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Yield 12m 9.69%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.34
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 9.10%
Overall Dividend Rating 69.31%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.36%
Payout Ratio -
Payout Frequency 12m 2
Payout Consistency 83.5%
Total Return 12m: -46.25%
#30 in Group
Total Return 5y: -69.20%
#36 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
CATO 48m 9.69% 4.36%
WTN 98m 15.6% 67.7%
BKE 1,771m 9.61% 41.3%
GES 520m 8.30% 20.8%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
CATO 48m 9.10% -
GES 520m 72.6% 60.9%
TJX 142,564m 44.7% 36.4%
ROST 45,915m 38.9% 23.9%

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CATO Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.17 3.84%
2024-06-10 2024-06-10 2024-06-24 Quarterly 0.17 2.93%
2024-03-25 2024-03-26 2024-04-01 Quarterly 0.17 3.08%
2023-12-15 2023-12-18 2024-01-02 Quarterly 0.17 2.43%
2023-09-08 2023-09-11 2023-09-25 Quarterly 0.17 2.27%
2023-06-09 2023-06-12 2023-06-26 Quarterly 0.17 2.08%
2023-03-20 2023-03-21 2023-04-03 Quarterly 0.17 2%
2022-12-22 2022-12-23 2023-01-03 Quarterly 0.17 1.89%
2022-09-09 2022-09-12 2022-09-26 Quarterly 0.17 1.77%
2022-06-10 2022-06-13 2022-06-27 Quarterly 0.17 1.45%
2022-03-21 2022-03-22 2022-04-04 Quarterly 0.17 1.11%
2021-12-17 2021-12-20 2022-01-03 Quarterly 0.17 1.09%
2021-09-10 2021-09-13 2021-09-27 Quarterly 0.17 54.5% 1.04%
2021-06-04 2021-06-07 2021-06-21 Quarterly 0.11 -66.7% 0.68%
2020-03-06 2020-03-09 2020-03-24 Quarterly 0.33
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2020-01-02 Quarterly 0.33
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.33
2019-06-07 2019-06-10 2019-06-24 Quarterly 0.33
2019-03-08 2019-03-11 2019-03-26 Quarterly 0.33
2018-12-07 2018-12-10 2019-01-02 Quarterly 0.33
2018-09-14 2018-09-17 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.33
2018-06-08 2018-06-11 2018-06-25 Quarterly 0.33
2018-03-09 2018-03-12 2018-03-28 Quarterly 0.33
2017-12-08 2017-12-11 2018-01-02 Quarterly 0.33
2017-09-08 2017-09-11 2017-09-25 Quarterly 0.33
2017-06-01 2017-06-05 2017-06-19 Quarterly 0.33
2017-03-02 2017-03-06 2017-03-22 Quarterly 0.33
2016-12-08 2016-12-12 2017-01-02 Quarterly 0.33
2016-09-08 2016-09-12 2016-09-26 Quarterly 0.33
2016-06-02 2016-06-06 2016-06-20 Quarterly 0.33 10%
2016-03-03 2016-03-07 2016-03-23 Quarterly 0.3
2015-12-10 2015-12-14 2016-01-04 Quarterly 0.3
2015-09-10 2015-09-14 2015-09-28 Quarterly 0.3
2015-06-04 2015-06-08 2015-06-22 Quarterly 0.3
2015-03-05 2015-03-09 2015-03-25 Quarterly 0.3
2014-12-11 2014-12-15 2015-01-05 Quarterly 0.3
2014-09-11 2014-09-15 2014-09-29 Quarterly 0.3
2014-06-05 2014-06-09 2014-06-23 Quarterly 0.3
2014-03-06 2014-03-10 2014-03-24 Quarterly 0.3 500%
2013-12-12 2013-12-16 2014-01-02 Quarterly 0.05

CATO Dividend FAQ

Does CATO pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, CATO paid a dividend of 0.34 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-09-16.

What is the Dividend Yield of CATO?

As of April 2025, CATO`s dividend yield is 9.69%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.34 USD by the current share price of 2.40.

How often does CATO pay dividends?

CATO pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months (TTM), CATO has issued 2 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CATO?

The next ex-dividend date for Cato (CATO) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of CATO?

CATO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.10% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CATO?

CATO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.36%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Cato five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (0.34) divided by the purchase price five years ago (7.79):

What is the Payout Consistency of CATO?

CATO Payout Consistency is 83.5%.
Moderately consistent: Cato has a good track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does CATO have a good Dividend Yield?

CATO`s 9.69% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CATO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CATO is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of CATO?

CATO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 69.31%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

CATO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CATO`s Outstanding Shares?

Cato`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.21% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -97.5%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Cato ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2005-06-28 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1986 32,037,500
1987 33,075,000 +3.24%
1988 32,920,500 -0.47%
1989 32,126,800 -2.41%
1990 34,982,500 +8.89%
1991 32,483,800 -7.14%
1992 40,364,400 +24.26%
1993 43,978,000 +8.95%
1994 41,979,000 -4.55%
1995 44,977,500 +7.14%
1996 44,977,500
1997 41,979,000 -6.67%
1998 41,979,000
1999 40,364,400 -3.85%
2000 37,902,400 -6.1%
2001 38,492,900 +1.56%
2002 38,819,400 +0.85%
2003 32,869,800 -15.33%
2004 31,451,000 -4.32%
2005 31,771,500 +1.02%
2006 31,846,200 +0.24%
2007 31,988,100 +0.45%
2008 29,125,000 -8.95%
2009 29,830,000 +2.42%
2010 29,287,000 -1.82%
2011 29,071,400 -0.74%
2012 29,181,300 +0.38%
2013 28,735,300 -1.53%
2014 28,460,000 -0.96%
2015 27,730,000 -2.57%
2016 27,533,300 -0.71%
2017 24,490,900 -11.05%
2018 23,750,000 -3.03%
2019 24,937,500 +5%
2020 22,674,500 -9.07%
2021 21,587,700 -4.79%
2022 19,934,600 -7.66%
2023 19,421,700 -2.57%
2024 19,302,100 -0.62%
2025 19,302,100