12 Best Small-Cap Dividend Stocks To Buy

7. J&J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ:JJSF)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 23

Dividend Yield as of December 5: 3.52%

Market Cap as of December 5: $1.771B

J&J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ:JJSF) is one of the best dividend stocks to buy. As of December 5, the average price target for JJSF suggests an upside of 21%, however, the Street high indicates an upside of 43%.

Priorly, on November 18, Benchmark analyst Todd Brooks assigned a Buy rating on J&J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ:JJSF), along with a price target of $130.

Separately, the company reported its fourth quarter results for FY25 on November 17. For the quarter, net sales came in at $410.2 million, a drop of 3.9% on a year-over-year basis. More than 50% of the sales dropped in the Frozen Beverage segment, which produced robust results last year, driven by Inside Out 2’s unusually strong volumes. The company’s operating income for Q4 stood at $11.5 million, down from $39.8 million in the preceding-year quarter. Meanwhile, the diluted EPS came in at $0.58, compared to $1.52 in the same quarter last year.

Moreover, on November 20, J&J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ:JJSF) announced a quarterly per-share dividend of $0.80. The dividend is distributable on January 6, 2026, to shareholders listed by December 16, 2025.

Dan Fachner, Chairman, President, and CEO, commented during the earnings call:

“Looking ahead, we have several major commercial programs launching in fiscal 2026 and our innovation pipeline remains robust, with a significant emphasis on better-for-you attributes. In addition, we have initiated a comprehensive business transformation program designed to generate at least $20 million of annualized operating income once all initiatives are implemented. The plant consolidation component of the program is underway and resulted in approximately $24 million of non-recurring charges in the fourth quarter. With our strong balance sheet, including $106 million in cash and no debt, we are exceptionally well positioned to drive sustainable growth and create long-term value for our shareholders while navigating the evolving consumer environment. We see compelling value in our shares and expect to execute aggressively against our repurchase authorization.”

J&J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ:JJSF) manufactures and sells a range of snacks and frozen drinks in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Its products include soft pretzels, frozen treats, churros, baked goods, handheld snacks, and ICEE beverages.