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The Cato Corporation is projected to rise to $3.99 by 2027, a +17% move from its current price of $3.42. CATO is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 8/3/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5 | $3.33 | $3.42 | $3.51 | +0.07% |
| Aug 6 | $3.30 | $3.43 | $3.55 | +0.15% |
| Aug 7 | $3.28 | $3.43 | $3.59 | +0.22% |
| Aug 8 | $3.26 | $3.43 | $3.61 | +0.29% |
| Aug 9 | $3.24 | $3.43 | $3.64 | +0.37% |
| Aug 10 | $3.22 | $3.44 | $3.66 | +0.44% |
| Aug 11 | $3.21 | $3.44 | $3.68 | +0.52% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $3.21 | $3.44 | $3.68 | +0.52% |
| Week 2 | $3.14 | $3.46 | $3.81 | +1.03% |
| Week 3 | $3.08 | $3.47 | $3.91 | +1.56% |
| Week 4 | $3.04 | $3.49 | $4.01 | +2.08% |
| Week 5 | $3.01 | $3.51 | $4.09 | +2.61% |
| Week 6 | $2.98 | $3.53 | $4.17 | +3.14% |
| Week 7 | $2.96 | $3.55 | $4.25 | +3.67% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
The Cato Corporation operates as a specialty retailer of fashion apparel and accessories, primarily in the southeastern United States. It runs stores and e-commerce through two segments, Retail and Credit, offering a broad range of apparel and accessories, including dressy, career, and casual sportswear; dresses, coats, shoes, lingerie, costume jewelry, and handbags, as well as men’s wear and lines for kids and infants. The company markets its stores and online platforms under the Cato, Cato Fashions, Cato Plus, It’s Fashion, It’s Fashion Metro, and Versona brands, and also provides credit card services and layaway plans for customers.
The Cato Corporation was incorporated in 1946 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Cato Corporation (CATO) is a consumer cyclical retailer with a current price of $3.22 and a market capitalization of $64.27M, ranking 4457 by market size. The stock’s price action is framed by a narrow trading backdrop as reflected in a neutral technical tone and a modest market footprint.
A major floor 22.2% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 8.5% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (1.5% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 7.6% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key CATO support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of CATO market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $3.32 | Buy | $3.35 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $3.32 | Buy | $3.32 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $3.30 | Buy | $3.30 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $3.26 | Buy | $3.23 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $3.08 | Buy | $3.19 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $3.23 | Buy | $3.24 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 56.23 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 126.10 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | 0.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.00 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 6.21 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.87 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | 0.11 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 0.04 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 57.35 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 0.21 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 8.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 3.35 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 7.53 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.08 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is Neutral. RSI(14) is 50, with a 50-day simple moving average of $3.16 and a 200-day simple moving average of $3.29. Near-term support sits at $3.09 and resistance at $3.47, guiding a 30-day range of $2.67 to $3.89. The stock’s annualized volatility stands at 50%, indicating notable price swings relative to its current level.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.66 | $3.42 | $4.58 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $3.20 | $3.99 | $5.26 | +17% | Neutral | |
| $3.34 | $4.29 | $5.86 | +25% | Bullish | |
| $3.54 | $4.64 | $6.51 | +36% | Bullish | |
| $4.54 | $6.07 | $8.74 | +78% | Bullish | |
| $5.07 | $6.90 | $10.13 | +102% | Bullish | |
| $5.17 | $7.15 | $10.70 | +109% | Bullish | |
| $5.83 | $8.19 | $12.45 | +139% | Bullish | |
| $5.68 | $8.09 | $12.49 | +136% | Bullish | |
| $5.81 | $8.40 | $13.15 | +146% | Bullish | |
| $8.29 | $12.76 | $21.23 | +273% | Bullish | |
| $17.62 | $30.19 | $54.79 | +783% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $2.66 | $3.42 | $4.08 | +0.00% |
| September 2026 | $3.01 | $3.55 | $4.31 | +3.94% |
| October 2026 | $3.08 | $3.66 | $4.48 | +2.88% |
| November 2026 | $3.03 | $3.63 | $4.48 | -0.84% |
| December 2026 | $3.06 | $3.68 | $4.58 | +1.38% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month CATO forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
