Enter the initial and final profit into the calculator to determine the profit growth percentage. This calculator helps in understanding the growth in profitability over a period of time.

Profit Growth Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the profit growth percentage.

Profit Growth = ((Final Profit - Initial Profit) / Initial Profit) * 100

Variables:

  • Initial Profit is the profit at the beginning of the period.
  • Final Profit is the profit at the end of the period.
  • Profit Growth is the percentage increase in profit from the initial to the final period.

To calculate profit growth, subtract the initial profit from the final profit, divide by the initial profit, and then multiply by 100 to get the percentage.

What is Profit Growth?

Profit growth is a key indicator of a company’s financial health and its ability to generate increased profits over time. It measures the percentage increase in profit between two periods and is an important metric for investors and stakeholders to assess the success of a company’s business strategies and operational efficiency.

How to Calculate Profit Growth?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Profit Growth.


  1. First, determine the initial profit for the starting period.
  2. Next, determine the final profit for the ending period.
  3. Use the formula to calculate the Profit Growth percentage.
  4. Finally, calculate the Profit Growth percentage.
  5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

Initial Profit = $500,000

Final Profit = $650,000