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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 11, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.02Last Year’s EPS
-0.06Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 7 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized strong, consistent top-line growth (GMV +24%, revenue +19%), expanding profitability (adjusted EBITDA margin +430 bps), higher buyer engagement and AOV gains, and concrete operational investments in AI and automation that should drive future efficiency. Management raised full-year guidance and described multiple execution levers (stores, sales team, MyCloset, Real Partners, Athena, automated storage) to sustain the flywheel. The main issues noted were mix-driven take-rate compression, a modest decline in gross margin, seasonal negative operating cash flow, and that international/drop-ship initiatives remain early-stage. Overall, positives around growth, margin expansion and execution materially outweigh the manageable near-term headwinds.Company Guidance
Raised Full-Year Outlook
Company increased full-year guidance: GMV to $2.42B–$2.47B (14%–16% growth), revenue to $770M–$784M (11%–13% growth), and adjusted EBITDA to $59M–$67M (implying ~8.1% margin at midpoint, ~200 bps improvement vs. 2025).
Operational Automation and AI Progress
Investment in AI/automation including Athena intake system (targeting nearly 50% of items flowing through Athena by end of the year/2026), AI-powered image embedding for pricing, and an automated storage and retrieval system expected to increase capacity by ~35% at a fulfillment center.
Supply and Distribution Expansion
Stores continuing to drive higher-value supply (sellers who engage with stores deliver 40% more value); new store markets planned for 2026 (San Francisco, Boston). Growing drop-ship and vendor channels and early partner development in Italy, France and Japan.
Strong Platform Trust and Long-Term Positioning
Company highlighted network effects and customer loyalty: ~50% of customers are Gen Z and millennials; management has paid out >$6B to consignors over 15 years; 43% of new consignors in Q1 originated from active buyers, supporting the flywheel.
Strong Top-Line Growth (GMV and Revenue)
Q1 GMV of $606M, up 24% year-over-year and up 32% on a 2-year stacked basis; Total revenue of $190M, up 19% year-over-year. Consignment revenue +18% and direct revenue +26% year-over-year.
Improved Profitability and Margin Expansion
Adjusted EBITDA of $13.1M (6.9% of revenue), an increase of $9M versus prior year and margin expansion of ~430 basis points year-over-year. Operating expenses leveraged ~730 basis points as a percent of revenue.
Buyer Engagement and AOV Momentum
Trailing 12-month active buyers grew 10% year-over-year. Average order value increased to $646, up 15% versus last year, reflecting stronger demand for higher-value items.
REAL Earnings History
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REAL Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 07, 2026 | $12.40 | $10.26 | -17.26% |
Feb 26, 2026 | $12.39 | $12.26 | -1.05% |
Nov 10, 2025 | $11.21 | $15.48 | +38.09% |
Aug 07, 2025 | $5.51 | $6.40 | +16.15% |
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REAL EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is -0.02.