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

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 Trading Up 1.0%

Shares of CLX stock traded up $0.98 on Wednesday, reaching $99.46. 2,125,291 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,505,377. The Clorox Company has a 52 week low of $84.70 and a 52 week high of $132.03. The company has a current ratio of 0.84, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 27.03. The stock has a market capitalization of $12.03 billion, a PE ratio of 16.15, a P/E/G ratio of 0.51 and a beta of 0.56. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $96.69 and its 200 day simple moving average is $105.30.

Clorox (NYSE:CLX) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $1.64 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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 during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.67 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.45 EPS. Clorox’s quarterly revenue 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 forecast that The Clorox Company will post 5.61 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Clorox

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Wilkins Investment Counsel Inc. raised its position in shares of Clorox by 250.6% in the 4th quarter. Wilkins Investment Counsel Inc. now owns 55,064 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,552,000 after acquiring an additional 39,360 shares in the last quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Clorox by 11.7% in the 3rd quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 1,297,016 shares of the company’s stock worth $159,922,000 after acquiring an additional 136,135 shares in the last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its position in shares of Clorox by 27.0% in the 3rd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 928,654 shares of the company’s stock worth $114,506,000 after acquiring an additional 197,330 shares in the last quarter. Morningstar Investment Management LLC raised its position in shares of Clorox by 131.8% in the 4th quarter. Morningstar Investment Management LLC now owns 62,454 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,297,000 after acquiring an additional 35,506 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd raised its position in shares of Clorox by 221.4% in the 3rd quarter. Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd now owns 86,426 shares of the company’s stock worth $10,656,000 after acquiring an additional 59,533 shares in the last quarter. 78.53% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity at Clorox

In related news, Director Pierre R. Breber purchased 5,000 shares of Clorox stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 5th. The stock was purchased at an average cost 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 approximately $1,544,760. The trade was a 38.46% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.63% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on CLX shares. Weiss Ratings raised Clorox from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Monday, April 13th. TD Cowen raised their price target on Clorox from $98.00 to $111.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. Citigroup decreased their target price on Clorox from $110.00 to $97.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on Clorox from $110.00 to $97.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “sell” rating and set a $83.00 target price on shares of Clorox in a research report on Friday, May 1st. One equities research 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. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $103.40.

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.