Advanced Stock Return Calculator 2026

Professional-grade equity analysis with CAGR, total ROI, dividend reinvestment, and inflation-adjusted returns. Institutional precision for strategic investment decisions.

Simple Stock Return Analysis

Analysis Results

$5,000.00
Total Return
50.00%
Return Percentage
14.47%
Annualized Return (CAGR)
$15,000.00
Final Portfolio Value

Mathematical Foundations

Simple Return Formula: \( R = \frac{P_c - P_p}{P_p} \times 100\% \)
Where \( R \) = Return percentage, \( P_c \) = Current price, \( P_p \) = Purchase price.
CAGR Formula (Industry Standard):
\( CAGR = \left( \frac{V_{end}}{V_{begin}} \right)^{\frac{1}{n}} - 1 \)
Where \( V_{end} \) = Ending value, \( V_{begin} \) = Beginning value, \( n \) = Number of years.
Dividend Reinvestment Formula:
\( FV = P \times \left(1 + \frac{r}{k}\right)^{n \times k} \)
Where \( FV \) = Future value, \( P \) = Principal, \( r \) = Annual rate, \( n \) = Years, \( k \) = Compounding frequency.

Real-World Applications

Long-Term Growth Stock Analysis

Analyze technology stocks like Apple or Microsoft over 10+ years. Calculate how $10,000 invested in 2016 would have grown through price appreciation and occasional dividends.

Dividend Aristocrat Portfolio

Evaluate consistent dividend payers like Johnson & Johnson or Procter & Gamble. Measure returns from both dividend income and capital appreciation over 5-year periods.

Sector Rotation Strategy

Compare returns from different market sectors (technology vs. healthcare vs. energy) during economic cycles to optimize sector allocation decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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