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The RealReal (NASDAQ: REAL) tops $2.1B GMV and boosts EBITDA in 2025

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The RealReal, Inc. reported strong growth for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 while significantly narrowing losses. Full year 2025 gross merchandise value reached $2.13 billion, up 16% year over year, and total revenue rose 15% to $692.8 million.

Net loss for 2025 improved to $41.8 million, or 6.0% of revenue, from $134.2 million, driven in part by a $35.8 million non-cash gain from warrant remeasurement and a $40.8 million gain on debt extinguishment. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $42.1 million, or 6.1% of revenue, and free cash flow turned positive at $5.5 million. In Q4 2025, GMV grew 22% to $615.7 million, revenue rose 18% to $194.1 million, and Adjusted EBITDA nearly doubled to $21.9 million. For 2026, the company guides GMV to $2.39–$2.45 billion, revenue to $765–$780 million, and Adjusted EBITDA to $57–$65 million.

Positive

  • Strong top-line growth: 2025 GMV rose 16% to $2.13 billion and revenue grew 15% to $692.8 million, with Q4 GMV up 22% and revenue up 18% year over year.
  • Profitability inflection on adjusted metrics: Adjusted EBITDA increased to $42.1 million (6.1% margin) for 2025 from $9.3 million (1.6%), and was $21.9 million (11.3% margin) in Q4 2025.
  • Improved cash generation: Operating cash flow reached $37.0 million in 2025 and free cash flow turned positive at $5.5 million, versus $0.8 million in 2024.
  • Substantially narrower GAAP losses: Net loss improved to $41.8 million (6.0% of revenue) from $134.2 million (22.3%), supported by debt extinguishment gains and warrant revaluation.
  • Supportive 2026 outlook: Guidance for 2026 targets GMV of $2.39–$2.45 billion, revenue of $765–$780 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $57–$65 million, suggesting further scaling of the model.

Negative

  • Continuing GAAP losses and deficit: Despite improvements, the company still reported a 2025 net loss of $41.8 million and a stockholders’ deficit of $415.5 million as of December 31, 2025.
  • Balance sheet leverage and warrant overhang: As of December 31, 2025, the company carried $230.8 million of convertible senior notes, $141.0 million of non-convertible notes, and a $114.4 million warrant liability.

Insights

RealReal shows double‑digit growth, turns sustainably EBITDA‑positive, and guides to further margin gains in 2026.

The RealReal delivered a notable shift toward profitability in 2025. GMV grew 16% to $2.13 billion and revenue rose 15% to $692.8 million, showing healthy demand. Adjusted EBITDA jumped to $42.1 million from $9.3 million, indicating better unit economics and cost discipline.

GAAP net loss shrank to $41.8 million from $134.2 million, helped by a $40.8 million gain on debt extinguishment and a $35.8 million warrant fair value adjustment. These are non-cash or non-recurring items, so ongoing performance is better captured by Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, which improved to $5.5 million.

Guidance for 2026 calls for GMV of $2.39–$2.45 billion, revenue of $765–$780 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $57–$65 million. This implies continued margin expansion if achieved. Future filings and quarterly updates will show whether growth, active buyer gains, and cash generation stay on this improved trajectory.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 26, 2026
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The RealReal, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware001-3895345-1234222
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

55 Francisco Street Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94133
 
(855) 435-5893
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.00001 par value
REAL
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 26, 2026, The RealReal, Inc. (“The RealReal”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
Description
99.1
Press Release dated February 26, 2026
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
The RealReal, Inc.
Date: February 26, 2026
By:/s/ Ajay Madan Gopal
Ajay Madan Gopal
Chief Financial Officer


Exhibit 99.1
THE REALREAL ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025 RESULTS
Company surpassed $2 billion in GMV, accelerated active buyer growth,
and exceeded 2025 financial guidance

SAN FRANCISCO, February 26, 2026 — The RealReal, Inc. (Nasdaq: REAL)—the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods—today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. Fourth quarter 2025 gross merchandise value (GMV) and total revenue increased 22% and 18%, respectively, compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. Full year 2025 GMV and total revenue increased 16% and 15% respectively, compared to the full year for 2024.
Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA was $22 million, or 11.3% of total revenue, which improved $11 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. Full year Adjusted EBITDA was $42 million, or 6.1% of total revenue, and improved $33 million compared to the full year for 2024. Full year Operating Cash Flow was $37 million, which increased $10 million compared to the full year for 2024. Free Cash Flow of positive $5 million increased $5 million compared to the full year for 2024.

