10 Best Small-Cap Value Stocks to Buy

​5. United Natural Foods Inc. (NYSE:UNFI)

Market Capitalization: 1.91 billion

Forward P/E: 14.92

Analyst Upside Potential: 27.31%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 25

​United Natural Foods Inc. (NYSE:UNFI) is one of the Best Small Cap Value Stocks to Buy. On December 11, Mark Carden from UBS raised the firm’s price target on the stock from $29 to $42, while maintaining a Hold rating on the stock. On the same day, Jefferies reiterated a Hold rating on United Natural Foods Inc. (NYSE:UNFI) with a $40 price target.

​The ratings follow the company’s 2025 investor day held on December 10, where management highlighted its long-term strategic and financial targets. Management disclosed its value-creating framework for fiscal 2025 to fiscal 2028. They expect growth in net sales by low-single digits average annual growth rate to reach around $33 billion by 2028. The adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to reach $800 million by 2028, reflecting a low double-digit annual growth rate. Lastly, the company expects to generate $300 million in free cash flow annually from 2026 to 2028.

​Analysts from Jefferies like the strategic targets and initiatives being taken to achieve them. The firm believes that additional opportunities will emerge as the company executes its strategy. Overall, analysts’ 12 month average price target reflects more than 27% upside from the current level.

​United Natural Foods Inc. (NYSE:UNFI) is a major wholesale distributor of natural, organic, specialty, and conventional grocery and non-food products to retailers across the U.S. and Canada.