The Cato Corporation (CATO)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in The Cato Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

The Cato Corporation (CATO) has returned -8.41% so far this year and -15.02% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CATO has returned -18.49% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 23, 1987, CATO's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.22%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Apr 1991 with a return of +221.1%, while the worst month was Nov 2024 at -51.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, CATO closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 5, 1991 with a return of +58.0%, while the worst single day was Oct 19, 1987 at -32.1%.

The Cato Corporation has an annualized alpha of 13.84%, beta of 0.89, and R² of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 24, 1987.

• This stock participated in 104.45% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.95% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.07 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

CATO ranks 28 for risk / return — below 28% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Cato Corporation (CATO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Cato Corporation provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The Cato Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The Cato Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the The Cato Corporation was 95.29%, occurring on Jan 30, 1991. Recovery took 179 trading sessions.

The current The Cato Corporation drawdown is 88.34%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The Cato Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how The Cato Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Apparel Retail industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.