“2025 was a year of profound transformation for The RealReal,” said Rati Levesque, President and Chief Executive Officer of The RealReal. “We accelerated top line growth throughout the year, culminating in particularly strong fourth quarter performance. In 2025, we surpassed the $2B mark in GMV and delivered positive Adjusted EBITDA in every quarter for the first time. These defining milestones reinforce our confidence in our growth trajectory and our market leadership position.”

Levesque continued, "We are leading a fundamental shift in the luxury consumer’s mindset with 47% of consumers now considering resale value when making a purchase in the primary luxury market. We are driving growth and margin expansion through disciplined execution of our three strategic pillars: growth playbook, operational excellence, and obsessing over service to build trust with our consignors and buyers. As we enter 2026, we are poised to build on the momentum and continue to deliver on our mission to be the definitive authority in luxury resale.”
Fourth Quarter Highlights
GMV was $616 million, an increase of 22% compared to the same period in 2024
Total Revenue was $194 million, an increase of 18% compared to the same period in 2024
Gross Profit was $145 million, an increase of $23 million compared to the same period in 2024
Gross Margin was 74.8%, an increase of 40 basis points compared to the same period in 2024
Net Loss was $39 million or (20.0)% of total revenue, compared to $68 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Fourth Quarter 2025 Net Loss includes a $39 million adjustment as a result of the change in fair value of warrant liability
Adjusted EBITDA was $22 million or 11.3% of total revenue, compared to $11 million or 6.7% of total revenue in the fourth quarter of 2024
GAAP basic and diluted net loss per share was $(0.33) compared to $(0.62) in the prior year period
Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per share was $0.06 compared to a net loss of $(0.01) in the prior year period
Operating Cash Flow was $50 million, which increased $22 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2024
Free Cash Flow was positive $43 million, which increased $23 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2024
Top-line-related Metrics
Trailing twelve months active buyers was 1,056,000, an increase of 9% compared to the same period in 2024
Average order value (AOV) was $641, an increase of 11% compared to the same period in 2024
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Full Year 2025 Financial Highlights
GMV was $2.13 billion, an increase of 16% compared to full year 2024
Total Revenue was $693 million, an increase of 15% compared to full year 2024
Net Loss was $42 million or (6.0)% of total revenue, compared to $134 million or (22.3)% of total revenue for full year 2024, an improvement of $92 million. Full Year 2025 Net Loss includes a $36 million adjustment as a result of the change in fair value of warrant liability
Adjusted EBITDA was $42 million or 6.1% of total revenue compared to $9 million or 1.6% of total revenue for full year 2024
GAAP basic net loss per share was $(0.36) compared to $(1.24) in the prior year
Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per share was $(0.12) compared to $(0.35) in the prior year
At the end of 2025, cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled $166 million
Operating Cash Flow was $37 million, which increased $10 million compared to full year 2024
Free Cash Flow of $5 million increased $5 million compared to full year 2024
Top-line-related Metrics
Trailing 12-months active buyers reached 1,056,000, an increase of 9% compared to the same period in 2024
Average order value (AOV) was $594, an increase of 9% compared to the same period in 2024

Q1 and Full Year 2026 Guidance
Based on market conditions as of February 26, 2026, we are providing guidance for GMV, total revenue, capital expenditures and Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure.

