Charles River Stock Forecast - Simple Exponential Smoothing

CRL Stock  USD 219.61  4.42  1.97%   
The Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of Charles River Laboratories on the next trading day is expected to be 219.61 with a mean absolute deviation of 2.98 and the sum of the absolute errors of 181.87. Charles Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. Although Charles River's naive historical forecasting may sometimes provide an important future outlook for the firm, we recommend always cross-verifying it against solid analysis of Charles River's systematic risk associated with finding meaningful patterns of Charles River fundamentals over time.
As of now the relative strength index (rsi) of Charles River's share price is below 20 suggesting that the stock is significantly oversold. The fundamental principle of the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is to quantify the velocity at which market participants are driving the price of a financial instrument upwards or downwards.

Momentum 0

 Sell Peaked

 
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Overbought
The successful prediction of Charles River's future price could yield a significant profit. Please, note that this module is not intended to be used solely to calculate an intrinsic value of Charles River and does not consider all of the tangible or intangible factors available from Charles River's fundamental data. We analyze noise-free headlines and recent hype associated with Charles River Laboratories, which may create opportunities for some arbitrage if properly timed. Below are the key fundamental drivers impacting Charles River's stock price prediction:
Quarterly Earnings Growth
(0.17)
EPS Estimate Next Quarter
2.3849
EPS Estimate Current Year
10.2403
EPS Estimate Next Year
10.9534
Wall Street Target Price
215.7333
Using Charles River hype-based prediction, you can estimate the value of Charles River Laboratories from the perspective of Charles River response to recently generated media hype and the effects of current headlines on its competitors. We also analyze overall investor sentiment towards Charles River using Charles River's stock options and short interest. It helps to benchmark the overall future attitude of investors towards Charles using crowd psychology based on the activity and movement of Charles River's stock price.

Charles River Short Interest

An investor who is long Charles River may also wish to track short interest. As short interest increases, investors should be becoming more worried about Charles River and may potentially protect profits, hedge Charles River with its derivative instruments, or be ready for some potential downside.
200 Day MA
162.5734
Short Percent
0.0601
Short Ratio
3.81
Shares Short Prior Month
2.6 M
50 Day MA
193.5294

Charles River Labora Hype to Price Pattern

Investor biases related to Charles River's public news can be used to forecast risks associated with an investment in Charles. The trend in average sentiment can be used to explain how an investor holding Charles can time the market purely based on public headlines and social activities around Charles River Laboratories. Please note that most equities that are difficult to arbitrage are affected by market sentiment the most.

Charles River Implied Volatility

    
  0.39  
Charles River's implied volatility exposes the market's sentiment of Charles River Laboratories stock's possible movements over time. However, it does not forecast the overall direction of its price. In a nutshell, if Charles River's implied volatility is high, the market thinks the stock has potential for high price swings in either direction. On the other hand, the low implied volatility suggests that Charles River stock will not fluctuate a lot when Charles River's options are near their expiration.
The Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of Charles River Laboratories on the next trading day is expected to be 219.61 with a mean absolute deviation of 2.98 and the sum of the absolute errors of 181.87.

Charles River after-hype prediction price

    
  USD 222.22  
There is no one specific way to measure market sentiment using hype analysis or a similar predictive technique. This prediction method should be used in combination with more fundamental and traditional techniques such as stock price forecasting, technical analysis, analysts consensus, earnings estimates, and various momentum models.
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of Charles River to cross-verify your projections.

Prediction based on Rule 16 of the current Charles contract

Based on the Rule 16, the options market is currently suggesting that Charles River Laboratories will have an average daily up or down price movement of about 0.0244% per day over the life of the 2026-03-20 option contract. With Charles River trading at USD 219.61, that is roughly USD 0.0535 . If you think that the market is fully incorporating Charles River's daily price movement you should consider acquiring Charles River Laboratories options at the current volatility level of 0.39%. But if you have an opposite viewpoint you should avoid it and even consider selling them.

Open Interest Against 2026-03-20 Charles Option Contracts

Although open interest is a measure utilized in the options markets, it could be used to forecast Charles River's spot prices because the number of available contracts in the market changes daily, and new contracts can be created or liquidated at will. Since open interest in Charles River's options reflects these daily shifts, investors could use the patterns of these changes to develop long and short-term trading strategies for Charles River stock based on available contracts left at the end of a trading day.
Please note that to derive more accurate forecasting about market movement from the current Charles River's open interest, investors have to compare it to Charles River's spot prices. As Ford's stock price increases, high open interest indicates that money is entering the market, and the market is strongly bullish. Conversely, if the price of Charles River is decreasing and there is high open interest, that is a sign that the bearish trend will continue, and investors may react by taking short positions in Charles. So, decreasing or low open interest during a bull market indicates that investors are becoming uncertain of the depth of the bullish trend, and a reversal in sentiment will likely follow.

