Top Australian shares to buy right now with $2,000

If you have a spare $2,000 and are looking to invest in some high-quality Australian shares, here are five of my favourites right now.

Catapult Sports Ltd (ASX: CAT)

Catapult is a global sports data and analytics company that provides real-time data to optimise athletes’ performance. The tech company reported a 19% revenue uplift in FY25, and the business has actively expanded since through acquisitions. Catapult is quickly gaining traction, and its recurring subscriptions mean it benefits from customer retention. That translates to a higher and more stable margin. Analysts predict the shares could climb 103.86% to $7.77 this year.

AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL)

AGL shares collapsed in 2025 after weak earnings and conservative FY26 guidance. But the Australian energy business made some significant leaps in growth at the end of the year. It announced plans to buy new gas turbines in October to raise its capacity for renewable energy, and it sold its stake in Tilt Renewables, freeing up $750 million in funds. Now, the shares are considered attractively priced. Analysts expect an upside as high as 41.51% this year to $12.75 a piece.

Weebit Nano Ltd (ASX: WBT)

In October, the next-generation computer memory technology company said it had made an “exceptionally strong” start to the financial year. It revealed record quarterly customer payments and was advancing discussions with several semiconductor fabrication companies. It also received a $4.1 million research and development tax rebate. Weebit benefits from strong demand for its product, and with very few comparable companies, it is well-positioned to dominate the memory technology space. Analysts are tipping a 37.24% upside this year to $8.07 per share.

Lendlease Group (ASX: LLC)

2025 was an uncertain year for the development and construction business, but it looks like the ASX company could turn a corner in 2026. It has a strong development pipeline, capital recycling initiatives in place, and plans for cost savings. Analysts mostly have a strong buy rating on the stock and think it could climb up to $6.70 a piece. At the time of writing, that implies a 34.81% gain in 2026.

Droneshield Ltd (ASX: DRO)

Droneshield was the best performer on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and one of the fastest-growing stocks on the planet in 2025, despite a sharp 74% sell-off from an all-time high in early October. For the year to date, the Australian shares have already recovered 25.53% of losses. We’re still a long way from the all-time peak, but I’m confident that the company’s strong 2026 growth strategy will continue to push the drone operator’s shares higher this year. Analysts tip a 26.26% upside for the shares this year, to $5.

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Motley Fool contributor Samantha Menzies has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Catapult Sports and DroneShield. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Catapult Sports. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.