Byron Donalds Reports Purchase of Up to $30,000 in Zoetis (ZTS) Stock
By ATTN Desk · Editorial oversight: Sean Han
Republican Representative Byron Donalds disclosed two separate new purchases of Zoetis Inc. (ZTS) common stock, totaling up to $30,000[1]. This acquisition signifies a direct allocation of his personal funds to a single stock, which could raise potential conflicts-of-interest in future legislative or oversight activities related to this company[1].
On June 9, 2026, Rep. Donalds purchased Zoetis Inc. Class A common shares in two transactions, each valued between $1,001 and $15,000, both reported as "Purchase"[1]. The fact that both trades were concentrated in a single security (ZTS) highlights that exposure to Zoetis in the congressman's personal portfolio has newly formed or expanded at this time[1].
Although the trades occurred on June 9, the House Personal Trading Report (PTR) was filed 36 days later on July 15, with a notification date of July 1[1]. The 36-day delay in disclosure means that information about the congressman's trades—information that could influence Zoetis's share price—was transmitted to the market with a lag, an important factor for investors[1].
Rep. Byron Donalds’ Transactions in Zoetis (ZTS)
| Transaction Date | Security | Ticker | Transaction Type | Amount Range | Filing Date | Notification Date | Transaction–Filing Interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | Zoetis Inc. Class A Common Stock (ZTS) [ST] | ZTS | Purchase (P) | $1,001 - $15,000 | 2026-07-15 | 2026-07-01 | 36 days |
| 2026-06-09 | Zoetis Inc. Class A Common Stock (ZTS) [ST] | ZTS | Purchase (P) | $1,001 - $15,000 | 2026-07-15 | 2026-07-01 | 36 days |
Both transactions were reported with the same date, security, and amount range, indicating that at least $2,002 and up to $30,000 of Zoetis shares were newly acquired[1], officially confirming the timing and scale at which Rep. Donalds' holdings in Zoetis were established. This information provides investors and stakeholders monitoring Zoetis share ownership with clear insight that the interests of a specific federal lawmaker are now reflected in this position as of this time[1].
Sources
- [1]Periodic Transaction Report — ByronDonalds · 2026-07-15