Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) is trading at $160.30, which is -65.0% below its all-time high of $458.30. The Drawdown Severity Score is 12.4, placing it in the red (severe) zone. Over its tracked history, CRL has experienced 149 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -5.6%.
Data last updated: May 25, 2026 at 05:11 PM EDT
CRL
StockCharles River Laboratories International, Inc.
Price
$160.30
as of May 22, 2026
All Time High: $458.30
Historic
Current Drawdown
-65.0%
Days in Drawdown
1646
Avg Max Drawdown
5.6%
Avg Length
50
Drawdown Severity Score™
12.4
CRL - Price & High Water Mark
CRL - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-05-22, the stock is trading at $160.30, which represents a 65.0% decline from its all-time high of $458.30. This drawdown has persisted for 1646 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 5.6% in depth, with an average duration of 50 days. Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. has gone through 149 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. in the last 14 years was 44.5%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 258 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. currently stands at 12.41. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score above 12.0 indicates a historic, once-in-a-decade event—an extraordinarily rare drawdown that may represent a possible generational buying opportunity or signal fundamental changes worth investigating.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.'s historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 149 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-18 | Ongoing | 1646 days | -65.0% | $458.30 | $160.30 | — |
| 2021-09-07 | 2021-09-23 | 17 days | -4.1% | $449.55 | $431.22 | $455.04 |
| 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-02 | 3 days | -0.2% | $444.68 | $443.79 | $449.04 |
| 2021-08-27 | 2021-08-30 | 4 days | -0.2% | $437.65 | $436.75 | $444.68 |
| 2021-08-18 | 2021-08-19 | 2 days | -0.3% | $417.45 | $416.08 | $420.33 |
| 2021-08-05 | 2021-08-17 | 13 days | -4.1% | $416.31 | $399.26 | $417.45 |
| 2021-08-02 | 2021-08-03 | 2 days | -0.3% | $406.92 | $405.60 | $411.24 |
| 2021-07-26 | 2021-07-28 | 3 days | -0.9% | $396.32 | $392.75 | $399.62 |
| 2021-07-12 | 2021-07-20 | 9 days | -1.7% | $384.89 | $378.30 | $385.48 |
| 2021-07-08 | 2021-07-09 | 2 days | -1.0% | $383.18 | $379.20 | $384.89 |
| 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-01 | 2 days | -0.5% | $371.65 | $369.92 | $372.64 |
| 2021-06-28 | 2021-06-29 | 2 days | -0.5% | $367.90 | $366.06 | $371.65 |
| 2021-06-24 | 2021-06-25 | 2 days | -0.0% | $366.95 | $366.78 | $367.90 |
| 2021-06-18 | 2021-06-21 | 4 days | -1.1% | $357.78 | $353.70 | $360.59 |
| 2021-06-15 | 2021-06-17 | 3 days | -0.7% | $355.33 | $352.92 | $357.78 |
| 2021-06-11 | 2021-06-14 | 4 days | -0.8% | $354.78 | $352.09 | $355.33 |
| 2021-05-06 | 2021-06-09 | 35 days | -8.2% | $345.21 | $316.76 | $345.91 |
| 2021-04-27 | 2021-05-04 | 8 days | -1.3% | $336.44 | $331.95 | $338.96 |
| 2021-04-20 | 2021-04-22 | 3 days | -0.7% | $324.59 | $322.37 | $327.70 |
| 2021-04-14 | 2021-04-15 | 2 days | -0.2% | $309.82 | $309.17 | $320.37 |
| 2021-04-12 | 2021-04-13 | 2 days | -0.4% | $306.40 | $305.23 | $309.82 |
| 2021-04-07 | 2021-04-08 | 2 days | -1.9% | $302.19 | $296.53 | $305.20 |
| 2021-02-18 | 2021-04-06 | 47 days | -10.5% | $299.48 | $268.16 | $302.19 |
