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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported net income of $9.3 million or $0.47 per diluted share for the first quarter ended May 2, 2026, compared to net income of $3.3 million or $0.17 per diluted share for the first quarter ended May 3, 2025.
CATO reports a significant year-over-year rise in Q1 2026 as tariff refunds lifted margins, though management cautioned that inflation and fuel costs are weighing on consumer spending.
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CATO reports a significant year-over-year rise in Q1 2026 as tariff refunds lifted margins, though management cautioned that inflation and fuel costs are weighing on consumer spending.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported net income of $9.3 million or $0.47 per diluted share for the first quarter ended May 2, 2026, compared to net income of $3.3 million or $0.17 per diluted share for the first quarter ended May 3, 2025.
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