13F Pro Quality Score

36.3/100

Rank #2,276 of 2,962 stocks

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Revenue Growth

16.5/100

Profitability

37.6/100

Balance Sheet

30.5/100

Earnings Quality

27.6/100

Free Cash Flow

27.6/100

Institutional Flow

93.5/100

Revenue Scale

41.4/100

Dilution Risk

83.7/100
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CATO Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

Data updated 2026-09-11

AI stock analysis and institutional research for CATO CORP (CATO), a Consumer Discretionary sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores CATO at 36.3/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #2,276 of 2,962 stocks — the bottom half of the AI-ranked universe. CATO scores in the top quartile across institutional flow (93.5). Areas of concern include revenue growth (16.5) and free cash flow (27.6), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), CATO CORP reports quarterly revenue of $165.5M, net income of $1.1M, an operating margin of -0.4%. Top institutional holders of CATO by reported 13-F value include GROUP ONE TRADING, L.P., Aldebaran Capital, Peapod Lane Capital, based on the most recent SEC filings. CATO trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 18255. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate CATO daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for CATO CORP directly from SEC EDGAR. CATO CORP's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 22 and 50 since 2021, currently 36.3 — an improving long-term trajectory across 68 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

Fun facts about CATO CORP

Quirks, history, and lore behind CATO — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

  • 1
    The Basics
    A U.S. specialty retailer in the Consumer Discretionary sector · listed on the NYSE · headquartered in North Carolina.
  • 2
    The Numbers
    Annual revenue in the range of roughly $800 million, with a store count in the hundreds of locations concentrated in the southeastern United States.
  • 3
    The History
    Founded in the 1940s, it has spent decades as a family-controlled company, quietly growing into one of the longer-running chains in its niche without much Wall Street fanfare.
  • 4
    The Secret
    It targets value-conscious women shoppers, selling budget-friendly apparel and accessories — think discount fashion for everyday wear, not runway trends.
  • 5
    The Lore
    Unlike many rivals, it has historically avoided heavy debt and maintained a reputation for paying consistent dividends, which its loyal, income-focused investors quietly adore.
  • 6
    The Giveaway
    This Gastonia, North Carolina women's value clothing chain shares its name with a Roman statesman — and has been dressing budget shoppers in the Southeast and beyond for generations.
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Revenue

Q2 2026

$165.5M

Net Income

Q2 2026

$1.1M

Free Cash Flow

Q2 2026

$13.1M

Operating Margin

Q2 2026

-0.4%

ROIC

Q2 2026

-1.5%

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Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

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Revenue

+0.6% YoY
$653.8MFY 2026
FY23 $759.3MFY24 $708.1MFY25 $649.8MFY26 $653.8M

Net Income

+67.3% YoY
$-5.9MFY 2026
FY23 $29.0KFY24 $-23.9MFY25 $-18.1MFY26 $-5.9M

Operating Income

+52.0% YoY
$-12.7MFY 2026
FY23 $-3.6MFY24 $-17.9MFY25 $-26.4MFY26 $-12.7M

EPS (Diluted)

+68.0% YoY
$-0.31FY 2026
FY23 $0.00FY24 $-1.17FY25 $-0.97FY26 $-0.31

Total Assets

-6.8% YoY
$421.4MFY 2026
FY23 $553.1MFY24 $486.8MFY25 $452.4MFY26 $421.4M

Op. Cash Flow

+92.6% YoY
$-1.5MFY 2026
FY23 $13.4MFY24 $477.0KFY25 $-19.7MFY26 $-1.5M

Free Cash Flow

+81.1% YoY
$-5.2MFY 2026
FY23 $-6.1MFY24 $-12.1MFY25 $-27.6MFY26 $-5.2M

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13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of CATO CORP (CATO) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Consumer Discretionary sector (listed on NYSE). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for CATO are available on the CATO stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing. CATO is classified as a small company.

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