Stock Return Calculator
Updated on 22 Oct 2026 · Checked by Aotob
Buying 100 shares at $50.00 and selling at $65.00, your total return is 35.8%.
A profit of $1,790 including dividends and fees, 10.74% a year.
Total return
35.8%
Dividends add 6% to the price gain of 30%. Tax on the gain is not included.
Show the working
Profit = 6,500 + 300 − 5,000 − 10 = 1,790
Return = 1,790 ÷ 5,000 = 35.8%
At other sale prices
| Sale price | Profit | Return |
|---|---|---|
| 40.00 | -710 | -14.2% |
| 45.00 | -210 | -4.2% |
| 50.00 | 290 | 5.8% |
| 55.00 | 790 | 15.8% |
| 60.00 | 1,290 | 25.8% |
| 65.00 | 1,790 | 35.8% |
| 75.00 | 2,790 | 55.8% |
Questions people ask
What is total return?
The price gain plus dividends received, minus fees, as a share of what you paid.
Why include dividends?
For many shares and funds dividends are a large part of the return. Leaving them out makes a stock look worse than it was.
Is this before tax?
Yes. Gains and dividends may be taxed; the capital gains calculator shows the tax for your country.
Updated 22 Oct 2026Source: Standard financial maths (time value of money)Checked by AotobBefore tax. Past returns don’t predict future ones. Not financial advice.Report an issue