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The Cato Corp operates as a specialty retailer of fashion apparel and accessories in the southeastern United States. Its primary objective is to be the fashion specialty retailer for fashion and value in its markets. The company operates through the following business segments: Retail and Credit. The Retail segment which generates the majority of revenue offers fashion specialty stores. The Credit segment involves credit card services.
| Founded: | 1946 | Country: | United States |
| Employees: | N/A | City: | CHARLOTTE |
| Market Cap: | 59.6M | IPO Year: | 1994 |
| Target Price: | N/A | AVG Volume (30 days): | 58.3K |
| Analyst Decision: | N/A | Number of Analysts: | N/A |
| Dividend Yield: | N/A | Dividend Payout Frequency: | quarterly |
| EPS: | -0.31 | EPS Growth: | 68.04 |
| 52 Week Low/High: | $2.19 - $4.92 | Next Earning Date: | 03-19-2026 |
| Revenue: | $653,812,000 | Revenue Growth: | 0.62% |
| Revenue Growth (this year): | N/A | Revenue Growth (next year): | N/A |
| P/E Ratio: | -8.58 | Index: | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow: | -5224000.0 | FCF Growth: | N/A |
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Earnings Transcripts
SEC 8-K filings with transcript text
2025 Q3 Q3 2025 Earnings
8-K BUY Nov 24, 2025 · 100% conf.
2025
Q3
Q3 2025 Earnings
8-K BUYNov 24, 2025 · 100% conf.
AI Prediction BUY
1D
+0.64%
$3.10
Act: +12.34%
5D
+3.46%
$3.19
Act: +12.99%
20D
+6.14%
$3.27
Act: +3.57%
Price: $3.08 Prob +5D: 100% AUC: 1.000
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2025-11-20
2025-11-20
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
450 Fifth Street NW Washington, D.C. 29549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
November 20, 2025
THE CATO CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 1-31340 56-0484485 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 8100 Denmark Road , Charlotte , North Carolina (Address of Principal Executive Offices) 28273-5975 (Zip Code) (704) 554-8510 (Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code) Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a -12)
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Class A - Common Stock, par value $.033 per share
CATO
New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
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THE CATO
CORPORATION
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition On November 20, 2025, The Cato Corporation issued a press release regarding its financial results for the third quarter ending November 1, 2025. A copy of this press release is hereby incorporated as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release issued November 20, 2025 Exhibit 104 – Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within Inline XBRL document)
3 Signatures Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
THE CATO
CORPORATION
November 24, 2025 /s/ John P. D. Cato Date John P. D. Cato Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer November 24, 2025 /s/ Charles D. Knight D ate Charles D. Knight
Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer
4 Exhibit Index
Exhibit Exhibit No. 99.1 - Press Release issued November 20, 2025 99.1 104 Cover page Interactive Data File (embedded within Inline XBRL document) 104
2025 Q2 Q2 2025 Earnings
8-K Aug 26, 2025
2025
Q2
Q2 2025 Earnings
8-KAug 26, 2025
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2025-08-21
2025-08-21
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
450 Fifth Street NW Washington, D.C. 29549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
August 21, 2025
THE CATO CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 1-31340 56-0484485 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 8100 Denmark Road , Charlotte , North Carolina (Address of Principal Executive Offices) 28273-5975 (Zip Code) (704) 554-8510 (Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code) Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a -12)
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Class A - Common Stock, par value $.033 per share
CATO
New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
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CORPORATION
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition On August 21, 2025 The Cato Corporation issued a press release regarding its financial results for the second quarter ending August 2, 2025. A copy of this press release is hereby incorporated as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release issued August 21, 2025 Exhibit 104 – Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within Inline XBRL document)
3 Signatures Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
THE CATO
CORPORATION
August 26, 2025 /s/ John P. D. Cato Date John P. D. Cato Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer August 26, 2025 /s/ Charles D. Knight Date Charles D. Knight
Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer
4 Exhibit Index
Exhibit Exhibit No. 99.1 - Press Release issued August 21, 2025 99.1 104 Cover page Interactive Data File (embedded within Inline XBRL document) 104
2025 Q1 Q1 2025 Earnings
8-K May 27, 2025
2025
Q1
Q1 2025 Earnings
8-KMay 27, 2025
0001562762-25-000144
cato-20250527
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2025-05-22
2025-05-22
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
450 Fifth Street NW Washington, D.C. 29549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
May 22, 2025
THE CATO CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 1-31340 56-0484485 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 8100 Denmark Road , Charlotte , North Carolina (Address of Principal Executive Offices) 28273-5975 (Zip Code) (704) 554-8510 (Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code) Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a -12)
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Class A - Common Stock, par value $.033 per share
CATO
New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
2
THE CATO
CORPORATION
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On May 22, 2025, The Cato Corporation issued a press release regarding its financial results for the first quarter ending May 3, 2025. A copy of this press release is hereby incorporated as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. On May 22, 2025, the Registrant held its Annual Meeting. The following are the voting results on each matter submitted to the Registrant’s stockholders at the Annual Meeting. The proposals below are described in detail in the Proxy Statement.
At the Annual Meeting, the two nominees for director were elected to the Registrant’s Board of Directors (Proposal 1 below). In addition, management’s proposal to amend and restate the Cato Corporation 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan was approved (Proposal 2 below).
In addition, management’s proposal regarding the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026 was approved (Proposal 3 below).
Summary of Voting By Proposal
1. To elect Theresa J. Drew and D. Harding Stowe, each for a term expiring in 2028 and until their successors are elected and qualified. Votes recorded, by nominee, were as follows:
Nominee
For
Abstain
Broker Non-Votes Theresa J. Drew
25,248,912
282,410
5,927,162 D. Harding Stowe 22,904,087 2,627,335 5,927,162
2. To consider and vote upon a proposal to amend and restate The Cato Corporation 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended in 2021. The Company’s shareholders voted to approve this proposal with 25,305,519 for and 143,306 votes against. There were 82,497 abstentions. 3. To ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026. The Company’s shareholders voted to approve this proposal with 31,099,302 for and 268,605 votes against. There were 90,577 abstentions. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release issued May 22, 2025 Exhibit 104 – Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within Inline XBRL document)
3 Signatures Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
THE CATO
CORPORATION
May 28, 2025 /s/ John P. D. Cato Date John P. D. Cato Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer May 28, 2025 /s/ Charles D. Knight Date Charles D. Knight
Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer
4 Exhibit Index
Exhibit Exhibit No. 99.1 - Press Release issued May 22, 2025 99.1 104 Cover page Interactive Data File (embedded within Inline XBRL document) 104
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