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

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 CLX stock traded down $1.08 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $98.31. The stock had a trading volume of 5,029,665 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,271,783. The firm has a market capitalization of $11.99 billion, a P/E 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 current ratio of 0.76 and a quick ratio of 0.50. The Clorox Company has a 12-month low of $98.20 and a 12-month high of $165.00. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $107.92 and its two-hundred day moving average is $118.23.

Clorox (NYSE:CLX) last announced its quarterly earnings results 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 net margin of 11.68% and a return on equity of 358.39%. 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 company earned $1.86 EPS. The company’s revenue was down 18.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Clorox has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.950-6.300 EPS. On average, analysts predict that The Clorox Company will post 7.15 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Clorox Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 13th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, January 28th will be given a dividend of $1.24 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, January 28th. This represents a $4.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.0%. Clorox’s payout ratio is 77.86%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Clorox news, Director Pierre R. Breber acquired 4,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 21st. The stock was bought at an average cost of $104.13 per share, for a total transaction of $416,520.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 13,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,353,690. The trade was a 44.44% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Corporate insiders own 0.63% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts recently commented on CLX shares. Barclays reduced their price objective on shares of Clorox from $112.00 to $108.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Citigroup decreased their price objective on Clorox from $120.00 to $109.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Clorox in a research report on Tuesday, October 14th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on Clorox from $125.00 to $117.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane lowered their price target on Clorox from $110.00 to $103.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, November 4th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Clorox has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $125.00.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Clorox

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of CLX. Total Investment Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Clorox in the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Center for Financial Planning Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Clorox during the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Clorox in the third quarter valued at about $25,000. American National Bank & Trust increased its position in Clorox by 69.5% during the second quarter. American National Bank & Trust now owns 217 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 89 shares during the last quarter. Finally, NewSquare Capital LLC raised its stake in Clorox by 567.6% during 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.

About Clorox

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.