Charles River Additional Predictive Modules

Most predictive techniques to examine Charles price help traders to determine how to time the market. We provide a combination of tools to recognize potential entry and exit points for Charles using various technical indicators. When you analyze Charles charts, please remember that the event formation may indicate an entry point for a short seller, and look at other indicators across different periods to confirm that a breakdown or reversion is likely to occur.
Charles River simple exponential smoothing forecast is a very popular model used to produce a smoothed price series. Whereas in simple Moving Average models the past observations for Charles River Laboratories are weighted equally, Exponential Smoothing assigns exponentially decreasing weights as Charles River Labora prices get older.

Charles River Simple Exponential Smoothing Price Forecast For the 25th of January

Given 90 days horizon, the Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of Charles River Laboratories on the next trading day is expected to be 219.61 with a mean absolute deviation of 2.98, mean absolute percentage error of 16.39, and the sum of the absolute errors of 181.87.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Charles Stock prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not recommend using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that Charles River's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

Charles River Stock Forecast Pattern

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Charles River Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Charles River's Stock value on the next trading day, we examine the predictive performance of the model to find good statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios. Charles River's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 217.46 and 221.76, respectively. We have considered Charles River's daily market price to evaluate the above model's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that traditional linear or nonlinear forecasting models outperform artificial intelligence and frequency domain models to provide accurate forecasts consistently.
Market Value
219.61
217.46
Downside
219.61
Expected Value
221.76
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of Charles River stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Charles River stock, the representation will rarely be exact; so some information will be lost using the model to explain the process. AIC estimates the relative amount of information lost by a given model: the less information a model loses, the higher its quality.
AICAkaike Information Criteria120.9072
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors -0.3989
MADMean absolute deviation2.9815
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0156
SAESum of the absolute errors181.87
This simple exponential smoothing model begins by setting Charles River Laboratories forecast for the second period equal to the observation of the first period. In other words, recent Charles River observations are given relatively more weight in forecasting than the older observations.

Predictive Modules for Charles River

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Charles River Labora. Regardless of method or technology, however, to accurately forecast the stock market is more a matter of luck rather than a particular technique. Nevertheless, trying to predict the stock market accurately is still an essential part of the overall investment decision process. Using different forecasting techniques and comparing the results might improve your chances of accuracy even though unexpected events may often change the market sentiment and impact your forecasting results.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
197.65222.22224.37
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
197.65234.14236.29
Details
Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
176.97204.08231.18
Details
19 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
196.32215.73239.46
Details

Charles River After-Hype Price Prediction Density Analysis

As far as predicting the price of Charles River at your current risk attitude, this probability distribution graph shows the chance that the prediction will fall between or within a specific range. We use this chart to confirm that your returns on investing in Charles River or, for that matter, your successful expectations of its future price, cannot be replicated consistently. Please note, a large amount of money has been lost over the years by many investors who confused the symmetrical distributions of Stock prices, such as prices of Charles River, with the unreliable approximations that try to describe financial returns.
   Next price density   
       Expected price to next headline  

Charles River Estimiated After-Hype Price Volatility

In the context of predicting Charles River's stock value on the day after the next significant headline, we show statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios based on Charles River's historical news coverage. Charles River's after-hype downside and upside margins for the prediction period are 197.65 and 224.37, respectively. We have considered Charles River's daily market price in relation to the headlines to evaluate this method's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that news-based prediction models outperform traditional linear, nonlinear models or artificial intelligence models to provide accurate predictions consistently.
Current Value
219.61
197.65
Downside
222.22
After-hype Price
224.37
Upside
Charles River is very steady at this time. Analysis and calculation of next after-hype price of Charles River Labora is based on 3 months time horizon.

Charles River Stock Price Prediction Analysis

Have you ever been surprised when a price of a Company such as Charles River is soaring high without any particular reason? This is usually happening because many institutional investors are aggressively trading Charles River backward and forwards among themselves. Have you ever observed a lot of a particular company's price movement is driven by press releases or news about the company that has nothing to do with actual earnings? Usually, hype to individual companies acts as price momentum. If not enough favorable publicity is forthcoming, the Stock price eventually runs out of speed. So, the rule of thumb here is that as long as this news hype has nothing to do with immediate earnings, you should pay more attention to it. If you see this tendency with Charles River, there might be something going there, and it might present an excellent short sale opportunity.
Expected ReturnPeriod VolatilityHype ElasticityRelated ElasticityNews DensityRelated DensityExpected Hype
  0.22 
2.15
  2.61 
  0.80 
8 Events / Month
6 Events / Month
In about 8 days
Latest traded priceExpected after-news pricePotential return on next major newsAverage after-hype volatility
219.61
222.22
1.19 
18.14  
Notes

Charles River Hype Timeline

On the 24th of January Charles River Labora is traded for 219.61. The entity has historical hype elasticity of 2.61, and average elasticity to hype of competition of 0.8. Charles is projected to increase in value after the next headline, with the price projected to jump to 222.22 or above. The average volatility of media hype impact on the company the price is about 18.14%. The price upswing on the next news is projected to be 1.19%, whereas the daily expected return is currently at 0.22%. The volatility of related hype on Charles River is about 59.05%, with the expected price after the next announcement by competition of 220.41. The company reported the last year's revenue of 4.05 B. Total Income to common stockholders was 25.29 M with profit before taxes, overhead, and interest of 1.4 B. Considering the 90-day investment horizon the next projected press release will be in about 8 days.
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of Charles River to cross-verify your projections.

