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NYSE:CATO

The Cato Stock Forecast, Price & News

$8.18
-0.54 (-6.19 %)
(As of 11/30/2020 11:53 AM ET)
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$8.10
Now: $8.18▼
$8.35
50-Day Range
$6.08
MA: $7.40▼
$8.74
52-Week Range
$6.07
Now: $8.18▼
$19.33
Volume2,043 shs
Average Volume247,700 shs
Market Capitalization$195.98 million
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Beta0.63
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 February 1, 2020, the company operated 1,281 stores in 31 states. It also provides credit card services to its customers, as well as layaway plans. The company was founded in 1946 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Beat the Market (BTM) Rank™

Analyst Opinion: 0.0Community Rank: 2.2Dividend Strength: 0.0Insider Behavior: 0.8Valuation: 0.6 5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -

Overall Beat the Market Rank™

0.73 out of 5 stars


Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Womens' clothing stores
Sub-IndustryApparel Retail
SectorRetail/Wholesale
Current SymbolNYSE:CATO
Previous Symbol
CUSIP14920510
CIK18255
Webwww.catofashions.com
Phone704-554-8510
Employees10,060

Debt

Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio1.67
Quick Ratio1.72

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E RatioN/A
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$825.34 million
Price / Sales0.24
Cash Flow$2.00 per share
Price / Cash Flow4.09
Book Value$10.69 per share
Price / Book0.77

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net Income$35.90 million
Net Margins-6.95%
Return on Equity-15.28%
Return on Assets-6.75%

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares23,958,000
Market Cap$195.98 million
Next Earnings Date3/18/2021 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
$8.18
-0.54 (-6.19 %)
(As of 11/30/2020 11:53 AM ET)
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The Cato (NYSE:CATO) Frequently Asked Questions

How has The Cato's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus?

The Cato's stock was trading at $13.41 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, CATO shares have decreased by 39.4% and is now trading at $8.13.
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than The Cato?

Wall Street analysts have given The Cato a "N/A" rating, but there may be better short-term opportunities in the market. Some of MarketBeat's winning trading ideas this year have resulted in 5-15% weekly gains. MarketBeat just released five new trading ideas, but The Cato wasn't one of them. MarketBeat thinks these five stocks may be even better buys.
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When is The Cato's next earnings date?

The Cato is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, March 18th 2021.
View our earnings forecast for The Cato.

How were The Cato's earnings last quarter?

The Cato Co. (NYSE:CATO) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 21st. The specialty retailer reported ($1.19) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The specialty retailer had revenue of $100.73 million for the quarter. The Cato had a negative return on equity of 15.28% and a negative net margin of 6.95%.
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How often does The Cato pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for The Cato?

The Cato declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, February 28th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 9th will be given a dividend of $0.33 per share on Tuesday, March 24th. This represents a $1.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 16.24%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 6th. This is an increase from The Cato's previous quarterly dividend of $0.30.
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Who are some of The Cato's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to The Cato include The TJX Companies (TJX), Ross Stores (ROST), The Gap (GPS), Foot Locker (FL), American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), Urban Outfitters (URBN), Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), The Buckle (BKE), Guess' (GES), Zumiez (ZUMZ), The Children's Place (PLCE), Designer Brands (DBI), Shoe Carnival (SCVL), Genesco (GCO) and Caleres (CAL).
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What other stocks do shareholders of The Cato own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other The 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 The Cato's key executives?

The Cato's management team includes the following people:
  • Mr. John P. Derham Cato, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 70, Pay $3.63M)
  • Mr. John R. Howe, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 57, Pay $903.6k)
  • Mr. Michael Timothy Greer, Exec. VP & Director of Stores(Leave of Absence) (Age 57, Pay $776.67k)
  • Mr. Gordon D. Smith, Exec. VP and Chief Real Estate & Store Devel. Officer (Age 64, Pay $709.36k)
  • J. Gregory Fagan, VP & Gen. Counsel
  • Mr. Stephen Headley, Sr. VP of Sourcing & MDSE Support
  • Mr. Woody Cozart, Sr. VP of GMM - Fashion Division
  • Mr. Shawn E. Smith, Sec.
  • Mr. Jeffrey R. Shock, Sr. VP & Controller
  • Ms. Christin J. Reische, Assistant Sec.

What is The Cato's stock symbol?

The Cato trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "CATO."

Who are The Cato's major shareholders?

The Cato's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (14.61%), State Street Corp (3.39%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (2.02%), Morgan Stanley (2.01%), Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership (1.43%) and Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (1.11%).
View institutional ownership trends for The Cato.

Which institutional investors are selling The Cato stock?

CATO stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including JPMorgan Chase & Co., WINTON GROUP Ltd, Dalton Greiner Hartman Maher & Co., AQR Capital Management LLC, Aristides Capital LLC, Paradigm Capital Management Inc. NY, State Street Corp, and Trexquant Investment LP.
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Which institutional investors are buying The Cato stock?

CATO stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Morgan Stanley, Assenagon Asset Management S.A., GSA Capital Partners LLP, BlackRock Inc., Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc., Squarepoint Ops LLC, Sei Investments Co., and UBS Asset Management Americas Inc..
View insider buying and selling activity for The Cato.

How do I buy shares of The Cato?

Shares of CATO can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.

What is The Cato's stock price today?

One share of CATO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $8.13.

How big of a company is The Cato?

The Cato has a market capitalization of $194.78 million and generates $825.34 million in revenue each year. The Cato employs 10,060 workers across the globe.

What is The Cato's official website?

The official website for The Cato is www.catofashions.com.

How can I contact The Cato?

The Cato's mailing address is 8100 Denmark Road, Charlotte NC, 28273. The specialty retailer can be reached via phone at 704-554-8510.

This page was last updated on 11/30/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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