Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) Options Chain

The options chain displays all available contracts with real-time quotes, Greeks, volume, and open interest for each strike and expiration. It is the primary tool for options trade selection.

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Medical - Diagnostics & Research industry, with a market capitalization near $7.84B, listed on NYSE, employing roughly 18,700 people, carrying a beta of 1.45 to the broader market. Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. Led by James C. Foster, public since 2000-06-23.

Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.

Spot Price
$150.70
Total OI
5.7K
Total Volume
167
Front Expiration
34 days
Second Expiration
63 days
ATM IV
50.3%
Avg Bid/Ask Spread
27.74%

As of May 15, 2026, Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) has 5.7K open contracts and 167 contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. ATM implied volatility is 50.3%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 27.74%: wider spreads, size positions conservatively. The options chain aggregates every listed strike and expiration, letting traders evaluate skew, term structure, and liquidity in a single view.

How CRL options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. options does not derive from any single metric in isolation. The options chain view above sits inside a broader read: ATM IV currently sits at 50.3% and dealer gamma exposure is positive, so dealer hedging is mechanically mean-reverting. Combine the options chain data here with the volatility-skew surface, dealer-gamma exposure, max-pain level, and upcoming-events calendar to build a positioning thesis. Risk-defined structures (credit spreads, debit spreads, iron condors) are usually safer than naked positions while the regime is uncertain; the data on this page anchors the inputs but does not by itself constitute a trade thesis.

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Frequently asked CRL options chain questions

What does the CRL options chain show right now?
As of May 15, 2026, Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) has 5.7K contracts outstanding and 167 traded today, with ATM IV of 50.3%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
What expirations are available for CRL options?
The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
How tight are CRL options bid/ask spreads?
Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 27.74%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.