Insider Selling: Funko (NASDAQ:FNKO) CFO Sells $28,000.00 in Stock

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

Funko Price Performance

Funko stock opened at $7.10 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 1.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97. The firm has a market cap of $397.10 million, a P/E ratio of -177.46 and a beta of 0.93. The business has a fifty day moving average of $5.90 and a two-hundred day moving average of $4.96. Funko, Inc. has a twelve month low of $2.72 and a twelve month high of $7.35.

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Funko

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Boothbay Fund Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Funko in the 4th quarter valued at $63,000. Engineers Gate Manager LP purchased a new position in shares of Funko during the fourth quarter worth $82,000. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. purchased a new position in shares of Funko during the third quarter worth $86,000. Odyssean LLC acquired a new position in Funko during the fourth quarter valued at $98,000. Finally, Jain Global LLC acquired a new position in Funko during the fourth quarter valued at $123,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 99.15% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Funko

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have commented on the stock. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Funko from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 15th. DA Davidson increased their target price on shares of Funko from $7.00 to $8.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $6.75 target price on shares of Funko in a research note on Monday, August 10th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Funko in a report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Seaport Research Partners initiated coverage on Funko in a research report on Monday, August 24th. They set a “buy” rating and a $8.00 price target on the stock. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $7.08.

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.