Reported Earnings • May 22
First quarter 2027 earnings released: EPS: US$0.47 (vs US$0.17 in 1Q 2026) First quarter 2027 results: EPS: US$0.47 (up from US$0.17 in 1Q 2026). Revenue: US$171.1m (flat on 1Q 2026). Net income: US$9.31m (up 199% from 1Q 2026). Profit margin: 5.4% (up from 1.8% in 1Q 2026). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 5% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 30% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Board Change • May 21
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 1 experienced director. 6 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Theresa Drew was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Duyuru • Apr 13
The Cato Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 21, 2026 The Cato Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 21, 2026. Location: 8100 denmark road, north carolina 28273, charlotte United States Board Change • Dec 30
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 2 experienced directors. 5 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Theresa Drew was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Duyuru • Apr 12
The Cato Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 22, 2025 The Cato Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 22, 2025. Location: 8100 denmark road, charlotte, north carolina 28273, United States Board Change • Dec 30
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 2 experienced directors. 5 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Theresa Drew was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Declared Dividend • Sep 02
Second quarter dividend of US$0.17 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.17. Ex-date: 16th September 2024 Payment date: 30th September 2024 Dividend yield will be 15%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.5%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is being paid despite the company being loss-making over the last 12 months and having no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. Duyuru • Aug 30
The Cato Corporation Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend, Payable on September 30, 2024 The Board of Directors of The Cato Corporation declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share. The dividend will be payable on September 30, 2024 to shareholders of record on September 16, 2024. Reported Earnings • Aug 23
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: US$0.005 (vs US$0.055 in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$0.005 (down from US$0.055 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: US$168.6m (down 7.8% from 2Q 2024). Net income: US$95.0k (down 91% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 0.1% (down from 0.6% in 2Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 87 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Declared Dividend • May 27
First quarter dividend of US$0.17 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.17. Ex-date: 10th June 2024 Payment date: 24th June 2024 Dividend yield will be 12%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.5%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is being paid despite the company being loss-making over the last 12 months and having no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. New Risk • May 26
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of German stocks, typically moving 7.3% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Paying a dividend despite being loss-making. Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Earnings have declined by 23% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risk Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.3% average weekly change). Duyuru • May 25
The Cato Corporation Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend, Payable on June 24, 2024 The Board of Directors of The Cato Corporation declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share. The dividend will be payable on June 24, 2024 to shareholders of record on June 10, 2024. The $0.17 dividend, or $0.68 on an annualized basis, represents an annualized yield of 11.7% at the closing market price on May 23, 2024. Reported Earnings • May 24
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: US$0.54 (vs US$0.22 in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$0.54 (up from US$0.22 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: US$177.1m (down 7.8% from 1Q 2024). Net income: US$11.0m (up 161% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 6.2% (up from 2.2% in 1Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 78 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. New Risk • Apr 11
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: €92.1m (US$98.8m) This is considered a minor risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Paying a dividend despite being loss-making. Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Earnings have declined by 23% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (€92.1m market cap, or US$98.8m). Duyuru • Apr 04
The Cato Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 23, 2024 The Cato Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 23, 2024, at 11:30 US Eastern Standard Time. Location: 8100 Denmark Road, Charlottte North Carolina United States Agenda: To elect as Directors of the Board John P. D. Cato, and Bailey W. Patrick, each for a term expiring in 2027 and until their successors are elected and qualified; to ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending February 1, 2025; and to consider and act upon such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment thereof. Reported Earnings • Mar 21
Full year 2024 earnings released: US$1.17 loss per share (vs US$0.001 profit in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: US$1.17 loss per share (down from US$0.001 profit in FY 2023). Revenue: US$708.1m (down 6.7% from FY 2023). Net loss: US$23.9m (down US$24.0m from profit in FY 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 31% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 16% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 18
Upcoming dividend of US$0.17 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 25 March 2024. Payment date: 01 April 2024. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 11%. Within top quartile of German dividend payers (5.0%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.0%). Declared Dividend • Mar 11
Third quarter dividend of US$0.17 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.17. Ex-date: 25th March 2024 Payment date: 1st April 2024 Dividend yield will be 11%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.5%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is being paid despite the company being loss-making over the last 12 months and having no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 08
Upcoming dividend of US$0.17 per share at 10.0% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 15 December 2023. Payment date: 02 January 2024. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 10.0%. Within top quartile of German dividend payers (5.1%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.8%). Reported Earnings • Nov 17
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: US$0.30 loss per share (vs US$0.21 loss in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: US$0.30 loss per share (further deteriorated from US$0.21 loss in 3Q 2023). Revenue: US$158.3m (down 10% from 3Q 2023). Net loss: US$6.08m (loss widened 44% from 3Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 29% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Aug 18
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$0.06 (vs US$0.11 loss in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$0.06 (up from US$0.11 loss in 2Q 2023). Revenue: US$182.9m (down 7.1% from 2Q 2023). Net income: US$1.13m (up US$3.27m from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 0.6% (up from net loss in 2Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 52% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 02
Upcoming dividend of US$0.17 per share at 8.6% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 09 June 2023. Payment date: 26 June 2023. The company is not currently making a profit and there are not enough cash flows to support it either. Trailing yield: 8.6%. Within top quartile of German dividend payers (4.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.8%). Reported Earnings • May 18
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$0.22 (vs US$0.46 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$0.22 (down from US$0.46 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: US$192.1m (down 7.1% from 1Q 2023). Net income: US$4.43m (down 52% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 2.3% (down from 4.5% in 1Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 60% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Mar 23
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$0.001 (vs US$1.65 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: US$0.001 (down from US$1.65 in FY 2022). Revenue: US$759.3m (down 1.3% from FY 2022). Net income: US$29.0k (down 100% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 0% (down from 4.5% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 39% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 13
Upcoming dividend of US$0.17 per share at 7.6% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 20 March 2023. Payment date: 03 April 2023. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 7.6%. Within top quartile of German dividend payers (4.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.9%). Upcoming Dividend • Dec 15
Upcoming dividend of US$0.17 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 22 December 2022. Payment date: 03 January 2023. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 7.5%. Within top quartile of German dividend payers (4.9%). Higher than average of industry peers (4.0%). Duyuru • Nov 19
The Cato Corporation Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend, Payable on January 3, 2023 The Board of Directors of The Cato Corporation declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share. The dividend will be payable on January 3, 2023 to shareholders of record on December 23, 2022. The $0.17 dividend, or $0.68 on an annualized basis, represents an annualized yield of 6.7% at the closing market price on November 17, 2022. Reported Earnings • Nov 18
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: US$0.21 loss per share (vs US$0.39 profit in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: US$0.21 loss per share (down from US$0.39 profit in 3Q 2022). Revenue: US$176.6m (up 2.6% from 3Q 2022). Net loss: US$4.45m (down 155% from profit in 3Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 20% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Board Change • Nov 16
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 2 experienced directors. 6 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Theresa Drew was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Duyuru • Aug 27
the Cato Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend Payable on September 26, 2022 The Cato Corporation announced that the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share. The dividend will be payable on September 26, 2022 to shareholders of record on September 12, 2022. The $0.17 dividend, or $0.68 on an annualized basis, represents an annualized yield of 5.8% at the closing market price on August 25, 2022. Reported Earnings • Aug 19
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: US$0.12 loss per share (vs US$0.62 profit in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: US$0.12 loss per share (down from US$0.62 profit in 2Q 2022). Revenue: US$196.9m (down 5.2% from 2Q 2022). Net loss: US$2.27m (down 117% from profit in 2Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 12% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 03
Upcoming dividend of US$0.17 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 10 June 2022. Payment date: 27 June 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 53% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 5.4%. Within top quartile of German dividend payers (4.2%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.9%). Duyuru • May 21
The Cato Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend, Payable on June 27, 2022 The Board of Directors of The Cato Corporation declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share. The dividend will be payable on June 27, 2022 to shareholders of record on June 13, 2022. Reported Earnings • May 20
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$0.48 (vs US$0.92 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$0.48 (down from US$0.92 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: US$206.7m (down 3.0% from 1Q 2022). Net income: US$9.75m (down 51% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 4.7% (down from 9.3% in 1Q 2022). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 2% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 1% per year. Board Change • Apr 27
Insufficient new directors There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 1 experienced director. 6 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Theresa Drew was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Duyuru • Apr 07
The Cato Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 19, 2022 The Cato Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 19, 2022, at 11:00 Eastern Daylight. Location: The Corporate Office of the Company 8100 Denmark Road Charlotte North Carolina United States Agenda: To elect as Directors of the Board Theresa J. Drew and D. Harding Stowe, each for a term expiring in 2025 and until their successors are elected and qualified; to approve, on an advisory basis, the Company’s executive compensation; to ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 28, 2023; and to consider and act upon such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment thereof. Reported Earnings • Mar 18
Full year 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Full year 2022 results: EPS: US$1.77 (up from US$2.01 loss in FY 2021). Revenue: US$769.3m (up 34% from FY 2021). Net income: US$36.8m (up US$82.2m from FY 2021). Profit margin: 4.8% (up from net loss in FY 2021). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 15% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 8% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 14
Upcoming dividend of US$0.17 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 21 March 2022. Payment date: 04 April 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 18% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.1%. Within top quartile of German dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.5%). Duyuru • Feb 25
The Cato Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend, Payable on April 4, 2022 The Board of Directors of The Cato Corporation declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share. The dividend will be payable on April 4, 2022 to shareholders of record on March 22, 2022. The $0.17 dividend, or $0.68 on an annualized basis, represents an annualized yield of 4.0% at the closing market price on February 24, 2022. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 10
Upcoming dividend of US$0.17 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 17 December 2021. Payment date: 03 January 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 18% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.0%. Within top quartile of German dividend payers (3.4%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.6%). Board Change • Dec 06
Insufficient new directors There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 1 experienced director. 6 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Theresa Drew was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Nov 18
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS US$0.40 (vs US$0.15 loss in 3Q 2021) The company reported a strong third quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2022 results: Revenue: US$172.2m (up 14% from 3Q 2021). Net income: US$8.60m (up US$12.1m from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 5.0% (up from net loss in 3Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 34% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 2% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 03
Upcoming dividend of US$0.17 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 10 September 2021. Payment date: 27 September 2021. Trailing yield: 4.0%. Within top quartile of German dividend payers (3.1%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.2%). Reported Earnings • Aug 22
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS US$0.62 (vs US$0.30 loss in 2Q 2021) The company reported a strong second quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2022 results: Revenue: US$207.7m (up 24% from 2Q 2021). Net income: US$14.0m (up US$20.8m from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 6.7% (up from net loss in 2Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 57% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 7% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • May 22
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS US$0.92 (vs US$1.19 loss in 1Q 2021) The company reported a strong first quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First quarter 2022 results: Revenue: US$213.1m (up 112% from 1Q 2021). Net income: US$20.7m (up US$48.0m from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 9.7% (up from net loss in 1Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 61 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Duyuru • May 21
The Cato Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend, Payable on June 21, 2021 The Board of Directors of The Cato Corporation declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share. The dividend will be payable on June 21, 2021 to shareholders of record on June 7, 2021. Reported Earnings • Mar 20
Full year 2021 earnings released The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and control over costs. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: US$575.1m (down 30% from FY 2020). Net loss: US$46.1m (down 233% from profit in FY 2020). Like-for-like sales growth: Down 32.0% vs FY 2020 Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 58% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 1% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 19
New 90-day high: €10.10 The company is up 52% from its price of €6.65 on 20 November 2020. The German market is up 10.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Specialty Retail industry, which is up 6.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 27
New 90-day high: €9.40 The company is up 69% from its price of €5.55 on 28 October 2020. The German market is up 16% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Specialty Retail industry, which is up 8.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 05
New 90-day high: €7.55 The company is up 17% from its price of €6.45 on 07 October 2020. The German market is up 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Specialty Retail industry, which is down 2.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 17
New 90-day high: €7.40 The company is up 6.0% from its price of €6.95 on 18 September 2020. The German market is up 4.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Specialty Retail industry, which is flat over the same period. Reported Earnings • Nov 26
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: US$0.15 loss per share The company reported a poor third quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and control over expenses. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: US$150.8m (down 21% from 3Q 2020). Net loss: US$3.47m (down 160% from profit in 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 47% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 20% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Nov 20
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: US$0.16 loss per share The company reported a poor third quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and control over expenses. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: US$150.8m (down 21% from 3Q 2020). Net loss: US$3.62m (down 163% from profit in 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 49% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 20% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 30
New 90-day low: €5.35 The company is down 12% from its price of €6.10 on 31 July 2020. The German market is down 4.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Specialty Retail industry, which is up 7.0% over the same period. Duyuru • Jun 22
The Cato Corporation(NYSE:CATO) dropped from S&P Retail Select Industry Index The Cato Corporation(NYSE:CATO) dropped from S&P Retail Select Industry Index 