NYSE:CATO Cato - CATO Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding The Cato Co. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $9.68 -0.16 (-1.63%) (As of 02/7/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$9.32▼$9.7950-Day Range$8.55▼$10.4452-Week Range$8.40▼$18.00Volume160,605 shsAverage Volume93,252 shsMarket Capitalization$205.02 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield6.69%Price TargetN/A ProfileChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Cato MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestBearish5.72% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment-0.07Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$31,140 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.48 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector193rd out of 213 stocksWomens' Clothing Stores Industry4th out of 4 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Cato. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted5.72% of the float of Cato has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCato has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Cato has recently increased by 1.03%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipCato is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.69%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthCato does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for CATO. Previous Next 1.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCato has a news sentiment score of -0.07. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.45 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Cato this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search Interest2 people have searched for CATO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Cato to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Cato insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $31,140.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders15.03% of the stock of Cato is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions52.06% of the stock of Cato is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Cato is -60.50, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Cato is -60.50, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCato has a P/B Ratio of 0.82. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Cato (NYSE:CATO) StockThe Cato Corp. engages in the operation of apparel and accessories specialty stores. It operates through the following segments: Retail and Credit. The Retail segment includes the retailing of women's apparel, shoes, and accessories. The Credit segment offers credit card and credit authorization services. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.Read More Receive CATO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Cato and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address CATO Stock News HeadlinesFebruary 1, 2023 | msn.comMan killed in Woonsocket; daughters being questionedFebruary 1, 2023 | msn.comWoonsocket man, 70, killed in apparent homicideFebruary 8, 2023 | Wall Street Watch Dogs (Ad)The #1 Energy Stock to BuyThe next major energy revolution is unfolding right now. And it could hand early investors as much as 46,700% gains…January 23, 2023 | marketwatch.comDental Laboratory Workstations Market 2023 Size, Growth, Trends and Forecast to 2028January 23, 2023 | msn.comRachel Greszler: Americans need to know how much government goodies will cost them. It's more than most want to pay.January 23, 2023 | seekingalpha.comCato: Long-Term Outlook Looks Fine Despite Current HeadwindsJanuary 17, 2023 | marketwatch.comZTNA as a Service Solutions Market Size In 2023 : High Demand, Share, Top Countries Data, Industry Analysis by Top Players, and Forecasts to 2029January 17, 2023 | msn.comUS job openings are historically high and there’s no ‘quick fix,’ expert warnsFebruary 8, 2023 | Wall Street Watch Dogs (Ad)The #1 Energy Stock to BuyThe next major energy revolution is unfolding right now. And it could hand early investors as much as 46,700% gains…December 24, 2022 | msn.comLaGrange firefighters battle 2 blazes at the same time: 3 hospitalizedDecember 24, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThe Cato Corporation (CATO) Stock Historical Prices & Data - Yahoo FinanceDecember 19, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWith 56% ownership of the shares, The Cato Corporation (NYSE:CATO) is heavily dominated by institutional ownersNovember 22, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comCato (NYSE:CATO) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.17November 19, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comCato Third Quarter 2023 Earnings: US$0.21 loss per share (vs US$0.39 profit in 3Q 2022)November 17, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comCATO REPORTS 3Q RESULTSNovember 7, 2022 | msn.comFirefighters attacked during call outs with a rise in Bonfire Night incidentsNovember 3, 2022 | msn.comH-1B workers quitting like never before: CatoNovember 1, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThe past year for Cato (NYSE:CATO) investors has not been profitableOctober 31, 2022 | forbes.com“Treason” Goes Way Beyond Cato And Mercatus: Lots Of Economists Oppose The Jones ActOctober 26, 2022 | msn.comKZN father resuscitates 11-month-old after he falls into a pond, rushed to hospitalOctober 26, 2022 | msn.comCato-Meridian girls, Pulaski boys win OHSL Patriot cross country titlesOctober 25, 2022 | msn.comMan arrested for alleged unlawful possession of 9 firearms and over 700 rounds of ammunition on a Cato Ridge farm in KZNOctober 20, 2022 | nypost.comWhat the media tell you about illegal-immigrant crime is plain wrong - New York Post October 10, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comCato (NYSE:CATO) Will Be Looking