CATO CORP (CATO) Options Statistics & Positioning

CATO CORP (CATO) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 500.0%, an IV rank of 57 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$2.41 (±69.2%) move in CATO for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $2.5 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.05. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Jul 10, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$3.49

52-week range

$2.68 – $4.75

ATM IV (30d)

500.0%

IV rank

57 / 100

Moderate

Expected move

±$2.41 (±69.2%)

Put/call OI

0.05

Call-heavy

Max pain

$2.5

↓ 28.3% below close

Next earnings

Aug 26, 2026

Most Active CATO Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
CATO $2.5 put	Jan 15, 2027	189d	$0.40	78.0%	5

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CATO Implied Volatility

500.0% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 57 places implied volatility in the middle of its 52-week range.

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CATO Open Interest

0.05 put/call OI ratio

24,186 calls and 1,251 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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CATO Max Pain

$2.5 max pain

28.3% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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CATO Gamma Exposure

$5.5M net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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CATO Options Volume

5 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.00 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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CATO Most Active Options

$2.5 top volume strike

The 25 most actively traded CATO contracts with price, IV, greeks, and volume vs. average.

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Upcoming Earnings

CATO's next expected earnings date is Aug 26, 2026. Options currently price a ±$2.41 (±69.2%) move for the front expiration.

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CATO Options FAQ

When is CATO's next earnings date?

CATO's next expected earnings date is Aug 26, 2026. Options currently price a ±$2.41 (±69.2%) move for the front expiration.

How often is CATO options data on this page updated?

All CATO statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see CATO max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated CATO pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.