Cato Corp (CATO) — SEC Filings
Cato Corp (CATO) — 25 SEC filings. Latest: 8-K/A (Mar 25, 2026). Includes 8 8-K, 6 10-Q, 5 SC 13G/A.
Overview
Cato Corp (CATO) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a 8-K/A filed on Mar 25, 2026: CATO CORP filed an amended 8-K/A on March 25, 2026, to update its previous 8-K filing from March 19, 2026. This amendment specifically relates to Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition," and Item 9.01, "Financial Statements and Exhibits," indicating a correction or addition to the
Sentiment Summary
Across 25 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 1 bearish, 21 neutral, 3 mixed. The dominant filing sentiment for Cato Corp is neutral.
Filing Type Overview
Cato Corp (CATO) has filed 2 8-K/A, 6 10-Q, 8 8-K, 2 DEF 14A, 2 10-K, 5 SC 13G/A with the SEC between Jan 2024 to Mar 2026.
Filings by Year
Recent SEC Filings (25)
Risk Profile
Risk Assessment: Of CATO's 19 recent filings, 1 were flagged as high-risk, 7 as medium-risk, and 11 as low-risk. The overall risk profile suggests relatively low risk with generally favorable filings.
Financial Highlights
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $502,153,000 |
| Net Income | $4,952,000 |
| EPS | $0.25 |
| Debt-to-Equity | N/A |
| Cash Position | $22,769,000 |
| Operating Margin | N/A |
| Total Assets | $450,232,000 |
| Total Debt | N/A |
Key Executives
- President and Chief Executive Officer
Industry Context
Cato Corp operates within the highly competitive women's fashion specialty retail sector. The industry is characterized by rapidly changing fashion trends, price sensitivity, and the increasing influence of e-commerce. Key trends include a focus on value, omnichannel retail experiences, and adapting to evolving consumer preferences. Success hinges on effective merchandising, inventory management, and maintaining brand relevance.
Top Tags
retail (6) · financial-reporting (5) · amendment (4) · financials (3) · earnings (3) · financial-results (2) · Retail Apparel (2) · Financial Performance (2) · Inventory Management (2) · Credit Facility (2)
Key Numbers
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $4.952M | Nine months ended November 1, 2025, a swing from a $4.005M loss in prior year. |
| Total Revenues | $502.153M | Nine months ended November 1, 2025, up 2.1% from $491.897M. |
| Retail Sales (Q3) | $153.739M | Three months ended November 1, 2025, up from $144.642M in prior year. |
| Net Loss (Q3) | $5.189M | Three months ended November 1, 2025, a significant improvement from $15.074M loss in prior year. |
| Merchandise Inventories | $94.065M | As of November 1, 2025, a decrease of $16.674M from February 1, 2025. |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | $22.769M | As of November 1, 2025, up from $20.279M at February 1, 2025. |
| ABL Facility Limit | $35.0M | New asset-based revolving credit facility established March 13, 2025. |
| ABL Facility Availability | $27.0M | As of November 1, 2025, after letter of credit. |
| Basic Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding | 18,769,570 | Nine months ended November 1, 2025. |
| Number of States | 31 | CATO operates women's fashion specialty retail stores in 31 states as of November 1, 2025. |
| Net income for Q2 2025 | $6.832M | Increased from $0.095M in Q2 2024, a 7,091% increase |
| Retail sales for Q2 2025 | $174.653M | Increased from $166.934M in Q2 2024, a 4.6% increase |
| Net income for six months ended August 2, 2025 | $10.141M | Decreased from $11.069M in the prior year, an 8.4% decline |
| Total revenues for six months ended August 2, 2025 | $346.751M | Increased from $345.727M in the prior year, a 0.3% increase |
| ABL Facility amount | $35.0M | New asset-based revolving credit facility established with Wells Fargo Bank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest SEC filings for Cato Corp (CATO)?
Cato Corp has 25 recent SEC filings from Jan 2024 to Mar 2026, including 8 8-K, 6 10-Q, 5 SC 13G/A. Each filing includes an AI-generated plain-English summary.
What is the overall sentiment of CATO filings?
Across 25 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 1 bearish, 21 neutral, 3 mixed. The dominant sentiment is neutral.
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Who are the key executives at Cato Corp?
Key executives identified across Cato Corp's filings include President and Chief Executive Officer.
What are the main risk factors for Cato Corp stock?
Of CATO's 19 assessed filings, 1 were flagged high-risk, 7 medium-risk, and 11 low-risk.
What are recent predictions and forward guidance from Cato Corp?
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