Charles River Laboratories reported strong third-quarter results with revenue of $743.3 million, an 11.3% increase from the previous year. GAAP earnings per share were $2.03, and non-GAAP earnings per share were $2.33. The company also increased its 2020 financial guidance.
Revenue increased by 11.3% year-over-year to $743.3 million, driven by growth in the Discovery and Safety Assessment and Manufacturing Support segments.
GAAP earnings per share increased by 39.0% year-over-year to $2.03, while non-GAAP earnings per share increased by 37.9% to $2.33.
The company's performance was bolstered by operating margin improvement and venture capital investment gains.
Charles River increased its 2020 financial guidance due to the better-than-expected third-quarter performance.
The Company is increasing its 2020 financial guidance, which was previously provided on August 5, 2020, primarily as a result of the better-than-expected third quarter performance. The revenue loss from the COVID-19 pandemic will be approximately $70 million in 2020, which is favorable to its prior estimate of approximately $100 million.
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