Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Buys Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:TXRH) Shares

Key Points

• Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. disclosed a purchase of between $1,001 and $15,000 of Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) stock on March 3 in his "150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA" account.
• Texas Roadhouse recently traded at $165.64 after missing the quarter (EPS $1.28 vs. $1.53 expected; revenue $1.48B vs. $1.50B) and raised its quarterly dividend to $0.75 (annualized $3.00, yield ~1.8%).
• Institutional investors own about 94.8% of TXRH with several funds substantially increasing stakes, while insiders have sold roughly 22,988 shares (~$4.13M) in the past 90 days and now hold about 0.5% of the company.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought shares of Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:TXRH). In a filing disclosed on April 07th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Texas Roadhouse 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.

Texas Roadhouse Stock Performance

Shares of Texas Roadhouse stock traded down $1.15 on Thursday, reaching $165.64. 378,368 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 993,144. Texas Roadhouse, Inc. has a 1-year low of $156.00 and a 1-year high of $199.99. The firm has a market cap of $10.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.20, a P/E/G ratio of 1.77 and a beta of 0.88. The company's 50-day moving average is $175.32 and its two-hundred day moving average is $173.32.

Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ:TXRH - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The restaurant operator reported $1.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.53 by ($0.25). The company had revenue of $1.48 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.50 billion. Texas Roadhouse had a net margin of 6.90% and a return on equity of 27.88%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.73 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Texas Roadhouse, Inc. will post 7.23 earnings per share for the current year.

Texas Roadhouse Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th were given a dividend of $0.75 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, March 17th. This is an increase from Texas Roadhouse's previous quarterly dividend of $0.68. This represents a $3.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.8%. Texas Roadhouse's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 49.26%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Texas Roadhouse

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Alliancebernstein L.P. lifted its stake in Texas Roadhouse by 528.2% during the second quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 3,172,738 shares of the restaurant operator's stock valued at $594,603,000 after buying an additional 2,667,716 shares in the last quarter. Capital World Investors raised its holdings in shares of Texas Roadhouse by 580.2% during the third quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 2,236,885 shares of the restaurant operator's stock valued at $371,658,000 after acquiring an additional 1,908,033 shares during the period. AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Texas Roadhouse by 85.7% in the 2nd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 2,343,000 shares of the restaurant operator's stock valued at $439,102,000 after acquiring an additional 1,081,413 shares in the last quarter. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. acquired a new position in Texas Roadhouse in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $157,310,000. Finally, Wellington Management Group LLP grew its position in Texas Roadhouse by 228.4% during the 4th quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 1,329,052 shares of the restaurant operator's stock worth $220,623,000 after purchasing an additional 924,306 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 94.82% of the company's stock.

Insider Activity at Texas Roadhouse

In other news, Director Gregory N. Moore sold 1,700 shares of Texas Roadhouse stock in a transaction on Friday, March 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $171.59, for a total transaction of $291,703.00. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, CTO Hernan E. Mujica sold 5,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Friday, March 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $170.00, for a total value of $850,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief technology officer directly owned 15,552 shares in the company, valued at $2,643,840. The trade was a 24.33% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 22,988 shares of company stock worth $4,133,794. Insiders own 0.50% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. Benchmark reissued a "hold" rating on shares of Texas Roadhouse in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Stephens lifted their price objective on shares of Texas Roadhouse from $168.00 to $180.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Truist Financial decreased their target price on shares of Texas Roadhouse from $188.00 to $186.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a research report on Friday, February 20th. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed a "market perform" rating and issued a $165.00 price target on shares of Texas Roadhouse in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein set a $185.00 target price on Texas Roadhouse in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and thirteen have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $196.70.

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.

Texas Roadhouse Company Profile

Texas Roadhouse, Inc is a casual dining restaurant chain specializing in hand‐cut steaks, fall‐off‐the‐bone ribs, chicken, seafood and house specialties. Each restaurant features a Western‐themed décor, open kitchens and a signature line dance presentation of fresh, made‐from‐scratch sides and breads. The company emphasizes an energetic dining experience, focusing on hospitality, value and a family‐friendly environment.

The concept was created in 1993 by founder Kent Taylor, who sought to combine high‐quality steaks with an approachable, community‐oriented atmosphere.

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