The Cato Corporation (CATO)

NYSE: CATO · Real-Time Price · USD
2.780
+0.040 (1.46%)
At close: Mar 30, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
2.839
+0.059 (2.12%)
After-hours: Mar 30, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT
Market Cap52.36M -15.0%
Revenue (ttm)653.81M +0.6%
Net Income-5.91M
EPS-0.31
Shares Out 18.84M
PE Ration/a
Forward PEn/a
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume73,692
Open2.750
Previous Close2.740
Day's Range2.750 - 2.900
52-Week Range2.190 - 4.915
Beta0.61
Analystsn/a
Price Targetn/a
Earnings DateMar 19, 2026

About CATO

The Cato Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty retailer of fashion apparel and accessories primarily in the southeastern United States. It operates through two segments, Retail and Credit. The company’s stores and e-commerce websites offer a range of apparel and accessories, including dressy, career, and casual sportswear; and dresses, coats, shoes, lingerie, costume jewelry, and handbags, as well as men’s wear, and lines for kids and infants. It operates its stores and e-commerce websites under the Cato, Cato Fas... [Read more]

Founded 1946
Employees 7,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol CATO
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In fiscal year 2026, The Cato Corporation's revenue was $653.81 million, an increase of 0.62% compared to the previous year's $649.81 million. Losses were -$5.91 million, -68.24% less than in 2025.

Financial Statements

News

CATO REPORTS 4Q AND FULL YEAR LOSS

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported a net loss of ($10.7) million or ($0.55) per diluted share for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 202...

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11 days ago - PRNewsWire

CATO REPORTS 3Q RESULTS

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported a net loss of $5.2 million or ($0.28) per diluted share for the third quarter ended November 1, 2025, c...

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4 months ago - PRNewsWire

CATO REPORTS 2Q RESULTS

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported net income of $6.8 million or $0.35 per diluted share for the second quarter ended August 2, 2025, comp...

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7 months ago - PRNewsWire

CATO REPORTS 1Q EARNINGS

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported net income of $3.3 million or $0.17 per diluted share for the first quarter ended May 3, 2025, compared ...

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11 months ago - PRNewsWire

THE CATO CORPORATION SUSPENDS REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In light of the current economic conditions and current sales trends the Board of Directors of The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) suspended the regular q...

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1 year ago - PRNewsWire

THE CATO CORPORATION ANNOUNCES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share.

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1 year ago - PRNewsWire

CATO REPORTS 4Q AND FULL YEAR EARNINGS

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported a net loss of $3.0 million or ($0.14) per diluted share for the fourth quarter ended January 28, 2023,...

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3 years ago - PRNewsWire

THE CATO CORPORATION ANNOUNCES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND AND INCREASED SHARE REPURCHASE AUTHORIZATION

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share.

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3 years ago - PRNewsWire

Cato Names Chuck Knight To Succeed John Howe As CFO

Cato Corp (NYSE: CATO) said its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John R. Howe plans to retire from the roles effective January 17, 2022.

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4 years ago - Benzinga

THE CATO CORPORATION ANNOUNCES CFO TRANSITION PLANS

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) announced today that John R.

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4 years ago - PRNewsWire

The Cato Corporation Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share.

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4 years ago - PRNewsWire

Cato Reports 3Q Net Income

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported net income of $8.6 million or $0.39 per diluted share for the third quarter ended October 30, 2021, comp...

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4 years ago - PRNewsWire

Cato Rewards Shareholders With Dividend Hike

Cato Corp (NYSE: CATO) board of directors has approved a 55% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.17 per share. The dividend will be payable on September 27, 2021, to shareholders of record on Sep...

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4 years ago - Benzinga

The Cato Corporation Announces A 55% Increase In Quarterly Dividend

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share.

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4 years ago - PRNewsWire

Cato Corp Reports 23% Revenue Growth In Q2

Cato Corp (NYSE: CATO) reported second-quarter FY21 revenue growth of 23.53% year-on-year, to $207.75 million. Sales decreased 2% versus the same period in 2019.

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5 years ago - Benzinga

Cato Reports 2Q Net Income

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported net income of $14.0 million or $0.62 per diluted share for the second quarter ended July 31, 2021, compa...

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5 years ago - PRNewsWire

Cato stock surges toward 15-month high after swinging to profit, reinstating dividend

Shares of Cato Corp. leapt 10.1% toward a 15-month high in afternoon trading Thursday, after the fashion apparel and accessories retailer swung to a fiscal first-quarter profit on revenue that more th...

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5 years ago - Market Watch

The Cato Corporation Announces Resumption Of Quarterly Dividend

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share.

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5 years ago - PRNewsWire

Cato Reports 1Q Net Income

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported net income of $20.7 million or $0.92 per diluted share for the first quarter ended May 1, 2021, compared ...

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5 years ago - PRNewsWire

Cato Reports 4Q And Full-Year Loss

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported losses for the fourth quarter and year ended January 30, 2021.

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5 years ago - PRNewsWire

Cato's Schulp says financial transaction tax not a good idea at GameStop hearing

The House Committee on Financial Services holds a hearing about the GameStop trading frenzy in late January 2021.

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5 years ago - CNBC Television

Cato Reports 3Q Net Loss

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported a net loss of $3.6 million or ($0.15) per diluted share for the third quarter ended October 31, 2020, co...

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5 years ago - PRNewsWire

CATO SMS Acquires Array Biostatistics

CARY, N.C., Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CATO SMS announced today that it has acquired Wilmington, NC-based Array Biostatistics (Array) to expand its offering of specialized clinical research soluti...

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6 years ago - PRNewsWire

Cato Reports 2Q Net Loss

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported a net loss of $7.2 million or ($0.30) per diluted share for the second quarter ended August 1, 2020, com...

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6 years ago - PRNewsWire

Best Stocks To Short As COVID Vaccine News Offsets Big-Tech Losses

With the S&P 500 looking to hold on to positive year-to-date gains despite a recession, you may be wondering how long this rally can last.

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6 years ago - Forbes