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The RealReal, Inc. operates an online marketplace for authenticated resale luxury goods, connecting consignors and buyers through a full-service consignment model. Company news commonly covers gross merchandise value, revenue, consignment and direct revenue trends, Adjusted EBITDA, operating cash flow, and active buyer activity across its luxury resale platform.
Updates also address The RealReal's authentication process, proprietary technology for pricing and processing, service options such as virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off and direct shipping, and categories including fashion, fine jewelry, watches, art and home. Additional recurring developments include retail location activity, brand and content initiatives, investor conference participation, and board or executive leadership changes.
The RealReal (REAL) will open a new Los Angeles-area store at 230 S Brand Blvd in Glendale, California, on October 1, 2026. The location expands the company’s Southern California footprint, joining existing stores in Los Angeles (Melrose, Brentwood) and Newport Beach. Customers will be able to consign and shop authenticated luxury across fashion, handbags, fine jewelry, watches and accessories, with services including one-on-one consignment consultations, expert valuations, curated assortments and private luxury appointments.
The company links the opening to rising demand for resale, noting record Q2 2026 gross merchandise value of $617 million, up 22% year over year, and an 11% increase in trailing-twelve-month active buyers.
The RealReal (NASDAQ: REAL) released its 2026 Resale Report, “The (R)evolution of Resale,” drawing on 15 years of proprietary data from more than 50 million luxury items sold and a community of 44 million members. The report outlines how resale is influencing what consumers buy, value and consider luxury.
Key findings include a 432% rise in vintage demand on The RealReal since 2020, a 135% year-over-year increase in decade-specific saved searches, and a 93% jump in searches for 2000s fashion. Nostalgia-driven searches for specific designer eras surged up to 650%, while brand and city-level patterns highlight how luxury demand varies locally. The report also notes that 93% of Americans shop online for secondhand items, citing a March 2026 Capital One Shopping Report.
The RealReal (Nasdaq: REAL) reported strong second quarter 2026 growth and raised its full-year outlook. For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, GMV reached a record $617 million, up 22% year-over-year, and total revenue was $193 million, up 17%. Consignment revenue rose 15% and direct revenue 26% versus 2025. Gross profit increased by $21 million to $143 million, with gross margin at 74.4% (up 10 bps). Adjusted EBITDA was $13.5 million, a 7.0% margin, compared to $6.8 million and 4.1% a year earlier. The company reported a GAAP net loss of $(27) million, or (14.1)% of revenue, including a non-cash $(18.6) million warrant liability adjustment. Trailing twelve months active buyers grew 11% to 1.107 million and AOV increased 13% to $659. For Q3 2026, guidance calls for GMV of $610–$620 million, revenue of $194–$198 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $13.5–$14.5 million; full-year 2026 guidance is GMV of $2.535–$2.565 billion, revenue of $788–$797 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $66–$69 million.
The RealReal (Nasdaq: REAL) announced it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, after the market closes on August 6, 2026. On the same day, The RealReal will host an earnings conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to review these results.
A live webcast of the call will be available at investor.therealreal.com, with an archived webcast accessible shortly after the event at the same location. According to The RealReal, investors should register for the live webcast at: https://the-realreal-earnings-call-q2-2026.open-exchange.net/.
The RealReal (NASDAQ: REAL) reported Q1 2026 results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. GMV was $606M (+24% YoY) and total revenue was $190M (+19% YoY). Adjusted EBITDA was $13.1M and trailing‑12‑month active buyers reached 1,083,000 (+10%).
Management raised full‑year 2026 guidance and provided Q2 guidance for GMV, revenue, and Adjusted EBITDA.
The RealReal (NASDAQ: REAL) launched presales for its first book, Real Style: Dressing with Intention & Expressing Yourself Through Style, authored by Kristen Naiman, Cait Munro, and Sarah Leon with contributors including Kim Hastreiter. The book reframes style as a personal practice and links resale to evolving self-expression. Preorders open now; release date is October 20, 2026.
The RealReal (Nasdaq: REAL) will release first quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2026, after market close on May 7, 2026. A conference call to review results is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET the same day, with a live webcast and archived replay available at the company investor site.
The RealReal (NASDAQ:REAL) launched Real Talk, a five-part podcast series hosted by Chief Brand Officer Kristen Naiman that premieres April 15, 2026. The show features candid interviews, listener call-ins, and guests discussing how personal style and resale shape self-expression.
Episodes release weekly on Wednesdays and are available on major platforms including Apple and Spotify. According to the company, the series blends cultural perspective with practical wardrobe guidance to help listeners connect more deeply with their closets.
The RealReal (Nasdaq: REAL) announced that CFO Ajay Gopal will join a fireside chat at the 38th Annual Roth Conference on Monday, March 23, 2026, presenting at 3:00pm PT (6:00pm ET). Registration is available via the company's investor website and a replay will be available for 90 days.
The RealReal (Nasdaq: REAL) announced Board and executive leadership changes effective March 6 and March 9, 2026. Jennifer McKeehan joined the Board, replacing Niki Leondakis. The company also hired Tiffany Stevenson as Chief People Officer and Tom Hanrahan as Chief Revenue Officer to strengthen operations and revenue strategy.
Management said these moves aim to bolster governance, scaling capabilities, and commercial growth across the luxury resale marketplace.