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NYSE:CATO

Cato (CATO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$5.89
+0.52 (+9.68%)
(As of 03/27/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$5.35
$5.95
50-Day Range
$5.34
$7.29
52-Week Range
$5.25
$9.13
Volume
244,697 shs
Average Volume
145,391 shs
Market Capitalization
$121.22 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
11.54%
Price Target
N/A

Cato MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
N/A
Upside/​Downside
N/A
Short Interest
Bearish
5.05% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
-0.07mentions of Cato in the last 14 days
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.52 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

188th out of 204 stocks

Womens' Clothing Stores Industry

4th out of 5 stocks

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About Cato Stock (NYSE:CATO)

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 to its customers, as well as layaway plans for customers who agree to make periodic payments. The Cato Corporation was incorporated in 1946 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CATO Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
5/21/2020
Ex-Dividend for 1/2 Dividend
12/15/2023
Dividend Payable
1/02/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/1 Dividend
3/25/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Dividend Payable
4/01/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/16/2024
Fiscal Year End
1/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Womens' clothing stores
Sub-Industry
Apparel Retail
CUSIP
14920510
Employees
7,600
Year Founded
1946

Profitability

Net Income
$-23,940,000.00
Pretax Margin
-1.95%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$708.06 million
Book Value
$9.34 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
17,491,000
Market Cap
$121.22 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.06

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Key Executives

  • Mr. John P. Derham Cato (Age 74)
    Chairman, President & CEO
    Comp: $1.68M
  • Mr. Charles D. Knight (Age 59)
    Executive VP & CFO
    Comp: $490.25k
  • Mr. Gordon D. Smith (Age 68)
    Executive VP and Chief Real Estate & Store Development Officer
    Comp: $424.55k
  • J. Gregory Fagan
    VP & General Counsel
  • Mr. Stephen Headley
    Senior Vice President of Sourcing & MDSE Support
  • Mr. Jeffrey R. Shock
    Senior VP & Controller
  • Ms. Christin J. Reische
    Assistant Secretary

CATO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CATO shares performed in 2024?

Cato's stock was trading at $7.14 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CATO stock has decreased by 17.5% and is now trading at $5.89.
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When is Cato's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 16th 2024.
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How were Cato's earnings last quarter?

The Cato Co. (NYSE:CATO) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 21st. The specialty retailer reported ($1.19) earnings per share for the quarter. The specialty retailer earned $100.73 million during the quarter. Cato had a negative net margin of 3.38% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.11%.

How often does Cato pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Cato?

Cato announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, March 1st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 26th will be given a dividend of $0.17 per share on Monday, April 1st. This represents a $0.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 11.54%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 25th.
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Is Cato a good dividend stock?

Cato (NYSE:CATO) pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 12.66%. CATO has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer.
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What is John P. Derham Cato's approval rating as Cato's CEO?

229 employees have rated Cato Chief Executive Officer John P. Derham Cato on Glassdoor.com. John P. Derham Cato has an approval rating of 45% among the company's employees. This puts John P. Derham Cato in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Cato own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Cato investors own include AT&T (T), Kohl's (KSS), Pfizer (PFE), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), International Business Machines (IBM), Verizon Communications (VZ), Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), CVS Health (CVS) and Ford Motor (F).

Who are Cato's major shareholders?

Cato's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.50%), Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC (2.02%), Bridgeway Capital Management LLC (1.00%), Acuitas Investments LLC (0.89%), Northern Trust Corp (0.77%) and GSA Capital Partners LLP (0.50%). Insiders that own company stock include Bailey W Patrick and John P D Cato.
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How do I buy shares of Cato?

Shares of CATO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSE:CATO) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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