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The Cato

NYSE: CATO

$2.44

+0.02

(+1.03%)

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The Cato Stock Performance

as on September 30, 2026 at 1:09 am IST

  • $2.44
    $2.44

  • 52 Week's Low

    52 Week's High

    $2.30
    $4.67
    downward going graph

    5.74%

    Downside

    91.19%

    Upside

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The Cato share price movements today

Previous Close
$2.42
Open
$2.44
Volume
100.0
Market Cap
$48.8M
Day's Low - High
$2.44 - $2.44
52 Week Low - High
$2.30 - $4.67

The Cato Historical Returns

1 Month Return
-8.68 %
3 Month Return
-25.08 %
1 Year Return
-42.38 %
3 Year Return
-68.41 %
5 Year Return
-85.96 %

The Cato Stock Fundamentals & Key Indicators

Check The Cato market cap, PE, PB, PEG ratios, dividend yield, and other key fundamental indicators.

Market Cap

$48.8M

EPS (TTM)

-0.3

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY

-0.83%

PE Ratio (TTM)

-8.17

Industry PE ratio

3.37

PEG Ratio

0.0006314267295144609

EBITDA

-37.0K

Revenue (TTM)

643.7M

Profit Margin

32.16%

Return On Equity TTM

-3.39%

The Cato Stock Valuation

Track how The Cato P/E has moved over time to understand its valuation trends.

The Cato in the last 5 years

  • Overview

  • Trends

Lowest (-9.84x)

January 31, 2026

Today (-9.84x)

January 31, 2026

Industry (3.37x)

January 31, 2026

Highest (4832.04x)

January 31, 2023

LowHigh

Today’s Price to Earnings Ratio: -9.84x

The Cato vs Peer Comparison

Compare market cap, revenue, PE, and other key metrics of The Cato with its industry peers.

Company
Analyst View
Market Cap
5 Years Return %PE RatioProfit Margin %Dividend Yield %
The Cato image
The Cato
Hold$48.8M-85.96%-8.1732.16%0.00%
Ross Stores image
Ross Stores
StrongBuy$75.4B106.22%28.3529.89%0.74%
Burlington Stores image
Burlington Stores
Buy$16.0B-12.13%22.8644.58%0.00%
TJX Companies image
TJX Companies
Buy$143.1B86.34%24.0532.09%1.39%
Lululemon Athletica image
Lululemon Athletica
Neutral$11.2B-75.48%8.3256.11%0.00%

Stock Returns calculator for The Cato Stock including INR - Dollar returns

The The Cato stock calculator helps Indian investors calculate returns based on the historical performance of the stock. Just choose your investment amount and duration to get insights and invest more confidently. See stock returns as well as the effect of dollar appreciation over different durations.

*Dollar Impact: The bonus return you make when the US Dollar rises against the Rupee; calculated on the full amount you walk away with, not just what you invested in.

Investment Value

₹1,00,000

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The Cato investment value today

Current value as on today

₹62,861

Returns

-₹37,139

(-37.14%)

Returns from The Cato Stock

-₹41,905 (-41.9%)

Dollar Impact

₹4,765 (+4.77%)

Analyst Recommendation on The Cato Stock

Based on 6 analysts

HOLD

0.00%

Buy

50.00%

Hold

50.00%

Sell

Based on 6 analysts, 50% of analysts recommend a 'HOLD' rating for The Cato. Average target price of $23

The Cato Share Price Target

Get share price movements and forecasts by analysts on The Cato.

What analysts predicted

89.39%UPSIDE

Target Price

$23

Current Price

$2.44

Analyzed by

6 Analysts

Target

$23.00

The Cato target price $23, a slight upside of 89.39% compared to current price of $2.44. According to 6 analysts rating.

Indian Investors' Interest in The Cato Stock

Search interest for The Cato Stock has increased by 56% in the last 30 days, reflecting an upward trend in search activity.

