Stock Profit Calculator

Calculate stock or share profit, loss, percentage return, fees and break-even price instantly.

How to calculate stock or share profit: (sell price × shares − selling fees + dividends) − (buy price × shares + buying fees). Return % equals net profit divided by total purchase cost, multiplied by 100.

Net Profit

$2,500.00

+50.00% return

Total Purchase Cost

$5,000.00

Net Sale Proceeds

$7,500.00

Break-Even Price

$50.00

Total Fees

$0.00

Stock and share profit formulas

Stock profit, share profit and stock gain usually mean the amount of money earned after the purchase cost and trading fees. Return expresses the same result as a percentage, making trades of different sizes easier to compare.

Net profit

Net sale proceeds + dividends − total purchase cost

Return percentage

Net profit ÷ total purchase cost × 100

Break-even price

(Purchase cost + selling fees − dividends) ÷ shares

Example: Buying 100 shares at $50 and selling at $75, with no fees, produces a $2,500 profit and a 50% return.

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How It Works

  1. 1Enter your purchase price per share.
  2. 2Enter the sale price, or a price you are considering.
  3. 3Add the number of shares, buying or selling fees, and any dividend income received.
  4. 4Review your net profit or loss, return percentage and break-even price.

Worked example

Buy 100 shares at $50 with a $10 fee. Sell at $65 with a $10 fee. Receive $40 in dividends.

  1. 1Total cost: 100 × $50 + $10 = $5,010
  2. 2Net proceeds: 100 × $65 − $10 = $6,490
  3. 3Net profit: $6,490 + $40 − $5,010 = $1,520
  4. 4Return: $1,520 ÷ $5,010 = 30.34%

Net profit $1,520 (30.34%). The break-even sale price was $49.80.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate stock profit?

Subtract your total purchase cost, including buying fees, from your sale proceeds after selling fees. Formula: (sell price × shares − selling fees) − (buy price × shares + buying fees).

Is stock profit the same as percentage return?

No. Profit is the money gained or lost. Percentage return compares that profit or loss with your total purchase cost: net profit ÷ total purchase cost × 100.

What is the break-even share price?

It is the sale price per share that would recover your purchase cost and entered fees after accounting for any dividend income, leaving zero profit and zero loss.

Does the calculator include commissions and fees?

Yes. Enter separate buying and selling fees to calculate net profit, net proceeds and the fee-adjusted break-even price.

Does this calculator include dividends or taxes?

You can include total dividend or other cash income received from the position. The calculator does not estimate taxes; check the rules in your jurisdiction or consult a qualified tax professional.

Can I calculate stock profit in currencies other than US dollars?

Yes. Choose USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, or CHF. Use the same currency for every price, fee, and dividend input so the profit and return calculation remains consistent.