The Cato Corporation
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $44.84M
- P/E (TTM)
- -
- Forward P/E
- -
- Dividend yield
- -
- 52-week range
- $2.30$4.59
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 66.98K
The Cato (CATO) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $2.34 - $2.36 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $4.59 |
| 52-Week Low | $2.30 |
| Open | $2.36 |
| Volume (last close) | 18.12K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 66.98K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 673.21M |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | -5.59M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 40.25M |
| EPS (TTM) | −$0.29 |
| Profit Margin | -0.83% |
| Operating Margin | -2.19% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -3.33% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.86 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Payout Ratio | 0.00% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Market Cap | 44.84M |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 19.00M |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 0.07 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 0.27 |
| EV/EBITDA | 6.08 |
| 50-Day MA | $2.70 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $3.00 |
| 1-Year Change | −39.33% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
The Cato at a Glance
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, The Cato (CATO) has a market capitalization of $44.84M. The stock trades at 0.1× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it lost $5.59M on revenue of $673.21M and generated $40.25M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 5.4% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $35.12M in cash and securities against $145.03M of debt, a net debt position of $109.91M.
The Cato does not currently pay a dividend.
The share price is down 39.3% over the past year. At $2.35 (the Oct 16, 2026 close) it sits near the bottom of its 52-week range of $2.30 to $4.59, below its 200-day moving average of $3.00.
Based on 1 professional analyst rating from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Cato
What is the current stock price for CATO?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, CATO stock trades at $2.35. The 52-week range is $2.30–$4.59, with a day range of $2.34–$2.36.
What is the P/E ratio for CATO?
The P/E ratio (Price-to-Earnings) for CATO is shown in the Key Statistics section. This valuation metric helps compare The Cato Corporation to industry peers.
Does CATO pay dividends?
The Cato does not currently pay a regular dividend. It reported a net loss over the trailing twelve months, so it has no earnings to distribute. Check the Dividends tab for historical dividend information.
What do analysts recommend for CATO?
Based on ratings from 1 professional analyst over the last 90 days, the consensus for CATO is Buy.
What is the market cap of CATO?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, The Cato's market capitalization is $44.7M, classifying it as a micro-cap company. The Cato operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector within the Apparel Retail industry.