Benchmark Electronics (NYSE:BHE) Shares Acquired by Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought shares of Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:BHE). In a filing disclosed on October 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $15,001 and $50,000 in Benchmark Electronics stock on October 1st. 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 Oxford Industries (NYSE:OXM) on 9/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) on 9/29/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of ITT (NYSE:ITT) on 9/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of BridgeBio Pharma (NASDAQ:BBIO) on 9/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tandem Diabetes Care (NASDAQ:TNDM) on 9/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cytokinetics (NASDAQ:CYTK) on 9/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:RARE) on 9/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of YETI (NYSE:YETI) on 9/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AtriCure (NASDAQ:ATRC) on 9/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alkermes (NASDAQ:ALKS) on 9/29/2026.

Benchmark Electronics Stock Down 0.6%

BHE stock opened at $78.85 on Wednesday. Benchmark Electronics, Inc. has a twelve month low of $36.29 and a twelve month high of $100.41. The company has a market cap of $2.83 billion, a PE ratio of 53.64, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.52 and a beta of 1.25. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $77.97 and its 200 day simple moving average is $78.79. The company has a quick ratio of 1.31, a current ratio of 1.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16.

Benchmark Electronics (NYSE:BHE) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The technology company reported $0.75 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.69 by $0.06. Benchmark Electronics had a return on equity of 7.28% and a net margin of 1.89%. The firm had revenue of $755.98 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $720.00 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.03 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 17.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Benchmark Electronics has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.820 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Benchmark Electronics, Inc. will post 2.37 earnings per share for the current year.

Benchmark Electronics Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, October 13th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 30th were paid a $0.17 dividend. This represents a $0.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, September 30th. Benchmark Electronics’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 46.26%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Zacks Research upgraded Benchmark Electronics to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, October 5th. Needham & Company LLC raised their target price on Benchmark Electronics from $80.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Benchmark Electronics from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 8th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Benchmark Electronics has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $91.00.

Institutional Trading of Benchmark Electronics

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in Benchmark Electronics during the second quarter worth about $579,768,000. State Street Corp boosted its holdings in Benchmark Electronics by 3.5% during the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 1,433,075 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $141,644,000 after purchasing an additional 47,835 shares in the last quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH grew its stake in shares of Benchmark Electronics by 0.7% in the 2nd quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH now owns 418,393 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $41,283,000 after purchasing an additional 3,004 shares during the period. First Eagle Investment Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Benchmark Electronics by 18.3% in the 2nd quarter. First Eagle Investment Management LLC now owns 350,964 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $34,630,000 after purchasing an additional 54,395 shares during the period. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in shares of Benchmark Electronics in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $31,061,000. Institutional investors own 92.29% of the company’s stock.

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.

About Benchmark Electronics

Benchmark Electronics, Inc is a provider of integrated electronics manufacturing, engineering, and product lifecycle services. The company helps original equipment manufacturers design, develop, manufacture, test, and support complex products and systems across their lifecycles.

Its services include design and engineering, prototyping, printed circuit board assembly, systems integration, precision machining, testing, supply chain management, and aftermarket support. Benchmark serves customers in industries such as aerospace and defense, medical technology, advanced computing, complex industrial equipment, semiconductor capital equipment, and telecommunications.

Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, Benchmark operates through a global network of engineering and manufacturing facilities serving customers in North America, Europe, and Asia.