We have not reconciled forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP measure, because we cannot predict with reasonable certainty the ultimate outcome of certain components of such reconciliations, including payroll tax expense on employee stock transactions, that are not within our control, or other components that may arise, without unreasonable effort. For these reasons, we are unable to assess the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could materially impact the amount of future net income (loss).
Q1 2026
Full Year 2026
GMV$585- $600 million$2.39 - $2.45 billion
Total Revenue$185 - $189 million$765 - $780 million
Adjusted EBITDA$11 - $13 million$57 - $65 million

Webcast and Conference Call
The RealReal will host a conference call to review the company’s fourth quarter and full year 2025 results beginning at approximately 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time today (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). A live webcast of the conference call and accompanying materials will be available online at investor.therealreal.com. A replay of the webcast will be available at the same location.
About The RealReal, Inc.
The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, trusted by more than 40 million members. Our full-service consignment model—offering virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off, and direct shipping—enables consumers to buy and sell luxury across fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art, and home categories with ease. The company combines a rigorous, expert-led authentication process with proprietary technology, including AI and machine learning, to power optimal pricing and processing for our members and to help scale the business. By extending the life of millions of luxury goods, the company is leading a more circular economy, all the while delivering a seamless experience for buyers and sellers.
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Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, the future performance of The RealReal that are based on the company's current expectations, forecasts and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “plan,” anticipate,” "target," "contemplate,” “project,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “intend,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future operating and financial results, including our strategies, plans, commitments, objectives and goals, the debt exchange, financial guidance, anticipated growth in 2025, the anticipated impact of generative AI, and long-range financial targets and projections. Actual results could differ materially from those predicted or implied and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. Other factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, inflation, macroeconomic uncertainty, geopolitical instability, any failure to generate a supply of consigned goods, pricing pressure on the consignment market resulting from discounting in the market for new goods, failure to efficiently and effectively operate our merchandising and fulfillment operations, labor shortages and other reasons.

