CRL · 8-K · 20261104PR000156

Operating Cash Flow Trends

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. · 2026-11-04 · Importance 66 · Surprise 40

Net cash provided by operating activities was $474.9 million for the first nine months of 2026, down 19.5% from $590.1 million in the prior-year period. Trade receivables and contract assets used $110.3 million of cash, compared with a $8.1 million source in 2025. Inventory changes provided $64.4 million, versus a $45.3 million use in the prior-year period.

Key facts

• Net cash provided by operating activities was $474.887 million in the nine months ended September 26, 2026, compared with $590.126 million in the corresponding 2025 period. source