Stock Profit Calculator
Calculate stock profit or loss from shares, buy price, sell price, and fees.
- Last reviewed
- July 8, 2026
- Cost
- Free to use
- Data
- Runs in your browser
Total Cost
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Sale Proceeds
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Profit or Loss
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Return
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Methodology
How this calculator handles inputs
This calculator uses the values you enter above and applies the formula explained in the guide below. Results update in the browser and are intended for quick planning, comparison, and sanity-checking.
- Use consistent periods, currencies, and units across inputs.
- Review any assumptions before using the result in a decision.
- Recalculate when rates, prices, tax rules, or business terms change.
Important note
This tool provides general planning information only. It is not tax, legal, financial, accounting, or investment advice. Check the current rules for your location and speak with a qualified professional before making a high-stakes decision.
Guide
How it works
Use this calculator to estimate profit or loss on a stock trade.
What this calculator does
The stock profit calculator uses shares, buy price, sell price, and fees to estimate total cost, sale proceeds, profit, and return percentage.
Stock Profit Formula
Profit = Sale Proceeds - Total Cost
Where total cost includes the purchase amount and fees.
Example calculation
If you buy 100 shares at 25 and sell them at 35, the calculator estimates the profit and return after fees.
When to use this calculator
- reviewing a completed stock trade
- planning a potential sale
- estimating break-even sale price
- checking the impact of fees
FAQs
Does this include taxes?
No. Use a capital gains tax calculator separately for tax estimates.
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