CATO
CATO CORP
RETAIL-WOMEN'S CLOTHING STORES
CATO (CATO) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$2.27
-0.02 (-0.87%)
▼
5d:
-4.22%
30d:
-2.99%
90d:
-32.04%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
WAIT
LOW Confidence (83%)
Quality Score
53/100
Position
OVERSOLD
30-Day Fair Range
$2.30 – $2.39
Position: OVERSOLD
Forward P/E & Valuation
17.2x
Next 12M consensus est.
Wall Street Target
$23.00
+913.2% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$2.27 / $2.41
Trend: Strong Downtrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
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In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CATO is currently trading at $2.27, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $2.30 to $2.39.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CATO is in a strong downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $2.27. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 43/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $23.00 (+913.2%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CATO is in a strong downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $2.27. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 43/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $23.00 (+913.2%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$2.30 -
$2.39
Company Quality Score
53/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
82.6%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$2.30 -
$2.39
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support Level
$2.27
Resistance Level
$2.41
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
Nov 11, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (43/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 913.2% below Wall St target ($23.00)
- WARNING: Composite score 53/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
17.15
Wall Street Target
$23.00
(+913.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-6.2%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-83.3%
Profit Margin
-0.9%
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Bullish
1 Retail Mentions
StockTwits Volume
1 msgs
24h retail stream
Last Tracked
Dec 1, 2025
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AI Retail Discussion Summary:
A bullish StockTwits message suggests that $CATO's stock price may be approaching its 52-week low and could experience a significant jump soon. No recent news articles were found.
Key Retail Themes:
Bullish outlook
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Last updated: November 11, 2026 10:14 PM ET
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
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Net
NEUTRAL
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