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

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently sold shares of The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX). In a filing disclosed on June 08th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Clorox stock on May 15th. 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):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of SoftBank Group (OTCMKTS:SFTBF) on 6/2/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) on 5/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Independent Bank (NASDAQ:INDB) on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Arcutis Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ:ARQT) on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of HealthEquity (NASDAQ:HQY) on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Perella Weinberg Partners (NASDAQ:PWP) on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cooper Companies (NASDAQ:COO) on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:LGND) on 5/29/2026.

Clorox Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE CLX traded up $0.98 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $99.46. The company had a trading volume of 2,125,291 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,571,857. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $96.74 and a 200 day simple moving average of $105.31. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 27.03, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a current ratio of 0.84. The Clorox Company has a 12 month low of $84.70 and a 12 month high of $132.03. The firm has a market capitalization of $12.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.15, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.49 and a beta of 0.56.

Clorox (NYSE:CLX) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $1.64 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.55 by $0.09. Clorox had a return on equity of 443.64% and a net margin of 11.18%.The firm had revenue of $1.67 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.67 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.45 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up .1% compared to the same quarter last year. Clorox has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.450-5.650 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that The Clorox Company will post 5.61 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have recently commented on the company. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $117.00 price objective on Clorox in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Citigroup decreased their target price on Clorox from $110.00 to $97.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Barclays decreased their target price on Clorox from $102.00 to $85.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “hold” rating and set a $91.00 target price on shares of Clorox in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group decreased their target price on Clorox from $139.00 to $125.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, May 4th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and five have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $103.40.

Institutional Trading of Clorox

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Center for Financial Planning Inc. bought a new stake in Clorox in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Clorox during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Darwin Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Clorox during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Caitlin John LLC increased its position in shares of Clorox by 1,807.1% during the 4th quarter. Caitlin John LLC now owns 267 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 253 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ameriflex Group Inc. increased its position in shares of Clorox by 1,436.8% during the 3rd quarter. Ameriflex Group Inc. now owns 292 shares of the company’s stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 273 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 78.53% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Clorox

In related news, Director Pierre R. Breber bought 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 5th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $85.82 per share, with a total value of $429,100.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 18,000 shares in the company, valued at $1,544,760. This trade represents a 38.46% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Corporate insiders own 0.63% 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.