How do I calculate profit at a target stock price?

Profit = (Target Price − Purchase Price) × Number of Shares. Example: bought 200 shares at $45, target price $60. Profit = ($60 − $45) × 200 = $3,000. The percentage return = ($60 − $45) ÷ $45 × 100 = 33.3%. The calculator handles this instantly.

How do I set a realistic target price for a stock?

Common methods: (1) Technical analysis — use resistance levels, prior highs, or chart patterns as targets. (2) Fundamental — calculate fair value using P/E multiples vs. industry peers. (3) Risk-reward — set target at 2-3× your stop-loss distance. E.g., if you risk $5/share, target $10-15/share profit.

What is a good profit target percentage for stocks?

Professional traders typically target a 2:1 or 3:1 reward-to-risk ratio. If you risk 5% on a trade, target 10-15% profit. For long-term investors, annual targets of 15-20% CAGR are excellent. Don't set arbitrary targets — base them on your entry price, stop loss, and the stock's realistic upside based on fundamentals.

Should I take partial profits at my target price?

Many experienced investors sell 50% at the first target and let the rest run with a raised stop-loss. This locks in profit while maintaining upside exposure. The exact split depends on your conviction in the stock's continued upside and your overall portfolio risk management rules.

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Target Price Calculator.
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Find the exact price your stock needs to reach to hit your profit target — accounting for fees and taxes.

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How Target Price Calculation Works

The Target Price Calculator helps you determine potential profits and returns when you sell your shares at a specific target price:

Calculations:

Total Profit: (Target Price - Purchase Price) × Number of Shares
Percentage Return: ((Target Price - Purchase Price) / Purchase Price) × 100
Total Sale Value: Target Price × Number of Shares

This calculator helps you set realistic profit targets and understand the potential returns on your investment before making selling decisions.

Target Return Price Formula

If you know the percentage return you're aiming for, the target return price formula tells you the exact price your stock must reach. Here is how to calculate the target return price:

Target Price = Purchase Price × (1 + Target Return %)

Rearranged, the return you would earn at any price is: Return % = (Target Price − Purchase Price) ÷ Purchase Price × 100.

Target Price Example

You buy a stock at $80 and want a 25% return:

Target Price = 80 × (1 + 0.25)Target Price = $100

Selling 100 shares at $100 yields a $2,000 profit (a 25% gain). Enter your own numbers above to include brokerage and tax.

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