CATO Earnings Reaction History
The Cato Corporation
EPS, Revenue, Stock Move
CATO stock falls 3.7% on average on the first trading day after earnings.
When CATO delivers a double beat, the stock falls 3.5% 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
-3.70%
Day 2
+1.42%
Day 3
+2.19%
Conditioned Moves (Day 1 Basis)
Double Beat
-3.54%
Mixed
+0.05%
Double Miss
-11.69%
EPS Beat Rate
83.3%
Revenue Beat Rate
50.0%
Positive Rate
50.0%
Both Beat Rate
50.0%
Recent Earnings History
| Date | EPS | Revenue | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2024-08-22 | — | — | -2.58% | -0.20% | -1.84% | Open |
FAQ
How much does CATO usually move after earnings?
CATO moves about 3.7% on average on the first trading day after earnings. Net average direction is -3.70%.
What is CATO's biggest post-earnings gain?
CATO's largest recorded next-day earnings gain is +34.15%, on 2025-08-21.