# Cato Corp (CATO)

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## Company

- Legal name: CATO CORP
- Ticker: CATO (NYSE)
- SEC CIK: 0000018255
- Industry: Retail-Women's Clothing Stores (SIC 5621)
- Headquarters: Charlotte, NC
- Fiscal year ends: January 30
- SEC filer category: Non-accelerated filer<br>Smaller reporting company
- Website: catofashions.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cato-corporation
- Next earnings date: Nov 19, 2026

## Key facts

- Revenue: $653.8M for the fiscal year ended Jan 31, 2026 (10-K filed Mar 25, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000041/0001562762-26-000041-index.html
- Operating income: -$12.7M for the fiscal year ended Jan 31, 2026 (10-K filed Mar 25, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000041/0001562762-26-000041-index.html
- Net income: -$5.9M for the fiscal year ended Jan 31, 2026 (10-K filed Mar 25, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000041/0001562762-26-000041-index.html
- SG&A: $226.3M for the fiscal year ended Jan 31, 2026 (10-K filed Mar 25, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000041/0001562762-26-000041-index.html
- Employees: 10,000 as of , as reported in an SEC filing. Source: https://secure.catofashions.com/jobs/
- Auditor: Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP, Charlotte, North Carolina, named in the latest 10-K. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000041/cato-20260131.htm

## Business

The Company, founded in 1946, operated 1,069 fashion specialty stores at January 31, 2026, in 31 states, principally in the southeastern United States, under the names “Cato,” “Cato Fashions,” “Cato Plus,” “It’s Fashion,” “It’s Fashion Metro” and “Versona.”

Source: Item 1. Business, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000041/cato-20260131.htm

## Annual results

| Fiscal year ended | Revenue | Operating income | Net income | SG&A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | $653.8M | -$12.7M | -$5.9M | $226.3M |
| Feb 1, 2025 | $649.8M | -$26.4M | -$18.1M | $231.4M |
| Feb 3, 2024 | $708.1M | -$17.9M | -$23.9M | $252.7M |
| Jan 28, 2023 | $759.3M | -$3.6M | $29,000 | $242.6M |
| Jan 29, 2022 | $769.3M | $39.0M | $36.8M | $267.0M |

Each figure comes from the annual report for that year. Filing links for every figure: https://steadybase.io/company/cato-corp.json

## Officers and directors

- John P. D. Cato, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Source: 10-K filed Mar 25, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000041/cato-20260131.htm
- Charles D. Knight, Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer). LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chuck-knight-933a196. Source: 10-K filed Mar 25, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000041/cato-20260131.htm
- Gordon Smith, Executive Vice President, Chief Real Estate and Store Development Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/gordon-smith-783a4217. Source: 10-K filed Mar 25, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000041/cato-20260131.htm
- Jeffrey R. Shock, Senior Vice President Controller (Principal Accounting Officer). Source: 10-K filed Mar 25, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000041/cato-20260131.htm
- Bailey W. Patrick, Director. Source: 10-K filed Mar 25, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000041/cato-20260131.htm
- Bryan F. Kennedy III, Director. Source: 10-K filed Mar 25, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000041/cato-20260131.htm
- D. Harding Stowe, Director. Source: 10-K filed Mar 25, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000041/cato-20260131.htm
- Pamela L. Davies, Director. Source: 10-K filed Mar 25, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000041/cato-20260131.htm
- Theresa J. Drew, Director. Source: 10-K filed Mar 25, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000041/cato-20260131.htm
- Thomas B. Henson, Director. Source: 10-K filed Mar 25, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000041/cato-20260131.htm

## Recent 8-K events

- Sep 18, 2026: Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000106/cato-20260918.htm
- Aug 25, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000096/cato-20260820.htm
- May 26, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 5.07, Submission of matters to a vote of security holders; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000069/cato-20260521.htm
- Mar 23, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000036/cato-20260319.htm
- Nov 24, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276225000275/cato-20251120.htm
- Aug 26, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276225000220/cato-20250821.htm
- May 27, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 5.07, Submission of matters to a vote of security holders; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276225000144/cato-20250527.htm
- Mar 24, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276225000052/cato-20250320.htm
- Mar 19, 2025: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 1.02, Termination of a material definitive agreement; Item 2.03, Creation of a direct financial obligation; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276225000045/cato-20250313.htm
- Nov 25, 2024: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276224000275/cato-20241121.htm

## Latest filings

- 8-K filed Sep 18, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000106/cato-20260918.htm
- 10-K filed Mar 25, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000041/cato-20260131.htm
- 10-Q filed Aug 27, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000156276226000100/cato26qtr2q.htm
- DEF 14A filed Apr 10, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18255/000120677426000206/cato4585991-def14a.htm

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