Charles River Laboratories Intl. Inc vs Consolidated Edison, Inc. — how do they compare? Charles River Laboratories Intl. Inc trades at $297.28 (market cap $14.34B), while Consolidated Edison, Inc. trades at $106.11 (market cap $38.70B). The key difference: Consolidated Edison, Inc. is far larger — about 2.7× Charles River Laboratories Intl. Inc's market cap, and Consolidated Edison, Inc. pays a 3.36% dividend while Charles River Laboratories Intl. Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals — on Pluang, investors hold Charles River Laboratories Intl. Inc for 33 Days and Consolidated Edison, Inc. for 75 Days on average.
| CRL | ED | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $14.34B | $38.70B |
Volume | 1,242,136 | 2,154,810 |
Sector | Health | Utilities |
52-Week High | $310.77 | $115.46 |
52-Week Low | $149.93 | $95.37 |
Typical Hold Time | 33 Days | 75 Days |
Enterprise Value | $17.17B | $65.55B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.36% |
Signals from Pluang's Aura AI — not financial advice
Charles River Laboratories (CRL) trades at $298.00, down 2.28% on the day, but maintains a bullish technical outlook with strong analyst support. The stock has consistently beaten earnings expectations in recent quarters, though profitability metrics show challenges with negative net income margins and ROE. Recent investor day presentations highlighted a refreshed growth strategy targeting 5-7% organic revenue growth and $300 million in cost savings by 2030, providing fundamental catalysts.
While CRL faces profitability headwinds and premium valuation multiples, strong analyst consensus (73% buy ratings) and a $305.50 price target suggest upside potential. Key risks include execution on margin improvement targets and ongoing cost volatility in non-human primate services. The combination of technical strength, strategic initiatives, and Wall Street support creates a favorable risk-reward profile for growth-oriented investors.
ED (Consolidated Edison) trades at $105.99, up 0.83% today, near the consensus price target of $106.33. The stock shows a mixed technical picture with a bullish overall signal but bearish moving averages. Fundamentally, 2025 revenue grew to $16.92B with a net income margin of 12.53%, while recent earnings have been mixed with a Q1 2026 miss. The company maintains a solid dividend, with a recent $0.89 payout announced for September 2026, and is highlighted in news for its economic impact in New York and involvement in electric bus infrastructure.
Outlook is balanced; ED offers stability as a utility stock with consistent dividends and moderate growth, but faces risks from debt levels and interest expenses. Analyst sentiment is cautious with 62.96% hold ratings. Key catalysts include the upcoming investor presentation on October 6, 2026, and execution on capital investments. Risks involve regulatory changes and economic sensitivity.
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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.
Read more on CRL →Con Ed is a holding company for Consolidated Edison of New York, or CECONY, and Orange & Rockland, or O&R. These utilities provide steam, natural gas, and electricity to customers in southeastern New York—including New York City—and small parts of New Jersey. The two utilities will generate nearly all of Con Ed's earnings once it closes the sale of its clean energy business to RWE. Con Ed's clean energy business owns the second-largest portfolio of utility-scale solar projects in the U.S. Following the sale, Con Ed's only non-utility earnings will come from investments in gas and electric transmission.
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