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Cato Corp

CATO

Market cap $46.6M

2.34 USD

-0.07

2.9%

At close Updated Sep 14, 2:24 PM EDT

1 day

-2.9%

5 days

-10%

1 month

-31.18%

3 months

-27.55%

6 months

-22.52%

Year to date

-22%

1 year

-48.68%

5 years

-85.47%

10 years

-92.77%

About: The Cato Corp seeks to offer quality fashion apparel and accessories at low prices every day, in junior/missy and plus sizes. The Cato concept's stores and e-commerce website feature a broad assortment of apparel and accessories, including dressy, career, and casual sportswear, dresses, coats, shoes, lingerie, costume jewelry, and handbags. Management believes the Company's success is dependent upon its ability to differentiate its stores from department stores, mass merchandise discount stores, and competing specialty stores. The key elements of the Company's business are: Merchandise Assortment, Value Pricing, Strip Shopping Center Location, Customer Service, Credit and Layaway Programs.

Employees: 6,700

Consumer Discretionary Apparel Retail

News

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Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 33.3%

Neutral 33.3%

Negative 33.3%

Zacks Investment Research

Cato vs Lulus: Which Apparel Retailer Has More Upside Potential?

The U.S. Retail – Apparel and Shoes industry is seeing selective growth, supported by resilient consumer spending, rising demand for performance footwear, comfort-driven styles, denim and other functional categories. Product innovation, premiumization and growing health and fitness awareness are supporting technical footwear and athleisure, while digital and direct-to-consumer expansion is widening customer reach.

Cato vs Lulus: Which Apparel Retailer Has More Upside Potential?

Zacks Investment Research

Cato's Q2 Earnings Down Y/Y on Lower Consumer Spending

CATO's Q2 earnings per share and sales decline year over year as weaker consumer spending, lower merchandise margins and occupancy-cost deleverage weigh on results.

Cato's Q2 Earnings Down Y/Y on Lower Consumer Spending

CATO REPORTS 2Q RESULTS

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported net income of $1.1 million or $0.06 per diluted share for the second quarter ended August 1, 2026, compared to net income of $6.8 million or $0.35 per diluted share for the second quarter ended August 2, 2025.

CATO REPORTS 2Q RESULTS

Southern First Appoints Bryan Kennedy to Board of Directors

GREENVILLE, S.C., June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Kennedy to its Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2026.

Southern First Appoints Bryan Kennedy to Board of Directors

Zacks Investment Research

Cato Q1 Earnings Surge Year Over Year on Tariff Refunds

CATO reports a significant year-over-year rise in Q1 2026 as tariff refunds lifted margins, though management cautioned that inflation and fuel costs are weighing on consumer spending.

Cato Q1 Earnings Surge Year Over Year on Tariff Refunds

CATO REPORTS 1Q EARNINGS

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported net income of $9.3 million or $0.47 per diluted share for the first quarter ended May 2, 2026, compared to net income of $3.3 million or $0.17 per diluted share for the first quarter ended May 3, 2025.

CATO REPORTS 1Q EARNINGS

Zacks Investment Research

Cato Gains 24% in the Past Year: Should You Buy the Stock?

CATO's strong value positioning, strategic store locations, and efficient sourcing model drive consistent demand, while data-driven operations and customer programs support margins.

Cato Gains 24% in the Past Year: Should You Buy the Stock?

Zacks Investment Research

Cato Incurs Q4 Loss, Narrows Year Over Year on Margin Gains

Improved cost controls and higher margins help Cato narrow losses on a year-over-year basis in Q4, even as softer sales and cautious consumer demand remain ongoing challenges.

Cato Incurs Q4 Loss, Narrows Year Over Year on Margin Gains

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, 2026, compared to a net loss of ($14.1) million or ($0.74) per diluted share for the fourth quarter ended February 1, 2025.

CATO REPORTS 4Q AND FULL YEAR LOSS

Zacks Investment Research

Cato's Q3 Loss Narrows Year Over Year as Same-Store Sales Drive Growth

CATO's Q3 loss narrows year over year on 10% same-store sales growth and better margins, but slowing employment and economic concerns present headwinds for the retailer's outlook.

Cato's Q3 Loss Narrows Year Over Year as Same-Store Sales Drive Growth

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