Cato Corp/The (CATO)

Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Sales declined 6% in 2026-Q2 to $163.9M from $174.7M in 2025-Q2 and declined 2.9% for the first half of 2026 versus 2025. Management consistently cites inflation and reduced discretionary income as headwinds. The trajectory shows persistent pressure on sales consistent with management's stated outlook.

consolidated · GAAP

FY2026-Q2 · Period ending Aug 1, 2026

Source: stock_quarterly_financials_fmp. Reference: 2026-Q2.

Source status: unverified.

Stated as a priority in 2 of last 3 quarters. Cash from operating activities rose from $3.9M in 2025-Q1 to $8.0M in 2026-Q1, indicating positive cash flow management. This shows delivering progress in maintaining operational cash flow despite sales pressures.

consolidated · GAAP

FY2026-Q2 · Period ending Aug 1, 2026

Source: company_financial_results. Reference: 757c651c-ff6c-4f6a-b7ab-c0529b42a639.

Source status: eligible.

Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Net income declined from $6.8M in 2025-Q2 to $1.1M in 2026-Q2, and operating income fell from $5.5M to -$0.6M over the same period. Despite management's focus on expense and inventory management, profitability has declined, indicating limited progress on improving income so far.

consolidated · GAAP

FY2026-Q2 · Period ending Aug 1, 2026

Source: company_financial_results. Reference: 757c651c-ff6c-4f6a-b7ab-c0529b42a639.

Source status: eligible.

Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Net income declined from $6.8M in 2025-Q2 to $1.1M in 2026-Q2, and operating income fell from $5.5M to -$0.6M over the same period. Despite management's focus on expense and inventory management, profitability has declined, indicating limited progress on improving income so far.