Cato Q2 net income jumps to $6.8M from $0.1M; same-store sales up 9%

CATO CORP

2025-Q2 EPS reported $0.51 revenue$346,751,000

Diluted EPS $0.35 vs $0.01 a year ago; sales $174.7M (+5% YoY).
Gross margin improved to 36.2% from 34.6% on lower distribution costs.
Closed 8 stores in Q2; total stores 1,101 vs 1,166 a year ago.
Management cites tariff uncertainty as a headwind for H2 2025.
Year-to-date net income $10.1M ($0.51) vs $11.1M ($0.54) last year.

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