Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.00
The Cato Corporation (CATO) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
N/A
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
CATO Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
CATO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend YieldN/A
Trailing DPS$0.00
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M0
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR-12.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)N/A
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.7%
Total Shareholder Yield1.7%
1Y Total Return15.0%
5Y Total Return-65.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$3,41810Y ago$2,77420Y ago$9,005
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). CATO's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
CATO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (37 years of payments)
CATO Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The Cato Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CATO does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of -12.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CATO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.7% buyback yield, 1.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is -65.8%, with dividends contributing 13.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $2,774 today.
CATO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$4.30
Avg/Payment$0.2150
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2024Latest | $0.1700 | — | 15.08% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | $0.1700 | — | 12.14% | Jun 24, 2024 |
| Mar 25, 2024 | $0.1700 | — | 12.76% | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.1700 | — | 9.80% | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Sep 8, 2023 | $0.1700 | — | 9.04% | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Jun 9, 2023 | $0.1700 | — | 8.45% | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Mar 20, 2023 | $0.1700 | — | 7.81% | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $0.1700 | — | 7.54% | Jan 3, 2023 |
CATO Dividend vs Peers
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Div Yield
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Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
-12.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.7%
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ROSTCATO Annual Dividend History (1987–2025)
39 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-0.31 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $0.51 | -25.0% | 3 | $-0.97 | — | — | 5.6% |
| 2023 | $0.68 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.17 | — | — | 7.5% |
| 2022 | $0.68 | 51.1% | 4 | $0.00 | 45333.3% | 0.00x | 7.5% |
| 2021 | $0.45 | 36.4% | 3 | $1.65 | 27.3% | 3.67x | 5.0% |
| 2020 | $0.33 | -75.0% | 1 | $-2.11 | — | — | 3.6% |
| 2019 | $1.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.46 | 90.4% | 1.11x | 14.5% |
| 2018 | $1.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.23 | 107.3% | 0.93x | 14.5% |
| 2017 | $1.32 | 2.3% | 4 | $0.34 | 388.2% | 0.26x | 14.5% |
| 2016 | $1.29 | 7.5% | 4 | $1.72 | 75.0% | 1.33x | 14.2% |
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CATO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CATO stock.
How much dividend does CATO pay per share?
The Cato Corporation (CATO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of N/A per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is CATO's next ex-dividend date?
CATO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CATO typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is CATO's dividend safe?
CATO's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has CATO increased its dividend?
CATO has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -12.4%.
How often does CATO pay dividends?
The Cato Corporation pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is N/A per share. Dividend data on this page covers 38+ years from 1987 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in CATO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CATO five years ago would be worth approximately $3,418 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CATO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CATO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's N/A market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.