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The RealReal, Inc. (REAL) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?

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Shares of The RealReal (REAL - Free Report) have been strong performers lately, with the stock up 120.1% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $9.78 in the previous session. The RealReal has gained 373.1% since the start of the year compared to the 15.1% move for the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector and the 14.8% return for the Zacks Consumer Products - Discretionary industry.

What's Driving the Outperformance?

The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our earnings consensus estimate in any of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on November 4, 2024, The RealReal reported EPS of $-0.09 versus consensus estimate of $-0.21.

For the current fiscal year, The RealReal is expected to post earnings of -$0.76 per share on $599.18 million in revenues. This represents a 12.64% change in EPS on a 9.08% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn -$0.40 per share on $661.99 million in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 47.37% and 10.48%, respectively.

Valuation Metrics

The RealReal may be at a 52-week high right now, but what might the future hold for the stock? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company is due for a pullback from this level.

On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as they provide investors with an additional way to sort through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). These styles are represented by grades running from A to F in the categories of Value, Growth, and Momentum, while there is a combined VGM Score as well. Investors should consider the style scores a valuable tool that can help you to pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.

The RealReal has a Value Score of C. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are A and F, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of B.

Zacks Rank

We also need to look at the Zacks Rank for the stock, as this supersedes any trend on the style score front. Fortunately, The RealReal currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) thanks to rising earnings estimates.

Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if The RealReal passes the test. Thus, it seems as though The RealReal shares could have potential in the weeks and months to come.


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