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CHARLES RIV LABS INTL INC (CRL)

559 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CRL. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +37
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — CRL

Based on 546 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CRL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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High ownership — 87% of 3.0Y peak

87% of all-time peak
546 funds currently hold this stock — 87% of the 3.0-year high of 631 funds (reached 2024 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 8% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
46 fewer hedge funds hold CRL compared to a year ago (-8% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

291 buying280 selling
Last quarter: 291 funds bought or added vs 280 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+29 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CRL position: 68 → 87 → 90 → 119. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

65% conviction (2yr+) 16% medium 19% new
357 out of 546 hedge funds have held CRL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Value +33% but shares only +5% — price-driven

Value
+33%
Shares
+4%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +33%, but actual share count only changed +5%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

86 → 68 → 87 → 90 → 119 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 68 → 87 → 90 → 119. A growing number of institutions are discovering CRL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 71% of holders stayed 2+ years

71% veterans 8% 1-2yr 21% new
Of 559 current holders: 398 (71%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds

52% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 546 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in CRL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CRL

How many hedge funds hold CRL — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of CRL vs. share price

Market Analysis: CRL

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Company Profile: CRL

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

75 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
8.2
/ 10
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2.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CRL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 559 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 559 525 6.48%
13F Shares 53M 51M 4.86%
Total Value $10.53B $7.92B 33.01%
New Positions 121 90 +31
Increased Positions 179 200 -21
Closed Positions 84 70 +14
Reduced Positions 223 219 +4
Total Calls 6 8 -25.0%
Total Puts 7 10 -30.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.17 1.25 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

559 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of CRL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Laurus Global Equity Management Inc. 12.11% 71,685 $12.4M
2 LAWSON KROEKER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC/NE 1.43% 28,534 $4.9M
3 IRIDIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC/CT 0.69% 9,845 $1.7M
4 1492 Capital Management LLC 0.52% 7,875 $1.4M
5 Sendero Wealth Management, LLC 0.50% 26,039 $4.5M
6 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.40% 285,425 $49.2M
7 MITCHELL & PAHL PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC 0.37% 5,296 $914K
8 Miller Global Investments, LLC 0.32% 2,049 $353K
9 RIVERBRIDGE PARTNERS LLC 0.27% 63,788 $11.0M
10 CONFLUENCE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.27% 100,534 $17.3M
11 Cardinal Capital Management 0.25% 11,031 $1.9M
12 CONTRAVISORY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.22% 6,218 $1.1M
13 Faithward Advisors, LLC 0.18% 7,348 $1.3M
14 Brown Miller Wealth Management, LLC 0.06% 1,278 $220K
15 Inscription Capital, LLC 0.06% 3,438 $593K
16 Everhart Financial Group, Inc. 0.04% 2,904 $501K
17 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.04% 210 $36K
18 Cambridge Advisors Inc. 0.04% 1,200 $207K
19 PATTON FUND MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.04% 1,362 $235K
20 OPPENHEIMER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. 0.04% 19,920 $3.4M
21 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.04% 2,095 $361K
22 SG Americas Securities, LLC 0.03% 186,173 $32K
23 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.03% 3,468 $598K
24 V-Square Quantitative Management LLC 0.03% 1,490 $257K
25 Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC 0.02% 2,424 $418K
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% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — CHARLES RIV LABS INTL INC (CRL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CRL?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CRL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for CRL?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 291 funds bought or added vs 280 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for CRL holders?

Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 546 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in CRL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held CRL?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 357 out of 546 hedge funds have held CRL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.