More information about factors that could affect the company's operating results is included under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained by visiting the company's Investor Relations website at https://investor.therealreal.com or the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release, which are based on information available to the company on the date hereof. The company assumes no obligation to update such statements.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our unaudited and condensed financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), this earnings release and the accompanying tables and the related earnings conference call contain certain non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue ("Adjusted EBITDA Margin"), free cash flow, non-GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders, and non-GAAP net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted. We have provided a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in this earnings release.
We do not, nor do we suggest that investors should, consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors should also note that non-GAAP financial measures we use may not be the same non-GAAP financial measures, and may not be calculated in the same manner, as that of other companies, including other companies in our industry.
Adjusted EBITDA is a key performance measure that our management uses to assess our operating performance. Because Adjusted EBITDA facilitates internal comparisons of our historical operating performance on a more consistent basis, we use this measure as an overall assessment of our performance, to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies and for business planning purposes. Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled metrics of other companies.
We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as net loss before interest income, interest expense, provision (benefit) for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, further adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation, payroll tax on employee stock transactions, legal settlement charges, restructuring, CEO separation benefit and transition costs, gain on extinguishment of debt, change in fair value of warrant liability and certain one time expenses. The
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employer payroll tax expense related to employee stock transactions are tied to the vesting or exercise of underlying equity awards and the price of our common stock at the time of vesting, which may vary from period to period independent of the operating performance of our business. Adjusted EBITDA has certain limitations as the measure excludes the impact of certain expenses that are included in our statements of operations that are necessary to run our business and should not be considered as an alternative to net loss or any other measure of financial performance calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.
In particular, the exclusion of certain expenses in calculating Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin facilitates operating performance comparisons on a period-to-period basis and, in the case of exclusion of the impact of stock-based compensation and the related employer payroll tax on employee stock transactions, excludes an item that we do not consider to be indicative of our core operating performance. Investors should, however, understand that stock-based compensation and the related employer payroll tax will be a significant recurring expense in our business and an important part of the compensation provided to our employees. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as our management and board of directors.
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that is calculated as net cash (used in) provided by operating activities less net cash used to purchase property and equipment and capitalized proprietary software development costs. We believe free cash flow is an important indicator of our business performance, as it measures the amount of cash we generate. Accordingly, we believe that free cash flow provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as our management.
Non-GAAP net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted is a non-GAAP financial measure that is calculated as GAAP net loss plus stock-based compensation expense, provision (benefit) for income taxes, payroll tax on employee stock transactions, legal settlement charges, gain on extinguishment of debt, change in fair value of warrant liabilities, restructuring and non-recurring items divided by weighted average shares outstanding. We believe that making these adjustments to our GAAP net loss, before calculating per share amounts for all periods presented provides a more meaningful comparison between our operating results from period to period.
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THE REALREAL, INC.
Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2025202420252024
Revenue:
Consignment revenue$149,014 $128,126 $535,877 $473,396 
Direct revenue27,214 19,524 91,091 64,580 
Shipping services revenue17,823 16,345 65,877 62,508 
Total revenue194,051 163,995 692,845 600,484 
Cost of revenue:
Cost of consignment revenue15,549 14,087 56,582 53,801 
Cost of direct revenue20,132 16,839 70,682 55,809 
Cost of shipping services revenue13,167 11,006 48,759 43,353 
Total cost of revenue48,848 41,932 176,023 152,963 
Gross profit145,203 122,063 516,822 447,521 
Operating expenses:
Marketing17,702 14,610 63,251 55,256 
Operations and technology69,249 66,234 275,916 260,827 
Selling, general and administrative51,980 46,373 201,589 187,737 
Restructuring— — — 196 
Total operating expenses (1)
138,931 127,217 540,756 504,016 
Loss from operations6,272 (5,154)(23,934)(56,495)
Change in fair value of warrant liability
(38,881)(58,958)(35,769)(68,167)
Gain on extinguishment of debt
— — 40,785 4,177 
Interest income956 1,671 4,257 7,943 
Interest expense(7,258)(5,916)(27,701)(21,384)
Other income (expense), net284 — 926 — 
Loss before provision for income taxes(38,627)(68,357)(41,436)(133,926)
Provision for income taxes155 98 363 276 
Net loss attributable to common stockholders$(38,782)$(68,455)$(41,799)$(134,202)
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders
Basic$(0.33)$(0.62)$(0.36)$(1.24)
Diluted$(0.33)$(0.62)$(0.70)$(1.24)
Weighted average shares used to compute net loss per share attributable to common stockholders
Basic117,439,703 110,363,487 114,871,414 107,878,366 
Diluted117,439,703 110,363,487 116,512,265 107,878,366 
(1) Includes stock-based compensation as follows:
Marketing$310 $225 $1,064 $932 
Operations and technology2,185 2,403 9,380 9,930 
Selling, general and administrative4,276 3,874 18,499 18,220 
Total$6,771 $6,502 $28,943 $29,082 
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THE REALREAL, INC.
Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents$151,231 $172,212 
Accounts receivable23,822 13,961 
Inventory, net30,843 23,583 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets21,595 22,913 
Total current assets227,491 232,669 
Property and equipment, net96,148 94,443 
Operating lease right-of-use assets64,641 75,714 
Restricted cash14,808 14,911 
Other assets5,945 5,358 
Total assets$409,033 $423,095 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit
Current liabilities
Accounts payable$14,565 $11,004 
Accrued consignor payable111,497 89,718 
Operating lease liabilities, current portion24,645 22,835 
