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The Cato (CO2A) Stock Price & Analysis

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CO2A Stock Chart & Stats

€1.84€0.02(1.10%)
At close: 5:30 PM GMT+1
€2.66€2.67€2.68May 22Aug 3
Day’s Range
EUR 1.84 - EUR 1.84
52-Week Range
EUR 1.80 - EUR 3.56
Previous Close
EUR 1.82
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
0
Market Cap
EUR 42.10M
Enterprise Value
EUR 107.17M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
EUR 96.44M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
EUR 138.63M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
―
Beta
0.35
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Positive Cash Generation

Positive TTM operating and free cash flow shows the retailer can currently convert operations into cash despite its net loss. If sustained, this provides internal funding for inventory, stores and restructuring, while reducing dependence on external financing during the next several quarters.

Manageable Leverage

Debt remains below equity and leverage has stayed roughly within the 0.8–1.0 range in recent years, giving Cato some balance-sheet support while it addresses operating weakness. This provides more financial flexibility than a highly leveraged capital structure over the medium term.

Store Portfolio Optimization

Closing marginal stores at lease expiration can remove locations that are not expected to improve and lower recurring occupancy obligations after 2026. If management executes effectively, a smaller store base could improve portfolio productivity and operating results from fiscal 2027 onward.

Bears Say

Declining And Volatile Revenue

A sustained decline in revenue indicates weakening customer demand and reduces the scale available to absorb store, labor and logistics expenses. Continued volatility also makes merchandising and inventory planning less predictable, limiting visibility into a durable recovery in sales.

Persistent Unprofitability

Operating losses and a negative TTM net margin show that Cato’s merchandise gross margin has not translated into consistent profitability. Until earnings recover sustainably, the company has less capacity to reinvest, withstand demand pressure, or fund strategic initiatives from profits.

Demand Pressure And Store Closures

Accelerating closures to roughly 120 stores reflects pressure across the existing store portfolio and weak expectations for marginal locations. The company also expects $1.0M–$1.3M of exit costs through 2026, creating a near-term burden before savings can appear.

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CO2A FAQ

What was The Cato’s price range in the past 12 months?
The Cato lowest stock price was €1.80 and its highest was €3.56 in the past 12 months.
What is The Cato’s market cap?
The Cato’s market cap is €42.10M.
When is The Cato’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were The Cato’s earnings last quarter?
The Cato released its earnings results on Aug 20, 2026. The company reported €0.05 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is The Cato overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does The Cato pay dividends?
The Cato does not currently pay dividends.
What is The Cato’s EPS estimate?
The Cato’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does The Cato have?
The Cato has 18,148,296 shares outstanding.
What happened to The Cato’s price movement after its last earnings report?
The Cato reported an EPS of €0.05 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.824%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of The Cato?
Hedge funds hold The Cato shares: the largest hedge-fund position in The Cato is 1,943,163,804 shares.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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