£3k to invest? 2 UK shares to consider buying in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2026
Even as the stock market turns volatile, there are still plenty of quality UK shares to consider adding to a Stocks and Shares ISA. And right now, several names are popping up across multiple recommendation lists from industry experts. And one stock in particular is now trading at its lowest price in over a decade.
So those with £3,000 to invest right now, here are two companies I think would deserve a closer look â one of which is already in my own portfolio!
1. A niche compounder
Few UK shares share the same tremendous track record as Games Workshop (LSE:GAW). Fun fact: when including dividends, anyone who put £1,500 to work 20 years ago is now sitting on a jaw-dropping £228,330!
But even after such a legendary performance, the growth story looks far from over.
What started as a niche, nerdy, tabletop wargame has evolved into a still-nerdy but enormous hobby ecosystem. Warhammer‘s now more popular than ever, with millions of players and collectors buying the miniature kits, paints, and books every year.
Yet management keeps doubling down. It’s capitalising on the powerful Warhammer IP through licensing deals with video game development studios and Amazon to adapt its various worlds and expand its reach to new audiences. And we’ve already seen a taste of the success this strategy is having.
The enormously successful launch of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 not only sent the firm’s licensing revenues through the roof, but also lured new customers to the core miniatures business, leading to record sales and profits.
Yet, with the massively anticipated launch of Total War: Warhammer 40,000 potentially releasing in late 2026/early 2027, we might soon see a repeat performance. That’s why I’m bullish on this business.
Of course, success isn’t guaranteed. If this new video game fails to live up to player expectations, investors could be left disappointed â a problematic outcome for a premium-priced stock.
Something else to watch is consumer spending. Like Games Workshop’s share price, Warhammer miniatures aren’t cheap. And with an ongoing cost-of-living crisis, the business could be susceptible to slower sales from macroeconomic pressure â a risk for investors to consider carefully.
2. A once-in-a-decade buying opportunity?
If Games Workshop shares trade at a premium, Rightmove (LSE:RMV) shares are the complete opposite. Looking at the online property portal’s price-to-earnings ratio, its shares haven’t been this cheap in over a decade. And it’s why the analyst team at Peel Hunt have flagged it as a potentially top-notch growth pick in 2026.
Management recently announced plans to aggressively invest in artificial intelligence (AI) to maintain its platform’s technological dominance. But since this strategy’s expected to reduce near-term growth, investors weren’t exactly thrilled, leading to a sell-off over the last six months.
Yet despite this stock falling by almost 40%, the business remains rock solid. Rightmove still controls a monopoly-like 85%+ of property search traffic, its free cash flow’s still gushing, and if management’s AI bet works out, growth’s on track to reaccelerate to double-digits by 2030.
Obviously, success isn’t guaranteed. But it’s rare to see companies of this calibre trade at such a cheap multiple. That’s why I’m seriously considering adding Rightmove to my Stocks and Shares ISA, despite the risks. And it’s not the only ISA-worthy stock on my radar right nowâ¦
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Zaven Boyrazian has positions in Games Workshop Group Plc. The Motley Fool UK has recommended Games Workshop Group Plc and Rightmove Plc. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.
