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The Cato Corporation is projected to rise to $3.95 by 2027, a +14% move from its current price of $3.47. 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 7/11/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | $3.38 | $3.47 | $3.57 | +0.07% |
| Jul 14 | $3.34 | $3.48 | $3.61 | +0.15% |
| Jul 15 | $3.32 | $3.48 | $3.65 | +0.22% |
| Jul 16 | $3.29 | $3.48 | $3.68 | +0.29% |
| Jul 17 | $3.27 | $3.48 | $3.70 | +0.36% |
| Jul 18 | $3.26 | $3.49 | $3.73 | +0.44% |
| Jul 19 | $3.24 | $3.49 | $3.75 | +0.51% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $3.24 | $3.49 | $3.75 | +0.51% |
| Week 2 | $3.16 | $3.51 | $3.89 | +1.02% |
| Week 3 | $3.10 | $3.52 | $4.00 | +1.54% |
| Week 4 | $3.06 | $3.54 | $4.10 | +2.05% |
| Week 5 | $3.02 | $3.56 | $4.19 | +2.57% |
| Week 6 | $2.99 | $3.58 | $4.28 | +3.10% |
| Week 7 | $2.96 | $3.60 | $4.36 | +3.62% |
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, with stores and e-commerce primarily in the southeastern United States.
It operates through two segments, Retail and Credit, offering a 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 runs its stores and e-commerce sites under the Cato, Cato Fashions, Cato Plus, It's Fashion, It's Fashion Metro, and Versona names, and also provides credit card services and layaway plans.
The Cato Corporation was incorporated in 1946 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Cato Corporation (CATO) is trading at $3.47 and has a market capitalization of $68.27M, with a rank of 4384.
It sits near its 50-day moving average of $3.14 and its 200-day moving average of $3.30, with near-term support at $3.09 and resistance at $3.47.
The 30-day price range is $2.89 to $4.16, the RSI14 is 60, and annualized volatility is 50%.
Looking ahead, the 2026 forecast shows an average price of $3.47 with Neutral sentiment and ROI 0, while the longer-term projections point to higher averages and ROIs through 2050, including an average of $30.97 and ROI 792.6 by 2050.
A major floor 23.3% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 11.0% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (0.0% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 7.3% 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 | $3.30 | Buy | $3.31 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $3.26 | Buy | $3.27 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $3.14 | Buy | $3.18 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $3.04 | Buy | $3.15 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $3.30 | Buy | $3.23 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 60.93 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 224.03 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | 0.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.01 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 7.43 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 1.18 | Sell |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | 0.21 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 0.07 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 62.55 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 0.25 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 8.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 3.32 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 11.64 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.08 | Info |
Near-term technical picture is bullish.
RSI14 is 60, SMA50 is $3.14, SMA200 is $3.30, with support at $3.09 and resistance at $3.47.
