CATO - The Cato Corporation

NYSE - NYSE Delayed Price. Currency in USD
14.12
+0.37 (+2.69%)
At close: 4:02PM EST
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Previous Close13.75
Open13.72
Bid0.00 x 1200
Ask0.00 x 3200
Day's Range13.72 - 14.36
52 Week Range10.76 - 26.88
Volume240,744
Avg. Volume279,784
Market Cap336.419M
Beta (3Y Monthly)-0.25
PE Ratio (TTM)19.32
EPS (TTM)0.73
Earnings DateNov 14, 2018 - Nov 19, 2018
Forward Dividend & Yield1.32 (9.35%)
Ex-Dividend Date2018-12-07
1y Target Est23.00
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  • York County officials all quiet on possible Panthers complex
    American City Business Journals3 days ago

    York County officials all quiet on possible Panthers complex

    The unconfirmed reports are mounting that the Panthers are targeting various tracts near Fort Mill for a substantial development to include commercial uses beyond football.

  • Associated Press6 days ago

    Retail chain Cato to settle federal discrimination probe

    Federal officials say a nationwide investigation found that a North Carolina women's clothing retail chain discriminated against pregnant workers and workers with disabilities. The Charlotte Observer reports The Cato Corporation has agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's investigation. The agency announced Monday that the Charlotte-based company denied reasonable accommodations for those workers and made some workers take unpaid leave or terminated them because of their disabilities.

  • PR Newswire11 days ago

    Cato Reports November Same-Store Sales Down 6%

    CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (CATO) today reported sales for the four weeks ended December 1, 2018 of $59.4 million, down 4% compared to sales of $62.2 million for the four week period ended November 25, 2017.  Same-store sales for the month decreased 6% compared to the four weeks ended December 2, 2017.  November 2018 same-store sales are compared to the four week period ended December 2, 2017 due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2017. Sales for the ten months ended December 1, 2018 were $690.2 million, flat compared to sales of $693.2 million for the ten months ended November 25, 2017.  The Company's year-to-date same-store sales are flat. During the month of November, the Company closed one store in Houston, TX.  As of December 1, 2018, the Company operated 1,349 stores in 33 states, compared to 1,370 stores in 33 states as of November 25, 2017.

  • GlobeNewswire14 days ago

    Factors of Influence in 2018, Key Indicators and Opportunity within Antares Pharma, Encana, PPG Industries, Cato, Cimarex Energy, and Ormat Technologies — New Research Emphasizes Economic Growth

    NEW YORK, Dec. 03, 2018 -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Market Source Research released its latest key findings for all current investors,.

  • PR Newswire26 days ago

    The Cato Corporation Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Nov. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share.  The dividend will be payable on January ...

  • PR Newswire26 days ago

    The Cato Corporation Increases Share Repurchase Authorization

    CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (CATO) announced that its Board of Directors has authorized an increase in the Company's share repurchase program of 2 million shares.  Prior to this authorization, the Company had approximately 19,000 shares remaining in open authorizations.  Purchases under the share repurchase program will be made from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions and will be subject to market conditions and applicable SEC rules. The Cato Corporation is a leading specialty retailer of value-priced fashion apparel and accessories operating three concepts, "Cato", "Versona" and "It's Fashion".  The Company's Cato stores offer exclusive merchandise with fashion and quality comparable to mall specialty stores at low prices every day.  The Company also offers exclusive merchandise found in its Cato stores at www.catofashions.com.  Versona is a unique fashion destination offering apparel and accessories including jewelry, handbags and shoes at exceptional prices every day.  Select Versona merchandise can also be found at www.shopversona.com.  It's Fashion offers fashion with a focus on the latest trendy styles for the entire family at low prices every day.  Additional information on The Cato Corporation is available at www.catocorp.com.

  • Associated Press27 days ago

    Cato: Fiscal 3Q Earnings Snapshot

    The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company said it had profit of 16 cents per share. The clothing retailer posted revenue of $190 million in the period. Cato shares have increased 4.5 percent since the ...

  • PR Newswire27 days ago

    Cato Reports 3Q EPS Of $0.16

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Nov. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported net income of $3.8 million for the third quarter ended November 3, 2018 , compared to net income of $2.7 ...

  • Is The Cato Corporation’s (NYSE:CATO) Balance Sheet A Threat To Its Future?
    Simply Wall St.last month

    Is The Cato Corporation’s (NYSE:CATO) Balance Sheet A Threat To Its Future?

    The Cato Corporation (NYSE:CATO), which has zero-debt on its balance sheet, can maximize capital returns by increasing debt due to its lower cost of capital. However, the trade-off is CATO Read More...

  • PR Newswirelast month

    Cato Reports October Same-Store Sales Down 1%

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported sales for the four weeks ended November 3, 2018 of $62.1 million , flat compared to sales of $62.3 million ...

