Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Sells Off Shares of The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX)

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently sold shares of The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX). In a filing disclosed on December 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Clorox stock on November 12th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) on 11/26/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) on 11/26/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) on 11/26/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TKO Group (NYSE:TKO) on 11/26/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC) on 11/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Stifel Financial (NYSE:SF) on 11/24/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Logan Energy (CVE:LGN) on 11/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Primoris Services (NASDAQ:PRIM) on 11/24/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/21/2025.
• Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/20/2025.

Clorox Stock Down 1.1%

Shares of Clorox stock traded down $1.08 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $98.31. 5,029,665 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,271,783. The Clorox Company has a 52 week low of $98.20 and a 52 week high of $165.00. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $107.92 and its 200 day simple moving average is $118.23. The company has a market cap of $11.99 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.43, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.49 and a beta of 0.57. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 18.01, a quick ratio of 0.50 and a current ratio of 0.76.

Clorox (NYSE:CLX) last announced its earnings results on Monday, November 3rd. The company reported $0.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.78 by $0.07. Clorox had a return on equity of 358.39% and a net margin of 11.68%.The firm had revenue of $1.43 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.41 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.86 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was down 18.9% on a year-over-year basis. Clorox has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.950-6.300 EPS. Equities analysts expect that The Clorox Company will post 7.15 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Clorox Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 13th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, January 28th will be issued a dividend of $1.24 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, January 28th. This represents a $4.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.0%. Clorox’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 77.86%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. TD Cowen lowered their price target on Clorox from $120.00 to $117.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, October 1st. Rothschild & Co Redburn dropped their price target on Clorox from $120.00 to $115.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. Morgan Stanley cut their price target on Clorox from $137.00 to $125.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, November 4th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their price objective on shares of Clorox from $128.00 to $121.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Finally, UBS Group set a $119.00 price objective on shares of Clorox and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 4th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $125.00.

Insider Activity at Clorox

In related news, Director Pierre R. Breber acquired 4,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 21st. The stock was purchased at an average price of $104.13 per share, for a total transaction of $416,520.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 13,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,353,690. This trade represents a 44.44% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.63% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Clorox

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in CLX. Horizon Investments LLC increased its holdings in Clorox by 4.4% during the 1st quarter. Horizon Investments LLC now owns 1,768 shares of the company’s stock valued at $258,000 after purchasing an additional 75 shares in the last quarter. Hancock Whitney Corp increased its stake in shares of Clorox by 4.3% in the first quarter. Hancock Whitney Corp now owns 2,064 shares of the company’s stock valued at $304,000 after buying an additional 86 shares in the last quarter. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Clorox by 4.3% in the second quarter. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. now owns 2,136 shares of the company’s stock valued at $256,000 after buying an additional 89 shares during the last quarter. American National Bank & Trust grew its holdings in Clorox by 69.5% during the 2nd quarter. American National Bank & Trust now owns 217 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 89 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Savvy Advisors Inc. increased its position in Clorox by 1.4% in the 2nd quarter. Savvy Advisors Inc. now owns 6,395 shares of the company’s stock valued at $768,000 after acquiring an additional 91 shares in the last quarter. 78.53% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

Clorox Company Profile

The Clorox Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products designed to help people care for their homes and live healthy, sustainable lives. Its portfolio spans cleaning and household products, food and beverages, water filtration systems and cat litter, serving both retail and institutional customers. The company’s flagship bleach and disinfecting products are well known in the United States and many international markets, where they help prevent the spread of germs in homes, hospitals, schools and businesses.

Clorox’s diverse brand lineup includes liquid bleach and surface cleaners, eco-friendly cleaning tools, food preservation and preparation items, charcoal grills and briquettes, specialty foods and beverages, pet care products and personal care lines.