Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Sells Off Shares of The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD)

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently sold shares of The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD). In a filing disclosed on May 08th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Trade Desk stock on April 14th. 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 Revvity (NYSE:RVTY) on 5/1/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FirstService (NASDAQ:FSV) on 5/1/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of SS&C Technologies (NASDAQ:SSNC) on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Wayfair (NYSE:W) on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Veralto (NYSE:VLTO) on 5/1/2026.

Trade Desk Price Performance

Trade Desk stock traded down $0.38 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $21.14. 16,774,303 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 18,434,348. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $23.64 and its 200-day moving average price is $32.42. The stock has a market capitalization of $10.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.02, a P/E/G ratio of 0.92 and a beta of 1.10. The Trade Desk has a 1 year low of $19.74 and a 1 year high of $91.45.

Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The technology company reported $0.08 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.32 by ($0.24). The firm had revenue of $688.86 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $678.87 million. Trade Desk had a net margin of 14.57% and a return on equity of 16.91%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.33 EPS. Research analysts forecast that The Trade Desk will post 1.27 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Trade Desk announced that its board has authorized a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, February 25th that permits the company to buyback $350.00 million in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization permits the technology company to reacquire up to 2.9% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are generally an indication that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in Trade Desk by 27.7% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 56,875,852 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $2,787,486,000 after acquiring an additional 12,321,000 shares during the period. State Street Corp grew its position in Trade Desk by 271.1% in the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 36,354,274 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $1,781,723,000 after acquiring an additional 26,559,005 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. grew its position in Trade Desk by 101.0% in the third quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 6,807,971 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $333,659,000 after acquiring an additional 3,421,074 shares during the period. Norges Bank purchased a new position in Trade Desk in the fourth quarter worth approximately $197,550,000. Finally, Federated Hermes Inc. grew its position in Trade Desk by 1,041.1% in the fourth quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 4,710,847 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $178,824,000 after acquiring an additional 4,298,009 shares during the period. 67.77% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Trade Desk

Here are the key news stories impacting Trade Desk this week:

• Positive Sentiment: The Trade Desk delivered Q1 revenue of $688.9 million, up 11.8% year over year and slightly above expectations, showing the business is still growing despite macro headwinds. TTD Q1 Deep Dive: AI Strategy, Macro Headwinds Shape Mixed Quarter for The Trade Desk
• Positive Sentiment: Some coverage still argues the stock may be worth reconsidering after its steep one-year selloff, suggesting long-term investors may see valuation support at current levels. Is It Time To Reconsider Trade Desk (TTD) After A 70% One Year Share Price Fall
• Neutral Sentiment: BMO Capital initiated a Buy rating, showing that not all analysts are turning bearish on the name. Trade Desk (TTD) Receives a Buy from BMO Capital
• Negative Sentiment: Investors were disappointed by Q1 non-GAAP earnings of $0.28 per share and Q2 revenue guidance of about $750 million, which came in below Wall Street’s expectations and reinforced concerns about slower momentum. Why The Trade Desk (TTD) Shares Are Sliding Today
• Negative Sentiment: Wall Street sentiment weakened further after multiple analyst downgrades, including HSBC’s move to Reduce with a $20 price target, adding to pressure on TTD shares. Trade Desk Just Got Hit Again: HSBC Downgrades to Reduce With $20 Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary points to slowing ad-tech spending, macroeconomic pressure, and rising competition as key risks to The Trade Desk’s near-term outlook. Should TTD Stock Be Part of Your Portfolio Post Q1 Earnings Miss?

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have weighed in on TTD. William Blair downgraded Trade Desk from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research note on Friday. Benchmark reduced their price target on Trade Desk from $40.00 to $30.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday. Citizens Jmp cut Trade Desk from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Cannonball Research upgraded Trade Desk to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Finally, Moffett Nathanson reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $32.00 price target on shares of Trade Desk in a report on Thursday, February 26th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $36.29.

Insider Activity at Trade Desk

In other news, Director Kathryn E. Falberg sold 102,828 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $30.45, for a total transaction of $3,131,112.60. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 1,946 shares in the company, valued at $59,255.70. This trade represents a 98.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 11.41% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

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.

Trade Desk Company Profile

The Trade Desk, Inc (NASDAQ: TTD) is a technology company that provides a demand-side platform (DSP) for programmatic digital advertising. Its platform enables advertisers, agencies and other buyers to plan, purchase and measure ad inventory across digital channels, including display, video, mobile, audio, native and connected TV. By centralizing real‑time bidding, audience targeting and inventory access, the company aims to help clients optimize media spend and reach audiences at scale across publishers and ad exchanges.

Founded in 2009 by Jeff Green and Dave Pickles, The Trade Desk grew from a focus on programmatic display into a global ad‑tech provider.