What one share of The Cato holds
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The Cato’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-08-01; the balance sheet is as of 2026-08-01.
| Sales | $34.12 |
|---|---|
| Profit | −$0.29 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.20 |
| Free cash flow | $0.09 |
| Cash and investments | $1.85 |
| Book value | $8.84 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $30.07 | $1.53 | $0.34 | $2.54 | $0.66 | $10.16 |
| 2011 | $31.89 | $2.00 | $0.67 | $2.07 | $0.72 | $11.52 |
| 2012 | $32.23 | $2.21 | $1.24 | $1.57 | $0.88 | $12.69 |
| 2013 | $32.78 | $2.11 | $1.57 | $1.19 | $2.98 | $11.99 |
| 2014 | $31.98 | $1.86 | $1.10 | $2.13 | $0.20 | $13.60 |
| 2015 | $35.75 | $2.15 | $1.05 | $3.21 | $1.20 | $13.78 |
| 2016 | $36.93 | $2.39 | $0.97 | $2.46 | $1.20 | $15.08 |
| 2017 | $35.64 | $1.72 | $1.02 | $1.67 | $1.29 | $14.30 |
| 2018 | $34.13 | $0.34 | $0.45 | $1.00 | $1.32 | $13.10 |
| 2019 | $34.58 | $1.23 | $0.18 | $2.33 | $1.32 | $13.20 |
| 2020 | $34.77 | $1.46 | $0.35 | $1.90 | $1.32 | $13.33 |
| 2021 | $25.52 | −$2.01 | $0.62 | −$1.98 | $0.33 | $10.94 |
| 2022 | $36.43 | $1.65 | $0.19 | $2.64 | $0.45 | $12.04 |
| 2023 | $38.09 | $0.00 | $0.97 | −$0.30 | $0.68 | $11.37 |
| 2024 | $36.52 | −$1.17 | $0.65 | −$0.62 | $0.68 | $9.92 |
| 2025 | $33.76 | −$0.97 | $0.41 | −$1.43 | $0.51 | $8.43 |
| 2026 | $34.80 | −$0.31 | $0.20 | −$0.28 | $0.00 | $8.37 |
Common questions about The Cato
How much does one share of The Cato earn?
Over the last 12 months, The Cato lost $0.29 for each share on $34.12 of sales.
Does The Cato pay a dividend?
The Cato didn’t pay a dividend over the last 12 months, according to its SEC filings.
What is The Cato’s book value per share?
The Cato’s book value is $8.84 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of August 1, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of The Cato have?
Each share of The Cato has $1.85 of cash and investments, as of August 1, 2026.
What is The Cato’s free cash flow per share?
$0.09 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
Has The Cato bought back shares?
The Cato’s share count fell about 36% from 2010 to 2026. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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