In this article, I highlight three top Canadian stocks for 2026 that you can consider buying with confidence if you have $5,000 invested and want to build wealth over time.
Aritzia shares
Let’s get started now that consumer spending is gradually normalizing due to the easing of interest rates Aritzia (TSX:ATZ), a Canadian brand that continues to win customers across borders and channels. Headquartered in Vancouver, this clothing retailer operates more than 130 boutiques in Canada and the United States, in addition to a fast-growing online platform. ATZ stock currently trades at $116.25 per share and has a market capitalization of approximately $13.4 billion.
Over the past year, the company’s shares have risen more than 116%, supported by increasing demand for its products, margin expansion and strengthening fundamentals. In the second quarter of fiscal 2026 (three months ending August 2025), Aritzia’s revenue rose nearly 32% year-over-year (year-over-year) to $812 million, aided by double-digit comparable store sales gains across all regions. The company’s sales in the United States increased by more than 40% year over year, indicating increasing brand awareness.
On the profitability side, adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) also more than doubled in the last quarter as margins expanded and costs were better controlled.
Additionally, its focus on boutique expansion, digital growth and deeper penetration in the United States makes Aritzia a solid Canadian stock for 2026.
Enerflex shares
Let’s look at consumer growth Enerflex (TSX:EFX), an energy infrastructure company that can add balance to your portfolio through its reliable cash flow and long-term visibility. In addition to energy infrastructure, it also provides compression and technical system solutions to global markets. EFX stock now trades at $21.18 per share with a market cap of approximately $2.6 billion, and offers a dividend yield of approximately 0.8%.
Interestingly, Enerflex stock is up about 114% over the past seven months as earnings momentum and balance sheet strength continue to improve. In the third quarter of 2025, the company delivered record adjusted EBITDA of $145 million, supported by strong project execution and cost savings. For the quarter, return on invested capital improved to 16.9%, driven by higher profitability and lower net debt.
Longer term, Enerflex’s backlogs of approximately $1.1 billion in engineering systems and $1.4 billion in energy infrastructure provide solid visibility into future earnings, making it one of the best Canadian stocks to buy in 2026 for growth and income.
Aecon shares
To complete the list, let’s take a look at Aecon group (TSX:ARE), a Toronto-based infrastructure company that can give you exposure to multi-year projects tied to long-term spending trends. As a construction and infrastructure development company, it serves public and private sector clients in Canada and the United States. Currently, ARE stock is trading at $32.11 per share, with a market cap of approximately $2 billion. At this market price, it also offers a quarterly dividend with an annualized yield of almost 2.4%.
The Aecon share has delivered a strong 250% return on execution over the past three years improvedallowing it to regain investor confidence. In the September 2025 quarter, the company’s revenue rose nearly 20% year-over-year, driven by higher activities in civil, utility and transportation infrastructure. Although margins are still in recovery mode, recent sequential improvements in the company’s profits indicate that the company’s business is stabilizing.
As governments continue to invest in large-scale infrastructure and Aecon’s concession model provides recurring revenue, this top Canadian stock offers a more stable growth profile that could help you deliver strong returns in 2026 and beyond.
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