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Cato Corp Stock: price and insider trades · United States
No insider purchase over the last 90 days. The latest, by CATO JOHN P D, was filed 29 Nov 2022.
Cato Corp: what insiders have been doing
Cato Corp, founded in 1946, is a Retail & Commerce company based in Charlotte. Its directors and officers file their transactions with SEC (Form 4). Cato Corp has had no insider filing for more than a year; the last one goes back to 6 June 2025.
Our records for Cato Corp go back to 2021, with 2 purchases and 1 sale on the open market in total. In its latest annual report filed with the SEC (10-K, fiscal year ended 31 January 2026), the company reported revenue of 653.8 m USD and net income of -5.9 m USD.
For comparison within the same sector, see the insider buying recorded at GameStop Corp. and Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. These figures are compiled from regulatory filings published by SEC (Form 4). They describe what insiders did and are not a recommendation.
Insider Decl.
83
Thresholds
n/a
Buy Volume
€74,111
2 ops. · all time
Sell Volume
€1,265
1 ops. · all time
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Fundamental score
Ranked 23,159 of 26,417 companies
24.2
score / 100
Value15
Quality34
FCF yld-11%
Earn yld-13%
EV/EBITDA·
ROE-3.3%
Gross mgn34%
Net mgn-0.9%
Debt/EBITDA·
Pillars2/3
Transparent value + quality ranking, distinct from the insider signal.
Financial data
as of FY 2026FY ended January 2026 · cache
US$3.31
Analyst consensus
Income statement
RevenueUS$653.8M
Gross profitUS$222.3M34% margin
EBITDAUS$2.6M0% margin
Net income-US$5.9M0.0% margin
Valuation
P/Book0.4x
Beta0.58
Balance sheet & cash
Market capUS$65.1M
Total debtUS$150.4M
Free Cash Flow-US$5.2M
Debt / Equity87%
Profitability & ownership
ROE0.1%
ROA-1.2%
% insiders17.2%
% institutions34.3%
Last declaration on 6 June 2025
Declarations83 total
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2,006 shares0Class A Common StockSEC:0001127602-24-014166:0
143,130 shares0Class A Common StockSEC:0001127602-24-014160:0
19,341 shares0Class A Common StockSEC:0001127602-24-014162:0
8,596 shares0Class A Common StockSEC:0001127602-24-014170:0
14,506 shares0Class A Common StockSEC:0001127602-24-014164:0
13,431 shares0Class A Common StockSEC:0001127602-24-014168:0
8,883 shares0Class A Common StockSEC:0001127602-24-014174:0
200 shares@ US$6.8652.8% of flowClass A Common StockSEC:0001127602-23-027923:0
4,438 shares0Class A Common StockSEC:0001127602-23-017502:0
4,438 shares0Class A Common StockSEC:0001127602-23-017500:0
4,438 shares0Class A Common StockSEC:0001127602-23-017498:0
4,438 shares0Class A Common StockSEC:0001127602-23-017501:0
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About Cato Corp
The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) is a United States specialty apparel retailer headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 1946, the company has built a long-standing retail franchise around value-oriented women’s fashion, serving customers who are looking for affordable, trend-relevant clothing and accessories. Cato’s history, brand continuity and emphasis on accessible price points make it a familiar name in U.S. mall-based and strip-center retail. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000041/cato-20260131.htm?utm_source=openai))
Operationally, Cato is primarily a brick-and-mortar retailer, complemented by a smaller e-commerce presence and a private-label credit card program. Its core merchandise categories include women’s apparel, footwear and accessories, distributed under banners such as Cato, Versona and It’s Fashion. Beyond retail sales, the company also generates other revenue from finance charges, late fees, shipping charges on e-commerce orders and layaway fees, while credit revenue provides a modest recurring contribution. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000041/cato-20260131.htm?utm_source=openai))
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In the competitive landscape, Cato occupies the value-fashion segment, competing with national specialty chains and off-price retailers that appeal to price-sensitive consumers. Its market position is best understood as scale-driven but defensive: the company does not rely on premium branding, instead focusing on affordability, rapid merchandise turnover and a broad store footprint that keeps it close to its customer base. The business is therefore exposed to cyclical consumer spending, but its value positioning can also support demand in softer macro environments. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000039/exhibit991.htm?utm_source=openai))
Cato’s geographic exposure is overwhelmingly domestic. It operates in the United States and does not present itself as an international retailer, which simplifies the operating model but also concentrates its performance in the U.S. consumer environment. As of fiscal 2025, the company operated 1,069 stores at January 31, 2026, down from 1,117 a year earlier, after closing 48 stores and opening none. That store rationalization indicates management is prioritizing productivity, margin discipline and portfolio quality over unit growth. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000041/cato-20260131.htm?utm_source=openai))
Recent news has centered on fiscal 2025 performance and ongoing restructuring of the store base. In March 2026, Cato reported fiscal 2025 sales of $646.8 million, up 0.7% year over year, and a narrower full-year net loss versus fiscal 2024. Management attributed the improved trend to a better merchandise offering, tighter expense control and investments in store and distribution-center technology. The company also reported 4% full-year same-store sales growth, which is an important signal for a mature retailer navigating a selective and competitive market. For investors tracking SEC Form 4 insider transactions, Cato remains a NYSE-listed U.S. retail name with a mature footprint and a turnaround-oriented execution profile. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000039/exhibit991.htm?utm_source=openai))
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