CATO Earnings Reaction History
The Cato Corporation
EPS, Revenue, Stock Move
CATO stock falls 0.8% on average on the first trading day after earnings.
When CATO delivers a double beat, the stock falls 5.8% on average on the first trading day.
Across 6 releases, CATO has delivered a positive next-day return 50.0% of the time.
Reaction Snapshot (Avg Day 1-3)
Day 1
-0.77%
Day 2
+2.18%
Day 3
+2.43%
Conditioned Moves (Day 1 Basis)
Double Beat
-5.81%
Mixed
+6.24%
Double Miss
-11.69%
EPS Beat Rate
83.3%
Revenue Beat Rate
33.3%
Positive Rate
50.0%
Both Beat Rate
33.3%
Recent Earnings History
| Date | EPS | Revenue | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | — | — | -18.93% | -3.95% | -4.45% | Open |
| 2026-05-21 | — | — | +12.75% | -4.93% | -6.40% | Open |
| 2026-03-19 | — | Miss-19.42% | -0.68% | +1.03% | -0.34% | Open |
| 2025-11-20 | — | — | -2.05% | -2.99% | -5.23% | Open |
| 2025-08-21 | — | — | +34.15% | -2.89% | +9.73% | Open |
| 2025-05-22 | — | — | +16.87% | +1.76% | -6.23% | Open |
| 2025-03-20 | — | — | +7.24% | +7.36% | +0.57% | Open |
| 2024-11-21 | — | — | -18.42% | -26.81% | -6.06% | Open |
FAQ
How much does CATO usually move after earnings?
CATO moves about 0.8% on average on the first trading day after earnings. Net average direction is -0.77%.
What is CATO's biggest post-earnings gain?
CATO's largest recorded next-day earnings gain is +34.15%, on 2025-08-21.