Cato corporation CATO.US Dividend Analysis
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CATO Dividend Score
3
24
15
Ideal for Holding
- AI analysis rates CATO with the highest dividend score of 5.0.
- The current dividend yield of CATO is 8.14%.
- Due to its high dividend yield and high dividend fill rate, CATO is well-suited for a buy-and-hold investment strategy.
- When the dividend rating was 5, the average dividend fill ratio was 93.89%, the average dividend yield was 13.33%, and the average ex-dividend period was 7.2 days.
- Compared to similar-rated companies, CATO has a higher dividend fill rate and a more favorable average dividend yield over the past 5 years.
CATO Dividend Reference Factor
The dividend force score is mainly based on the following statistical data and factors such as dividend yield.
Avg. Yield
8.14%
Avg. Volatility
66.51%
Avg. Filling Rate
92.23%
Avg. Filling Days
7.47
Consequent Years
10
Dividend Yield & Volatility
Update to 2025/5/4 (Weekly Update)
CATO Historical Dividend Policy
The following lists the company's past and present dividend policies, and calculates information such as dividend yield and ex-dividend days.
Dividend Distribution and Dividend Yield
2024 Filling Days: 6
$0.51 (Incl. Stock Dividend $0)
2023 Filling Days: 17
$0.68 (Incl. Stock Dividend $0)
2022 Filling Days: 16
$0.68 (Incl. Stock Dividend $0)
2021 Filling Days: 4
$0.45 (Incl. Stock Dividend $0)
2020 Filling Days: 1
$0.33 (Incl. Stock Dividend $0)
Historical Dividend Policy
| Year | Cash Dividend | Stock Dividend | Total | Filling Days | Dividend Yield | EPS | Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.51 | 0 | 0.51 | 6 | 10.05% | -1.17 | -58% |
| 2023 | 0.68 | 0 | 0.68 | 17 | 10% | 1.65 | 41% |
| 2022 | 0.68 | 0 | 0.68 | 16 | 7.33% | 1.65 | 41% |
| 2021 | 0.45 | 0 | 0.45 | 4 | 3.63% | -3.14 | -22% |
| 2020 | 0.33 | 0 | 0.33 | 1 | 3.23% | 1.21 | 109% |
| 2019 | 1.32 | 0 | 1.32 | 26 | 11.82% | 1.21 | 109% |
| 2018 | 1.32 | 0 | 1.32 | 14 | 11.15% | 0.83 | 159% |
| 2017 | 1.32 | 0 | 1.32 | 9 | 11.99% | 1.72 | 77% |
| 2016 | 1.29 | 0 | 1.29 | 5 | 6.56% | 2.39 | 55% |
| 2015 | 1.2 | 0 | 1.2 | 5 | 5.66% | 2.15 | 56% |
| 2014 | 1.2 | 0 | 1.2 | 1 | 6.8% | 1.86 | 65% |