Ieq Capital LLC Makes New Investment in The RealReal, Inc. $REAL

Ieq Capital LLC acquired a new stake in The RealReal, Inc. (NASDAQ:REAL) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 100,904 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,190,000. Ieq Capital LLC owned approximately 0.08% of RealReal as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Comerica Bank lifted its position in shares of RealReal by 0.3% during the third quarter. Comerica Bank now owns 351,156 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,733,000 after purchasing an additional 1,156 shares in the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC grew its holdings in RealReal by 40.7% during the 4th quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 4,099 shares of the company’s stock valued at $65,000 after purchasing an additional 1,185 shares in the last quarter. Evoke Wealth LLC grew its holdings in RealReal by 2.9% during the 4th quarter. Evoke Wealth LLC now owns 43,853 shares of the company’s stock valued at $692,000 after purchasing an additional 1,240 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in RealReal by 25.1% during the 1st quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 6,253 shares of the company’s stock worth $57,000 after buying an additional 1,253 shares during the period. Finally, DRW Securities LLC increased its stake in RealReal by 10.3% during the 4th quarter. DRW Securities LLC now owns 17,717 shares of the company’s stock worth $280,000 after buying an additional 1,650 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 64.73% of the company’s stock.

RealReal Trading Down 1.7%

Shares of NASDAQ:REAL opened at $10.93 on Thursday. The RealReal, Inc. has a 12-month low of $7.30 and a 12-month high of $17.39. The firm has a market cap of $1.33 billion, a PE ratio of -9.76 and a beta of 2.69. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $11.65 and a 200 day simple moving average of $10.88.

RealReal (NASDAQ:REAL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported ($0.01) earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.02) by $0.01. The company had revenue of $192.57 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $188.11 million. RealReal’s quarterly revenue was up 16.6% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that The RealReal, Inc. will post -0.13 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of RealReal in a research report on Friday, July 17th. UBS Group lifted their target price on RealReal from $14.00 to $16.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Robert W. Baird set a $13.00 price target on RealReal in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Roth Capital reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $19.00 price target on shares of RealReal in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Finally, BTIG Research reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $17.00 price target on shares of RealReal in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Six analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, RealReal presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $17.75.

Insider Buying and Selling at RealReal

In related news, CAO Steve Ming Lo sold 12,559 shares of RealReal stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $10.97, for a total value of $137,772.23. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 176,910 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,940,702.70. This trade represents a 6.63% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CFO Gopal Ajay 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 sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 1,108,860 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,175,282.80. This represents a 3.18% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 173,004 shares of company stock valued at $1,899,283. Corporate insiders own 2.66% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting RealReal

Here are the key news stories impacting RealReal this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Vintage demand has surged 432%, according to The RealReal, as U.S. shoppers increasingly turn to resale for luxury products. The trend could expand marketplace activity, consignor supply, and transaction revenue. The RealReal says vintage demand has surged 432%
• Positive Sentiment: The company says resale is becoming a first choice for shoppers rather than simply a lower-cost alternative. The findings are based on 15 years of proprietary data covering more than 50 million items sold and 44 million members, strengthening The RealReal’s position in the luxury resale market. The RealReal’s 2026 Resale Report
• Positive Sentiment: Chanel reportedly leads resale demand, with interest helped by designer Matthieu Blazy, while emerging designers and newly popular “it bags” are gaining momentum. Broader brand participation could improve inventory variety and attract additional buyers and consignors. Designer Matthieu Blazy Has Helped Make Chanel the Most Popular Brand
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data reported for August shows zero shares and a zero-day days-to-cover ratio, but the accompanying “NaN” change indicates a likely data-quality issue. It provides no reliable signal about investor positioning.
• Negative Sentiment: Chief Accounting Officer Steve Ming Lo sold 12,559 shares at an average price of $10.97, reducing his position by 6.63%. While he retained a substantial stake, insider selling can create near-term caution, particularly for a high-beta, still-unprofitable company. Steve Ming Lo Sells RealReal Shares

RealReal Profile

The RealReal, Inc (NASDAQ: REAL) operates an online marketplace specializing in the authenticated resale of luxury goods. Since its founding in 2011 by entrepreneur Julie Wainwright, the company has positioned itself as a leading platform for consignors and shoppers seeking designer fashion, fine jewelry, watches, art, and home décor. Headquartered in San Francisco, The RealReal combines e-commerce technology with an in-house team of experts to offer a seamless buying and selling experience for secondhand luxury items.

At the core of The RealReal’s business model is its consignment service, which enables individuals to sell pre-owned luxury products through a fully managed process.