CATO CORP-CLASS A
CATONYSETrading Snapshot
- Day Range
- $2.38 – $2.47
- 52-Week Range
- $2.30 – $4.67
- Volume
- $3.46B
- Avg Volume
- $2.70B
- Shares Outstanding
- 20.0M
- Next Earnings
- Nov 6, 2026
Fundamentals Snapshot
- Annual Revenue
- $654M
- Last Q Revenue
- $166M
- P/E Ratio
- —
- P/S Ratio
- 0.1x
- EPS (TTM)
- $-0.30
- Dividend Yield
- 0.00%
- Dilution (1yr)
- +3.3%
Why Investors Own CATO
- ✓High-growth profile — revenue up +24.3% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
- ✓Healthy economics — 59% gross margin and 16% free-cash-flow margin.
- ✓New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.
CATO CORP-CLASS A
CATO
StockOtter · stockotter.spaceAbout 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 1–5★ and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:💎 Quality — gross margin🚀 Growth — revenue YoY⚖️ Valuation — P/S ratio⚡ Momentum — 30-day price change💧 Dilution — 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)Analyst Price Target
ⓘLatest News & Updates
CATO CORP-CLASS A tops quarterly estimates as demand accelerates
Revenue grew double digits with management guiding above consensus; margins continued to expand.
Analysts lift CATO price targets on improving margins
Several firms raised targets, citing stronger free cash flow and a healthier backlog.
CATO CORP-CLASS A announces new agreement to expand its footprint
The move broadens the company’s reach and could add incremental revenue over the next year.