5 Best Small-Cap Value Stocks to Buy According to Analysts

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1. Perrigo Company plc (NYSE:PRGO)

Market Cap: $1.31 billion

Dividend Yield: 12.17%

Forward P/E: 12.17

Analysts upside: 344.10%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 23

Perrigo Company plc (NYSE:PRGO) is among the best small-cap value stocks to buy according to analysts. On March 11, 2026, Perrigo Company PLC (NYSE: PRGO) presented at the UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference, where CEO Patrick Lockwood‑Taylor discussed the company’s strategy to focus on core businesses and strengthen retailer partnerships. Despite a soft market environment, Perrigo aims to improve financial performance through innovation, geographic expansion, and cost reductions, including a planned 7% global workforce cut.

Financially, Perrigo has already achieved $320 million in savings from Project Energize and supply chain improvements. A new two‑year program is expected to deliver $80–$100 million annually, with most benefits realized in 2026. The company reported strong U.S. store brand market share gains and expects earnings to be weighted toward the second half of the year.

Operationally, Perrigo has exited non‑core businesses like Rare Diseases and Dermacosmetics, while maintaining over 90% service levels in infant formula. Its innovation pipeline has tripled in value compared to last year, strengthening partnerships and boosting performance in Europe.

Looking ahead, Perrigo expects better results in the second half of 2026 and sees 2027 as a key year for strategic acceleration. The company remains focused on core categories, disciplined capital allocation, and maintaining a leverage ratio of 3 or below while continuing its dividend policy.

Perrigo Company plc (NYSE:PRGO) offers over‑the‑counter health and wellness products across the U.S., Europe, and other global markets. It operates through two main segments: Consumer Self‑Care Americas and Consumer Self‑Care International.

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