NYSE:CATO Cato (CATO) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The Overlooked Retirement Asset You Probably Don’t Own (From Crypto 101 Media) (Ad) Free CATO Stock Alerts $5.31 -0.02 (-0.38%) (As of 05/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$5.21▼$5.4350-Day Range$4.60▼$6.6252-Week Range$4.56▼$8.91Volume94,506 shsAverage Volume104,079 shsMarket Capitalization$109.23 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield12.81%Price TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Cato alerts: Email Address Cato MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestBearish7.14% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.15Based on 10 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.0.73 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector182nd out of 197 stocksWomens' Clothing Stores Industry4th out of 4 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Cato.Read more about Cato's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted7.14% of the float of Cato has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCato has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.7.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Cato has recently increased by 11.11%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipCato is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 12.81%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthCato does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Read more about Cato's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for CATO. Previous Next 2.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCato has a news sentiment score of 0.15. 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 0.54 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for Cato this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Search Interest4 people have searched for CATO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows2 people have added Cato to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Cato insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders16.58% 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 Institutions61.10% of the stock of Cato is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Cato's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Cato is -4.58, 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 -4.58, 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 0.57. 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 Ad Crypto 101 MediaThe Overlooked Retirement Asset You Probably Don’t Own4 out of 5 Americans believe we’re on the brink of a retirement crisis. Luckily, in these unprecedented times, we have an unprecedented solution. Once considered a “fringe” investment, the crypto market is now taking the world by storm.Click here to access the Crypto Retirement Blueprint now. About Cato Stock (NYSE:CATO)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. It also provides credit card services to its customers, as well as layaway plans for customers. The Cato Corporation was incorporated in 1946 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.Read More CATO Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CATO Stock News HeadlinesMay 17 at 11:28 PM | yahoo.comThe 'Migrant Crime' Wave, DebunkedMay 17 at 11:28 PM | msn.comCrime, police calls up on DART trains and busesMay 17 at 11:28 PM | msn.comWhy America’s kids need to learn from the Founders via ‘classical schooling’May 17 at 6:28 PM | msn.comBiden’s ‘Buy America’ SpinMay 16 at 4:13 PM | msn.comBoys track league championship roundup: Cato-Meridian boys win OHSL Patriot National crownMay 15, 2024 | msn.comMassive Speeding Ticket in Georgia Brings Shocking Seven-Figure FineMay 14, 2024 | forbes.comQuestions To Ask When Considering Buying In An HOAMay 13, 2024 | yahoo.comCato Dobbs Tears Through New Zealand and Barcelona in the Latest Thunder Trucks EditMay 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWe're Hopeful That Cato (NYSE:CATO) Will Use Its Cash WiselyMay 12, 2024 | msn.comFormer Springbok ‘Jungle Joe’ van Niekerk welcomes baby boyMay 12, 2024 | msn.comProm 2024: See 65 photos from Cato-Meridian High School junior senior promMay 11, 2024 | msn.comPRASA suspends Durban to Cato Ridge line following collisionMay 11, 2024 | msn.comTruck hijacking results in theft of R7 million worth of Adidas sneakersMay 10, 2024 | msn.comHow Cincinnati Cyclones made pro hockey history with 5 Black starters: 'It's very special'May 9, 2024 | msn.comHow a Durban tour operator's love for his community motivated him to start a tourism businessMay 9, 2024 | msn.comPower outage planned for two eThekwini areas on SaturdayMay 8, 2024 | yahoo.comJudge rules Dougherty County should disqualify candidate in House District 154 raceMay 8, 2024 | msn.comSection III high school sports schedule, scoreboard for May 8May 7, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deCato Networks: Cyber Threat Research: Poor Patching Practices and Unencrypted Protocols Continue to Haunt EnterprisesMay 3, 2024 | sports.yahoo.comDecker earns prestigious Cato AwardMay 3, 2024 | msn.comClarkson’s Farm series 3 review: Jeremy Clarkson never cried. Then his piglet diedMay 3, 2024 | msn.comWhen does a protest become a criminal activity?May 2, 2024 | msn.comJax Taylor Shuts Addresses Ugly Rumor Amid Split From Brittany CartwrightMay 2, 2024 | msn.comA day on Clarkson's farm: 'Weirdly, Jeremy's actually a really good pig farmer'May 2, 2024 | dailymail.co.ukJeremy Clarkson has gone so green, I thought he was going to quote Greta Thunberg: CHRISTOPHER STEVENS gives five stars to the new series of Clarkson's Farm - read his glowing ...See More Headlines 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 Company Calendar Last Earnings3/21/2024Ex-Dividend for 4/1 Dividend3/25/2024Dividend Payable4/01/2024Today5/18/2024Fiscal Year End1/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Womens' clothing stores Sub-IndustryApparel Retail Current SymbolNYSE:CATO CUSIP14920510 CIK18255 Webwww.catofashions.com Phone(704) 554-8510Fax704-551-7594Employees7,300Year Founded1946Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($1.16) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-23,940,000.00 Net Margins-3.38% Pretax Margin-1.95% Return on Equity-11.11% Return on Assets-4.75% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.29 Quick Ratio0.77 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$708.06 million Price / Sales0.15 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$9.35 per share Price / Book0.57Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares20,566,000Free Float17,156,000Market Cap$109.21 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.08 Social Links Investing Strategies To Help Grow Your Retirement IncomeNeed to stretch out your 401K or Roth IRA plan? Use these time-tested investing strategies to grow the monthly retirement income that your stock portfolio generates.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. John P. Derham Cato (Age 74)Chairman, President & CEO Comp: $1.75MMr. Charles D. Knight (Age 59)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $456.12kMr. Gordon D. Smith (Age 68)Executive VP and Chief Real Estate & Store Development Officer Comp: $440.01kJ. Gregory FaganVP & General CounselMr. Stephen HeadleySenior Vice President of Sourcing & MDSE SupportMr. Jeffrey R. ShockSenior VP & ControllerMr. Stevens M. StaesSecretaryMs. Christin J. ReischeAssistant SecretaryMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsNoodles & CompanyNASDAQ:NDLSPetMed ExpressNASDAQ:PETSTravelzooNASDAQ:TZOOPSQNYSE:PSQHAllbirdsNASDAQ:BIRDView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsVanguard Group Inc.Bought 7,072 shares on 5/10/2024Ownership: 4.527%Acadian Asset Management LLCSold 7,437 shares on 5/10/2024Ownership: 0.026%State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement SystemBought 11,564 shares on 5/9/2024Ownership: 0.056%Marquette Asset Management LLCBought 35,313 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.371%Empowered Funds LLCBought 2,975 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.193%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CATO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CATO shares performed in 2024? Cato's stock was trading at $7.14 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CATO shares have decreased by 25.6% and is now trading at $5.31. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Cato? Cato saw a increase in short interest in April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 1,200,000 shares, an increase of 11.1% from the April 15th total of 1,080,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 123,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 9.7 days. Approximately 7.1% of the company's shares are sold short. View Cato's Short Interest. How were Cato's earnings last quarter? The Cato Co. (NYSE:CATO) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March, 21st. The specialty retailer reported ($1.14) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The specialty retailer had revenue of $174.88 million for the quarter. Cato had a negative net margin of 3.38% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.11%. How often does Cato pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Cato? Cato declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, March 1st. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 26th will be paid a dividend of $0.17 per share on Monday, April 1st. This represents a $0.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 12.81%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 25th. 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 12.81%. 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). Who are Cato's major shareholders? Cato's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (4.53%), Marquette Asset Management LLC (0.37%), Empowered Funds LLC (0.19%), State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System (0.06%), BNP Paribas Financial Markets (0.04%) and Acadian Asset Management LLC (0.03%). 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. 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