Stock Profit Calculator

Easily calculate your stock trade profit or loss.

Calculator Inputs

Trade details

$
$
$
$

Results

Profit or loss summary

Net Profit

$2,000.00

Return %

20%

Cost Basis

$10,000.00

Summary by concept

Cost basis, proceeds, and profit (USD)

How It Works

Here’s how to use the Stock Profit Calculator and what each field means:

1. Enter Your Trade Details

  • Buy Price per Share ($): The amount you paid for each share of stock.
  • Sell Price per Share ($): The amount you received for each share when you sold.
  • Quantity: The number of shares you bought and sold.
  • Buy Fees ($): Any transaction fees or commissions paid when purchasing.
  • Sell Fees ($): Any transaction fees or commissions paid when selling.

After entering these details, click Calculate to see your results. Use Reset to clear all fields and start over.

2. Review Your Results

The calculator will display a summary including:

  • Net Profit: Your total gain or loss after accounting for fees.
  • Return %: Your profit or loss as a percentage of your initial investment (cost basis).
  • Cost Basis: The total amount you invested, including purchase price and buy fees.

You’ll also see a breakdown of:

  • Cost Basis: Total invested (buy price × quantity + buy fees).
  • Proceeds: Total amount received from selling (sell price × quantity – sell fees).
  • Gross Profit: Proceeds minus cost basis before fees.
  • Net Profit: Final gain or loss after all fees.

3. Additional Features

  • Copy: Quickly copy your results to share or save elsewhere.
  • Export PDF: Download a PDF version of your results for your records.
  • Export Excel: Download your results as an Excel spreadsheet for further analysis.

All features are designed to help you understand and keep track of your trading outcomes with ease.

Understanding Stock Profit and Loss

Buying and selling stocks is a common way to invest and build wealth, but it’s not always clear how much money you’ve actually made or lost on a trade.

Calculating your true profit or loss involves more than just comparing purchase and sale prices. You need to consider how many shares you bought, any costs or fees, and the total amount you originally invested.

This calculator is designed for anyone who wants to quickly understand the results of their stock trades. Whether you’re a beginner learning about investing or an experienced trader reviewing your portfolio, knowing your net profit, total return percentage, and cost basis helps you make better financial decisions. By breaking down the math, you can see exactly how your trades performed and plan your next moves confidently.

How This Calculator Helps

This stock profit calculator provides a straightforward way to figure out how much you’ve gained or lost from a stock trade. You simply enter the price you paid per share, the price you sold at, the number of shares, and any fees or commissions. The calculator instantly shows your:

  • Net Profit: How much you actually gained or lost after all costs
  • Return Percentage: Your profit or loss as a percentage of your original investment
  • Cost Basis: The total amount you invested in the trade

These clear results help you quickly understand your trading performance and make informed investment decisions.