CATO
The Cato Corporation3.1600
-0.0400-1.25%
Dec 16, 4:00:02 PM EST
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This Quarter (Q4 '25)
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Last Quarter (Q3 '25)
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62.41MP/E (TTM)
-Basic EPS (TTM)
-0.48Dividend Yield
0%Recent Filings
10-Q
Q3 FY2026 results
The Cato Corporation posted Q3 FY2026 sales down y/y (derived) for the quarter ended November 1, 2025, extending YTD softness while gross margins held steady amid cost controls. Operating loss narrowed q/q (derived), but net loss widened >20% from higher interest costs per statements. Cash from operations funded $4.2M capex, yielding positive FCF (derived). Debt steady, revolver fully available. Stores churned 12 net closures. Cato stays liquid. Retail competition bites harder.
8-K
Q3 loss narrows sharply
Cato narrowed its Q3 net loss to $5.2M ($0.28/share) from $15.1M ($0.79/share) last year, fueled by 6% sales growth to $153.7M and 10% same-store gains. Gross margin jumped to 32.0% on lower costs, while SG&A fell to 37.1%. Store count dropped to 1,101 after 16 closures. Q4 looks challenging amid slowing growth.
10-Q
Q2 FY2025 results
The Cato Corporation's Q2 FY2025 results, ended August 2, 2025, showed revenue declining 10% year-over-year to $202.2 million, with same-store sales down 9%, yet gross margin held steady at 32.1% amid controlled inventory levels. Operating loss narrowed to $4.1 million from $8.5 million last year, while net loss improved to $2.8 million or $0.15 per diluted share, versus $5.6 million or $0.30 per share, reflecting fewer shares outstanding at 18.5 million (derived). Cash from operations reached $15.4 million for the half-year, boosting liquidity with $32.7 million in cash and equivalents against $0 debt. No material M&A or regulatory events noted. Retail competition remains a persistent headwind.
8-K
Cato's Q2 profits soar
The Cato Corporation reported second-quarter net income of $6.8 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, up sharply from $0.1 million last year, driven by 5% sales growth to $174.7 million and a 9% same-store sales surge. Gross margins rose to 36.2% from 34.6%, while SG&A expenses fell to 32.8% of sales, thanks to lower payroll and insurance costs. The company closed eight stores, leaving 1,101 locations. Tariffs loom as a cost risk ahead.
10-Q
Q1 FY2026 results
The Cato Corporation's Q1 FY2026 results, ended May 3, 2025, showed sales declining 9.1% year-over-year to $195.8 million, with comparable store sales down 7.9%, yet gross margin held steady at 32.4% amid controlled inventory levels. Operating loss narrowed to $7.7 million from $12.5 million last year, while net loss improved to $5.2 million or $(0.26) per diluted share on 19.7 million shares, versus $(0.36) prior. Cash from operations rose to $15.4 million, yielding positive free cash flow of $13.9 million after $1.5 million capex. Balance sheet strengthened with $58.2 million in cash and no debt. No material M&A or regulatory updates noted. Retail competition remains a key risk.
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