The CATO price prediction for 2026 points to an average of $3.42 (low $2.66, high $4.58) — a potential gain of 0% on today's $3.42. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
In 2027, CATO is projected to trade between $3.20 and $5.26, averaging $3.99 — a potential gain of +17% from today's $3.42. That is up +17% on the projected 2026 average. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
The Cato Corporation's 2028 outlook centres on $4.29, within a $3.34 to $5.86 range. That is up +7% on the projected 2027 average. That marks a +25% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2029, CATO could reach as high as $6.51, with a base case around $4.64 and support toward $3.54 — roughly +36% from $3.42. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect CATO to range from $4.54 to $8.74 through 2030. The $6.07 average target implies a +78% move from current prices. That is up +31% on the projected 2029 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The CATO price prediction for 2031 points to an average of $6.90 (low $5.07, high $10.13) — a potential gain of +102% on today's $3.42. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2032, CATO is projected to trade between $5.17 and $10.70, averaging $7.15 — a potential gain of +109% from today's $3.42. That is up +4% on the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The Cato Corporation's 2033 outlook centres on $8.19, within a $5.83 to $12.45 range. That is up +14% on the projected 2032 average. That marks a +139% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2034, CATO could reach as high as $12.49, with a base case around $8.09 and support toward $5.68 — roughly +136% from $3.42. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect CATO to range from $5.81 to $13.15 through 2035. The $8.40 average target implies a +146% move from current prices. That is up +4% on the projected 2034 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The CATO price prediction for 2040 points to an average of $12.76 (low $8.29, high $21.23) — a potential gain of +273% on today's $3.42. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2050, CATO is projected to trade between $17.62 and $54.79, averaging $30.19 — a potential gain of +783% from today's $3.42. That is up +137% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in CATO today (≈ 292.397661 CATO) could be worth
$8,827.31
+$7,827.31 (+783%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected CATO price of $30.19 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in CATOwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in CATO on Jul 31, 2025 (≈ 354.609937 CATO) would be worth
$1,212.77
+$212.77 (+21.3%) today · 1.21× · US Dollar
Based on a CATO entry price of $2.82 vs. today's $3.42.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $3.3 | $1,036.36 | +3.6% |
| 1 month ago | $3.28 | $1,042.68 | +4.3% |
| 3 months ago | $2.86 | $1,195.8 | +19.6% |
| 6 months ago | $3.04 | $1,125 | +12.5% |
| 1 year ago | $2.82 | $1,212.77 | +21.3% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $16.59 | $206.15 | -79.4% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $6.80 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $6.80: $121.79M
The year-by-year forecast shows gradual upside with a path from a 2026 average of $3.22 to a 2050 average of $21.82, with a 2050 max of $41.05 and a 577.7% ROI. Key mid-range milestones include 2027 average of $3.54 (ROI 9.9%), 2028 average of $3.72 (ROI 15.6%), and 2029 average of $4.02 (ROI 24.9%), all with neutral to bullish sentiment over time. By 2030 the average is projected at $4.96 (ROI 53.9%), rising through 2031 at $5.62 (ROI 74.6%), 2032 at $5.91 (ROI 83.7%), and 2033 at $6.50 (ROI 101.9%), continuing a bullish trend through 2034 ($6.24, ROI 93.7%) and 2035 ($6.45, ROI 100.3%).
The horizon strengthens further in 2040 to an average of $9.28 (ROI 188.2%) and culminates in 2050 with an average of $21.82 (ROI 577.7%), with a max of $41.05. These numbers imply substantial upside potential but are estimates, not guarantees, and are subject to change with market conditions.
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In 2030 the forecasted average price is $4.96, with a min of $3.64 and a max of $7.28, and a projected ROI of 53.9% with bullish sentiment.
The forecast shows a bullish trajectory from 2029 onward, with the 2030 average at $4.96 and a 2050 average at $21.82, accompanied by a 577.7% ROI. These are estimates and not guarantees.
The forecast lists a 2050 max of $41.05 and a 2050 average of $21.82, with a ROI of 577.7% and bullish sentiment. These are projections, not guarantees.
The current price is $3.22 and the market cap is $64.27M.
The 30-day range is $2.67 to $3.89, with RSI(14) at 50, SMA50 at $3.16, SMA200 at $3.29, support at $3.09, and resistance at $3.47; sentiment is Neutral and annualized volatility is 50%.
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