| 2021-02-16 | 2021-02-17 | 2 days | -2.1% | $292.80 | $286.74 | $299.48 |
| 2021-01-21 | 2021-02-11 | 22 days | -10.6% | $282.94 | $252.87 | $289.25 |
| 2021-01-12 | 2021-01-19 | 8 days | -3.4% | $276.31 | $266.91 | $278.89 |
| 2020-12-23 | 2021-01-06 | 15 days | -2.2% | $252.62 | $247.17 | $254.76 |
| 2020-11-06 | 2020-12-22 | 47 days | -10.7% | $251.58 | $224.68 | $252.62 |
| 2020-10-14 | 2020-11-04 | 22 days | -9.4% | $244.98 | $222.00 | $249.27 |
| 2020-10-08 | 2020-10-09 | 2 days | -0.4% | $237.35 | $236.49 | $242.57 |
| 2020-10-06 | 2020-10-07 | 2 days | -0.7% | $234.97 | $233.38 | $237.35 |
| 2020-10-02 | 2020-10-05 | 4 days | -0.7% | $230.46 | $228.87 | $234.97 |
| 2020-09-16 | 2020-09-30 | 15 days | -6.0% | $225.30 | $211.83 | $226.45 |
| 2020-08-10 | 2020-09-15 | 37 days | -8.4% | $221.60 | $202.95 | $225.30 |
| 2020-08-06 | 2020-08-07 | 2 days | -0.1% | $217.97 | $217.80 | $221.60 |
| 2020-08-04 | 2020-08-05 | 2 days | -1.8% | $207.57 | $203.92 | $217.97 |
| 2020-07-31 | 2020-08-03 | 4 days | -1.2% | $201.31 | $198.99 | $207.57 |
| 2020-07-28 | 2020-07-30 | 3 days | -1.3% | $199.93 | $197.37 | $201.31 |
| 2020-07-24 | 2020-07-27 | 4 days | -2.7% | $198.20 | $192.83 | $199.93 |
| 2020-07-16 | 2020-07-17 | 2 days | -1.4% | $193.45 | $190.70 | $196.26 |
| 2020-06-04 | 2020-07-15 | 42 days | -10.9% | $189.72 | $169.00 | $193.45 |
| 2020-02-20 | 2020-05-29 | 99 days | -44.5% | $178.34 | $98.90 | $179.66 |
| 2020-02-18 | 2020-02-19 | 2 days | -0.3% | $176.48 | $175.92 | $178.34 |
| 2020-02-12 | 2020-02-14 | 3 days | -1.1% | $173.32 | $171.33 | $176.48 |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-11 | 26 days | -3.4% | $159.96 | $154.57 | $173.32 |
| 2020-01-15 | 2020-01-16 | 2 days | -0.5% | $159.61 | $158.84 | $159.96 |
| 2020-01-03 | 2020-01-07 | 5 days | -0.8% | $153.89 | $152.70 | $154.69 |
| 2019-12-30 | 2019-12-31 | 2 days | -0.1% | $151.93 | $151.84 | $152.76 |
| 2019-12-23 | 2019-12-26 | 4 days | -0.2% | $151.67 | $151.31 | $151.90 |
| 2019-12-18 | 2019-12-19 | 2 days | -0.8% | $148.90 | $147.74 | $149.39 |
| 2019-04-04 | 2019-12-17 | 258 days | -16.9% | $148.55 | $123.40 | $148.90 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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CRL Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$160.30
High-water mark
$458.30
Current drawdown
-65.0%
Days in drawdown
1,646
This CRL page is built around daily price history, the latest high-water mark, current drawdown depth, drawdown duration, and comparable historical drawdown events. The chart above provides the price-history context, while the sections below explain how the current move compares with prior Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. drawdowns.
What History Says About CRL
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. has dropped 5%+ from its high 10 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 62 days with an average max drop of -13.6%.
The current drawdown of -65.0% has lasted 1,646 days, which is 26.5x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 to May 2020 | -44.5% | 99 days |
| Apr 2019 to Dec 2019 | -16.9% | 258 days |
| Jun 2020 to Jul 2020 | -10.9% | 42 days |
| Nov 2020 to Dec 2020 | -10.7% | 47 days |
| Jan 2021 to Feb 2021 | -10.6% | 22 days |
| Feb 2021 to Apr 2021 | -10.5% | 47 days |
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