The Cato Corporation
Price Action
Technical Summary
DOWNTRENDThe Cato Corporation is in a technical downtrend, trading below key resistance levels with a broken trend structure. Relative strength is weak (RS Rating: 26), showing significant lag compared to the market leaders. Earnings growth of 65% provides fundamental context to the price action. Investors should exercise caution due to high volatility (68% annualized), which requires wider risk management.
Trend Template (Minervini)
Price vs Moving Averages
| Period | Value | Spread | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 SMA | $2.90 | -0.71% | BELOW |
| 50 SMA | $2.93 | -1.70% | BELOW |
| 100 SMA | $3.05 | -5.60% | BELOW |
| 150 SMA | $3.30 | -12.85% | BELOW |
| 200 SMA | $3.40 | -15.30% | BELOW |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CATO in an uptrend right now?
CATO has a trend score of 0/4 based on Minervini's Stage Analysis. Currently showing broken structure - 0 of 4 trend criteria are met.
Is CATO overbought or oversold?
CATO's RSI (14) is 53. The stock is in neutral territory, neither overbought nor oversold.
Is CATO outperforming the market?
CATO has a Relative Strength (RS) Rating of 26 out of 99. CATO is currently lagging the broader market.
Where is CATO in its 52-week range?
CATO is trading at $2.88, which is 59% of its 52-week high ($4.92) and 25% above its 52-week low ($2.21).
How volatile is CATO?
CATO has a Beta of 0.88 and 52-week volatility of 68%. It's less volatile than the S&P 500 - generally more stable.