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Cato Corp

4.62 USD
+0.06
1.32%
At close Updated Sep 12, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
1.32%
5 days
3.59%
1 month
59.86%
3 months
37.91%
6 months
57.68%
Year to date
22.55%
1 year
4.76%
5 years
-48.95%
10 years
-86.18%
 

About: The Cato Corp operates as a specialty retailer of fashion apparel and accessories in the southeastern United States. Its primary objective is to be the fashion specialty retailer for fashion and value in its markets. The company operates through the following business segments: Retail and Credit. The Retail segment which generates the majority of revenue offers fashion specialty stores. The Credit segment involves credit card services.

Employees: 7,000

0
Funds holding %
of 7,462 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

45,875% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1.84M | Put options by funds: $4K

0.3% less ownership

Funds ownership: 34.06% [Q1] → 33.75% (-0.3%) [Q2]

2% less funds holding

Funds holding: 46 [Q1] → 45 (-1) [Q2]

14% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 6 | Existing positions closed: 7

20% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $21.3M [Q1] → $17M (-$4.24M) [Q2]

79% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 5 | Existing positions reduced: 24

100% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 0 (-1) [Q2]

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about CATO published over the past 30 days

Positive
Seeking Alpha
17 days ago
Cato: Turnaround Play With Substantial Near-Term Upside - Strong Buy
While fashion and accessories retailer Cato Corporation has experienced mounting operational challenges in recent years, the company has been showing signs of life as of late. Last week, the company reported strong Q2/FY2025 results with margins and cash generation reaching new multi-year highs. Same store sales increased by an impressive 9%. As July has seen the strongest increase in fashion retail sales year-to-date, Q3 has likely been off to a good start.
Cato: Turnaround Play With Substantial Near-Term Upside - Strong Buy
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
18 days ago
Cato's Q2 Earnings Jump Y/Y on Same-Store Sales Growth
CATO delivers strong year-over-year earnings growth in Q2, fueled by higher same-store sales and cost discipline, while cautioning on tariff-related risks ahead.
Cato's Q2 Earnings Jump Y/Y on Same-Store Sales Growth
Neutral
PRNewsWire
24 days ago
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, compared to net income of $0.1 million or $0.01 per diluted share for the second quarter ended August 3, 2024.
CATO REPORTS 2Q RESULTS
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP Announces Shareholder Investigation of The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO)
NEW YORK , July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP announces that it is investigating The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) on behalf of the company's shareholders.  The investigation seeks to determine whether The Cato Corporation's directors breached their fiduciary duties in connection with recent corporate actions.
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP Announces Shareholder Investigation of The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO)
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Cato Stock Gains 12% Despite Q1 Earnings Down Y/Y on Tariff Headwinds
CATO reports a sharp year-over-year drop in earnings per share in Q1 amid tariff concerns, but improving sales trends later in the quarter offer a tailwind against cautious consumer spending.
Cato Stock Gains 12% Despite Q1 Earnings Down Y/Y on Tariff Headwinds
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
REITs: The Riches Are In The Niches
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REITs: The Riches Are In The Niches
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 months ago
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 to net income of $11.0 million or $0.54 per diluted share for the first quarter ended May 4, 2024.
CATO REPORTS 1Q EARNINGS
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 months ago
Cato Stock Improves 16% as Q4 Loss Narrows Year Over Year
CATO incurs a narrower year-over-year loss per share in Q4 as improved supply chain efficiency and cost controls help offset sales declines and margin pressures in a challenging retail environment.
Cato Stock Improves 16% as Q4 Loss Narrows Year Over Year
Neutral
PRNewsWire
5 months ago
CATO REPORTS 4Q AND FULL YEAR LOSS
CHARLOTTE, N.C. , March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported a net loss of ($14.1) million or ($0.74) per diluted share for the fourth quarter ended February 1, 2025, compared to a net loss of ($23.4) million or ($1.14) per diluted share for the fourth quarter ended February 3, 2024.
CATO REPORTS 4Q AND FULL YEAR LOSS
Neutral
Accesswire
7 months ago
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of The Cato Corporation - CATO
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 5, 2025 / Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of The Cato Corporation ("Cato" or the "Company") (NYSE:CATO). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext.
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of The Cato Corporation - CATO
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