Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Buys Vita Coco Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:COCO) Stock

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought shares of Vita Coco Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:COCO). In a filing disclosed on September 04th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Vita Coco stock on July 10th. 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 $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Mesabi Trust (NYSE:MSB) on 7/31/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Praxis Precision Medicines (NASDAQ:PRAX) on 7/30/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Alkermes (NASDAQ:ALKS) on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:CRNX) on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) on 7/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) on 7/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) on 7/21/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of SailPoint (NASDAQ:SAIL) on 7/21/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Glacier Bancorp (NYSE:GBCI) on 7/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FedEx (NYSE:FDX) on 7/21/2026.

Vita Coco Stock Performance

Shares of COCO stock traded down $1.86 on Tuesday, hitting $53.27. The stock had a trading volume of 1,178,670 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,185,328. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.43, a P/E/G ratio of 1.04 and a beta of 0.75. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $65.72 and its 200-day moving average is $64.21. Vita Coco Company, Inc. has a 52-week low of $37.63 and a 52-week high of $85.83.

Vita Coco (NASDAQ:COCO) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The company reported $0.82 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.56 by $0.26. The firm had revenue of $216.15 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $210.64 million. Vita Coco had a return on equity of 31.09% and a net margin of 15.50%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 28.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.38 earnings per share. Equities analysts expect that Vita Coco Company, Inc. will post 1.96 earnings per share for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on COCO shares. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $90.00 price objective on shares of Vita Coco and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Morgan Stanley upped their target price on shares of Vita Coco from $65.00 to $68.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Vita Coco from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, July 25th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Vita Coco in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of Vita Coco from $75.00 to $85.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, May 18th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $77.71.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director Ira Liran sold 73,842 shares of Vita Coco stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $80.32, for a total value of $5,930,989.44. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 402,579 shares in the company, valued at approximately $32,335,145.28. The trade was a 15.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Kenneth Sadowsky sold 3,900 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $82.92, for a total value of $323,388.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 580,296 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $48,118,144.32. This trade represents a 0.67% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 343,900 shares of company stock valued at $27,403,488 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 12.90% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vita Coco

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its position in Vita Coco by 2,636.8% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 520 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 501 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP raised its holdings in Vita Coco by 12,633.3% during the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 764 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 758 shares in the last quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. grew its position in Vita Coco by 265.4% in the fourth quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 1,319 shares of the company’s stock worth $70,000 after buying an additional 958 shares during the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Vita Coco by 5,376.0% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,369 shares of the company’s stock worth $49,000 after purchasing an additional 1,344 shares during the period. Finally, CWM LLC grew its position in Vita Coco by 18.2% during the fourth quarter. CWM LLC now owns 1,505 shares of the company’s stock valued at $80,000 after purchasing an additional 232 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 88.49% 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.

Vita Coco Company Profile

Vita Coco, Inc (NASDAQ: COCO) is a global beverage company specializing in coconut-based products. Founded in 2004 by Michael Kirban and Ira Liran, the company pioneered the introduction of refrigerated coconut water to U.S. consumers. Headquartered in New York City, Vita Coco sources coconuts from growers in tropical regions such as the Philippines, Indonesia and Brazil, partnering with local farmers to promote sustainable agriculture and community development.

The company’s flagship offering, Vita Coco Original Coconut Water, is available in multiple pack sizes and a variety of flavors.