Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Buys CSW Industrials, Inc. (NYSE:CSW) Shares

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought shares of CSW Industrials, Inc. (NYSE:CSW). In a filing disclosed on April 07th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in CSW Industrials stock on March 3rd. 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 MACOM Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:MTSI) on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of StandardAero (NYSE:SARO) on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FirstService (NASDAQ:FSV) on 3/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) on 3/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS) on 3/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) on 3/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Fabrinet (NYSE:FN) on 3/27/2026.

CSW Industrials Stock Up 1.2%

Shares of NYSE CSW traded up $3.52 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $290.77. 84,812 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 155,384. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a current ratio of 2.36. The stock has a market cap of $4.79 billion, a PE ratio of 38.56 and a beta of 0.84. The company’s fifty day moving average is $279.05 and its two-hundred day moving average is $277.47. CSW Industrials, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $230.45 and a fifty-two week high of $338.90.

CSW Industrials (NYSE:CSW) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 29th. The basic materials company reported $1.42 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.93 by ($0.51). The company had revenue of $232.99 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $249.36 million. CSW Industrials had a net margin of 12.64% and a return on equity of 14.55%. On average, analysts expect that CSW Industrials, Inc. will post 8.49 earnings per share for the current year.

CSW Industrials Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 8th. Stockholders of record on Friday, April 24th will be issued a dividend of $0.30 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 24th. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.4%. This is a positive change from CSW Industrials’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.27. CSW Industrials’s payout ratio is currently 15.92%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in CSW. Vanguard Group Inc. bought a new position in CSW Industrials in the 4th quarter worth approximately $515,553,000. Capital World Investors bought a new position in CSW Industrials in the 4th quarter worth approximately $308,934,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. bought a new position in CSW Industrials in the 4th quarter worth approximately $237,891,000. Morgan Stanley bought a new position in CSW Industrials in the 4th quarter worth approximately $196,549,000. Finally, Wasatch Advisors LP bought a new position in CSW Industrials in the 4th quarter worth approximately $195,630,000. 82.79% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have recently commented on CSW shares. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price objective on CSW Industrials from $302.00 to $333.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of CSW Industrials in a report on Monday, December 29th. Robert W. Baird initiated coverage on CSW Industrials in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $378.00 price objective on the stock. Truist Financial lifted their price target on CSW Industrials from $271.00 to $292.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price target on CSW Industrials from $300.00 to $280.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has issued a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, CSW Industrials presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $327.14.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other CSW Industrials news, CEO Joseph B. Armes sold 1,000 shares of CSW Industrials stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $328.64, for a total value of $328,640.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 62,526 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $20,548,544.64. The trade was a 1.57% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Darron K. Ash acquired 300 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, March 13th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $256.62 per share, for a total transaction of $76,986.00. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 1,155 shares in the company, valued at $296,396.10. This represents a 35.09% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 2,507 shares of company stock valued at $754,623 in the last three months. Company insiders own 1.30% 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 CSW Industrials

CSW Industrials, Inc is a diversified industrial manufacturer that develops and supplies specialty chemical products, performance materials and precision surface solutions. The company’s offerings span a range of end markets including energy, industrial processing, converting and automotive, where its products serve critical functions in production efficiency, equipment maintenance and process enhancement.

In its chemical business, CSW Industrials produces solvent- and water-based formulations such as surfactants, corrosion inhibitors and custom blends used in oilfield exploration and production, metalworking, water treatment and other industrial applications.