5 magnificent ASX stocks that can make you richer in 2026

If you’re looking to get rich quick in 2026, these ASX stocks could earn you money, fast.

Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO)

Xero shares closed 0.017% lower on Monday, at $115.62 a piece.

Investors have reacted cautiously to the company’s latest FY26 interim results in November. And they’re still recovering from news of Xero’s US$2.5 billion acquisition of US-based Melio in July. 

But analysts think investors have overreacted. Macquarie previously said it thinks the market has it wrong on Xero shares. It said that its newly acquired Melio business is performing on track. Meanwhile, the team at UBS have said it is positive on Xero’s medium term growth outlook and believes the current share price is an “attractive buying opportunity”.

TradingView data shows analysts are very bullish on the stock. The maximum target price is $229.73 which implies the shares could jump 98.7% in 2026.

Droneshield Ltd (ASX: DRO)

Droneshield shares jumped 7.91% higher at the close of the ASX on Monday, at $3.00 a piece. For the year to date they’ve surged 300%!

The AI drone operator has captured investor attention this week after it released an update on its governance review.

Its shares have been under considerable pressure. From its US CEO resignation to employee share sell-offs and even an accidental ASX release, Droneshield shares have attracted a lot of not-so-positive attention. 

But it looks like the tide is about to turn. Analysts have a strong buy rating on the ASX stock and think they could climb up to $5.00 a piece. That’s a 66.7 potential upside at the time of writing.

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC)

Lynas shares closed 2.38% higher on Monday at $12.84 a piece. Over 2025 the shares have jumped 91.12%

Shares in the miner have soared this year and have ridden the wave of booming demand for rare earths materials. But a new agreement between the US and China to ease tariffs and postpone export controls for a year dampened the share price in November. The deal helped alleviate fears of supply chain disruptions, an issue that had previously driven the Lynas valuation sky-high. 

Going forward, analysts are divided about the stock. TradingView data shows 7 out of 16 analysts have a buy or strong buy rating on the shares. The maximum target price is $29.50, and if this comes to fruition, this implies the shares could jump 136.38% higher in 2026.

Lendlease Group (ASX: LLC)

Lendlease unveiled a binding agreement to sell a 40% interest in The Exchange TRX retail mall and full 60% interest in the adjacent office tower for ~$400 million on Monday, which caused a share price spike.

At the close of the ASX on Monday the shares were 1.4% higher at $5.06 a piece. However over 2025 the shares have dropped 18.91%.

It’s been an uncertain year for the development and construction business but it looks like the ASX company is turning a corner for 2026. It has a strong development pipeline, capital recycling initiatives in place, and plans for cost savings.

Analysts mostly have a buy rating on the stock and think they could climb up to $6.74 a piece. At the time of writing that implies a 33.2% upside for the ASX stock in 2026.

Metcash Ltd (ASX: MTS)

Metcash shares ended 0.61% higher on Monday afternoon, at $3.30 each. For the year so far the shares are 5.42% higher, and they look set to climb much higher.

The shares have suffered a huge 15% crash over the past month after investors were unimpressed with its FY26 half year result.

Analysts are confident the business can turn it around for 2026 though. Most have a buy rating on the stock and the maximum target price is $4.70. This implies the shares could climb as high as 42.425 over in 2026

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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 DroneShield and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Lynas Rare Earths Ltd. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Xero. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.