| Annual · values | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -1.46 M USD | -19.75 M USD | 477000 USD | 10.51 M USD | 60.21 M USD | -40.62 M USD | 53.40 M USD | 60.24 M USD | 35.99 M USD | 72.13 M USD | 93.85 M USD | 117.46 M USD |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 9.99 M USD | 9.82 M USD | 9.87 M USD | 11.08 M USD | 12.36 M USD | 14.68 M USD | 15.48 M USD | 16.46 M USD | 19.64 M USD | 22.72 M USD | 22.96 M USD | 22.03 M USD |
| Stock-Based Compensation | 1.67 M USD | 2.28 M USD | 4.17 M USD | 2.61 M USD | 4.09 M USD | 4.09 M USD | 4.67 M USD | 4.94 M USD | 4.20 M USD | 4.20 M USD | 4.12 M USD | 3.58 M USD |
| Capital Expenditures | 3.76 M USD | 7.87 M USD | 12.53 M USD | 19.43 M USD | 4.11 M USD | 13.96 M USD | 8.31 M USD | 4.35 M USD | 11.10 M USD | 27.30 M USD | 26.53 M USD | 28.90 M USD |
| Cash Flow from Investing | -1.30 M USD | 28.96 M USD | 19.78 M USD | 16.02 M USD | -25.33 M USD | 64.51 M USD | -22.63 M USD | -71.14 M USD | 66.86 M USD | -14.65 M USD | -81.77 M USD | -27.69 M USD |
| Cash Flow from Financing | -851000 USD | -14.05 M USD | -16.13 M USD | -29.28 M USD | -31.80 M USD | -27.18 M USD | -41.57 M USD | -45.16 M USD | -72.03 M USD | -77.31 M USD | -38.98 M USD | -75.25 M USD |
| Dividends Paid | 0 USD | 10.52 M USD | 13.95 M USD | 14.37 M USD | 9.97 M USD | 7.91 M USD | 32.59 M USD | 32.58 M USD | 33.73 M USD | 35.43 M USD | 33.57 M USD | 33.89 M USD |
| Stock Buybacks | 995000 USD | 3.88 M USD | 2.56 M USD | -15.22 M USD | -22.03 M USD | -19.65 M USD | 9.61 M USD | 13.34 M USD | 38.88 M USD | 42.56 M USD | 6.15 M USD | 42.13 M USD |
| Free Cash Flow | -5.22 M USD | -27.62 M USD | -12.05 M USD | -6.06 M USD | 55.68 M USD | -44.67 M USD | 45.09 M USD | 55.89 M USD | 24.89 M USD | 44.83 M USD | 67.32 M USD | 88.56 M USD |
Cato Corporation is a prominent retail company specializing in affordable fashion for women. It primarily operates through two main retail concepts: Cato and Versona. The Cato brand offers on-trend apparel, shoes, and accessories that cater to value-conscious female consumers, aiming to provide an efficient shopping experience with frequent inventory updates. Versona, on the other hand, targets a slightly more upscale customer with a range of sophisticated fashion choices and accessories. The company serves its customers through a network of physical stores strategically located across the United States, as well as through robust online retail channels. Since its inception in 1946, Cato Corporation has played a significant role in the women's fashion retail sector by offering stylish and budget-friendly options. In addition to its retail operations, the company has been notable for its commitment to customer satisfaction and community involvement, which further enhances its standing in the competitive retail landscape. Cato Corporation's emphasis on affordability, style diversity, and multi-channel retailing underscores its sustained market presence.