Convertible senior notes, net, current portion— 26,653 
Other accrued and current liabilities113,533 98,466 
Total current liabilities264,240 248,676 
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion66,793 85,790 
Convertible senior notes, net230,833 276,807 
Non-convertible notes, net140,980 134,470 
Warrant liability114,353 78,584 
Other noncurrent liabilities7,352 6,144 
Total liabilities824,551 830,471 
Stockholders’ deficit:
Common stock, $0.00001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024; 118,318,917 and 111,242,479 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively
Additional paid-in capital880,107 846,450 
Accumulated deficit(1,295,626)(1,253,827)
Total stockholders’ deficit(415,518)(407,376)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit$409,033 $423,095 
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THE REALREAL, INC.
Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
20252024
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss$(41,799)$(134,202)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities: 
Depreciation and amortization33,004 33,100 
Stock-based compensation expense28,943 29,082 
Reduction of operating lease right-of-use assets16,070 15,192 
Bad debt expense2,607 2,498 
Non-cash interest expense8,179 8,684 
Issuance costs allocated to liability classified warrants— 374 
Accretion of debt discounts and issuance costs2,206 2,127 
Provision for inventory write-downs and shrinkage2,214 2,590 
Gain on debt extinguishment(40,785)(4,177)
Change in fair value of warrant liability35,769 68,167 
Loss (gain) related to warehouse fire, net(95)740 
Other adjustments(39)(165)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(12,468)767 
Inventory, net(9,474)(3,677)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(796)701 
Other assets(701)76 
Operating lease liability(22,184)(20,883)
Accounts payable1,613 910 
Accrued consignor payable21,779 11,470 
Other accrued and current liabilities12,663 13,090 
Other noncurrent liabilities304 382 
Net cash provided by operating activities37,010 26,846 
Cash flow from investing activities: 
Insurance proceeds related to warehouse fire2,309 461 
Capitalized proprietary software development costs(12,889)(11,800)
Purchases of property and equipment(18,644)(14,248)
Net cash used in investing activities(29,224)(25,587)
Cash flow from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options1,030 376 
Proceeds from issuance of stock in connection with the Employee Stock Purchase Program1,652 1,413 
Repayment of 2025 Notes(26,749)— 
Taxes paid related to restricted stock vesting(160)(1,646)
Cash received from settlement of Capped Calls in conjunction with the Note Exchanges1,907 396 
Issuance costs paid related to the Note Exchanges(6,550)(5,298)
Net cash used in financing activities(28,870)(4,759)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(21,084)(3,500)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Beginning of period187,123 190,623 
End of period$166,039 $187,123 
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The following table reflects the reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA for each of the periods indicated (in thousands):
Three Months Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2025202420252024
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation:
Net loss$(38,782)$(68,455)$(41,799)$(134,202)
Net loss (% of revenue)20.0 %41.7 %6.0 %22.3 %
Depreciation and amortization8,164 8,294 33,004 33,100 
Interest income(956)(1,671)(4,257)(7,943)
Interest expense (1)
7,258 5,916 27,701 21,384 
Provision for income taxes155 98 363 276 
EBITDA(24,161)(55,818)15,012 (87,385)
Stock-based compensation 6,771 6,502 28,943 29,082 
CEO separation benefit and transition costs (2)
— 782 — 782 
Payroll tax expense on employee stock transactions 
370 121 1,454 371 
     Legal settlements
— — — 600 
     Restructuring
— — — 196 
Gain on extinguishment of debt (3)
— — (40,785)(4,177)
Change in fair value of warrant liability (4)
38,881 58,958 35,769 68,167 
One time expenses (5)
— 462 1,711 1,672 
Adjusted EBITDA$21,861 $11,007 $42,104 $9,308 
       Adjusted EBITDA (% of revenue)11.3 %6.7 %6.1 %1.6 %
(1) As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, interest expense includes $6.0 million and $4.8 million of payment in kind (“PIK”) interest, respectively, which is a non-cash interest expense. PIK interest is added to the principal balance of the 2029 Notes semi-annually.
(2) The CEO separation benefits and transition costs for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 consist of severance and benefits payable to John Koryl pursuant to his separation agreement.
(3) The gain on extinguishment of debt for the year ended December 31, 2025 reflects the difference between the carrying value of the 2025 Exchanged Notes and the fair value of the 2031 Notes. The gain on extinguishment of debt for the year ended December 31, 2024 reflects the difference between the carrying value of the Exchanged Notes and the fair value of the 2029 Notes.
(4) The change in fair value of warrant liability for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 reflects the remeasurement of the Warrants issued by the Company in connection with the 2024 Note Exchange in February 2024.
(5) One time expenses for the year ended December 31, 2025 consist of employee severance costs associated with a departmental reorganization, including certain executives, recorded within Marketing and Selling, General and Administrative expenses on the statements of operations. One time expenses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 consists of vendor services settlement and estimated losses, net of estimated insurance recoveries related to the fire at one of our New Jersey authentication centers.
A reconciliation of GAAP net loss to non-GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, in order to calculate non-GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders per share, basic and diluted, is as follows (in thousands, except share and per share data):
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Three Months Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2025202420252024
Net loss$(38,782)$(68,455)$(41,799)$(134,202)
Stock-based compensation6,771 6,502 28,943 29,082 
CEO separation benefit and transition costs— 782 — 782 
Payroll tax expense on employee stock transactions370 121 1,454 371 
Legal settlements— — — 600 
Provision for income taxes155 98 363 276 
Gain on extinguishment of debt— — (40,785)(4,177)
Change in fair value of warrant liability38,881 58,958 35,769 68,167 
Restructuring and other— 462 1,711 1,868 
Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$7,395 $(1,532)$(14,344)$(37,233)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding used to calculate Non-GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders per share, basic and diluted117,439,703 110,363,487 114,871,414 107,878,366 
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders per share, basic and diluted$0.06 $(0.01)$(0.12)$(0.35)
The following table presents a reconciliation of net cash provided by (used in) operating activities to free (negative) cash flow for each of the periods indicated (in thousands):
Three Months Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2025202420252024
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$49,520 $27,994 $37,010 $26,846 
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized proprietary software development costs(6,920)(8,829)(31,533)(26,048)
Free (negative) cash flow$42,600 $19,165 $5,477 $798 

