Insider Selling: RealReal (NASDAQ:REAL) Insider Sells $192,709.99 in Stock

The RealReal, Inc. (NASDAQ:REAL) insider Todd Suko sold 17,567 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $10.97, for a total transaction of $192,709.99. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 587,897 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,449,230.09. The trade was a 2.90% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

RealReal Trading Down 1.7%

Shares of REAL opened at $10.93 on Thursday. The RealReal, Inc. has a twelve month low of $7.30 and a twelve month high of $17.39. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $11.65 and its two-hundred day moving average is $10.88. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.33 billion, a PE ratio of -9.76 and a beta of 2.69.

RealReal (NASDAQ:REAL) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported ($0.01) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.02) by $0.01. The business had revenue of $192.57 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $188.11 million. RealReal’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts predict that The RealReal, Inc. will post -0.13 EPS for the current year.

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On RealReal

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of REAL. Comerica Bank lifted its holdings in RealReal by 0.3% in the 3rd quarter. Comerica Bank now owns 351,156 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,733,000 after purchasing an additional 1,156 shares in the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC grew its holdings in shares of RealReal by 40.7% during the fourth quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 4,099 shares of the company’s stock worth $65,000 after buying an additional 1,185 shares in the last quarter. Evoke Wealth LLC grew its holdings in shares of RealReal by 2.9% during the fourth quarter. Evoke Wealth LLC now owns 43,853 shares of the company’s stock worth $692,000 after buying an additional 1,240 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of RealReal by 25.1% in the first quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 6,253 shares of the company’s stock valued at $57,000 after buying an additional 1,253 shares during the last quarter. Finally, DRW Securities LLC raised its position in shares of RealReal by 10.3% in the fourth quarter. DRW Securities LLC now owns 17,717 shares of the company’s stock valued at $280,000 after buying an additional 1,650 shares during the last quarter. 64.73% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About RealReal

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.