Clorox (NYSE:CLX) Shares 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

Shares of Clorox stock traded down $0.18 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $111.23. 1,971,013 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,264,413. The Clorox Company has a 12 month low of $96.66 and a 12 month high of $164.22. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $102.98 and a 200 day simple moving average of $115.42. The company has a market capitalization of $13.57 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.46, a P/E/G ratio of 0.54 and a beta of 0.58. 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 posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 3rd. The company reported $0.85 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.78 by $0.07. Clorox had a return on equity of 358.39% and a net margin of 11.68%.The business had revenue of $1.43 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.41 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.86 earnings per share. The business’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. Sell-side analysts anticipate that The Clorox Company will post 7.15 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Clorox Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 13th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, January 28th will be paid a $1.24 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, January 28th. This represents a $4.96 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.5%. Clorox’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 77.86%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms recently weighed in on CLX. Cowen restated a “hold” rating on shares of Clorox in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Bank of America decreased their price target on shares of Clorox from $135.00 to $125.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Clorox in a research note on Friday, January 9th. TD Cowen reduced their price objective on Clorox from $117.00 to $108.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $152.00 target price on shares of Clorox in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $122.63.

Insider Activity

In other Clorox 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 bought at an average price of $104.13 per share, with a total value of $416,520.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 13,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,353,690. This represents a 44.44% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Company insiders own 0.63% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Total Investment Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Clorox in the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Center for Financial Planning Inc. purchased a new stake in Clorox in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC bought a new position in Clorox in the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. American National Bank & Trust grew its position in shares of Clorox by 69.5% during the 2nd quarter. American National Bank & Trust now owns 217 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 89 shares in the last quarter. Finally, NewSquare Capital LLC increased its holdings in shares of Clorox by 567.6% in the second quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 227 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 193 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 78.53% 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.

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.