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Cato Corporation (The) (CATO)
$2.54-0.06 (-2.31%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
The Cato Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty retailer of fashion apparel and accessories primarily in the southeastern United States.
Historical Price
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
The Cato Corporation in the Consumer Cyclical sector is trading at $2.54 with a market capitalization of $67M. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of $2.54, remaining 18.8% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. Risk note: RSI 30 is oversold, raising the odds of a near-term bounce; MACD remains below its signal line. The Whystock Score of 40/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Oversold momentum (RSI 30) — potential for technical mean-reversion
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $171.10M↑ | $151.66M↓ | $155.40M↓ | $176.51M↑ | $170.24M |
| Gross Profit | $64.76M↑ | $45.41M↓ | $50.88M↓ | $65.04M↑ | $60.92M |
| Operating Income | $8.60M↑ | -$13.72M↓ | -$8.53M↓ | $5.15M↑ | $3.04M |
| Net Income | $9.31M↑ | -$10.86M↓ | -$5.19M↓ | $6.83M↑ | $3.31M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
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-com...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$66.86M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
-
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.59
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
0.05%
Volume
Today's trading volume
91,998
Recent News
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CATO's cost cuts and strong liquidity bolster resilience, while LVLU's margin gains and expense control support its earnings profile. Which stock is the better buy?
80-year-old discount retailer closes 14 more stores, plans more
The company blamed its customers for the closures.
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.
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