The Cato Corporation
CATONYSEConsumer Cyclical● Active
$3.24
+$0.06(+1.89%)
Market Cap$58952448
P/E Ratio—
52W High$4.92
52W Low$2.52
The Cato Corporation (CATO) Earnings: Dates, EPS & Revenue History
Quarterly EPS vs. estimates, revenue surprises, next earnings date, and analyst consensus.
CATO · earnings · updated Jun 8, 2026
Latest Earnings
Q2 FY2026Report Date: May 21, 2026EPS Actual
$0.47
Revenue
$0.17B
Fiscal Period
Q2 FY2026
FY ends December
Report Date
May 21, 2026
After Market Close
CATO reports quarterly as a NYSE-listed Apparel - Retail company. Fiscal year ends in December. Data: FMP · Updated hourly.
Next Earnings Date
Days Away
85
days
Expected Date
Sep 1, 2026
Fiscal Period
Q3 FY2026
Release Time
◌ Time TBD (Unconfirmed)EPS Est.
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Days Away85
Expected DateSep 1, 2026
Fiscal PeriodQ3 FY2026
Release TimeTime TBD (Unconfirmed)
EPS Est.—
EPS & Revenue vs. Estimates
Actual (Beat)
Actual (Miss)
Estimated
Earnings History
| Period | Report Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | EPS Surpr. | Revenue | Rev. Est. | Rev. Surpr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ◌ Q3 FY2026 | Aug 20, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| — Q2 FY2026 | May 21, 2026 | — | $0.47 | — | $0.17B | — | — |
| — Q1 FY2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | — | -$0.55 | — | $0.15B | $0.19B | -19.4% |
| — Q4 FY2025 | Nov 20, 2025 | — | -$0.28 | — | $0.16B | — | — |
| — Q3 FY2025 | Aug 21, 2025 | — | $0.35 | — | $0.18B | — | — |
| — Q2 FY2025 | May 22, 2025 | — | $0.17 | — | $0.17B | — | — |
| — Q1 FY2025 | Mar 20, 2025 | — | -$0.74 | — | $0.16B | — | — |
| — Q4 FY2024 | Nov 21, 2024 | — | -$0.79 | — | $0.15B | — | — |
Q3 FY2026
Aug 20, 2026
EPS Actual
—
EPS Est.
—
EPS Surpr.
—
Revenue
—
Q2 FY2026
May 21, 2026
EPS Actual
$0.47
EPS Est.
—
EPS Surpr.
—
Revenue
$0.17B
Q1 FY2026
Mar 19, 2026
EPS Actual
-$0.55
EPS Est.
—
EPS Surpr.
—
Revenue
$0.15B
Q4 FY2025
Nov 20, 2025
EPS Actual
-$0.28
EPS Est.
—
EPS Surpr.
—
Revenue
$0.16B
Q3 FY2025
Aug 21, 2025
EPS Actual
$0.35
EPS Est.
—
EPS Surpr.
—
Revenue
$0.18B
Q2 FY2025
May 22, 2025
EPS Actual
$0.17
EPS Est.
—
EPS Surpr.
—
Revenue
$0.17B
Q1 FY2025
Mar 20, 2025
EPS Actual
-$0.74
EPS Est.
—
EPS Surpr.
—
Revenue
$0.16B
Q4 FY2024
Nov 21, 2024
EPS Actual
-$0.79
EPS Est.
—
EPS Surpr.
—
Revenue
$0.15B
Analyst Estimates
Limited analyst coverage (fewer than 3 analysts). Estimates may not reflect market consensus.
