The Cato Corporation
Price Action
Technical Summary
CONSOLIDATINGThe Cato Corporation is in a consolidation phase, trading with mixed signals as moving averages converge. Relative strength is moderate (RS Rating: 51), indicating performance broadly in line with the market. Earnings growth of 176% provides fundamental context to the price action. Investors should exercise caution due to high volatility (62% annualized), which requires wider risk management.
Trend Template (Minervini)
Price vs Moving Averages
| Period | Value | Spread | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 SMA | $3.21 | -0.40% | BELOW |
| 50 SMA | $3.04 | +5.20% | ABOVE |
| 100 SMA | $3.02 | +6.13% | ABOVE |
| 150 SMA | $3.11 | +2.81% | ABOVE |
| 200 SMA | $3.39 | -5.51% | BELOW |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CATO in an uptrend right now?
CATO has a trend score of 2/4 based on Minervini's Stage Analysis. Currently showing partial alignment - 2 of 4 trend criteria are met.
Is CATO overbought or oversold?
CATO's RSI (14) is 59. The stock is in neutral territory, neither overbought nor oversold.
Is CATO outperforming the market?
CATO has a Relative Strength (RS) Rating of 51 out of 99. CATO is performing about average compared to the market.
Where is CATO in its 52-week range?
CATO is trading at $3.20, which is 65% of its 52-week high ($4.92) and 26% above its 52-week low ($2.59).
How volatile is CATO?
CATO has a Beta of 0.37 and 52-week volatility of 62%. It's less volatile than the S&P 500 - generally more stable.