CATOConsumer Cyclical · Apparel RetailTicker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 46 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores The Cato Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Growth (88): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.
Value (21): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CATO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CATO appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 92% of US stocks
Cheaper than 97% of US stocks
Cheaper than 88% of US stocks
Cheaper than 88% of US stocks
Higher than 19% of US stocks
Higher than 4% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 32% of US stocks
Higher than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 41% of US stocks
Higher than 36% of US stocks
Higher than 95% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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The Cato Corporation reported second-quarter net income of $1.1 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the quarter ended August 1, 2026, down from net income of $6.8 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, in the same period a year earlier.
Why it matters — The results show a significant year-over-year decline in quarterly profitability for Cato.
Of the 1 analysts covering The Cato Corp., 0 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks The Cato Corp. 46 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, The Cato Corp. ranks 46 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (88 of 100).
No analyst covering The Cato Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CATO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.
The Cato Corp. returned -23.4% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Cato Corporation is a prominent retail company specializing in affordable fashion for women. It primarily operates through two main retail concepts: Cato and Versona.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 20 Aug 2026): "CATO REPORTS 2Q RESULTS". The Cato Corporation reported second-quarter net income of $1.1 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the quarter ended August 1, 2026, down from net income of $6.8 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, in the same period a year earlier.
Cato Corporation is a prominent retail company specializing in affordable fashion for women. It primarily operates through two main retail concepts: Cato and Versona. The Cato brand offers on-trend apparel, shoes, and accessories that cater to value-conscious female consumers, aiming to provide an efficient shopping experience with frequent inventory updates. Versona, on the other hand, targets a slightly more upscale customer with a range of sophisticated fashion choices and accessories. The company serves its customers through a network of physical stores strategically located across the United States, as well as through robust online retail channels. Since its inception in 1946, Cato Corporation has played a significant role in the women's fashion retail sector by offering stylish and budget-friendly options. In addition to its retail operations, the company has been notable for its commitment to customer satisfaction and community involvement, which further enhances its standing in the competitive retail landscape. Cato Corporation's emphasis on affordability, style diversity, and multi-channel retailing underscores its sustained market presence.
CEO Mr. John P. Derham Cato · 6,700 employees · United States · https://www.catofashions.com