  • Triad 'shadow' shopping center sells for $6.2 million
    American City Business Journalslast month

    Triad 'shadow' shopping center sells for $6.2 million

    A small Triad shopping center in the shadow of the nation's largest retailer has sold for $6.15 million. Rivercrest Realty Advisors of Raleigh, which owns approximately 50 shopping centers near Walmart (NYSE: WMT) stores, purchased Garrett Crossing shopping center in Mebane from Camden Mebane Associates, an LLC managed by Philip Turner of Leconte Equities Group in Knoxville, Tennessee.

  • GlobeNewswire2 months ago

    Research Report Identifies Cato, Roadrunner Transportation, Talend S.A, Vi, MannKind, and Acceleron Pharma with Renewed Outlook — Fundamental Analysis, Calculating Forward Movement

    NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2018 -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors,.

  • PR Newswire2 months ago

    Cato Reports September Same-Store Sales Down 1%

    CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (CATO) today reported sales for the five weeks ended October 6, 2018 of $69.4 million, down 1% compared to sales of $69.8 million for the five week period ended September 30, 2017. Same-store sales in September were down 1% compared to the five weeks ended October 7, 2017. September 2018 same-store sales are compared to the five week period ended October 7, 2017 due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2017. Sales for the thirty-five weeks ended October 6, 2018 were $568.7 million, flat compared to sales of $568.7 million for the thirty-five weeks ended September 30, 2017. The Company's year-to-date same-store sales increased 1%.

  • Simply Wall St.2 months ago

    The Cato Corporation (NYSE:CATO): Has Recent Earnings Growth Beaten Long-Term Trend?

    When The Cato Corporation (NYSE:CATO) released its most recent earnings update (04 August 2018), I compared it against two factor: its historical earnings track record, and the performance of its Read More...

  • PR Newswire3 months ago

    Cato Reports August Same-Store Sales Up 5%

    CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (CATO) today reported sales for the four weeks ended September 1, 2018 of $56.4 million, flat compared to sales of $56.2 million for the four week period ended August 26, 2017.  Same-store sales in August were up 5% compared to the four weeks ended September 2, 2017.  August 2018 same-store sales are compared to the four week period ended September 2, 2017 due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2017. Sales for the thirty weeks ended September 1, 2018 were $499.3 million, flat compared to sales of $498.9 million for the thirty weeks ended August 26, 2017.  The Company's year-to-date same-store sales increased 2%.

  • PR Newswire4 months ago

    The Cato Corporation Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Aug. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share.  The dividend will be payable on October ...

  • With An ROE Of 2.85%, Has The Cato Corporation’s (NYSE:CATO) Management Done Well?
    Simply Wall St.4 months ago

    With An ROE Of 2.85%, Has The Cato Corporation’s (NYSE:CATO) Management Done Well?

    This analysis is intended to introduce important early concepts to people who are starting to invest and want to learn about Return on Equity using a real-life example. The CatoRead More...

  • Associated Press4 months ago

    Cato: Fiscal 2Q Earnings Snapshot

    On a per-share basis, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company said it had net income of 26 cents. The clothing retailer posted revenue of $208.9 million in the period. Cato shares have climbed 49 percent ...

  • PR Newswire4 months ago

    Cato Reports Increase in 2Q Net Income and EPS

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Aug. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported net income of $6.5 million or $.26 per diluted share for the second quarter ended August 4, 2018 , compared ...

  • Buckle (BKE) Showcases Strong Comps Performance in July
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  • PR Newswire4 months ago

    Cato Reports July Same-Store Sales Up 2%

    CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (CATO) today reported sales of $56.7 million for the four weeks ended August 4, 2018, up 1% to sales of $56.1 million for the four weeks ended July 29, 2017.  Same-store sales for the four weeks ended August 4, 2018 was up 2% compared to the four weeks ended August 5, 2017.  July 2018 same-store sales are compared to the four week period ended August 5, 2017 due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2017.

  • TheStreet.com5 months ago

    Why I'm Moving on From Specialty Retail Stocks

    Normally a buy and hold investor (aka a dinosaur), I've been "renting" quite a bit of down and out specialty retail since the market determined prematurely last summer that the industry was all but dead.

  • Cato Reports Flat Comps for June, Stock Down 12% in a Month
    Zacks5 months ago

    Cato Reports Flat Comps for June, Stock Down 12% in a Month

    Cato (CATO) reports flat comparable-store sales for June. Moreover, sales declined 2% year over year.

  • Why L Brands, Netflix, and Cato Slumped Today
    Motley Fool5 months ago

    Why L Brands, Netflix, and Cato Slumped Today

    Between an analyst downgrade and a slow month for women's fashion, these three stocks lagged the market.