Free Cash Flow for Charles River (CRL)
Free Cash Flow for Charles River (CRL): headline value $518.49M · YoY +3.4%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$518.49M
YoY change
+3.4%
5Y CAGR
+6.4%
Peak year (2021)
$532.03M
Latest annual
$518.49M
Free Cash Flow history chart for Charles River (CRL) from 1998 to 2025
Free Cash Flow history table for Charles River (CRL) from 1998 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Free Cash Flow | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $518.49M | +3.4% | ||
| 2024 | $501.61M | +37.3% | ||
| 2023 | $365.37M | +23.9% | ||
| 2022 | $294.91M | -44.6% | ||
| 2021 | $532.03M | +40.0% | ||
| 2020 | $380.01M | +11.6% | ||
| 2019 | $340.42M | +13.1% | ||
| 2018 | $301.09M | +28.8% | ||
| 2017 | $233.83M | -3.8% | ||
| 2016 | $243.03M | +8.9% | ||
| 2015 | $223.11M | +14.9% | ||
| 2014 | $194.13M | +15.6% | ||
| 2013 | $167.99M | +4.8% | ||
| 2012 | $160.37M | +2.7% | ||
| 2011 | $156.14M | +23.8% | ||
| 2010 | $126.15M | -13.0% | ||
| 2009 | $145.03M | +75.0% | ||
| 2008 | $82.87M | +44.8% | ||
| 2007 | $57.21M | -429.2% | ||
| 2006 | -$17.38M | -112.3% | ||
| 2005 | $141.15M | +1.2% | ||
| 2004 | $139.49M | +53.2% | ||
| 2003 | $91.06M | -5.3% | ||
| 2002 | $96.12M | +177.5% | ||
| 2001 | $34.64M | +90.3% | ||
| 2000 | $18.20M | -26.1% | ||
| 1999 | $24.62M | -3.4% | ||
| 1998 | $25.47M | — |
Free Cash Flow values are taken from Charles River's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Charles River (CRL) reported free cash flow of $518.49M – edged up 3.4% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Charles River free cash flow expanded at a +6.4% compound annual rate, sustaining 3 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Between 2021 and 2025, Charles River free cash flow edged down 2.5%, falling from $532.03M to $518.49M.
The highest annual free cash flow of $532.03M was reported in 2021. The lowest in the available history was -$17.38M in 2006.
Within Healthcare, Charles River (CRL) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for free cash flow is $14.22B.
Charles River Free Cash Flow by Year
Charles River Free Cash Flow 2025: $518.49M
Charles River free cash flow in 2025 was $518.49M, edged up 3.4% from 2024.
Charles River Free Cash Flow 2024: $501.61M
Charles River free cash flow in 2024 was $501.61M, surged 37.3% from 2023.
Charles River Free Cash Flow 2023: $365.37M
Charles River free cash flow in 2023 was $365.37M, grew 23.9% from 2022.
Charles River Free Cash Flow 2022: $294.91M
Charles River free cash flow in 2022 was $294.91M, plunged 44.6% below 2021.
Charles River Free Cash Flow 2021: $532.03M
Charles River free cash flow in 2021 was $532.03M.
See more financial history for Charles River (CRL).
Sector peers — Free Cash Flow
Companies in the same sector as Charles River, ranked by their latest free cash flow.
| Company | Free Cash Flow | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $28.99B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $19.70B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $17.82B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $16.07B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $12.36B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $11.77B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $8.97B | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $8.10B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Charles River's free cash flow?
Latest reported free cash flow for Charles River (CRL) is $518.49M (period ending December 27, 2025).
How has Charles River free cash flow changed year-over-year?
Charles River (CRL) free cash flow changed +3.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Charles River free cash flow?
Charles River (CRL) free cash flow compound annual growth rate is +6.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Charles River free cash flow hit its highest annual value?
Charles River free cash flow reached its highest annual value of $532.03M in 2021.
What was Charles River free cash flow in 2024?
Charles River (CRL) free cash flow in 2024 was $501.61M.
What was Charles River free cash flow in 2025?
Charles River (CRL) free cash flow in 2025 was $518.49M.
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