EXHIBIT 99.1 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For Further Information Contact: Charles D. Knight Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer InvestorRelations@catocorp.com CATO REPORTS 1Q EARNINGS CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 23, 2024) – The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported net income of $11.0 million or $0.54 per diluted share for the first quarter ended May 4, 2024, compared to net income of $4.4 million or $0.22 per diluted share for the first quarter ended April 29, 2023. Sales for the first ...