Time period: to

Change:56% versus previous 30 day period

The Cato Quarterly Profit & Loss

All numbers in Millions USD

Apr 2024
Jul 2024
Oct 2024
Jan 2025
Apr 2025
Jul 2025
Oct 2025
Jan 2026
Apr 2026
Jul 2026
Total Revenue
177
168
146
157
170
176
155
151
171
165
Gross Profit
62
57
40
43
58
62
48
42
62
53
Operating Income
5
-1
-17
-15
3
5
-8
-13
8
0
EBITDA
13
3
-12
-11
6
9
-3
-9
12
1
Interest Expense
-
-
-
5
-
-
-
-
-
-
Depreciation
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Income Before Tax
11
0
-14
-13
4
6
-6
-11
9
1
Income Tax Expense
0
0
0
0
0
0
-1
-1
0
0
Net Income
10
0
-15
-14
3
6
-5
-10
9
1
Net Profit Margin
35.32%
33.91%
27.69%
27.45%
34.28%
35.42%
31.17%
28.32%
36.54%
32.07%

The Cato Annual Profit & Loss

All numbers in Millions USD

Jan 2018
Jan 2019
Jan 2020
Jan 2021
Jan 2022
Jan 2023
Jan 2024
Jan 2025
Jan 2026
Total Revenue
849
829
825
575
769
759
708
649
653
Gross Profit
277
290
300
127
303
238
233
203
212
Operating Income
18
29
37
-65
37
-3
-17
-27
-14
EBITDA
35
49
58
-57
51
12
-3
-6
2
Interest Expense
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-
Depreciation
19
16
15
14
12
11
9
9
9
Income Before Tax
15
33
43
-72
38
1
-13
-16
-7
Income Tax Expense
7
2
7
-25
2
1
10
1
-1
Net Income
8
29
34
-45
34
0
-22
-18
-5
Net Profit Margin
32.62%
35.03%
36.46%
22.12%
39.50%
31.41%
33.03%
31.32%
32.47%

The Cato Quarterly Cash Flow

All numbers in Millions USD

Apr 2024
Jul 2024
Oct 2024
Jan 2025
Apr 2025
Jul 2025
Oct 2025
Jan 2026
Apr 2026
Jul 2026
Net Income
10
0
-15
-14
3
6
-5
-10
9
1
Operating Cash Flow
5
3
-22
-6
3
11
-12
-4
8
14
Investing Cash Flow
14
-7
14
7
7
-8
0
-1
0
-4
Financing Cash Flow
-5
-3
-3
-1
0
0
0
-
0
0
Change in Cash
14
-8
-10
0
10
2
-11
-5
8
9

The Cato Annual Cash Flow

All numbers in Millions USD

Jan 2018
Jan 2019
Jan 2020
Jan 2021
Jan 2022
Jan 2023
Jan 2024
Jan 2025
Jan 2026
Net Income
8
30
35
-47
36
0
-23
-18
-5
Operating Cash Flow
35
60
53
-30
59
13
0
-19
-1
Investing Cash Flow
66
-71
-22
64
-25
16
19
28
-1
Financing Cash Flow
-72
-45
-41
-27
-31
-29
-16
-14
0
Change in Cash
30
-56
-10
6
2
0
4
-4
-3

Mutual Funds that own The Cato Stock

Check out the Mutual Funds with significant holdings in The Cato.

Funds
Holdings
Shares Held
VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS
3.817306%
692776
DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC
1.570163%
284958
Bridgeway Funds, Inc.
0.880027%
159710
Fidelity Concord Street Trust
0.709714%
128801
TIAA-CREF Funds
0.270884%
49161
See all

Global Institutional Holdings in The Cato

Funds
Holdings
VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS
3.82%
Vanguard
3.81%
DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC
1.57%
Dimensional
1.01%
Bridgeway Funds, Inc.
0.88%
See all

The Cato News & Key Events

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    Today's Timeline - 18 September

    Fri, 04:35 PM

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    Cato Corporation plans to close 70 underperforming stores, totaling 120 closures for fiscal 2026, citing weak customer discretionary income.

