Stock Profit Calculator — buy price, sell price, shares, fees & profit/loss.
Stock Profit Calculator
Estimate profit or loss from a stock trade after considering the purchase price, selling price, share count, and fees.
Trade inputs
Trade summary
How this trade profit is calculated
A stock trade can generate profit or loss based on the difference between the purchase price and the sale price, multiplied by the number of shares held.
The model also subtracts trading fees or commissions so the result reflects your net financial outcome, not just the raw market move.
Knowing your per-share gain and total net return makes it easier to compare trades, evaluate performance, and estimate whether a position was worth the risk.
- Profit depends on both price movement and volume.
- Fees can materially reduce net gains.
- Per-share results help compare trades across different size positions.
- Using gross and net return together gives a clearer picture.
Frequently asked questions
Does this include taxes?
No. This estimate focuses on trade price, share count, and fees only. Tax treatment depends on account type and holding period.
What if the sell price is below the buy price?
Then the calculator will show a loss, and the net result will decrease accordingly.
Are fees applied to both buy and sell side?
In this model, the fee amount is treated as a combined trading cost and is subtracted from the total net return.
Is this a trading recommendation?
No. It is an educational estimate and not investment advice or a promise of future market performance.