That makes it a useful glue-logic part for mixed-voltage boards — a single BOM line that fits wherever you need a clean, buffered copy of a digital signal.
32 mA output drive — enough for a small load
Each output can sink or source 32 mA. The 3-state output lets you share a bus — when the enable pin is low, the output goes high-impedance and stays out of the way.
The SOT-23-5 package is small enough for tight layouts but still hand-solderable — handy for prototyping or field repair.
No last-time-buy risk for new designs.