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The Cato Corporation is projected to rise to $3.17 by 2027, a +3% move from its current price of $3.09. 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 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $2.99 | $3.09 | $3.20 | +0.05% |
| May 30 | $2.95 | $3.09 | $3.24 | +0.10% |
| May 31 | $2.92 | $3.09 | $3.28 | +0.16% |
| Jun 1 | $2.90 | $3.10 | $3.31 | +0.21% |
| Jun 2 | $2.88 | $3.10 | $3.34 | +0.26% |
| Jun 3 | $2.86 | $3.10 | $3.36 | +0.31% |
| Jun 4 | $2.84 | $3.10 | $3.39 | +0.36% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $2.84 | $3.10 | $3.39 | +0.36% |
| Week 2 | $2.75 | $3.11 | $3.52 | +0.73% |
| Week 3 | $2.68 | $3.12 | $3.64 | +1.09% |
| Week 4 | $2.63 | $3.14 | $3.74 | +1.46% |
| Week 5 | $2.58 | $3.15 | $3.83 | +1.83% |
| Week 6 | $2.55 | $3.16 | $3.92 | +2.20% |
| Week 7 | $2.51 | $3.17 | $4.00 | +2.57% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
The Cato Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty retailer of fashion apparel and accessories primarily in the southeastern United States. It operates through two segments, Retail and Credit, and its stores and e-commerce websites offer a range of apparel and accessories, including dressy, career, and casual sportswear; and dresses, coats, shoes, lingerie, costume jewelry, and handbags, as well as men's wear, and lines for kids and infants. It operates its stores and e-commerce websites under the Cato, Cato Fashions, Cato Plus, It's Fashion, It's Fashion Metro, and Versona names.
It 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 stock with a current price of $3.28 and a market cap of $64.53M, ranking 4473. It is positioned as a small-cap retailer with a diversified portfolio of apparel and accessories across its brands and an in-house credit service. The outlook shown in the forecast table indicates an evolving valuation path with increasing average prices and sizable ROIs over the long horizon.
A major floor 20.7% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 9.7% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 11.7% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 22.0% 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 | $3.19 | Sell | $3.13 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $3.07 | Buy | $3.09 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $2.98 | Buy | $3.02 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $2.92 | Buy | $2.99 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $3.03 | Buy | $3.06 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $3.41 | Sell | $3.22 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 54.00 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 25.60 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 61.43 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -61.02 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.03 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 6.92 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.68 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 38.98 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.21 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 0.24 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 57.40 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 0.18 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 64.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 3.25 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 11.57 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.09 | Info |
Technical sentiment is bullish, with RSI(14) at 60. The stock trades near key moving averages, with SMA50 at $2.92 and SMA200 at $3.40. Near-term support is listed at $2.79 and resistance at $3.45, suggesting a bounded, constructive trading backdrop.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.66 | $3.09 | $4.30 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $2.46 | $3.17 | $4.35 | +3% | Neutral | |
| $2.76 | $3.68 | $5.27 | +19% | Neutral | |
| $2.71 | $3.72 | $5.51 | +20% | Bullish | |
| $3.10 | $4.36 | $6.64 | +41% | Bullish | |
| $3.80 | $5.48 | $8.54 | +77% | Bullish | |
| $3.70 | $5.45 | $8.69 | +76% | Bullish | |
| $3.79 | $5.69 | $9.26 | +84% | Bullish | |
| $3.77 | $5.78 | $9.57 | +87% | Bullish | |
| $3.53 | $5.52 | $9.30 | +79% | Bullish | |
| $5.07 | $8.64 | $15.61 | +180% | Bullish | |
| $9.43 | $18.76 | $37.52 | +507% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $2.66 | $3.09 | $3.62 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $2.61 | $3.08 | $3.73 | -0.41% |
