Chewy Inc vs Charles River Laboratories Intl. Inc — how do they compare? Chewy Inc trades at $21.2 (market cap $8.33B), while Charles River Laboratories Intl. Inc trades at $226.03 (market cap $11.14B). The key difference: Charles River Laboratories Intl. Inc is the larger of the two by market cap, and Charles River Laboratories Intl. Inc is trading nearer its 52-week high, Chewy Inc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CHWY | CRL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $8.33B | $11.14B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Health |
52-Week High | $42.33 | $233.60 |
52-Week Low | $17.51 | $145.57 |
Enterprise Value | $8.30B | $14.00B |
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Chewy (CHWY) trades at $20.32, down 2.68% on the day, with a bearish technical signal from moving averages but neutral oscillators. The company reported $11.86B revenue for 2025 with net income of $392.74M, showing improved profitability. Recent news highlights expansion in pet healthcare and AI-driven operational efficiency, though Q1 2026 earnings missed expectations.
The outlook is mixed: strong analyst consensus (81.58% buy ratings) and a $34.92 price target suggest upside, but near-term risks include consumer trade-down pressures and competitive threats. Long-term growth drivers in pet care and margin expansion offer potential, yet macroeconomic headwinds and execution risks warrant caution.
Charles River Laboratories (CRL) trades at $229.75, down 1.57% on the day, near its consensus price target of $229.80. The stock shows a bullish technical trend with strong moving average signals and support at $225. Fundamentally, CRL has beaten EPS estimates for three consecutive quarters but reported a net loss of $144.34 million in 2025, with negative profit margins. Recent news highlights collaborations in AI and NGS services, supporting growth prospects.
Outlook remains mixed: analyst consensus is strongly bullish with 72% buy ratings and a high target of $260, but profitability challenges and high P/E of 684.85 pose risks. Cash flow stability and strategic partnerships offer upside, while margin pressures and debt levels require monitoring for sustained recovery.
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Chewy is the largest e-commerce pet care retailer in the U.S., generating $8.9 billion in 2021 sales across pet food, treats, hard goods, and pharmacy categories. The firm was founded in 2011, acquired by PetSmart in 2017, and tapped public markets as a standalone company in 2019, after spending a couple of years developing under the aegis of the pet superstore chain. The firm generates sales from pet food, treats, over-the-counter medications, medical prescription fulfillment, and hard goods, like crates, leashes, and bowls.
Read more on CHWY →Charles River Laboratories was founded in 1947 and is a leading provider of drug discovery and development services. The company's research model & services segment is the leading provider of animal models for laboratory testing, which breeds and delivers animal research models with specific genetic characteristics for preclinical studies around the world. The discovery & safety assessment segment includes services required to take a drug through the early development process, including discovery services. The manufacturing support segment includes microbial solutions, which provides in vitro (non-animal) testing products, biologics testing services, and avian vaccine services.
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