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RMS Geographic Demand

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. · 2026-08-05 · Importance 17 · Surprise 24

The Research Models and Services (RMS) segment continued to face weakness in the United States. China provided an offset through stronger demand, indicating divergent regional conditions within RMS. The reported regional mix suggests that U.S. softness remained a material challenge while China was comparatively resilient.

Key facts

• Management said the RMS segment faced headwinds while Manufacturing benefited from divestitures and cost cuts (margin expansion locked in through divestitures and cost cuts). source
• Company cited U.S. weakness and China strength within the RMS segment. source