Elevated Short Interest in The RealReal
Recent data for The RealReal Inc. (REAL) highlights a persistent short position. As of the latest FINRA bi-monthly report dated July 31, 2026, the company had 16 million shares sold short. This represents approximately 13.14% of the company's outstanding shares.
Borrowing Market Dynamics
The current cost to borrow (CTB) for REAL is relatively low at 0.41%, with 2.3 million shares available to borrow according to recent Interactive Brokers data. While the borrow fee is not currently signaling a 'hard-to-borrow' environment, the high percentage of float held short suggests that bearish sentiment remains a significant factor for the stock's price action.
Key Takeaways
- Ticker: REAL (The RealReal Inc.)
- Short Interest: 13.14% of outstanding shares
- Days to Cover: 6.18
- Borrow Fee: 0.41%
The Bottom Line
With over 13% of its shares sold short and a days-to-cover ratio of 6.18, The RealReal continues to be a focal point for short sellers, though current borrow costs remain stable.
Signal data sourced from Short Interest Tracker. This post is an original analysis prepared by The Forensic Ledger from publicly available data. Not investment advice.
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