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Cato Corp

3.01 USD
-0.34
10.15%
At close Jun 13, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
-10.15%
5 days
17.12%
1 month
12.73%
3 months
4.15%
6 months
-10.15%
Year to date
-20.16%
1 year
-45.96%
5 years
-63.69%
10 years
-92.13%
 

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 7,296 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 1 (+0) [Q1 2025]

3.44% less ownership

Funds ownership: 37.5% [Q4 2024] → 34.06% (-3.44%) [Q1 2025]

18% less funds holding

Funds holding: 56 [Q4 2024] → 46 (-10) [Q1 2025]

22% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $27.4M [Q4 2024] → $21.3M (-$6.16M) [Q1 2025]

71% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 7 | Existing positions reduced: 24

83% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 2 | Existing positions closed: 12

96% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $8K | Put options by funds: $212K

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for CATO.

Financial journalist opinion

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

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks 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 weeks ago
REITs: The Riches Are In The Niches
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REITs: The Riches Are In The Niches
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 weeks 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
2 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
2 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
4 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
Neutral
PRNewsWire
4 months ago
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of The Cato Corporation - CATO
NEW YORK , Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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
Neutral
Accesswire
4 months ago
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of The Cato Corporation - CATO
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.
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of The Cato Corporation - CATO
Neutral
Accesswire
4 months ago
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of The Cato Corporation - CATO
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 30, 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.
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of The Cato Corporation - CATO
Neutral
PRNewsWire
4 months ago
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of The Cato Corporation - CATO
NEW YORK , Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of The Cato Corporation - CATO
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