Cato Corp

CATO

Market cap $69.1M

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.

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, compared to a net loss of $15.1 million or ($0.79) per diluted share for the third quarter ended November 2, 2024.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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 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.