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

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently sold shares of Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:TXRH). In a filing disclosed on February 13th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Texas Roadhouse stock on January 5th. 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 Hermès International Société en commandite par actions (OTCMKTS:HESAF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tencent (OTC:TCTZF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (OTCMKTS:MHVYF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Banco Santander (NYSE:SAN) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Leonardo (OTCMKTS:FINMF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) on 1/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) on 1/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) on 1/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) on 1/30/2026.

Texas Roadhouse Stock Down 2.0%

Shares of Texas Roadhouse stock traded down $3.71 during trading on Friday, reaching $178.82. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 2,841,472 shares, compared to its average volume of 928,996. Texas Roadhouse, Inc. has a 52-week low of $148.73 and a 52-week high of $199.99. The company has a market cap of $11.83 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.36, a PEG ratio of 2.92 and a beta of 0.88. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $180.81 and its two-hundred day moving average is $173.48.

Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ:TXRH) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The restaurant operator reported $1.28 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.53 by ($0.25). Texas Roadhouse had a return on equity of 28.05% and a net margin of 6.90%.The business had revenue of $1.48 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.50 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.73 EPS. Texas Roadhouse’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Texas Roadhouse, Inc. will post 7.23 EPS for the current year.

Texas Roadhouse Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be issued a $0.75 dividend. This represents a $3.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 17th. This is a positive change from Texas Roadhouse’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.68. Texas Roadhouse’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 44.66%.

More Texas Roadhouse News

Here are the key news stories impacting Texas Roadhouse this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company outlook/guide helped calm markets—management’s forward commentary and guidance were framed as constructive, which investors said helped offset the Q4 EPS miss. Investing.com: Outlook offsets earnings miss
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend increase: TXRH raised its quarterly dividend to $0.75 (a ~10.3% raise vs. prior $0.68), boosting yield and shareholder income — a supportive signal for income‑oriented investors. GlobeNewswire: Q4 results & dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Some analysts remain bullish—BTIG reaffirmed a “buy” and a $200 target, signaling upside from some street participants despite the miss. Benzinga: BTIG reaffirms buy
• Positive Sentiment: Stephens raised its price target from $168 to $180 (equal weight), a modest vote of confidence that some firms see value after the quarter. Benzinga: Stephens raises target
• Neutral Sentiment: Explainers and context pieces are circulating that help frame the move—articles examining why TXRH didn’t plunge on a ~25% EPS decline offer context that may limit knee‑jerk selling. Seeking Alpha: Why the stock didn’t drop
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/narrative pieces (Zacks/MarketBeat/Yahoo) are re‑pricing the story—investors are parsing same‑store trends, unit growth and DCF upside, producing mixed takes rather than a clear consensus. Zacks: Q4 metrics vs estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 earnings and revenue missed consensus — TXRH reported $1.28 EPS vs. ~$1.53 expected and $1.48B revenue vs. ~$1.50B, a decline from prior year EPS; that shortfall is the primary driver of the intra‑day weakness. MarketBeat: Q4 earnings report
• Negative Sentiment: Margin pressure from higher commodity costs — management flagged rising food/commodity inflation that pulled margins lower, a recurring risk for restaurant operators that can pressure near‑term profitability. Seeking Alpha: Commodity costs hurt margins
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts trimmed price targets and ratings (Citigroup lowered PT to $184/neutral; Truist trimmed to $186/hold), which can weigh on sentiment even if cuts are modest. Benzinga: Citi and Truist adjustments

Insider Buying and Selling at Texas Roadhouse

In other Texas Roadhouse news, Director Hugh J. Carroll sold 1,000 shares of Texas Roadhouse stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $167.27, for a total value of $167,270.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 1,854 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $310,118.58. The trade was a 35.04% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO Gerald L. Morgan sold 5,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $196.00, for a total transaction of $980,000.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 91,774 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $17,987,704. This trade represents a 5.17% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 12,400 shares of company stock worth $2,320,920. 0.50% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have commented on the company. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on Texas Roadhouse from $205.00 to $208.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on Texas Roadhouse from $175.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Truist Financial lowered their price target on Texas Roadhouse from $188.00 to $186.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Friday. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Texas Roadhouse in a report on Monday, November 10th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of Texas Roadhouse from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $196.82.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Texas Roadhouse

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Evergreen Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Texas Roadhouse by 1.7% in the 4th quarter. Evergreen Capital Management LLC now owns 3,644 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $605,000 after purchasing an additional 60 shares in the last quarter. &PARTNERS increased its holdings in shares of Texas Roadhouse by 3.5% during the fourth quarter. &PARTNERS now owns 1,820 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $302,000 after acquiring an additional 61 shares in the last quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp boosted its stake in Texas Roadhouse by 11.6% in the 4th quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 644 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $107,000 after purchasing an additional 67 shares in the last quarter. Beacon Investment Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Texas Roadhouse by 1.4% in the 4th quarter. Beacon Investment Advisors LLC now owns 5,338 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $886,000 after purchasing an additional 72 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Compound Planning Inc. grew its position in Texas Roadhouse by 5.6% during the 4th quarter. Compound Planning Inc. now owns 1,408 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $234,000 after purchasing an additional 75 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 94.82% 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.

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.