What is CATO's market cap?

$46.39M, based on the Nov 3 close of $2.33.

Does CATO pay a dividend?

No regular cash dividend has been paid in the last year.

How much of CATO is sold short?

409.5K shares, 2.5% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.

What sector is CATO in?

Consumer Discretionary, in the Retail Trade industry.

NYSE · CATOConsumer DiscretionaryRetail Trade

CATO CORP (CATO)

$2.33+0.87%

Close Nov 3, 2026 · split-adjusted

Oct 30, 2026$2.31▼ 41.52% in range

Nov 3, 2025Low $2.30 · High $3.95Oct 30, 2026

What changed · written from our data

As of Nov 3, 2026

CATO closed at $2.33 on Nov 3, up 0.87%, within 1.3% of its 52-week closing low. Volume of 13.5K shares was 0.33× its 20-day average (below normal).

Split-adjusted performance: -2.5% over one month, -19.7% over six months, -39.5% over one year.

In the quarter ended Aug 1, 2026, revenue was $165.50M, down 6.2% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 0.7%.

Short interest was 409.5K shares at the Oct 15 settlement, up 12.1% from the prior report (2.5% of float, 7.9 days to cover).

Market cap$46.4M19.9M shares

Revenue · quarter$165.5M−6.2% YoY

Diluted EPS$0.06−82.9% YoY

P/E · TTM—P/S 0.1×

Net margin0.7%Gross 33.4%

Dividend yieldNone$0.17 last paid

52-week range2.30 – 3.95−41.0% from high

Volume13.5K0.33× 20-day avg

Volatility · 60d55.5%Annualised

Short % of float2.5%7.9 days to cover

Net cash$93.8MCash $93.8M

Next earnings—Not scheduled

Split-adjusted performance

1W −0.9%1M −2.5%3M −32.1%6M −19.7%YTD −24.6%1Y −39.5%3Y −66.6%5Y −86.7%

Earnings reactions

History →

No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Retail Trade

Percentile among 144 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum25

Revenue growth17

Net margin27

Value (low P/E)—

Size11

Industry medians: 6-month return −3.6%, revenue growth +3.8%, net margin 2.9%, P/E 19.5×.

Short interest

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Shares short409.5K+12.1% vs prior

Days to cover7.9Settled Oct 15

% of float2.5%

Short vol. 10d45.0%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Retail Trade

Company	Price	Today	6M	Rev. growth	Net margin	P/E	Mkt cap
CATOCATO	$2.33	+0.87%	−19.7%	−6.2%	0.7%	—	$46.4M
AMCIAMC Robotics	$1.96	−14.07%	−68.4%	—	−18.8%	—	$46.7M	Compare
GROVGrove Collaborative Holdings	$1.11	+5.71%	−4.3%	−16.9%	−3.5%	—	$47.4M	Compare
SPWHSportsman's Warehouse Holdings	$1.16	+6.42%	−12.1%	+0.6%	−1.5%	—	$45.4M	Compare
HOURHour Loop	$1.50	−3.78%	−42.0%	+25.2%	3.1%	30.2	$52.8M	Compare
VRMVroom	$7.28	+3.85%	−43.5%	+52.7%	−2.0%	—	$38.1M	Compare
PEWGrabAGun Digital Holdings	$2.14	+11.46%	−26.2%	—	—	—	$63.2M	Compare
PRTSCarParts.com	$8.34	+11.95%	−10.3%	+1.2%	−3.2%	—	$64.3M	Compare
LVLULulu's Fashion Lounge Holdings	$11.21	+1.15%	+10.1%	−16.8%	−2.2%	—	$32.2M	Compare

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Cato Tumbles 31% in Three Months: Should You Buy the Dip or Wait?Zacks Investment Research · Oct 15, 2026▼ Negative

Quick answers

What does CATO do?: The Cato Corp seeks to offer quality fashion apparel and accessories at low prices every day, in junior/missy and plus sizes. The Cato concept's stores and e-commerce website feature a broad assortment of apparel and accessories, including dressy, career, and casual sportswear, dresses, coats, shoes, lingerie, costume jewelry, and handbags.
What is CATO's market cap?: $46.39M, based on the Nov 3 close of $2.33.
Does CATO pay a dividend?: No regular cash dividend has been paid in the last year.
How much of CATO is sold short?: 409.5K shares, 2.5% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is CATO in?: Consumer Discretionary, in the Retail Trade industry.

About CATO

The Cato Corp seeks to offer quality fashion apparel and accessories at low prices every day, in junior/missy and plus sizes. The Cato concept's stores and e-commerce website feature a broad assortment of apparel and accessories, including dressy, career, and casual sportswear, dresses, coats, shoes, lingerie, costume jewelry, and handbags. Management believes the Company's success is dependent upon its ability to differentiate its stores from department stores, mass merchandise discount stores, and competing specialty stores. The key elements of the Company's business are: Merchandise Assortment, Value Pricing, Strip Shopping Center Location, Customer Service, Credit and Layaway Programs.

HQ: Charlotte, NC6,700 employeesListed Apr 30, 1987catofashions.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology