CATO
What one share of The Cato holds
Retail – Women's Clothing Stores
Existing and increased competition in the women’s retail apparel industry may negatively impact our business, results of operations, financial condition and market share.
The Cato’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-08-01; the balance sheet is as of 2026-08-01.
| Sales | $34.11 |
|---|---|
| Profit | −$0.29 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.20 |
| Free cash flow | $0.09 |
| Cash and investments | $1.85 |
| Book value | $8.84 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $35.64 | $1.72 | $1.02 | $1.67 | $1.29 | $14.30 |
| 2018 | $34.13 | $0.34 | $0.45 | $1.00 | $1.32 | $13.10 |
| 2019 | $34.58 | $1.23 | $0.18 | $2.33 | $1.32 | $13.20 |
| 2020 | $34.77 | $1.46 | $0.35 | $1.90 | $1.32 | $13.33 |
| 2021 | $25.52 | −$2.01 | $0.62 | −$1.98 | $0.33 | $10.94 |
| 2022 | $36.43 | $1.65 | $0.19 | $2.64 | $0.45 | $12.04 |
| 2023 | $38.09 | $0.00 | $0.97 | −$0.30 | $0.68 | $11.37 |
| 2024 | $36.52 | −$1.17 | $0.65 | −$0.62 | $0.68 | $9.92 |
| 2025 | $33.76 | −$0.97 | $0.41 | −$1.43 | $0.51 | $8.43 |
| 2026 | $34.80 | −$0.31 | $0.20 | −$0.28 | $0.00 | $8.37 |