Key Financial and Operating Metrics:
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2023March 31, 2024June 30, 2024September 30, 2024December 31, 2024March 31, 2025June 30, 2025September 30, 2025December 31, 2025
(In thousands, except AOV and percentages)
GMV$450,668 $451,941 $440,914 $433,074 $503,534 $490,405 $504,105 $519,814 $615,683 
NMV$335,245 $334,815 $329,422 $335,191 $383,447 $370,757 $379,377 $397,062 $466,924 
Consignment Revenue$113,500 $115,648 $112,714 $116,908 $128,126 $123,814 $128,620 $134,429 $149,014 
Direct Revenue$15,964 $12,709 $16,724 $15,623 $19,524 $20,454 $20,495 $22,928 $27,214 
Shipping Services Revenue$13,909 $15,443 $15,496 $15,224 $16,345 $15,765 $16,073 $16,216 $17,823 
Number of Orders826 840 820 829 870 869 868 890 960 
Take Rate37.7 %38.4 %38.5 %38.6 %37.7 %38.6 %37.9 %37.9 %36.5 %
Active Buyers922 922 942 958 972 985 1,001 1,024 1,056 
AOV$545 $538 $538 $522 $579 $564 $581 $584 $641 

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How did The RealReal (REAL) perform financially in full year 2025?

The RealReal grew GMV 16% to $2.13 billion and revenue 15% to $692.8 million in 2025. Net loss improved to $41.8 million, while Adjusted EBITDA rose to $42.1 million, or 6.1% of revenue, reflecting better profitability versus 2024.

What were The RealReal’s key results for the fourth quarter of 2025?

In Q4 2025, The RealReal generated GMV of $615.7 million, up 22% year over year, and revenue of $194.1 million, up 18%. Adjusted EBITDA was $21.9 million, or 11.3% of revenue, and net loss narrowed to $38.8 million from $68.5 million.

Did The RealReal achieve positive free cash flow in 2025?

Yes. The RealReal reported positive free cash flow of $5.5 million for 2025, up from $0.8 million in 2024. Operating cash flow was $37.0 million, offset by $31.5 million of spending on property, equipment, and capitalized software development.

What guidance did The RealReal provide for 2026 GMV and revenue?

For 2026, The RealReal projects GMV between $2.39 billion and $2.45 billion and total revenue between $765 million and $780 million. This guidance reflects expectations of continued growth from the 2025 GMV of $2.13 billion and revenue of $692.8 million.

What is The RealReal’s 2026 Adjusted EBITDA outlook?

The company expects 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $57–$65 million. That compares to $42.1 million of Adjusted EBITDA in 2025. Management highlights Adjusted EBITDA as a key metric to evaluate operating performance and margin progression over time.

How did active buyers and average order value trend for The RealReal?

Trailing 12-month active buyers reached 1,056,000 in 2025, a 9% increase. Average order value rose to $594 for the year, also up 9%. In Q4 2025, AOV was $641, reflecting higher-value transactions in the quarter versus prior periods.

What does The RealReal’s balance sheet look like at year-end 2025?

As of December 31, 2025, The RealReal held $166.0 million in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash. Liabilities included $230.8 million of convertible senior notes, $141.0 million of non-convertible notes, and a $114.4 million warrant liability, resulting in a stockholders’ deficit.

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