Charles River Related Hype Analysis

Having access to credible news sources related to Charles River's direct competition is more important than ever and may enhance your ability to predict Charles River's future price movements. Getting to know how Charles River's peers react to changing market sentiment, related social signals, and mainstream news is a great way to find investing opportunities and time the market. The summary table below summarizes the essential lagging indicators that can help you analyze how Charles River may potentially react to the hype associated with one of its peers.
Hype
Elasticity
News
Density
Semi
Deviation
Information
Ratio
Potential
Upside
Value
At Risk
Maximum
Drawdown
QGENQiagen NV(0.65)21 per month 1.12  0.09  2.86 (2.44) 19.10 
BIOBio Rad Laboratories 1.56 10 per month 0.00 (0.09) 4.31 (2.90) 8.24 
BAXBaxter International 11.85 8 per month 0.00 (0.11) 2.82 (3.63) 15.34 
AVTRAvantor 11.85 5 per month 0.00 (0.10) 3.75 (3.59) 25.98 
RVTYRevvity(2.83)29 per month 1.45  0.12  4.52 (2.84) 8.40 
PENPenumbra 11.85 24 per month 1.36  0.17  4.14 (2.61) 23.11 
DVADaVita HealthCare Partners(1.55)9 per month 0.00 (0.19) 1.90 (3.23) 9.36 
RNAAvidity Biosciences 0.09 11 per month 0.00  0.12  1.23 (0.40) 42.94 
CAICaris Life Sciences 0.60 10 per month 0.00 (0.10) 4.40 (4.73) 21.66 

Other Forecasting Options for Charles River

For every potential investor in Charles, whether a beginner or expert, Charles River's price movement is the inherent factor that sparks whether it is viable to invest in it or hold it better. Charles Stock price charts are filled with many 'noises.' These noises can hugely alter the decision one can make regarding investing in Charles. Basic forecasting techniques help filter out the noise by identifying Charles River's price trends.

Charles River Related Equities

One of the popular trading techniques among algorithmic traders is to use market-neutral strategies where every trade hedges away some risk. Because there are two separate transactions required, even if one position performs unexpectedly, the other equity can make up some of the losses. Below are some of the equities that can be combined with Charles River stock to make a market-neutral strategy. Peer analysis of Charles River could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing Charles River by comparing valuation metrics with similar companies.
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Charles River Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how Charles River stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading Charles River shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying Charles River stock market strength indicators, traders can identify Charles River Laboratories entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

Charles River Risk Indicators

The analysis of Charles River's basic risk indicators is one of the essential steps in accurately forecasting its future price. The process involves identifying the amount of risk involved in Charles River's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting charles stock prices, we also provide a set of basic risk indicators that can assist in the individual investment decision or help in hedging the risk of your existing portfolios.
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.

Story Coverage note for Charles River

The number of cover stories for Charles River depends on current market conditions and Charles River's risk-adjusted performance over time. The coverage that generates the most noise at a given time depends on the prevailing investment theme that Charles River is classified under. However, while its typical story may have numerous social followers, the rapid visibility can also attract short-sellers, who usually are skeptical about Charles River's long-term prospects. So, having above-average coverage will typically attract above-average short interest, leading to significant price volatility.

Charles River Short Properties

Charles River's future price predictability will typically decrease when Charles River's long traders begin to feel the short-sellers pressure to drive the price lower. The predictive aspect of Charles River Laboratories often depends not only on the future outlook of the potential Charles River's investors but also on the ongoing dynamics between investors with different trading styles. Because the market risk indicators may have small false signals, it is better to identify suitable times to hedge a portfolio using different long/short signals. Charles River's indicators that are reflective of the short sentiment are summarized in the table below.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding51.6 M
Cash And Short Term Investments194.6 M
When determining whether Charles River Labora is a strong investment it is important to analyze Charles River's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact Charles River's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Charles Stock, refer to the following important reports:
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Is Life Sciences Tools & Services space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Charles River. If investors know Charles will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about Charles River listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
(0.17)
Earnings Share
(1.54)
Revenue Per Share
80.403
Quarterly Revenue Growth
(0.01)
Return On Assets
0.0434
The market value of Charles River Labora is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Charles that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Charles River's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Charles River's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Charles River's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Charles River's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Charles River's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Charles River is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Charles River's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.