The Cato Corp operates as a specialty retailer of fashion apparel and accessories in the southeastern United States. Its primary objective is to be the fashion specialty retailer for fashion and value in its markets. The company operates through the following business segments: Retail and Credit. The Retail segment which generates the majority of revenue offers fashion specialty stores. The Credit segment involves credit card services.
Quick Stats
Jan 30, 202645.6
AI Score
HOLD0.52
Volume Ratio
Mar 19, 2026
Next Earnings
13
+ve Days (30d)
16
-ve Days (30d)
CATO Stock Summary
Last updated Jan 30, 2026
CATO is currently trading at $3.05, positioned below its 200-day moving average of $3.31, suggesting bearish momentum. The stock has a 52-week range of $2.19 to $4.92.
Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $3.28, which is above the current price, indicating bearish near-term pressure. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 39.993, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.
Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is -0.207, which is negative, suggesting distribution or selling pressure. Our AI-powered investment score rates CATO at 45.6/100 with a HOLD recommendation.
CATO (CATO CORP) Indicators
Last updated Jan 30, 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI(14) | 39.993 |
| CMF (20) | -0.207 |
| ROC (10) | -10.819 |
| ADX (14) | 18.921 |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.035 |
| AROONOSC (14) | -85.714 |
| WILLAMS %R (14) | -81.928 |
| MFI (14) | 29.333 |
CATO Technical Chart
- Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
- SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
- Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
- Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
- Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
- Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
- Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
- Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators
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Indicators will appear below the price chart with perfectly aligned datesVolume Profile Analysis
Horizontal histogram showing volume distribution at each price level with buying/selling pressure
CATO Price vs Max Options Open Interest
CATO Max Change In Options Open Interest
CATO Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
31st January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
CATO Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
31st January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
CATO Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
31st January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
CATO Most Active Options by Volume(near term)
31st January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | Volume | OI | Change in OI |
Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
CATO CORP is not trading above both 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bearish.
CATO Moving Averages Analysis
CATO (CATO CORP) Simple Moving Averages
Moving Averages are last updated Jan 30, 2026
| Days | MA |
|---|---|
| 10 | 3.27 |
| 20 | 3.27 |
| 30 | 3.23 |
| 50 | 3.28 |
| 100 | 3.71 |
| 200 | 3.31 |
CATO Fundamental Analysis
| P/E (Forward) | 0 |
| P/E (Trailing) | -- |
| Market Cap ($) | 69.0 million |
| Earnings/Share ($) | -1 |
| Net Proft Margin (%) | -0.0292 |
| Dividend/Share ($) | -- |
| EPS Estimate Current Year ($) | 0 |
| EPS Estimate Next Year ($) | 0 |
| WallStreet Target Price ($) | 23 |
| Most Recent Quarter |