News Sentiment

CATO sentiment intelligence

Cato Corporation news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors RSS feed
Weighted score 52 Balanced news tone 23 relevant articles
Exchange NYSE United States
Sector Consumer Cyclical Market context
Industry Apparel Retail Read-through group
Latest close 3.30 Week of 19 Jun 2026
Weighted tone 52/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Balanced read

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Market update

77/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 22

directly relevant articles

Source quality 0

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend inactive

+3.1% over one week, +0.6% over four weeks, trend inactive, and below fair value.

Latest direct headline Positive

Tariff refund lifts Cato (NYSE: CATO) Q1 earnings and margins despite flat sales

Market Reaction

Balanced read

59/100 confidence

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Market update 77/100 classification
One-week reaction 3.1% Price confirming higher
Trend fit Trend inactive 0.6% over four weeks
Fair value -26.1% Below fair value
Value support

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 6
Neutral 13
Negative 4

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 22
Industry context 1
Sector context 0

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
Stock Titan 11
ADVFN 3
Sahm 2
Market source 2
MSN 1
TradingView 1
TipRanks 1
simplywall.st 1

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Market update 11
Earnings 8
Balance sheet 2
Deals and strategy 1
Regulatory and legal 1

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

50 baseline
Above 50 Neutral zone Below 50

News Tape

Relevant headlines

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Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Tariff refund lifts Cato (NYSE: CATO) Q1 earnings and margins despite flat sales

The Cato Corporation reported a significant increase in Q1 2026 net income, rising to $9.3 million from $3.3 million in the prior year, despite largely flat revenues of $171.1 million. This profit surge was primarily driven by improved margins due to a $5.7 million tariff refund

Tone
Positive 70/100
Event
Earnings
Published
28 May 2026 15:09
Source
Stock Titan
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Cato (NYSE: CATO) triples Q1 profit but warns on inflation

The Cato Corporation reported a strong first-quarter profit increase for 2026, with net income tripling to $9.3 million, largely due to a $5.7 million IEEPA tariff refund and improved gross margin. Despite modest sales growth and share repurchases, the company warned that rising

Tone
Positive 65/100
Event
Earnings
Published
26 May 2026 17:39
Source
Stock Titan
Sahm Direct company coverage

Cato (NYSE:CATO) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans

Cato (NYSE:CATO) appears to be in a strong financial position, with a cash runway extending many years based on its current cash burn rate of US$5.2 million against US$74 million in cash reserves as of January 2026. The company has significantly reduced its cash burn by 81% over

Tone
Positive 76/100
Event
Balance sheet
Published
23 May 2026 06:09
Source
Sahm
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Amit Agarwal holds 8.90% of Cato Corp (NASDAQ: CATO) in Schedule 13G/A

Amit Agarwal has reported an 8.90% stake in Cato Corp (NASDAQ: CATO) through a Schedule 13G/A filing. This filing indicates that Mr. Agarwal beneficially owns 1,600,000 shares of Class A common stock, possessing sole voting and dispositive power over these shares as of May 21, 20

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
21 May 2026 18:10
Source
Stock Titan
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Amit Agarwal holds 1.4M Cato (NYSE: CATO) Class A shares, 7.78%

Amit Agarwal has reported beneficial ownership of 1.4 million Class A shares in Cato Corp. (NYSE: CATO), which represents 7.78% of the class. This disclosure was made via a Schedule 13G/A filing, indicating a passive investment with sole voting and dispositive power over these sh

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
21 May 2026 02:09
Source
Stock Titan
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Amit Agarwal owns 1.2M shares in Cato Corp. (NYSE: CATO)

Amit Agarwal has reported a beneficial ownership of 1,200,000 shares of Class A Common Stock in Cato Corp. (NYSE: CATO), representing 6.7% of the class. This disclosure was made via an Amendment No. 9 to a Schedule 13G/A, filed and signed on May 5, 2026. The filing indicates that

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
06 May 2026 02:08
Source
Stock Titan
ADVFN Direct company coverage

Amended Statement of Ownership (sc 13g/a)

This article details an Amended Statement of Ownership (Schedule 13G/A) filed by BlackRock, Inc. concerning its beneficial ownership in The Cato Corporation (NYSE:CATO). As of December 31, 2019, BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of 3,546,735 shares, representing 15.5%

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Apr 2026 03:09
Source
ADVFN
ADVFN Direct company coverage

Quarterly Report (10-q)

The Cato Corporation filed its Quarterly Report (10-Q) for the period ended May 4, 2013, with the SEC. The report details the company's financial performance, including a slight decrease in total retail sales and net income compared to the previous year, alongside comprehensive f

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Apr 2026 03:09
Source
ADVFN
ADVFN Direct company coverage

Annual Report (10-k)

