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Charles River Laboratories International (CRL) Q2 2025 earnings results (second quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Aug 6, 2025
Charles River Laboratories International (CRL) reported revenue of $1.0B for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), +0.6% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 9.7%, net earnings $52.7M (5.1% of revenue).
Charles River Laboratories International, Q2 2025: revenue $1.0B (+0.6% year over year), operating margin 9.7%, net earnings $52.7M, operating cash flow $205M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.0B | +5% | +0.6% |
| Operating profit | $100M | +34% | -34% |
| Net earnings | $52.7M | +104% | -44% |
| Operating cash flow | $205M | +19% | +6% |
| Free cash flow | $169M | +51% | +10% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.0B in Q2 2025, up 1% year over year and up 5% from the previous quarter. DSA was the largest line at 60% of revenue. Manufacturing added $0.01B year over year (up 4%), 142% of the total change. DSA declined 1%.
Operating profit was $0.10B, a 9.7% margin (down 5.1 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.05B even though revenue rose $0.01B versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 7% against revenue growth of 1%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+2195%). Net earnings were $0.05B, down 44% year over year. The effective tax rate was 26.2%.
Operating cash flow was $0.20B (up 6% year over year), 388% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.12B of depreciation and amortization and $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.02B. Capital expenditures of $0.04B left free cash flow of $0.17B.
Questions
What was Charles River Laboratories International's revenue in the second quarter 2025?
Charles River Laboratories International (CRL) reported revenue of $1.0B for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), +0.6% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before.
Was Charles River Laboratories International profitable in the second quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $100M (9.7% of revenue) and net earnings $52.7M.
Source: Charles River Laboratories International 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.