Cato Corporation
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Cato Corporation (CATO)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 81.0% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 33.6%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldebaran Capital LLC | 5.88 | 1,169,986 | -0.6 | 06/30/2026 |
| Peapod Lane Capital LLC | 3.91 | 778,940 | +1.6 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 3.57 | 711,699 | +1.1 | 06/30/2026 |
| Renaissance Technologies Corp | 2.82 | 561,950 | +2.5 | 06/30/2026 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. | 2.35 | 468,532 | -21.7 | 06/30/2026 |
| BlackRock Inc | 2.04 | 406,411 | +3.8 | 06/30/2026 |
| Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership | 1.48 | 294,905 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Prescott Group Capital Management LLC | 1.13 | 224,767 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC | 0.78 | 155,791 | +6.3 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 2.69 | 535,414 | +0.0 | 09/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Data as of: November 2, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.