The Cato Corporation
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The Cato Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty retailer of fashion apparel and accessories primarily in the southeastern United States. It operates through two segments, Retail and Credit. The company's stores and e-commerce websites offer a range of apparel and accessories, including dressy, career, and casual sportswear; and dresses, coats, shoes, lingerie, costume jewelry, and handbags, as well as men's wear, and lines for kids and infants. It operates its stores and e-commerce websites under the Cato, Cato Fashions, Cato Plus, It's Fashion, It's Fashion Metro, and Versona names. It also provides credit card services and layaway plans for customers. The Cato Corporation was incorporated in 1946 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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 (NYSE:CATO) reported quarterly earnings of $0.47 per share. This is a 176.47 percent increase over earnings of $0.17 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $171.104 million in sales this
CATO's strong value positioning, strategic store locations, and efficient sourcing model drive consistent demand, while data-driven operations and customer programs support margins.
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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.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cato Corp. CATO on Thursday reported a loss of $10.9 million in its fiscal fourth quarter. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company said it had a loss of 55 cents per share.
Cato (NYSE:CATO) reported quarterly losses of $(0.55) per share. This is a 25.68 percent increase over losses of $(0.74) per share from the same period last year. The company reported $151.659 million in sales this
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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 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. (AP) — Cato Corp. CATO on Thursday reported a loss of $5.2 million in its fiscal third quarter. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company said it had a loss of 28 cents per share.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cato Corp. CATO on Thursday reported a loss of $5.2 million in its fiscal third quarter. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company said it had a loss of 28 cents per share.
| Report Date | EPS Estimate | EPS Actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20upcoming | — | — | — |
| 2018-08-23 | 0.30 | 0.26 | -13.33% |
| 2018-05-24 | 0.87 | 0.94 | +8.05% |
| 2018-03-22 | -0.60 | -0.14 | +76.67% |
| 2017-11-16 | — | 0.11 | — |
| 2017-08-17 | 0.11 | -0.03 | -127.27% |
| 2017-05-18 | 0.80 | 0.85 | +6.25% |
| 2017-03-16 | -0.52 | -0.48 | +7.69% |
| 2016-11-17 | 0.26 | 0.30 | +15.38% |
| 2016-08-18 | 0.54 | 0.57 | +5.56% |
| 2016-05-19 | 1.25 | 1.29 | +3.20% |
| 2016-03-17 | 0.34 | 0.42 | +23.53% |
| 2015-11-19 | 0.26 | 0.30 | +15.38% |
| 2015-08-20 | 0.57 | 0.56 | -1.75% |
| 2015-05-21 | 1.09 | 1.11 | +1.83% |
| 2015-03-19 | 0.27 | 0.33 | +22.22% |
| 30d | 90d | YTD | 1y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATO | +13.29% | +9.09% | +4.85% | +26.56% |
| XLY | +1.89% | +5.69% | +1.22% | +13.07% |
| Alpha (stock − sector) | +11.40% | +3.40% | +3.63% | +13.49% |