To Turn Around Its ReturnsSeptember 22, 2022 | benzinga.com12 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Moving In Thursday's Intraday Session - Cato (NYSE:CATO), Connexa Sports - BenzingaSeptember 8, 2022 | cnbc.comWatch Fed Chair Jerome Powell speak live in a Q&A at the Cato Institute - CNBCSeptember 8, 2022 | nytimes.comWatch live: Jerome Powell speaks on monetary policy. - The New York TimesSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive CATO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Cato and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address CATO Company Calendar Last Earnings11/17/2022Ex-Dividend for 1/3 Dividend12/22/2022Dividend Payable1/03/2023Today2/07/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)3/16/2023Fiscal Year End1/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Womens' clothing stores Sub-IndustryApparel Retail SectorRetail/Wholesale Current SymbolNYSE:CATO CUSIP14920510 CIK18255 Webwww.catofashions.com Phone(704) 554-8510Fax704-551-7594Employees7,500Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.16) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$36.84 million Net Margins-0.46% Pretax Margin-0.03% Return on Equity-1.40% Return on Assets-0.59% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.47 Quick Ratio0.90 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$769.27 million Price / Sales0.27 Cash Flow$2.17 per share Price / Cash Flow4.46 Book Value$11.77 per share Price / Book0.82Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares21,180,000Free Float17,997,000Market Cap$205.02 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.01 Key ExecutivesJohn P. Derham CatoChairman, President & Chief Executive OfficerCharles D. KnightChief Financial Officer & Executive Vice PresidentGordon Duncan SmithChief Real Estate & Store Development Officer, EVPJeffrey R. ShockSenior Vice President & ControllerWarren DoyleVP-Corporate Real EstateKey CompetitorsChico's FASNYSE:CHSBig 5 Sporting GoodsNASDAQ:BGFVRite AidNYSE:RADFiesta Restaurant GroupNASDAQ:FRGIConn'sNASDAQ:CONNView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSimplex Trading LLCBought 600 shares on 2/2/2023Ownership: 0.000%Janney Montgomery Scott LLCBought 3,066 shares on 2/1/2023Ownership: 0.086%Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc.Bought 3,000 shares on 1/17/2023Ownership: 0.029%Marquette Asset Management LLCBought 5,017 shares on 1/12/2023Ownership: 0.072%Bank of New York Mellon CorpBought 9,266 shares on 12/8/2022Ownership: 1.810%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CATO Stock - Frequently Asked Questions How have CATO shares performed in 2023? Cato's stock was trading at $9.33 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, CATO stock has increased by 3.0% and is now trading at $9.61. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Cato? Cato saw a decline in short interest in the month of December. As of December 30th, there was short interest totaling 999,700 shares, a decline of 17.4% from the December 15th total of 1,210,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 215,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 4.6 days. Currently, 6.1% of the company's shares are sold short. View Cato's Short Interest. When is Cato's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, March 16th 2023. View our CATO earnings forecast. How were Cato's earnings last quarter? The Cato Co. (NYSE:CATO) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 17th. The specialty retailer reported ($0.21) earnings per share for the quarter. The specialty retailer earned $176.63 million during the quarter. Cato had a negative net margin of 0.46% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 1.40%. How often does Cato pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Cato? Cato announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, November 18th. Investors of record on Friday, December 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.17 per share on Tuesday, January 3rd. This represents a $0.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.08%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 22nd. Read our dividend analysis for CATO. 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 6.69%. CATO has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Read our dividend analysis for CATO. 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). What is Cato's stock symbol? Cato trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "CATO." Who are Cato's major shareholders? Cato's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (0.09%), Marquette Asset Management LLC (0.07%), Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. (0.03%), Simplex Trading LLC (0.00%) and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. (0.00%). Insiders that own company stock include Bailey W Patrick and John P D Cato. View institutional ownership trends. 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Cato's stock price today? One share of CATO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $9.61. How much money does Cato make? Cato (NYSE:CATO) has a market capitalization of $203.54 million and generates $769.27 million in revenue each year. The specialty retailer earns $36.84 million in net income (profit) each year or ($0.16) on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Cato have? The company employs 7,500 workers across the globe. How can I contact Cato? Cato's mailing address is 8100 Denmark Road, Charlotte NC, 28273. The official website for the company is www.catofashions.com. The specialty retailer can be reached via phone at (704) 554-8510 or via fax at 704-551-7594. This page (NYSE:CATO) was last updated on 2/8/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. 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