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SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP Announces Shareholder Investigation of The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) News provided by Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP Jul 22, 2025, 08:25 ET Share this article Share to X Share this article Share to X NEW YORK , July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Purcell & Lefkowitz ↗
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Financials
FY 2025 · USDSource
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balance sheet · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| AssetsUSD | 452,361,000Source | 486,817,000Source | 553,140,000Source | 633,766,000Source |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, NetUSD | 60,326,000Source | 64,022,000Source | 70,382,000Source | 63,083,000Source |
| Current assets: | ||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying ValueUSD | 20,279,000Source | 23,940,000Source | 20,005,000Source | 19,759,000Source |
| Accounts Receivable | — | — | — | — |
| Inventory, NetUSD | 110,739,000Source | 98,603,000Source | 112,056,000Source | 124,907,000Source |
| Assets, CurrentUSD | 223,186,000Source | 243,062,000Source | 277,673,000Source | 355,668,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Right-of-Use AssetUSD | 148,870,000Source | 154,686,000Source | 174,276,000Source | 181,265,000Source |
| Other Assets, NoncurrentUSD | 19,979,000Source | 25,047,000Source | 21,596,000Source | 24,437,000Source |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
| Preferred Stock, Value, IssuedUSD | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source |
| Common Stock, Value, IssuedUSD | — | — | 691,000Source | 728,000Source |
| Additional Paid in CapitalUSD | 129,530,000Source | 126,953,000Source | 122,431,000Source | 119,540,000Source |
| Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)USD | 31,935,000Source | 64,279,000Source | 104,709,000Source | 134,208,000Source |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of TaxUSD | 153,000Source | 395,000Source | -1,238,000Source | -280,000Source |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to ParentUSD | 162,296,000Source | 192,321,000Source | 226,593,000Source | 254,196,000Source |
| Liabilities and EquityUSD | 452,361,000Source | 486,817,000Source | 553,140,000Source | 633,766,000Source |
| Current liabilities: | ||||
| Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 188,239,000Source | 188,008,000Source | 202,957,000Source | 244,135,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, CurrentUSD | 57,555,000Source | 61,108,000Source | 67,360,000Source | 66,808,000Source |
| Accounts Payable, CurrentUSD | 88,641,000Source | 87,821,000Source | 91,956,000Source | 109,546,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, NoncurrentUSD | 88,341,000Source | 92,013,000Source | 107,407,000Source | 117,521,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Accrued Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 41,717,000Source | 37,404,000Source | 41,338,000Source | 40,373,000Source |
| Short-term InvestmentsUSD | 57,423,000Source | 79,012,000Source | 108,652,000Source | 145,998,000Source |
cash flow · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | — | — | — | — |
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash ExpenseUSD | 2,283,000Source | 4,170,000Source | 2,606,000Source | 4,090,000Source |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts PayableUSD | 3,455,000Source | -10,053,000Source | -43,179,000Source | 57,826,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 0Source | 8,724,000Source | 386,000Source | -3,194,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating ActivitiesUSD | -19,745,000Source | 477,000Source | 13,370,000Source | 59,788,000Source |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing ActivitiesUSD | 28,965,000Source | 19,776,000Source | 16,023,000Source | -25,332,000Source |
| Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and EquipmentUSD | 7,872,000Source | 12,532,000Source | 19,433,000Source | 4,105,000Source |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
| Payments for Repurchase of Common StockUSD | 3,877,000Source | 2,562,000Source | 15,216,000Source | 22,033,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing ActivitiesUSD | -14,055,000Source | -16,132,000Source | -29,278,000Source | -31,801,000Source |
| Dividends paid | — | — | — | — |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | 23,078,000Source | 27,913,000Source | 23,792,000Source | 23,677,000Source |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||
| Income Taxes Paid, NetUSD | 1,874,000Source | -4,121,000Source | -29,206,000Source | 13,176,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| DepreciationUSD | 9,817,000Source | 9,871,000Source | 11,080,000Source | 12,356,000Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant EquipmentUSD | -192,000Source | -84,000Source | -199,000Source | -629,000Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets for Financial Service OperationsUSD | 5,343,000Source | -8,000Source | 0Source | 0Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 1,944,000Source | 10,140,000Source | 1,741,000Source | 2,121,000Source |
| Insured Event, Gain (Loss)USD | — | 0Source | 1,683,000Source | 0Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | -18,057,000Source | -23,941,000Source | 29,000Source | 36,844,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, BasicUSD | -18,605,000Source | -22,594,000Source | 41,000Source | 34,907,000Source |
| Financing Receivable, Credit Loss, Expense (Reversal)USD | 654,000Source | 554,000Source | 280,000Source | 429,000Source |
| Realized Investment Gains (Losses)USD | 5,344,000Source | 25,000Source | -31,000Source | 164,000Source |
| Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed TaxUSD | 642,140,000Source | 700,318,000Source | 752,370,000Source | 761,358,000Source |
income statement · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total RevenueUSD | 649,806,000Source | 708,059,000Source | 759,260,000Source | 769,271,000Source |
| Cost of RevenueUSD | 436,440,000Source | 464,313,000Source | 509,664,000Source | 453,065,000Source |
| Gross Profit (Calculated) · Derived | — | — | — | — |
| Selling, General and Administrative ExpenseUSD | 231,430,000Source | 252,742,000Source | 242,561,000Source | 266,954,000Source |
| Operating Income (Loss)USD | -26,368,000Source | -17,898,000Source | 1,770,000Source | 38,965,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling InterestUSD | -16,113,000Source | -13,801,000Source | 1,770,000Source | 38,965,000Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 1,944,000Source | 10,140,000Source | 1,741,000Source | 2,121,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | -18,057,000Source | -23,941,000Source | 29,000Source | 36,844,000Source |
| Earnings Per Share, BasicUSD per share | -0.97Source | -1.17Source | 0Source | 1.65Source |
| Earnings Per Share, DilutedUSD per share | -0.97Source | -1.17Source | 0Source | 1.65Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basicshares | 19,249,081Source | 19,389,907Source | 19,930,960Source | 21,113,828Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Dilutedshares | 19,249,081Source | 19,389,907Source | 19,930,960Source | 21,113,828Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, DeclaredUSD per share | 0.51Source | 0.68Source | 0.68Source | 0.45Source |
| Costs and ExpensesUSD | 665,919,000Source | 721,860,000Source | 757,490,000Source | 730,306,000Source |
| Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 1,944,000Source | 1,416,000Source | 1,355,000Source | 5,318,000Source |
| Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, NonproductionUSD | 9,817,000Source | 9,871,000Source | 11,080,000Source | 12,356,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, DomesticUSD | -36,800,000Source | — | — | — |
| Interest and Other IncomeUSD | 11,827,000Source | 5,101,000Source | 5,902,000Source | 2,141,000Source |
| Interest ExpenseUSD | 59,000Source | 35,000Source | 87,000Source | 72,000Source |
| Interest Income, OtherUSD | 5,019,000Source | 3,919,000Source | 1,876,000Source | 1,321,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, BasicUSD | -18,605,000Source | -22,594,000Source | 41,000Source | 34,907,000Source |
| Realized Investment Gains (Losses)USD | 5,344,000Source | 25,000Source | -31,000Source | 164,000Source |
| Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed TaxUSD | 642,140,000Source | 700,318,000Source | 752,370,000Source | 761,358,000Source |
| Undistributed Earnings (Loss) Allocated to Participating Securities, BasicUSD | -548,000Source | 1,347,000Source | 12,000Source | -1,937,000Source |