Insider Selling: RealReal (NASDAQ:REAL) CFO Sells $399,869.64 in Stock

The RealReal, Inc. (NASDAQ:REAL) CFO Gopal Ajay Madan sold 36,418 shares of the company’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 trade represents a 3.18% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

RealReal Stock Down 1.7%

NASDAQ:REAL opened at $10.93 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $1.33 billion, a PE ratio of -9.76 and a beta of 2.69. The RealReal, Inc. has a 52-week low of $7.30 and a 52-week high of $17.39. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $11.65 and its 200 day moving average price is $10.88.

RealReal (NASDAQ:REAL) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported ($0.01) earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.02) by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $192.57 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $188.11 million. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 16.6% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that The RealReal, Inc. will post -0.13 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On RealReal

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Amundi increased its stake in RealReal by 50.4% in the 2nd quarter. Amundi now owns 51,443 shares of the company’s stock valued at $607,000 after buying an additional 17,238 shares during the period. VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al acquired a new stake in shares of RealReal in the 2nd quarter worth $526,000. California State Teachers Retirement System boosted its holdings in shares of RealReal by 1,050.0% in the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 1,568,836 shares of the company’s stock valued at $18,497,000 after acquiring an additional 1,432,414 shares in the last quarter. Angeles Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of RealReal in the second quarter valued at about $1,290,000. Finally, Hsbc Holdings PLC increased its stake in shares of RealReal by 37.4% during the second quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 51,907 shares of the company’s stock worth $619,000 after acquiring an additional 14,128 shares during the period. 64.73% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

RealReal News Roundup

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 Analyst Weigh In

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

RealReal Company 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.