The FTSE100 AND FTSE250 are still rising, but the UK is still a great place to buy affordable shares. Prices for some quality brands have actually fallen, leaving room for a potential share price rebound in 2026.

I did some research to identify the companies with the best chance of recovery this year. From my work, City analysts believe their share prices will be the same double value or more in the next 12 months.

I, too, am bullish that these affordable stocks can rebound. Want to know why I think they’re worth considering now?

Gamma Communication

Gamma Communication (LSE:GAMA) helps businesses transition to cloud-based systems, enabling them to modernize the way they handle voice, video and messaging communications. This is an area of ​​high growth but currently underperforming in the face of challenging economic conditions.

However, analysts are still positive about the company’s stock. Of the eight people examining the FTSE 250-listed company, seven consider it a sturdy buy and the rest consider it a buy.

Even the smallest optimist in this group predicts a edged rebound in prices over the next 12 months. They anticipate a 21% escalate to £10.80. Meanwhile, the most bullish numbers analyst expects Gamma shares to hit ₹18.20, a massive gain of 104%.

Demand for its services may grow strongly thanks to falling interest rates as companies escalate IT-related investments. Gamma will also benefit from the impending closure of all copper-based telephone services in the UK in January next year.

Card Factory

Card Factory‘s (LSE:CARD) is another FTSE 250 stock that has seen a downward trend over the past year. Even focusing on the value of the greetings market doesn’t protect its share price. But could it escalate soon?

Currently, seven brokers have ratings for this seller. Their opinions about the company are largely positive – five people rated it as a sturdy buy, and two gave it a Hold recommendation.

This is reflected in their Card Factory stock price forecasts. One analyst believes the price will reach 170p next year, an escalate of 153% compared to today. Even the least bullish forecasts predict a well escalate of 12% to 75p.

A prolonged downturn in the UK economy may prevent such a price recovery. However, I think that with its recent international expansion, Card Factory could rebound strongly this year.

JD sports fashion

JD sports fashion (LSE:JD.) is another victim of challenging market conditions. In particular, it is struggling with frail consumer spending in its core US region. Fierce competition on the high street and online hasn’t helped either.

City analysts are not very positive about participation in the FTSE 100 index. However, opinions are undeniably more positive than negative. Of the 17 people who rated this stock, seven consider it a Strong Buy or Buy. The rest have a Hold rating, and none have a Sell rating.

The most bullish JD share price target is 200p, representing an upside of 146% on today. The most negative level is 85 pence, suggesting an escalate of 5%.

I think there is a good chance for a sturdy rebound, in line with analysts’ expectations. Conditions are improving in North America – this week it was reported “improved” and the broader sportswear segment is poised for further broad growth.