With 2026 now firmly underway, I'm starting to think about which Australian stocks could deliver strong growth over the remainder of the year and beyond.
The three stocks in this article stand out to me for their growth potential in 2026. Let's see why I think they could be strong buys.
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Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB)
Hub24 continues to do what the very best platform businesses do. That is steadily take market share while growing alongside a structural tailwind. The shift toward professional financial advice and more sophisticated wealth solutions is far from over, and Hub24 keeps proving it is one of the key beneficiaries.
Its most recent market update showed just how strong that momentum remains. Platform net inflows reached a record $5.6 billion in the December quarter, taking half-year net inflows to $10.7 billion. Total funds under administration climbed to $152.3 billion, up 26% year-over-year, with the platform ranking first for quarterly and annual net inflows yet again.
What I like most is that management isn't taking this growth for granted. It continues to invest in productivity tools, retirement solutions, and new technology such as its planned lifetime retirement solution and the early development of its myhub ecosystem. To me, that combination of scale, innovation, and industry tailwinds gives Hub24 a strong runway in 2026 and beyond.
Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1)
Megaport has been through its ups and downs, but the longer-term opportunity still looks compelling to me. Demand for flexible, on-demand connectivity between data centres, cloud providers, and enterprise customers continues to grow, even if spending cycles can be lumpy.
A key part of the current investment thesis is the integration of the Latitude acquisition, which expands the Australian stock's reach into software-defined wide area networking. If executed well, this acquisition strengthens Megaport's product offering and broadens its addressable market. I see this as a business that could re-accelerate as customer activity normalises and the benefits of past investments begin to show up more clearly in earnings.
Life360 Inc (ASX: 360)
Life360 is the one that really grabs my attention in 2026. Its latest quarterly and full-year update confirmed record user growth and improving monetisation, which is exactly what you want to see at this stage of the company's journey.
Monthly active users (MAU) reached 95.8 million in the December quarter, thanks to the highest quarterly additions in the company's history. Paying Circles climbed to 2.8 million, and both revenue and adjusted EBITDA are now expected to exceed prior guidance. Importantly, management is guiding to approximately 20% MAU growth in 2026, which suggests the growth engine is far from slowing down.
What I like here is the combination of scale and optionality. Life360 already has a massive global user base, and as monetisation improves, incremental growth can flow through very efficiently. If execution remains strong, 2026 could be another important step in the company's evolution.
Foolish takeaway
None of these companies are guaranteed winners, and all come with their own risks. But when I look at Hub24's relentless platform growth, Megaport's long-term connectivity opportunity, and Life360's accelerating user and revenue momentum, I see three businesses that could genuinely surprise on the upside in 2026.