| July 2026 | $2.72 | $3.24 | $3.99 | +5.27% |
| August 2026 | $2.74 | $3.30 | $4.11 | +1.82% |
| September 2026 | $2.68 | $3.24 | $4.08 | -1.71% |
| October 2026 | $2.72 | $3.31 | $4.21 | +2.10% |
| November 2026 | $2.78 | $3.41 | $4.37 | +2.97% |
| December 2026 | $2.71 | $3.33 | $4.30 | -2.24% |
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 $3.09 (low $2.66, high $4.30) — a potential gain of 0% on today's $3.09. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
In 2027, CATO is projected to trade between $2.46 and $4.35, averaging $3.17 — a potential gain of +3% from today's $3.09. That is up +3% on the projected 2026 average. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
The Cato Corporation's 2028 outlook centres on $3.68, within a $2.76 to $5.27 range. That is up +16% on the projected 2027 average. That marks a +19% change versus current levels. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
By 2029, CATO could reach as high as $5.51, with a base case around $3.72 and support toward $2.71 — roughly +20% from $3.09. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect CATO to range from $3.10 to $6.64 through 2030. The $4.36 average target implies a +41% move from current prices. That is up +17% on the projected 2029 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The CATO price prediction for 2031 points to an average of $5.48 (low $3.80, high $8.54) — a potential gain of +77% on today's $3.09. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2032, CATO is projected to trade between $3.70 and $8.69, averaging $5.45 — a potential gain of +76% from today's $3.09. That is -1% versus the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The Cato Corporation's 2033 outlook centres on $5.69, within a $3.79 to $9.26 range. That is up +5% on the projected 2032 average. That marks a +84% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2034, CATO could reach as high as $9.57, with a base case around $5.78 and support toward $3.77 — roughly +87% from $3.09. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect CATO to range from $3.53 to $9.30 through 2035. The $5.52 average target implies a +79% move from current prices. That is -5% versus 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 $8.64 (low $5.07, high $15.61) — a potential gain of +180% on today's $3.09. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2050, CATO is projected to trade between $9.43 and $37.52, averaging $18.76 — a potential gain of +507% from today's $3.09. That is up +117% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in CATO today (≈ 323.624595 CATO) could be worth
$6,070.48
+$5,070.48 (+507%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected CATO price of $18.76 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 May 27, 2025 (≈ 369.003685 CATO) would be worth
$1,140.22
+$140.22 (+14.0%) today · 1.14× · US Dollar
Based on a CATO entry price of $2.71 vs. today's $3.09.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $3.06 | $1,009.8 | +1.0% |
| 1 month ago | $2.83 | $1,091.87 | +9.2% |
| 3 months ago | $3.06 | $1,009.8 | +1.0% |
| 6 months ago | $3.5 | $882.86 | -11.7% |
| 1 year ago | $2.71 | $1,140.22 | +14.0% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $16.38 | $188.64 | -81.1% |
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 $6.20 around 2040.
Implied market cap at $6.20: $111.04M
Across the multi-year forecast, the average price rises from $3.28 in 2026 to higher levels, reaching an average of $4.81 in 2030 and $21.03 by 2050, with corresponding ROIs of 46.6% in 2030 and 541% in 2050. The sentiment shifts to BULLISH from 2028 onward, with 2028 (21.5% ROI), 2029 (23.1%), 2030 (46.6%), 2031 (83.2%), 2032 (81.5%), 2033 (91.5%), 2034 (95%), 2035 (86.6%), 2040 (195.8%), and 2050 (541%). These figures are estimates and subject to uncertainty; they reflect a potential upward trajectory rather than a guaranteed outcome.
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The 2030 forecast shows an average price of $4.81 with a 46.6% ROI.
The forecast includes positive ROIs in multiple years, such as 21.5% in 2028, 23.1% in 2029, 46.6% in 2030, 83.2% in 2031, 81.5% in 2032, and 541% in 2050, indicating bullish potential over time (these are estimates, not guarantees).
Yes. The 2035 forecast shows a max of $10.25, indicating a potential to exceed $10 within the period.
The 2050 forecast has an average price of $21.03 with a max of $41.69 and a min of $10.72, yielding an ROI of 541%.
Current price is $3.28. The 30-day range is $2.65 to $4.06.
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