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The RealReal Q3 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q3 2025 earnings summary10 Nov, 2025

Executive summary

  • Achieved record Q3 GMV of $520 million, up 20% year-over-year, and revenue of $174 million, up 17% year-over-year, with active buyers reaching 1.024 million, a 7% increase year-over-year.

  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $9.3 million (5.4% of revenue), up 380 basis points year-over-year.

  • Net loss widened to $54.1 million, primarily due to a $43.9–$44 million non-cash warrant liability revaluation.

  • Consignment revenue grew 15% and direct revenue surged 47% year-over-year.

  • Free cash flow for the quarter was $13.7 million, a significant increase from $2.1 million in the prior year period.

Financial highlights

  • Gross profit was $129 million (+16% YoY); gross margin was 74.3%, down 60 basis points year-over-year.

  • Take rate was 37.9%, down from 38.6% YoY due to higher-value item mix.

  • Operating expenses as a percentage of revenue improved by 620 basis points year-over-year, driven by operational efficiencies and AI.

  • Free cash flow margin improved significantly, with $13.7 million generated in Q3 2025.

  • Ended Q3 with $108–$123 million in cash and equivalents.

Outlook and guidance

  • Q4 2025 GMV expected at $585–$595 million (+17% YoY at midpoint); revenue at $188–$191 million (+16% YoY); Adjusted EBITDA projected at $17.5–$18.5 million.

  • Full-year 2025 guidance raised: GMV of $2.099–$2.109 billion (+15% YoY), revenue of $687–$690 million (+15% YoY), and Adjusted EBITDA of $37.7–$38.7 million (5.5% margin, +400 bps YoY).

  • Medium-term growth targeted at high single to low double digits, with margin expansion focus.

  • Management expects continued operating losses and negative cash flows in the near term but believes current liquidity is sufficient for at least the next 12 months.

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The RealReal Inc is a luxury consignment company that operates an online marketplace for authenticated, pre-owned designer goods. The company offers apparel, handbags, jewelry, and home decor through e-commerce, retail locations, and consignment offices. It also provides authentication and logistics services. The RealReal Inc is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.

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