Insights on The Cato

Insights help you understand the recent movement of the company's critical parameters, giving you an overall view of the company.

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    Against Peers

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    In the last 3 years, Ross Stores, Inc. Common Stock has given 109.9% return, outperforming this stock by 178.3%

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    Against Peers

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    In the last 1 year, Ross Stores, Inc. Common Stock has given 56.1% return, outperforming this stock by 98.5%

  • imgNEGATIVE IMPACT

    Price Dip

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    In the last 3 months, CATO stock has moved down by -25.1%

About The Cato

The Cato Corporation, encompassing its subsidiary entities, operates as a specialized vendor of fashionable clothing and accompanying accessories, with its primary market centered in the southeastern region of the United States. Its business model is structured into two principal divisions: retail sales and financial credit services. Through its network of brick-and-mortar stores and digital storefronts, the company offers a comprehensive assortment of apparel and adornments. This collection spans formal, professional, and everyday casual wear, along with dresses, outerwear, footwear, intimate apparel, imitation jewelry, and handbags. Additionally, it features specific product lines catering to male customers, children, and infants. These retail establishments and online platforms operate under several distinct brand identities, including Cato, Cato Fashions, Cato Plus, It's Fashion, It's Fashion Metro, and Versona. By January 29, 2022, the corporation managed 1,311 outlets distributed across 32 states. Beyond its merchandising activities, Cato Corporation extends credit card facilities to its clientele and offers layaway plans for those wishing to make scheduled installments. The firm was established in 1946 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.
OrganisationThe Cato
Headquarters8100 Denmark Road, Charlotte, NC, 28273-5975, US
IndustryApparel - Retail
CEOJohn Derham Cato
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Key Management of The Cato

Name

Title

Mr. John P. Derham Cato

Chairman, President & CEO

Mr. Charles D. Knight

Executive VP & CFO

Mr. Gordon D. Smith

Executive VP and Chief Real Estate & Store Development Officer

J. Gregory Fagan

VP & General Counsel

Mr. Stephen Headley

Senior Vice President of Sourcing & MDSE Support

Mr. Jeffrey R. Shock

Senior VP & Controller

Mr. Stevens M. Staes

Secretary

Ms. Christin J. Reische

Assistant Secretary

FAQs

What is The Cato share price today?

The Cato share price today is $2.44 as on . The Cato share today touched a day high of $2.44 and a low of $2.44.

What is the 52 week high and 52 week low for The Cato share?

The Cato share touched a 52 week high of $4.67 on and a 52 week low of $2.30 on . The Cato stock price today i.e. is trending at $2.44,which is 47.70% down from its 52 week high and 6.09% up from its 52 week low.

What is The Cato's market capitalisation today?

The Cato market capitalisation is $0.00T as on .

How to invest in The Cato Stock (CATO) from India?

  1. Step 1: Open a free US stocks account on INDmoney App and transfer your Rupees into Dollars to your INDmoney US stocks account. For a step by step instruction, check How to Transfer Money to Your US Stocks Account .
  2. Step 2: Search for The Cato on INDmoney app. Click on Buy button. You can invest as low as $1.5 in The Cato Shares that will get you 0.6148 shares as per The Cato share price of $2.44 per share as on September 29, 2026 at 7:39 pm IST.

What is the minimum amount required to buy The Cato Stock (CATO) from India?

Indian investors can start investing in The Cato (CATO) shares with as little as ₹95.980003356934 or $1 (as of ) using the INDmoney app.
For example: If you want to invest $10 or ₹959.80 in The Cato stock (as per the Rupee-Dollar exchange rate as on ). Based on The Cato share’s latest price of $2.44 as on September 29, 2026 at 7:39 pm IST, you will get 4.0984 shares of The Cato. Learn more about fractional shares .

What are the returns that The Cato has given to Indian investors in the last 5 years?

The Cato stock has given -85.96% share price returns and 29.19% dollar appreciation to an Indian investor in the last 5 years.
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