CRL Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
8.73%
Last Quarter
$2.06
Past Year
- $2.96
Growth Past 5yrs
N/A
Next Quarter
$1.94
Estimate Next Year
$2.69
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$265.00
45.86% Upside
Mean Price Target
$201.19
10.74% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$160.00
-11.93% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Apr 14, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
CRL Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, CRL (NYSE: CRL) reported an actual EPS of $2.06 for the quarter ending on May 07, 2026, compared to an estimated $1.96, resulting in a 5.10% surprise. In the prior quarter (Feb 18, 2026), CRL recorded an actual EPS of $2.39 with a 2.58% surprise. See CRL's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
CRL has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending May 07, 2026 showing a 5.10% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Feb 18, 2026 recorded a 2.58% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 07, 2026 | 2.06 | 1.96 | +5.10% |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 2.39 | 2.33 | +2.58% |
| Nov 05, 2025 | 1.1 | 2.32 | -52.59% |
| Aug 06, 2025 | 3.12 | 2.5 | +24.80% |
| May 07, 2025 | 2.34 | 2.06 | +13.59% |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 2.66 | 2.5 | +6.40% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CRL stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given CRL stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 26 analysts have given their ratings
to CRL out of which
11 analysts have given strong buy call,
5 analysts have given buy call,
10 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$201.19 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 10.74% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for CRL highest price target?
Analysts suggest CRL's stock price would rise to a high of $265.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for CRL over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the CRL stock price could move to $160.00.
What is the average target price for CRL?
CRL stock has an average analyst estimate of $201.19.
At its current price, how far is CRL from its average target price?
CRL shares are currently trading 10.74% above this price target.
What were CRL’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.06 versus consensus estimates of $1.96, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.34.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
CRL's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.94 and $2.69 for the whole year.
What has CRL's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 8.73% EPS growth for CRL in the next five years, compared to growth rates of N/A in the past five years.