CRL · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Geographic Market Commentary

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. · 2026-08-05 · Importance 13 · Surprise 6

Research Models and Services (RMS) experienced weaker demand in North America, including lower service revenue and lower large and small research model product revenue. This weakness was partially offset by increased small research model product revenue in China. RMS also cited unfavorable geographic mix and lower sales volume as factors affecting performance, while foreign-currency movements provided a partial offset.

Key facts

• RMS revenue decreases were driven by the divestiture of the Cell Solutions business and decreases in service revenue and small research model product revenue in North America; partially offset by increases in small research model product revenue in China and foreign currency effects. source
• During the six months ended June 27, 2026, the most significant drivers of foreign currency translation adjustment recorded as part of Other comprehensive income (loss) were the British Pound, Canadian Dollar, Mauritian Rupee, Euro, Chinese Yuan, and Hungarian Forint. source