RealReal (NASDAQ:REAL) Raised to “Buy” at Wall Street Zen

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

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

RealReal Stock Performance

Shares of RealReal stock opened at $11.96 on Friday. RealReal has a twelve month low of $8.05 and a twelve month high of $17.39. The company’s 50 day moving average is $10.00 and its 200 day moving average is $11.05.

RealReal (NASDAQ:REAL) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 29th. The company reported $0.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $206.12 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $196.89 million. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 18.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned ($0.09) earnings per share. Equities analysts expect that RealReal will post -0.11 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at RealReal

In other news, insider Luke Friang sold 22,028 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 $241,867.44. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 508,648 shares in the company, valued at $5,584,955.04. The trade was a 4.15% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, insider Todd A. Suko sold 17,567 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 $192,709.99. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 587,897 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,449,230.09. This represents a 2.90% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 173,004 shares of company stock worth $1,899,283 over the last three months. 2.66% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On RealReal

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. ProShare Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of RealReal by 1,248.3% in the 3rd quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 198,665 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,756,000 after purchasing an additional 183,931 shares during the period. State of Wyoming raised its position in shares of RealReal by 9.3% in the 3rd quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 78,634 shares of the company’s stock worth $695,000 after acquiring an additional 6,674 shares in the last quarter. U S Global Investors Inc. boosted its position in RealReal by 93.8% during the third quarter. U S Global Investors Inc. now owns 62,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $548,000 after purchasing an additional 30,000 shares in the last quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. boosted its position in RealReal by 60.7% during the third quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 7,534 shares of the company’s stock valued at $67,000 after purchasing an additional 2,846 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Net Worth Advisory Group grew its stake in RealReal by 11.7% in the third quarter. Net Worth Advisory Group now owns 17,345 shares of the company’s stock valued at $155,000 after purchasing an additional 1,810 shares during the last quarter. 64.73% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about RealReal

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.