NYSE:CATO
Cato Corp.
Cato Corp.'s revenue grew 0.6% in fiscal 2025 to $653.8M while operating margin rose to −1.9%. Free cash flow was −$5.2M, −0.8% of revenue, and the diluted share count fell 2.4%.Summary generated from Cato Corp.'s SEC filings. Latest annual report filed Mar 25, 2026.
Key statistics
Fiscal 2025 from SEC filings. MethodologyRevenue (FY25)$653.8M
Revenue growth+0.6%
Revenue, 5-yr CAGR+2.6%
Gross margin34.0%
Operating margin−1.9%
Net margin−0.9%
ROICn/a
Return on equity−3.7%
Debt / equityn/a
Free cash flow−$5.2M
FCF margin−0.8%
Share count change−2.4%
Financials
| Item | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 769 | 759 | 708 | 650 | 654 |
| Operating income | 39 | −4 | −18 | −26 | −13 |
| Net income | 37 | 0 | −24 | −18 | −6 |
| Free cash flow | 56 | −6 | −12 | −28 | −5 |
Recent filings
- 8-KOther events
Sep 18, 2026 - 10-QQuarterly report for the period ended Aug 1, 2026
Aug 27, 2026 - 8-KResults of operations and financial condition
Aug 25, 2026 - 10-QQuarterly report for the period ended May 2, 2026
May 28, 2026 - 8-KResults of operations and financial condition
May 26, 2026 - DEF 14AProxy statement
Apr 10, 2026 - 10-KAnnual report for the fiscal year ended Jan 31, 2026
Mar 25, 2026 - 8-K/AAmended results of operations and financial condition
Mar 25, 2026