Pendeven Yves Le Sells 4,000 Shares of Funko (NASDAQ:FNKO) Stock

Funko, Inc. (NASDAQ:FNKO) CFO Pendeven Yves Le sold 4,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $7.00, for a total transaction of $28,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 42,769 shares in the company, valued at $299,383. This represents a 8.55% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Funko Price Performance

NASDAQ FNKO traded up $0.36 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $7.10. 1,442,945 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 959,701. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $5.86 and a 200-day moving average of $4.94. Funko, Inc. has a one year low of $2.72 and a one year high of $7.35. The stock has a market cap of $397.10 million, a PE ratio of -177.46 and a beta of 0.93. The company has a current ratio of 1.16, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97.

Funko (NASDAQ:FNKO) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.26 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.21) by $0.47. The company had revenue of $207.72 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $200.96 million. Funko had a positive return on equity of 2.61% and a negative net margin of 0.21%. On average, equities research analysts predict that Funko, Inc. will post 0.34 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Funko in a report on Friday, July 17th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $6.75 target price on shares of Funko in a report on Monday, August 10th. DA Davidson increased their price target on Funko from $7.00 to $8.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Seaport Research Partners began coverage on Funko in a research note on Monday. They issued a “buy” rating and a $8.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Funko from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 15th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $7.08.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Funko

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Fund 1 Investments LLC raised its holdings in Funko by 13.4% during the 3rd quarter. Fund 1 Investments LLC now owns 5,413,887 shares of the company’s stock worth $18,624,000 after buying an additional 640,000 shares during the period. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its position in shares of Funko by 850,199.0% during the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 3,401,196 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,564,000 after acquiring an additional 3,400,796 shares in the last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its position in shares of Funko by 48.9% during the third quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 1,340,267 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,611,000 after acquiring an additional 439,907 shares in the last quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd raised its holdings in shares of Funko by 13.0% during the second quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd now owns 1,271,984 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,055,000 after acquiring an additional 146,023 shares during the period. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Funko by 10.1% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 954,902 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,247,000 after acquiring an additional 87,475 shares during the period. 99.15% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Funko News

Here are the key news stories impacting Funko this week:

• Positive Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha analysis maintained a Buy rating, citing strong second-quarter EBITDA growth, margin expansion, positive operating cash flow and debt reduction. Management reportedly raised 2026 EBITDA guidance to $105 million—nearly three times the prior-year level—helped by tariff benefits and operational improvements. Funko: Still Cheap Despite +100% Share Price Increase
• Positive Sentiment: Director Charles Denson purchased 72,992 FNKO shares for approximately $500,000, increasing his ownership by 37.22%. The sizable open-market purchase may signal confidence in Funko’s recovery prospects. Charles Denson Purchases 72,992 Shares of Funko Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary pointed to improving European performance and accelerating sales of new products, while new licensed releases—including Doctor Who, The Karate Kid and Terrifier 3 collectibles—could support demand and broaden Funko’s product momentum. Funko: More Palatable As Europe And New Product Sales Take Off
• Positive Sentiment: Funko’s latest reported quarter included earnings of $0.26 per share versus an expected loss of $0.21 and revenue of $207.7 million versus an estimate of $201.0 million, reinforcing evidence of an operating turnaround.
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks Research upgraded Funko to Hold, reflecting a more balanced view after the stock’s substantial recent advance rather than a new bullish catalyst. Zacks Research
• Negative Sentiment: CFO Pendeven Yves Le sold 4,000 shares worth $28,000. However, the transaction was conducted under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, which reduces its significance as a discretionary bearish signal. Funko CFO SEC Filing

Funko Company Profile

Funko, Inc is a pop culture consumer products company best known for its stylized vinyl figures, apparel, accessories and other licensed collectible goods. The company’s signature product line, Funko Pop!, features bobblehead-style figurines that showcase characters from a wide array of entertainment franchises, including film, television, gaming, sports and music. In addition to vinyl figurines, Funko’s portfolio encompasses plush toys, action figures, stationery, home goods and novelty items, all leveraging licensing agreements with major global brands.

Founded in 1998 by Mike Becker in Washington state, Funko initially focused on creating nostalgic bobbleheads before expanding its product offerings under current leadership.