RealReal (NASDAQ:REAL) Stock Rating Upgraded by Wall Street Zen

RealReal (NASDAQ:REAL) was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report issued on Saturday, Wall Street Zen reports.

Several other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on REAL. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of RealReal in a report on Thursday, October 15th. UBS Group lowered their target price on shares of RealReal from $16.00 to $14.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. BTIG Research reissued a “buy” rating and set a $17.00 target price on shares of RealReal in a research report on Thursday, September 17th. Finally, Roth Capital reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $19.00 price target on shares of RealReal in a report on Friday, October 16th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $17.50.

RealReal Stock Up 5.4%

Shares of REAL stock opened at $11.96 on Friday. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $10.00 and its 200-day simple moving average is $11.05. RealReal has a 12-month low of $8.05 and a 12-month high of $17.39.

RealReal (NASDAQ:REAL) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 29th. The company reported $0.02 earnings per share for the quarter. The business had revenue of $206.12 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $196.89 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned ($0.09) EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 18.7% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts forecast that RealReal will post -0.11 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other RealReal news, CEO Levesque Sahi sold 84,432 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $10.98, for a total transaction of $927,063.36. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,496,844 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $16,435,347.12. This trade represents a 5.34% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CFO Gopal Madan sold 36,418 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $10.98, for a total value of $399,869.64. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 1,108,860 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,175,282.80. This trade represents a 3.18% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 173,004 shares of company stock valued at $1,899,283 in the last 90 days. 2.66% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of RealReal

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in REAL. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of RealReal during the 2nd quarter valued at about $134,510,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership raised its stake in RealReal by 58.2% in the 1st quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 4,049,042 shares of the company’s stock valued at $36,765,000 after purchasing an additional 1,489,939 shares during the last quarter. AWM Investment Company Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of RealReal during the second quarter worth $21,265,000. Renaissance Technologies LLC raised its position in shares of RealReal by 117.9% in the first quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 1,646,200 shares of the company’s stock valued at $14,947,000 after buying an additional 890,700 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new stake in shares of RealReal in the second quarter valued at about $12,655,000. 64.73% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key RealReal News

Here are the key news stories impacting RealReal this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue rose 19% year over year to approximately $206.1 million, exceeding analysts’ consensus estimate of $196.9 million. Adjusted EPS was $0.02, ahead of estimates ranging from $0.00 to $0.01 and substantially better than the year-earlier loss. The RealReal Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Gross merchandise value increased 23%, while orders and active buyers also reached records. The company said stronger buyer growth and expanding margins supported the quarter’s performance. The RealReal Sales Up 19% on Strong GMV
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its full-year outlook and now forecasts 2026 adjusted EBITDA of approximately $71.1 million to $72.6 million, reinforcing expectations for continued operating improvement. The RealReal Raises Full-Year Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: REAL moved above its 200-day moving average, a technical sign that may attract momentum-focused investors, although it also raises the possibility of profit-taking after the recent advance. RealReal Stock Crosses Above 200-Day Moving Average
• Neutral Sentiment: The company appointed Alexis Hoopes as chief merchandising officer. The hire could support assortment and marketplace growth, but its financial impact is not yet clear. The RealReal Names New Chief Merchandising Officer

RealReal Company Profile

The RealReal, Inc operates an online and physical marketplace for authenticated, pre-owned luxury goods. Through its platform, the company enables individuals and businesses to consign and purchase items across categories such as apparel, handbags, shoes, jewelry, watches, fine art, and home furnishings.

The company combines consignment services with in-house authentication, merchandising, photography, fulfillment, and customer support. Its authentication process is designed to assess the legitimacy and condition of products before they are offered for sale, helping connect sellers with buyers seeking luxury items through the resale market.

Founded in 2011 by Julie Wainwright, The RealReal serves customers primarily in the United States through its website, mobile applications, and retail locations.