The Cato Corporation

The Cato Corporation

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$3.34

+5.7%
Consumer CyclicalApparel - Retail

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. As of January 29, 2022, the company operated 1,311 stores in 32 states. It also provides credit card services to its customers, as well as layaway plans for customers who agree to make periodic payments. The company was incorporated in 1946 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$60.77M
EPS-0.3100
P/E Ratio-10.77
Earnings Date08/20/2026
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The Cato Corporation Street Expectations Map

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No Target Data

No analyst price targets available for cato.

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The Cato Corporation Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
653.81M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.01B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.01B - 1.01B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+54.5%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage8 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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The Cato Corporation Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
-5.91M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
44.47M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
44.47M - 44.47M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+852.5%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage8 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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The Cato Corporation Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
-0.31
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$2.31
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$2.31 - $2.31
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+845.2%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage7 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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The Cato Corporation Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
-14.19M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-23.68M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-23.68M - -23.68M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-66.9%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage8 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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The Cato Corporation Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
-4.20M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-6.46M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-6.46M - -6.46M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-53.9%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage8 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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The Cato Corporation Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
226.46M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
345.23M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
345.23M - 345.23M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+52.4%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage8 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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The Cato Corporation Insider Positioning

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Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Neutral

No insider trading activity reported. This could indicate blackout periods, lack of conviction, or regulatory restrictions.

Insider Participation

No Activity

No insider trading activity reported from any insiders in the past year.