Stock Profit Calculator

Work out the profit or loss on a share trade: enter the number of shares, your buy and sell price and any commission, and get the gain in money, the return % and your break-even price.

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How stock profit is calculated

Profit = (Sell price − Buy price) × Shares − Commissions
Return % = Profit ÷ (Buy price × Shares + Buy commission) × 100

Example: buy 100 shares at $50 and sell at $57.50. Profit = 7.50 × 100 = $750, a 15% return. With $5 commission each way it’s $740, or 14.79%.

Break-even price

The break-even price is what you need to sell at to cover the purchase and both commissions: (Buy price × Shares + commissions) ÷ Shares. With zero commissions it equals your buy price.

Short selling

Choose Short sell to calculate a short trade: you sell first and buy back later, so you profit when the price falls. Borrow fees and dividends you owe while short aren’t included.

Bought at several prices? Use the stock average calculator. Sizing your next trade? Try the position size calculator, or see all our trading calculators.

ChartWatch is independent and not affiliated with TradingView, any broker or exchange. This calculator uses only the numbers you enter and runs in your browser. Results are estimates before taxes and any costs you leave out. It is a calculation tool, not financial advice.

FAQ

How do I calculate profit on a stock?
Subtract the buy price from the sell price, multiply by the number of shares, then subtract any commissions. 100 shares bought at $50 and sold at $57.50 is a $750 profit before costs.
How do I calculate return on a stock?
Divide the profit by the total amount you paid (shares times buy price, plus the buy commission) and multiply by 100.
What is the break-even price of a stock trade?
The price at which the sale exactly covers what you paid plus commissions on both sides: (buy price × shares + commissions) ÷ shares.
Does this include taxes and dividends?
No. It shows the trading profit before tax. Dividends received, borrow fees on shorts and taxes aren't included.

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