Share tips 2026: this week’s top stock picks
Share tips 2026: MoneyWeek’s roundup of the top stock picks this week – here’s what the experts think you should buy
If you’ve been keeping a close eye on share tips 2026, then don’t miss this weekly round-up of the top stocks to consider for your portfolio.
The MoneyWeek share tips 2026 guide pulls together some of the best stocks from top share tipsters around.
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Investors will undoubtedly want to refresh their finances this year – we look at whether emerging markets will rally and what's going on with gold prices. MoneyWeek's investment writers also share their tips for 2026.
Share tips 2026: top stock picks of the week
Three stocks to buy
1. Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA)
Barron’s
Ulta Beauty has invested in its digital offering, loyalty programme and supply chain, leading to a 30% rally in its shares over the past six months. Analysts expect further gains. A new management team, success with exclusive brands and young shoppers, and a growing international presence all bode well. The US beauty retailer is seeing more customers spend money on the group's products more frequently. Earnings are expected to grow significantly in 2026. $696
2. Segro (LSE: SGRO)
Investors' Chronicle
Segro may be “regaining its mojo”: the warehouse and data-centre landlord has reported a 6% increase in like-for-like net rental growth last year. The value of its property portfolio increased 1% to £19 billion, and rent agreements potentially worth an additional £33 million are up for review. It is focusing on new developments, with planned capital expenditure of about £550 million. It reported £509 million of annual adjusted pre-tax profit on £543 million of net rental income, up 9% and 8% respectively versus the previous year. The shares, still on a discount to net asset value (NAV), have “further to go”. 802p
3. American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL)
Barron’s
Analysts think American Airlines's shares are attractively priced at 0.2 times sales and could now take off, having lagged their rivals. The US carrier is cash flow positive and boasts good momentum. Despite a poor fourth quarter, due to a one-off decline in revenue from the government amid the shutdown, it expects higher earnings this year. It has reduced debt and signed an exclusive credit card deal with Citigroup. The risks of a dip in the economy and operational difficulties remain, but potentially strong demand from travellers (especially from wealthier customers), higher bookings and a stronger balance sheet bode well. American Airlines isn't a “set it and forget it” holding, but it can give you a “temporary lift”. $13.90
One stock to sell
1. CRH (LSE: CRH)
Investors’ Chronicle
CRH moved its main listing to New York two years ago, and it's now considering scrapping its London one altogether. The Irish building-materials group has made two big US acquisitions, but its non-US operations drove growth last year thanks to the weaker dollar. Its US divisions were affected by bad weather and subdued demand. Although its cash profit forecast is in line with consensus, its net profit and earnings per share guidance were weaker. Slowing momentum and a valuation above the five-year average are reasons for long-term holders of its London-listed shares to “cash in gains”. 9,110p
Two stocks to consider
1. Exor (Amsterdam: EXO)
Barron's
Exor owns 19.5% of Ferrari, making the Agnelli family-run investment group a “cheap, backdoor way” to invest in Ferrari, whose shares are “not cheap”. With a fanatic following, limited production and high margins, Ferrari is more a luxury company than a carmaker and is more reasonably priced than it was a year ago, making Exor better value as Ferrari is its biggest asset. Although Exor's shares have fallen 20% in the past two years and trade at a 50% discount to their estimated net asset value, the company is focusing on new investments and has a strong balance sheet for buybacks. Buy (€88).
2. Croda International (LSE: CRDA)
Investors' Chronicle
The chemicals sector has struggled in recent years, but Croda International shows signs of recovery. A change in capital allocations hit 2025 profits with £185 million of writedowns related to the mothballing of a lipids facility. But core divisions such as consumer care and life sciences have grown, and 3%-6% overall organic sales growth is expected this year. Croda trades at a discount to its five-year average, and a rerating is “plausible”. It's a “speculative buy” (3,128p).
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