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 stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $7.00, for a total value 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 approximately $299,383. This represents a 8.55% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Funko Trading Up 5.3%

Shares of FNKO opened at $7.10 on Friday. Funko, Inc. has a 52-week low of $2.72 and a 52-week high of $7.35. 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’s fifty day moving average is $5.90 and its two-hundred day moving average is $4.96. The stock has a market cap of $397.11 million, a PE ratio of -177.46 and a beta of 0.93.

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts recently commented on the company. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Funko in a report on Friday, July 17th. Zacks Research raised Funko to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Seaport Research Partners began coverage on Funko in a report on Monday, August 24th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $8.00 target price for the company. DA Davidson raised their target price on Funko from $7.00 to $8.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Funko from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, August 15th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $7.08.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Funko

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio purchased a new stake in Funko in the 2nd quarter valued at about $494,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in Funko in the second quarter valued at about $648,000. Empowered Funds LLC boosted its stake in Funko by 10.3% during the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 223,589 shares of the company’s stock worth $704,000 after buying an additional 20,882 shares during the period. Renaissance Technologies LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Funko during the first quarter valued at about $137,000. Finally, SEB Asset Management AB acquired a new stake in shares of Funko during the first quarter valued at about $235,000. 99.15% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting 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

About Funko

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.