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CRLCharles River Laboratories International, Inc.
$223.47
Financials
WATCHLIST
Investment Thesis
CRL has good technicals (RS 86/99, IN BASE) but fundamentals are declining. potential breakout trade with moderate conviction. Set a price alert and revisit when conditions improve.
Strong RS vs ordinary earnings = Proceed with caution
Key Takeaways
- Earnings weak
- RS 86 (Top 14%)
- Wait & watch
Earnings Momentum
Earnings Declining
Price Structure
Aligned UptrendPrice
$223.47
✓→
50 DMA
$189.47
✓→
100 DMA
$178.40
✓→
150 DMA
$171.48
✓→
200 DMA
$161.00
Alignment Score: 4/4✓ Confirmed Uptrend
Why Not BUY Yet?
EPS Growth
-17%→>25% Qtr YoY
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOT→At pivot or near breakout
What Would Change Our Mind?
To turn bullish on CRL, we need:
- EPS Growth: >25% Qtr YoY(currently -17%)
- Pattern Stage: At pivot or near breakout(currently AT_PIVOT)
Twin Engines Dashboard
Technical Health
RS Rating
86/99
Top 14% ✓
Trend
Aligned Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
69
BULLISH
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 4/9
Volume
780K
-2% vs avg
From Entry
+10.1%
$203.02
Fundamental Horsepower
EPS Qtr YoY
-17%
Declining
EPS 3Y CAGR
-70%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
-0%
DECLINING
F-Score
5/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
0%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
13/99
Percentile
Trade Plan
RunningBreakout Date2025-12-2225 days ago
Entry Price$203.02+10.1% since
Pullback Zone$215.61 - $208.32 (10-21 EMA)Re-entry levels
Trail Stop$208.32Breakeven or 21 EMA
Breakout Quality5/10Normal volume
If/Then Playbook
IF: Price pulls back toward $203.02
THEN: Better entry on pullback to breakout area
IF: Price drops below $188.81 (-7% from entry)
THEN: Breakout failed - exit position
IF: Next earnings shows >25% EPS growth
THEN: Upgrade conviction level
IF: RS Rating drops below 75
THEN: Remove from priority watch
Key Price Levels
Resistance
- 52W High$228.88+2.4%
- Pivot$228.88+2.4%
Current$223.47
Support
- 20 DMA$208.10-6.9%
- 50 DMA$189.47-15.2%
- 200 DMA$161.00-28.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CRL stock a buy now?
CRL has good technicals (RS 86/99, IN BASE) but fundamentals are declining. potential breakout trade with moderate conviction. Set a price alert and revisit when conditions improve.
What is the buy point for CRL?
CRL broke out at $203.02 and is now +10.1% extended. Consider waiting for a pullback to the $215.61 - $208.32 (10-21 EMA) for lower-risk entry.
What is CRL's RS Rating?
CRL has an RS Rating of 86/99, meaning it's in the Top 14% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.
Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.