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CATO CORP-CLASS A (CATO) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - NYSE:CATO - US1492051065 - Common Stock

4.27 USD
-0.04 (-0.93%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 8:12:25 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Overall CATO gets a technical rating of 8 out of 10. Although CATO is only a medium performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, CATO turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 58% of all stocks.
CATO is an average performer in the Specialty Retail industry, it outperforms 57% of 120 stocks in the same industry.
CATO is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so CATO is lagging the market.
In the last month CATO has a been trading in the 3.67 - 4.67 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Considerably lower volume is observed in the last couple of days.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
CATO CORP-CLASS A / CATO Weekly stock chart
CATO CORP-CLASS A / CATO Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

6

CATO has an excellent technical rating, but the quality of the setup is only medium at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.

Support and Resistance Analysis

2.73

5.31

4 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 4.05 to 4.22. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 3.88 to 3.88. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @3.17 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @2.76 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.

We can see 4 important resistance areas.

  • Resistance @4.47 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 4.63 to 4.64. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Resistance @4.73 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Resistance @5.26 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for CATO is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for CATO is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength58.02NEUTRALCATO is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of CATO is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of CATO is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of CATO is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)53.21NEUTRALThe RSI value for CATO is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.01NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests CATO has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)63.19NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for CATO is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)5.08HIGH VOLATILITYThe high ATR as a percentage value for CATO suggests high volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)24.56NEUTRALThe ADX value for CATO suggests a possible start of a new trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
4.484.040.44 (9.82%)10.18%
An entry @4.48. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @4.04. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.44 points, which is 9.82%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 10.18% of your capital in this trade.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
CATO CORP-CLASS A / CATO Daily stock chart

CATO CORP-CLASS A

NYSE:CATO (10/24/2025, 8:12:25 PM)

4.27

-0.04 (-0.93%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Performance
% Chg-0.93%
1 Week9.77%
2 Weeks-0.47%
1 Month0.23%
3 Month40.46%
6 Month77.92%
12 Month-27.13%
2 Year-40.11%
3 Year-64.15%
5 Year-30.23%
10 Year-88.69%
15 Year-83.86%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.23
ATR(20)%5.08%
ATR Inc-17.45%
Range Today0.15
ADR(20)0.21
ADR(20)%4.95%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS58.02
3 months CRS92.54
6 months CRS90.87
Mansfield0.93
10 Day High4.59
10 Day Low3.67
20 Day High4.67
20 Day Low3.67
52 Week High6.7
52 Week Low2.19
CS1 End4.22
CR1 Start4.47
Volume & EV
DER(3)17.67%
DER(5)7.08%
Volume12.00K
Volume Incr13.34%
Vol(5)54.42K
Vol(50)112.17K

CATO CORP-CLASS A / CATO FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for CATO CORP-CLASS A?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to CATO.


Can you provide the trend direction for CATO CORP-CLASS A?

The current trend direction for CATO CORP-CLASS A (CATO) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for CATO stock?

CATO CORP-CLASS A (CATO) has an RSI value of 53.2117. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the MACD signal for CATO CORP-CLASS A?

The MACD indicator for CATO CORP-CLASS A (CATO) has a value of -0.00778615, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the buy/sell signal for CATO CORP-CLASS A (CATO) stock?

The buy/sell signal for CATO CORP-CLASS A (CATO) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.