Cato Corp (CATO) Financial Statements
Industry: Women's Clothing Stores (Retail)
In fiscal 2025, Cato reported revenue of $653.8M, up 0.6% from $649.8M the year before. Net income was -$5.9M (a -0.9% net margin), or -$0.31 per diluted share. Gross margin was 34.0% and operating margin was -1.9%. Operating activities generated -$1.5M of cash, leaving -$5.2M of free cash flow. At fiscal year end, Cato held $421.4M in total assets against $264.1M in total liabilities, including $16.8M of cash and equivalents.
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Cato Key Stats
| Share Price | $2.34 |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | $44.5M |
| Revenue YoY Growth | +0.6% |
| 52-Week Range | $2.34 – $4.36 |
| Shares Outstanding | 19.0 million (basic, 2026 Q2) |
Cato Income Statement
| FY 2020 | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $575.1M | $769.3M | $759.3M | $708.1M | $649.8M | $653.8M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $433.2M | $453.1M | $509.7M | $464.3M | $436.4M | $431.6M |
| Gross Profit | $141.9M | $316.2M | $249.6M | $243.7M | $213.4M | $222.3M |
| Operating Income | -$72.8M | $39.0M | $1.8M | -$13.8M | -$26.4M | -$12.7M |
| Pre-Tax Income | -$72.8M | $39.0M | $1.8M | -$13.8M | -$16.1M | -$7.5M |
| Income Tax | -$25.3M | $2.1M | $1.7M | $10.1M | $1.9M | -$1.6M |
| Net Income | -$47.5M | $36.8M | $29,000 | -$23.9M | -$18.1M | -$5.9M |
| Diluted EPS | -$2.01 | $1.65 | — | -$1.17 | -$0.97 | -$0.31 |
Cato Quarterly Results
| 2025 Q3 | 2025 Q4 | 2026 Q1 | 2026 Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $155.4M | $151.7M | $171.1M | $165.5M |
| Net Income | -$5.2M | -$10.9M | $9.3M | $1.1M |
| Diluted EPS | -$0.28 | -$0.58 | $0.47 | $0.06 |
Cato Balance Sheet
| FY 2020 | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $17.5M | $19.8M | $20.0M | $23.9M | $20.3M | $16.8M |
| Current Assets | $290.6M | $355.7M | $277.7M | $243.1M | $223.2M | $193.3M |
| Total Assets | $591.5M | $633.8M | $553.1M | $486.8M | $452.4M | $421.4M |
| Current Liabilities | $181.9M | $244.1M | $203.0M | $188.0M | $188.2M | $155.9M |
| Total Liabilities | $345.0M | $379.6M | $326.5M | $294.5M | $290.1M | $264.1M |
| Shareholders' Equity | $246.5M | $254.2M | $226.6M | $192.3M | $162.3M | $157.3M |
Cato Cash Flow Statement
| FY 2020 | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash From Operations | -$30.7M | $59.8M | $13.4M | $477,000 | -$19.7M | -$1.5M |
| Cash From Investing | $64.5M | -$25.3M | $16.0M | $19.8M | $29.0M | -$1.3M |
| Cash From Financing | -$27.2M | -$31.8M | -$29.3M | -$16.1M | -$14.1M | -$851,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$44.7M | $55.7M | -$6.1M | -$12.1M | -$27.6M | -$5.2M |
| Dividends Paid | $7.9M | $10.0M | $14.4M | $14.0M | $10.5M | $0 |
Figures from Cato's 10-K and 10-Q filings with the SEC, as of 2026-10-14. Fiscal years follow the company's own reporting calendar. EPS and share counts are adjusted for later stock splits. See the full Cato financials page for every line item.
Cato Company Profile
| Ticker | CATO |
|---|---|
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Industry | Women's Clothing Stores (Retail) |
| Headquarters | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Incorporated in | Delaware |
| Fiscal Year End | January 30 |
| SEC Filer Category | Non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company |
| SEC CIK | 0000018255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Cato's revenue in fiscal 2025?
Cato (CATO) reported revenue of $653.8M for fiscal 2025.
What is Cato's annual revenue history?
Cato's annual revenue by fiscal year: 2020: $575.1M; 2021: $769.3M; 2022: $759.3M; 2023: $708.1M; 2024: $649.8M; 2025: $653.8M.
What was Cato's net income in fiscal 2025?
Cato reported net income of -$5.9M for fiscal 2025.
What was Cato's earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal 2025?
Cato's diluted EPS was -$0.31 for fiscal 2025 (adjusted for any later stock splits).
How much free cash flow did Cato generate in fiscal 2025?
Cato generated -$5.2M of free cash flow in fiscal 2025.
What was Cato's revenue last quarter?
In its most recent reported quarter (2026 Q2), Cato reported revenue of $165.5M.
How many shares of Cato are outstanding?
Cato reported a weighted average of 19.0 million basic shares outstanding in 2026 Q2.
What is Cato's market cap?
Based on its latest closing price, Cato (CATO) has a market capitalization of about $44.5M.
When does Cato's fiscal year end?
Cato's fiscal year end, as registered with the SEC, is January 30.
Where is Cato headquartered?
Cato lists its business address in Charlotte, North Carolina in its SEC filings.