The Cato Corporation (CATO) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1989 to 2024
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CATO EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
CATO Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.3% | -4.2% | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 33.0% | -2.4% | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 31.4% | -0.4% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 39.5% | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| 2020 | 22.1% | -11.4% | -7.9% |
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The Cato Corporation (CATO) Earnings Overview
As of May 8, 2026, The Cato Corporation (CATO) reported trailing twelve-month net income of -$10M, reflecting +17.1% year-over-year growth. The company earned $-0.52 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of -2.9%.
Looking at the long-term picture, CATO's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $65M in fiscal 2015.
The Cato Corporation is currently reporting a net loss, though operating performance should be evaluated in the context of growth investments and industry dynamics View revenue history →
Compared to peers including PLCE (-$52M net income, -4.2% margin), DXLG (-$8M net income, -8.3% margin), CURV (-$7M net income, -0.7% margin), CATO has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare CATO vs PLCE →
CATO Earnings vs Peers
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CATO Historical Earnings Data (1989–2024)
36 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -$19M | +17.7% | -$27M | $-0.97 | -2.9% | -4.2% |
| 2023 | -$23M | -55207.3% | -$17M | $-1.17 | -3.2% | -2.4% |
| 2022 | $41,000 | -99.9% | -$3M | $0.00 | 0.0% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | $35M | +176.9% | $38M | $1.65 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| 2020 | -$45M | -231.1% | -$66M | $-2.11 | -7.9% | -11.4% |
| 2019 | $35M | +17.0% | $37M | $1.46 | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| 2018 | $30M | +253.7% | $30M | $1.23 | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| 2017 | $8M | -81.9% | $19M | $0.34 | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| 2016 | $46M | -29.3% | $56M | $1.72 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| 2015 | $65M | +10.3% | $98M | $2.39 | 6.5% | 9.7% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CATO stock.
Is CATO growing earnings?
CATO EPS is $-0.52, with earnings growth accelerating to +17.1%. This exceeds the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income reached $-10M.
What are CATO's profit margins?
The Cato Corporation net margin is -2.9%, with operating margin at -4.2%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are CATO's earnings?
CATO earnings data spans 1989-2024. The accelerating earnings trend is +17.1% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.