20 Small-Cap Stocks Insiders Were Buying in Q1 2025

8. Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:GO)

Number of insiders buying: 5

Market Capitalization: $1.33 billion

Grocery Outlet Holding is a retailer in the U.S. offering consumables and fresh products through independently operated stores. The Emeryville, California-based retailer sells a variety of products including dairy, produce, meat, seafood, and more. Operating through independently owned franchises, it targets value-conscious customers seeking quality products at a discount. Grocery Outlet Holding is also one of the 12 stocks that are about to explode.

In February and March, five insiders, including the CFO, bought around $2.95 million worth of Grocery Outlet Holding shares at an average price of $11.74 per share. The stock now trades at $13.70 per share, having dropped 12.24% year-to-date and 49.28% over the past 12 months.

In fiscal 2024, the company had net sales of $4.37 billion, up by 10.1% year-over-year. Gross margin was 30.2%, compared to 31.3% in fiscal 2023. Comparable store sales increased by 2.7% year-over-year. Net income was $39.5 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, compared to $79.4 million, or $0.79 per diluted share in fiscal 2023. Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 6.3% to $236.8 million, or 5.4% of net sales.

Twelve analysts rate Grocery Outlet Holding stock as “Hold” with a price target of $16.08 per share. The average price target indicates a 17.37% upside from the latest price.