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0 |
| Q4 FY2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0 |
| Q3 FY2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0 |
| Q2 FY2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0 |
| Q1 FY2025 | $-0.02 | $-0.02 | $-0.02 | 1 |
| Q4 FY2024 | $1.54 | $1.54 | $1.54 | 1 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2026 | $0.2B | $0.2B | $0.2B | 1 |
| Q4 FY2025 | $0.2B | $0.2B | $0.2B | 1 |
| Q3 FY2025 | $0.2B | $0.2B | $0.2B | 1 |
| Q2 FY2025 | $0.2B | $0.2B | $0.2B | 1 |
| Q1 FY2025 | $0.2B | $0.2B | $0.2B | 1 |
| Q4 FY2024 | $0.2B | $0.2B | $0.2B | 1 |
Earnings Price Reaction
Closing price one trading day before vs. one trading day after each earnings release.
| Period | Report Date | EPS Beat/Miss | Price Before | Price After | 1D Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — Q2 FY2026 | May 21, 2026 | — | $3.06 | $3.45 | +12.75% |
| — Q1 FY2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | — | $2.92 | $2.90 | -0.68% |
| — Q4 FY2025 | Nov 20, 2025 | — | $3.42 | $3.35 | -2.05% |
| — Q3 FY2025 | Aug 21, 2025 | — | $2.84 | $3.81 | +34.15% |
| — Q2 FY2025 | May 22, 2025 | — | $2.43 | $2.84 | +16.87% |
| — Q1 FY2025 | Mar 20, 2025 | — | $3.04 | $3.26 | +7.24% |
| — Q4 FY2024 | Nov 21, 2024 | — | $6.08 | $4.96 | -18.42% |
| — Q3 FY2024 | Aug 22, 2024 | — | $5.04 | $4.91 | -2.58% |
Q2 FY2026+12.75%
Report Date
May 21, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
—
Price Before
$3.06
Price After
$3.45
Q1 FY2026-0.68%
Report Date
Mar 19, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
—
Price Before
$2.92
Price After
$2.90
Q4 FY2025-2.05%
Report Date
Nov 20, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
—
Price Before
$3.42
Price After
$3.35
Q3 FY2025+34.15%
Report Date
Aug 21, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
—
Price Before
$2.84
Price After
$3.81
Q2 FY2025+16.87%
Report Date
May 22, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
—
Price Before
$2.43
Price After
$2.84
Q1 FY2025+7.24%
Report Date
Mar 20, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
—
Price Before
$3.04
Price After
$3.26
Q4 FY2024-18.42%
Report Date
Nov 21, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
—
Price Before
$6.08
Price After
$4.96
Q3 FY2024-2.58%
Report Date
Aug 22, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
—
Price Before
$5.04
Price After
$4.91
Beat Rate0 / 8 quarters
Largest Move+34.15% (Q3 FY2025)
Data: FMP /historical-price-eod/full · field: close
About Earnings & Data Methodology
Data source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | Updated: Hourly | Surprise%: (Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100 | Fiscal year: CATO ends December
The Cato Corporation (CATO) most recently reported earnings on May 21, 2026 for Q2 FY2026, posting EPS of $0.47 (in line with the analyst consensus of —). The next CATO earnings date is expected around September 1, 2026.
Each quarter, investors track CATO earnings for signals on forward guidance and business momentum. For longer-term revenue trends, see the Revenue tab. CATO revenue tab →
Earnings Glossary
EPS (Earnings Per Share)
Net income ÷ diluted shares outstanding. The primary metric analysts use to gauge quarterly profitability.
Earnings Surprise %
(Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100. Positive = Beat. Negative = Miss.
Beat / Miss / In-Line
Beat = Actual ≥ Estimate. Miss = Actual < Estimate. In-Line = within ±1%.
BMO / AMC
Before Market Open / After Market Close. Two windows when companies typically release results.
Fiscal Quarter
CATO's fiscal year ends in December. Fiscal quarters may not align with calendar quarters.
Analyst Consensus
Average EPS/Revenue forecast across all covering analysts. More analysts = more reliable estimate.
Figures tie to FMP earnings calendar, estimates, and SEC 10-Q/10-K filings where noted.
Frequently asked questions
CATO earnings · 4 questionsThe Cato Corporation's next earnings report is expected around September 1, 2026. CATO typically reports quarterly — approximately every three months. The exact date is confirmed by the company 2–4 weeks before the release. Time is currently TBD; CATO historically reports after market close (AMC).
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