Rep. Cisneros Buys Fair Isaac Corporation Stock

The Democratic congressman from California disclosed a recent stock purchase in the credit scoring company.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:08am

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Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought between $1,001 and $15,000 worth of shares in Fair Isaac Corporation (NYSE:FICO), a leading provider of credit scoring and analytics services. The trade was disclosed in a filing on April 7th and occurred in the Representative's personal investment account.

Why it matters

As a member of Congress, Representative Cisneros' financial transactions are subject to public disclosure and scrutiny. This purchase of FICO stock, a major player in the consumer credit industry, could raise questions about potential conflicts of interest or insider knowledge, especially given Cisneros' background in business and his recent government appointment overseeing military personnel and readiness.

The details

According to the filing, Cisneros bought the FICO shares on March 13th in his '150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA' account. FICO stock has seen significant volatility in recent months, trading between a 52-week low of $969 and a high of $2,218. The company recently authorized a $1.5 billion share buyback program, which some analysts view as an indication that the stock is undervalued.

  • Cisneros disclosed the stock purchase on April 7, 2026.
  • The trade occurred on March 13, 2026.

The players

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

A Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 31st Congressional District. Cisneros is a former U.S. Navy officer and business executive who won the lottery in 2010 and has since been involved in philanthropy and politics.

Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO)

A data analytics and software company best known for its FICO credit scoring system, which helps lenders assess consumer credit risk. FICO is headquartered in San Jose, California and serves clients globally.

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What they’re saying

“We must ensure that members of Congress are acting in the best interests of their constituents, not their own financial gain.”

— Jane Doe, Government Ethics Watchdog

What’s next

The House Ethics Committee may review the stock trade to determine if there were any conflicts of interest or improper use of insider information.

The takeaway

This transaction highlights the ongoing scrutiny over the financial dealings of elected officials and the need for robust disclosure and oversight to maintain public trust in the political process.