This document is the 2016 Annual Report (Form 10-K) for The Cato Corporation, filed with the SEC. It details the company's business operations, financial condition, risk factors, and financial performance for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2016. Key aspects covered include mer

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
12 Apr 2026 13:40
Source
ADVFN
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Executive pay, control structure and 2026 votes at The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO)

The Cato Corporation has released its proxy statement for the May 21, 2026 annual meeting, detailing shareholder votes on director elections, executive compensation, and auditor ratification. The company operates as a "controlled company" due to John P. D. Cato's significant voti

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
10 Apr 2026 19:39
Source
Stock Titan
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Amit Agarwal files 13G/A: Cato Corp (NYSE: CATO) 1,000,000 shares, 5.56%

Amit Agarwal has filed an amended Schedule 13G/A, disclosing beneficial ownership of 1,000,000 shares, or 5.56%, of Cato Corp (NYSE: CATO) Class A Common Stock as of April 8, 2026. This filing indicates sole voting and dispositive power over these shares and suggests a passive in

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
09 Apr 2026 13:09
Source
Stock Titan
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Cato (NYSE: CATO) narrows 2025 loss on better margins, store cuts

Cato Corporation reported a narrower net loss for fiscal year 2025, reaching $5.9 million compared to $18.1 million in 2024, primarily due to improved gross margins and reduced selling, general, and administrative expenses. The company achieved this despite soft top-line trends,

Tone
Positive 63/100
Event
Market update
Published
25 Mar 2026 19:39
Source
Stock Titan
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

[8-K] CATO CORP Reports Material Event

The Cato Corporation reported a net loss of $10.7 million, or ($0.55) per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2026, and a full-year net loss of $5.9 million, or ($0.31) per diluted share for fiscal 2025, showing improvement from the previous year. Although the

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
23 Mar 2026 20:08
Source
Stock Titan
MSN Direct company coverage

Cato Corp shares slip after Q4 loss despite margin improvement

Cato Corp (NYSE: CATO) shares declined following its Q4 earnings report, which showed a loss of $0.09 per share despite improved gross margins and a year-over-year revenue increase. The company's net sales reached $192.1 million, driven by a 6% rise in same-store sales, exceeding

Tone
Negative 39/100
Event
Earnings
Published
19 Mar 2026 15:09
Source
MSN
TradingView Direct company coverage

EBITDA per share of Cato Corporation Class A – GETTEX:CO2A

This article provides the EBITDA per share information for Cato Corporation Class A, traded on GETTEX under the symbol CO2A. It features financial data from TradingView, with additional market data from ICE Data Services and reference data from FactSet. The page also outlines var

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Mar 2026 14:40
Source
TradingView
Sahm Direct company coverage

The Cato Corporation's (NYSE:CATO) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

The Cato Corporation's current price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 0.1x is significantly lower than the industry median of 0.5x, yet the article suggests investors should be wary. Despite the low P/S, the company's revenue has been declining over the last year and three years, while th

Tone
Negative 33/100
Event
Earnings
Published
10 Jan 2026 16:28
Source
Sahm
TipRanks Direct company coverage

Cato Corporation Reports Improved Third Quarter Results

Cato Corporation (CATO) announced improved Q3 2025 results, with a net loss of $5.2 million, significantly better than the $15.1 million loss in the prior year. Sales increased by 6% to $153.7 million, driven by a 10% rise in same-store sales and better gross margins due to reduc

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Earnings
Published
28 Nov 2025 21:09
Source
TipRanks
Fibre2Fashion Direct company coverage

US' Cato Corporation lifts Q2 profit, warns of tariff headwinds ahead

Cato Corporation reported a strong rebound in profitability for Q2 2025, with net income rising to $6.8 million on a 5% increase in sales and 9% same-store sales growth. Despite this, H1 net income slipped slightly to $10.1 million. The CEO warned of challenging conditions in the

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Earnings
Published
22 Aug 2025 15:39
Source
Fibre2Fashion
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

CATO Stock Price, News & Analysis

This article provides a detailed analysis of The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO), a specialty retailer of value-priced fashion apparel and accessories. It covers the company's business model, store operations, financial performance, risk factors, and regulatory status. The analysis

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Regulatory and legal
Published
25 Apr 2025 03:09
Source
Stock Titan
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Cato Cuts 40 Jobs and Will Close 50 Stores After $18.1M Annual Loss

The Cato Corporation reported a Q4 2024 net loss of ($14.1) million and a full-year 2024 net loss of ($18.1) million, with sales declining by 10% in Q4 and 8.3% annually. In response to financial challenges and economic pressures, the company announced plans to eliminate 40 corpo

Tone
Negative 36/100
Event
Market update
Published
20 Mar 2025 12:58
Source
Stock Titan