5 Small-Cap Stocks With Huge Growth Potential

3. The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHEF)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 16

Specialty food products distributor The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHEF) ranks 3rd on the list of small-cap stocks with huge growth potential. The company produces premium quality imported and local specialty food including truffles, hormone-free poultry, custom-cut beef, caviar, artisan charcuterie, and unique oil and vinegar. The company serves fine dining restaurants, specialty food stores, cruise lines, hotels, and menu-driven establishments. The company operates an e-commerce platform where The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. sells center-of-the-plate goods directly to customers.

The company has a market cap of $1.2 billion. The company’s net revenue in the first quarter of 2021 decreased 25.4% to $280.2 million from $375.4 million in 2020. On April 5th, Lake Street Capital Markets analyst Ben Klieve initiated coverage of The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. with a Buy recommendation and a $38 price target. The 52-week price range of The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. is $11.06-$35.57. Shares of CHEF increased 132% over the past twelve months. 

There were 16 hedge funds that reported owning stakes in Cutera, Inc. (NASDAQ: CUTR) at the end of the fourth quarter. The total value of these stakes at the end of Q4 is $126 million.

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