Clorox (NYSE:CLX) Stock Acquired Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX). In a filing disclosed on January 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Clorox stock on December 19th. 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 Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Schneider Electric S.E. (OTCMKTS:SBGSF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Hermès International Société en commandite par actions (OTCMKTS:HESAF) on 12/30/2025.
• Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Campbell’s (NASDAQ:CPB) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tencent (OTC:TCTZF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (OTCMKTS:MHVYF) on 12/26/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Chevron (NYSE:CVX) on 12/24/2025.

Clorox Stock Performance

Clorox stock traded up $0.38 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $111.79. The company had a trading volume of 952,943 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,156,748. The company has a 50 day moving average of $102.98 and a 200-day moving average of $115.42. The Clorox Company has a 52 week low of $96.66 and a 52 week high of $164.22. The company has a quick ratio of 0.50, a current ratio of 0.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 18.01. The firm has a market cap of $13.64 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.55, a PEG ratio of 0.54 and a beta of 0.58.

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

Clorox Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 13th. Investors of record on Wednesday, January 28th will be paid a dividend of $1.24 per share. This represents a $4.96 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.4%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, January 28th. Clorox’s dividend payout ratio is presently 77.86%.

Insider Transactions at Clorox

In other Clorox news, Director Pierre R. Breber bought 4,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 21st. The shares were bought at an average cost of $104.13 per share, for a total transaction of $416,520.00. Following the purchase, 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 purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. 0.63% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have recently weighed in on CLX shares. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Clorox from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 26th. Bank of America cut their target price on Clorox from $135.00 to $125.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Morgan Stanley dropped their price objective on Clorox from $137.00 to $125.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. BNP Paribas Exane lowered their target price on shares of Clorox from $110.00 to $103.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, November 4th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their target price on shares of Clorox from $110.00 to $94.00 and set a “sell” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $122.63.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Clorox

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in CLX. Center for Financial Planning Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Clorox in the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Clorox during the third quarter valued at about $25,000. Total Investment Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Clorox in the 2nd quarter valued at about $25,000. American National Bank & Trust boosted its stake in shares of Clorox by 69.5% in the 2nd quarter. American National Bank & Trust now owns 217 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 89 shares during the last quarter. Finally, True Wealth Design LLC lifted its holdings in Clorox by 1,020.0% during the third quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 224 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 204 shares during the period. 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.