Stock Profit Calculator
Get your true bottom line on any stock trade — including trading costs and any dividends collected while you held the position.
Net Profit
$1,300.00
Percent Return
28.89%
Cost Basis
$4,500.00
Sale Proceeds
$5,800.00
Trade profit
Profit = (Sell − Buy) × Shares − Commissions + DividendsReturn % divides profit by your total cost basis (purchase cost plus commissions).
How It Works
- 1Cost basis = shares × buy price + commissions.
- 2Dividends received while holding add to your total return.
- 3Remember taxes: short-term gains are taxed as ordinary income — see the Capital Gains calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are commissions still relevant?
Most U.S. brokers are commission-free for stocks, but options contracts, ADR fees, and international trades still carry costs.
Does this include taxes?
No — pair it with the Capital Gains Tax calculator to estimate your after-tax profit.
How do dividends affect return?
They add directly to profit. Total return (price + dividends) is the honest way to measure performance.
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