The 30-day range is $2.89 to $4.16.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.66 | $3.47 | $4.82 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $3.14 | $3.95 | $5.26 | +14% | Neutral | |
| $3.34 | $4.32 | $5.97 | +24% | Bullish | |
| $3.67 | $4.86 | $6.91 | +40% | Bullish | |
| $4.49 | $6.08 | $8.86 | +75% | Bullish | |
| $5.05 | $6.95 | $10.35 | +100% | Bullish | |
| $5.29 | $7.42 | $11.27 | +114% | Bullish | |
| $5.74 | $8.18 | $12.64 | +136% | Bullish | |
| $5.55 | $8.04 | $12.62 | +132% | Bullish | |
| $5.81 | $8.53 | $13.60 | +146% | Bullish | |
| $8.07 | $12.70 | $21.53 | +266% | Bullish | |
| $17.51 | $30.97 | $57.51 | +793% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $2.66 | $3.47 | $4.11 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $3.02 | $3.57 | $4.33 | +2.81% |
| September 2026 | $3.12 | $3.71 | $4.55 | +3.93% |
| October 2026 | $3.08 | $3.69 | $4.57 | -0.47% |
| November 2026 | $3.08 | $3.70 | $4.62 | +0.30% |
| December 2026 | $3.17 | $3.84 | $4.82 | +3.64% |
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 $3.47 (low $2.66, high $4.82) — a potential gain of 0% on today's $3.47. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
In 2027, CATO is projected to trade between $3.14 and $5.26, averaging $3.95 — a potential gain of +14% from today's $3.47. That is up +14% on the projected 2026 average. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
The Cato Corporation's 2028 outlook centres on $4.32, within a $3.34 to $5.97 range. That is up +9% on the projected 2027 average. That marks a +24% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2029, CATO could reach as high as $6.91, with a base case around $4.86 and support toward $3.67 — roughly +40% from $3.47. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect CATO to range from $4.49 to $8.86 through 2030. The $6.08 average target implies a +75% move from current prices. That is up +25% on the projected 2029 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The CATO price prediction for 2031 points to an average of $6.95 (low $5.05, high $10.35) — a potential gain of +100% on today's $3.47. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2032, CATO is projected to trade between $5.29 and $11.27, averaging $7.42 — a potential gain of +114% from today's $3.47. That is up +7% on the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The Cato Corporation's 2033 outlook centres on $8.18, within a $5.74 to $12.64 range. That is up +10% on the projected 2032 average. That marks a +136% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2034, CATO could reach as high as $12.62, with a base case around $8.04 and support toward $5.55 — roughly +132% from $3.47. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect CATO to range from $5.81 to $13.60 through 2035. The $8.53 average target implies a +146% move from current prices. That is up +6% 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 $12.70 (low $8.07, high $21.53) — a potential gain of +266% on today's $3.47. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2050, CATO is projected to trade between $17.51 and $57.51, averaging $30.97 — a potential gain of +793% from today's $3.47. That is up +144% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in CATO today (≈ 288.184438 CATO) could be worth
$8,926.23
+$7,926.23 (+793%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected CATO price of $30.97 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 10, 2025 (≈ 328.947373 CATO) would be worth
$1,141.45
+$141.45 (+14.1%) today · 1.14× · US Dollar
Based on a CATO entry price of $3.04 vs. today's $3.47.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $3.35 | $1,035.82 | +3.6% |
| 1 month ago | $3.17 | $1,094.64 | +9.5% |
| 3 months ago | $2.96 | $1,172.3 | +17.2% |
| 6 months ago | $3.48 | $997.13 | -0.3% |
| 1 year ago | $3.04 | $1,141.45 | +14.1% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $16.47 | $210.69 | -78.9% |
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 $6.90 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $6.90: $123.58M
The long-term forecast envisions a bullish path with rising averages, including an average of $6.08 by 2030, $12.70 by 2040, and $30.97 by 2050, with ROIs of 75.1, 265.9, and 792.6 respectively.
From 2026 through 2035, the averages climb from $3.47 (2026) to $8.53 (2035), with ROIs of 0, 13.9, 24.5, 40.1, 75.1, 100.3, 113.8, 135.8, 131.7, and 145.9, and sentiment shifting from Neutral to Bullish.
2040 and 2050 projections show ongoing bullish momentum, with 2040 average $12.70 (ROI 265.9) and 2050 average $30.97 (ROI 792.6). These are estimates, not guarantees, and actual results may differ.
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2030 avg $6.08, min $4.49, max $8.86; ROI 75.1; sentiment BULLISH.
Forecasts show Neutral in 2026 and 2027, then Bullish from 2028 onward, with rising averages and ROIs through 2050 (e.g., 2027 13.9, 2028 24.5, 2029 40.1, 2030 75.1, 2050 792.6). These are estimates, not guarantees.
Yes. By 2040 the forecasted average is $12.70 with a max of $21.53 and a min of $8.07, indicating it could exceed $10 by 2040.
Current price $3.47; Market cap $68.27M.
30-day range is $2.89 to $4.16; RSI14 is 60; SMA50 is $3.14; SMA200 is $3.30; support $3.09; resistance $3.47; sentiment BULLISH.
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