full operational capacity in the third quarter, a milestone it had been building toward since the system went fully live in July. The timing matters. Charles River has spent much of 2026 shedding businesses and […]
Charles River Laboratories International (CRL) just rolled out rapid cell banking programs built around Next-Generation Sequencing and its Pathoquest acquisition, aiming to shorten development timelines for advanced therapies and strengthen quality and regulatory control. For context, Charles River Laboratories International has seen strong momentum build over the past few months, with a 90-day share price return of 52.25% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 79.42%. These figures point...

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Charles River Laboratories International (NYSE:CRL) unveiled new rapid cell banking and release programs that use advanced sequencing and in vitro tools. The platform is designed to shorten biologics and advanced therapy cell bank lead times for biopharma clients while supporting regulatory readiness. Charles River states that the approach reduces reliance on animal testing by incorporating alternative in vitro methods aligned with the 3Rs framework. The new rapid cell banking and release...

The analyst fair value estimate for Charles River Laboratories International has shifted from US$230.93 to US$282.43, a change of about 22% in the updated work. That move sits against Street commentary that now ranges from targets in the low US$200s to just above US$300. This reflects both renewed optimism around growth execution and ongoing discussion about valuation and timing. As you read on, you will see how this evolving price target story fits into the broader narrative and what signals...
Charles River Laboratories International has introduced rapid cell banking programs that shorten cell bank production timelines by about 40% versus the 20‑week industry standard, integrating rapid microbiological methods and CGMP-compliant Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) to support faster, higher-quality biologic and advanced therapy development. An interesting aspect of this launch is its alignment with Charles River’s Alternative Methods Advancement Project, which aims to cut reliance on...

Shares of lab services company Charles River Laboratories (NYSE:CRL) jumped 3.6% in the afternoon session after the company announced the launch of rapid cell banking programs designed to accelerate release timelines.
Charles River (NYSE:CRL) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 2.75% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.76%. Currently, Charles River has a market capitalization of $15.22

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Charles River Laboratories International (NYSE:CRL) and Medigen Vaccine Biologics announced a collaboration to develop next-generation enterovirus vaccines using advanced analytics and next-generation sequencing. The partnership focuses on using detailed analytical methods to support faster vaccine development timelines and regulatory compliance. Both companies plan to apply novel testing approaches that aim to reduce reliance on animal studies in future vaccine programs. The agreement is...

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