CATO CORP-CLASS A
CATONYSETrading Snapshot
- Day Range
- $2.33 β $2.39
- 52-Week Range
- $2.28 β $4.46
- Volume (shares)
- 27,313
- Avg Volume (shares)
- β
- Shares Outstanding
- 19.9M
- Next Earnings
- 2026-11-19
Fundamentals Snapshot
- Annual Revenue
- $654M
- Last Q Revenue
- $166M
- P/E Ratio
- β
- P/S Ratio
- 0.1x
- EPS (TTM)
- $-0.30
- Dividend Yield
- 0.00%
- Dilution (1yr)
- +3.3%
CATO CORP-CLASS A
CATOAbout CATO CORP-CLASS A
The Cato Corporation, encompassing its subsidiary entities, operates as a specialized vendor of fashionable clothing and accompanying accessories, with its primary market centered in the southeastern region of the United States. Its business model is structured into two principal divisions: retail sales and financial credit services. Through its network of brick-and-mortar stores and digital storefronts, the company offers a comprehensive assortment of apparel and adornments. This collection spans formal, professional, and everyday casual wear, along with dresses, outerwear, footwear, intimate apparel, imitation jewelry, and handbags. Additionally, it features specific product lines catering to male customers, children, and infants. These retail establishments and online platforms operate under several distinct brand identities, including Cato, Cato Fashions, Cato Plus, It's Fashion, It's Fashion Metro, and Versona. By January 29, 2022, the corporation managed 1,311 outlets distributed across 32 states. Beyond its merchandising activities, Cato Corporation extends credit card facilities to its clientele and offers layaway plans for those wishing to make scheduled installments. The firm was established in 1946 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Otter Score Breakdown
How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1β5β and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0β100 score:π Quality β gross marginπ Growth β revenue YoYβοΈ Valuation β P/S ratioβ‘ Momentum β 30-day price changeπ§ Dilution β 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)Insufficient data for all five components.
Analyst Ratings
βLatest News & Updates

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CATO ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL THIRD AND FOURTH QUARTER STORE CLOSINGS
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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