Funko (FNKO)
Market Price (8/8/2026): $5.82 | Market Cap: $325.1 MilSector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Leisure Facilities
Funko (FNKO)
Market Price (8/8/2026): $5.82Market Cap: $325.1 MilSector: Consumer DiscretionaryIndustry: Leisure Facilities
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Attractive yieldFCF Yield is 8.3% Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, and Digital Content & Streaming. Themes include Direct-to-Consumer Brands, Gaming Content & Platforms, Show more. | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -78%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -92% | Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 67% Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3.9%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -7.8% Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 85% Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -5.0% Key risksFNKO key risks include [1] severe financial distress, Show more. |
| Attractive yieldFCF Yield is 8.3% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, and Digital Content & Streaming. Themes include Direct-to-Consumer Brands, Gaming Content & Platforms, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -78%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -92% |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 67% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3.9%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -7.8% |
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 85% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -5.0% |
| Key risksFNKO key risks include [1] severe financial distress, Show more. |
Qualitative Assessment
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Updated on 8/7/2026
Funko (FNKO) stock has gained about 35% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:
1. Robust Financial Turnaround and Profitability Exceeding Expectations. Funko demonstrated a significant financial turnaround, with its fiscal Q2 2026 adjusted EPS reaching $0.26, notably surpassing the consensus estimate of a -$0.21 loss. The company reported a record gross margin of 56.6% for fiscal Q2 2026, which included a $25.4 million benefit from tariff refunds. Even when normalized, the gross margin of 44.4% was a record high. Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal Q2 2026 reached $40.9 million, significantly exceeding the company's guidance of $5-10 million, and a substantial improvement from the negative adjusted EBITDA of $16.5 million in fiscal Q2 2025. This strong performance followed a positive fiscal Q1 2026, where adjusted EBITDA was $11.3 million compared to a negative $4.7 million in fiscal Q1 2025, and gross margin hit 44.2%.
2. Consistent Growth in Core Collectibles and Overall Revenue. Funko experienced positive revenue growth driven by its core business segment. Net sales increased by 7% year-over-year in fiscal Q2 2026 to $207.7 million, exceeding the company's guidance. The Core Collectibles segment, a key driver, grew 9% in fiscal Q2 2026. This builds on the fiscal Q1 2026 performance where net sales grew 5% to $200.9 million, and Core Collectibles increased by 17% year-over-year.
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Funko (FNKO) stock has gained about 35% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:
1. Robust Financial Turnaround and Profitability Exceeding Expectations. Funko demonstrated a significant financial turnaround, with its fiscal Q2 2026 adjusted EPS reaching $0.26, notably surpassing the consensus estimate of a -$0.21 loss. The company reported a record gross margin of 56.6% for fiscal Q2 2026, which included a $25.4 million benefit from tariff refunds. Even when normalized, the gross margin of 44.4% was a record high. Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal Q2 2026 reached $40.9 million, significantly exceeding the company's guidance of $5-10 million, and a substantial improvement from the negative adjusted EBITDA of $16.5 million in fiscal Q2 2025. This strong performance followed a positive fiscal Q1 2026, where adjusted EBITDA was $11.3 million compared to a negative $4.7 million in fiscal Q1 2025, and gross margin hit 44.2%.
2. Consistent Growth in Core Collectibles and Overall Revenue. Funko experienced positive revenue growth driven by its core business segment. Net sales increased by 7% year-over-year in fiscal Q2 2026 to $207.7 million, exceeding the company's guidance. The Core Collectibles segment, a key driver, grew 9% in fiscal Q2 2026. This builds on the fiscal Q1 2026 performance where net sales grew 5% to $200.9 million, and Core Collectibles increased by 17% year-over-year.
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Updated on 8/7/2026
Funko (FNKO) stock has gained about 35% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:
1. Robust Financial Turnaround and Profitability Exceeding Expectations. Funko demonstrated a significant financial turnaround, with its fiscal Q2 2026 adjusted EPS reaching $0.26, notably surpassing the consensus estimate of a -$0.21 loss. The company reported a record gross margin of 56.6% for fiscal Q2 2026, which included a $25.4 million benefit from tariff refunds. Even when normalized, the gross margin of 44.4% was a record high. Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal Q2 2026 reached $40.9 million, significantly exceeding the company's guidance of $5-10 million, and a substantial improvement from the negative adjusted EBITDA of $16.5 million in fiscal Q2 2025. This strong performance followed a positive fiscal Q1 2026, where adjusted EBITDA was $11.3 million compared to a negative $4.7 million in fiscal Q1 2025, and gross margin hit 44.2%.
2. Consistent Growth in Core Collectibles and Overall Revenue. Funko experienced positive revenue growth driven by its core business segment. Net sales increased by 7% year-over-year in fiscal Q2 2026 to $207.7 million, exceeding the company's guidance. The Core Collectibles segment, a key driver, grew 9% in fiscal Q2 2026. This builds on the fiscal Q1 2026 performance where net sales grew 5% to $200.9 million, and Core Collectibles increased by 17% year-over-year.
3. Raised Full-Year Outlook and Operational Efficiency. The company's improved financial health and strategic initiatives led to a significant increase in its full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance. Funko raised its fiscal year 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook to a range of $100-$110 million, up from the previous range of $70-$80 million. This revised guidance reflects not only the tariff-related benefit but also approximately $5 million in improved underlying profitability. The company also made progress in reducing its total debt, paying down $15 million in fiscal Q2 2026, bringing the total debt to $201.1 million, and continued efforts in rationalizing Loungefly's SKU count to focus on products with stronger demand.
4. Positive Analyst Sentiment and Price Target Revisions. Following the strong earnings reports, analysts reacted positively to Funko's performance. Goldman Sachs, for example, raised its price target for Funko from $4 to $6 on May 11, 2026. D.A. Davidson also reiterated a "Buy" rating and increased its price target from $5 to $7 on May 8, 2026. By mid-June 2026, another analyst reiterated a "Buy" rating with a $7 price target. The average analyst price target for Funko was approximately $6.25 to $6.50 during this period.
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Funko (FNKO) stock has gained about 35% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:
1. Robust Financial Turnaround and Profitability Exceeding Expectations. Funko demonstrated a significant financial turnaround, with its fiscal Q2 2026 adjusted EPS reaching $0.26, notably surpassing the consensus estimate of a -$0.21 loss. The company reported a record gross margin of 56.6% for fiscal Q2 2026, which included a $25.4 million benefit from tariff refunds. Even when normalized, the gross margin of 44.4% was a record high. Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal Q2 2026 reached $40.9 million, significantly exceeding the company's guidance of $5-10 million, and a substantial improvement from the negative adjusted EBITDA of $16.5 million in fiscal Q2 2025. This strong performance followed a positive fiscal Q1 2026, where adjusted EBITDA was $11.3 million compared to a negative $4.7 million in fiscal Q1 2025, and gross margin hit 44.2%.
2. Consistent Growth in Core Collectibles and Overall Revenue. Funko experienced positive revenue growth driven by its core business segment. Net sales increased by 7% year-over-year in fiscal Q2 2026 to $207.7 million, exceeding the company's guidance. The Core Collectibles segment, a key driver, grew 9% in fiscal Q2 2026. This builds on the fiscal Q1 2026 performance where net sales grew 5% to $200.9 million, and Core Collectibles increased by 17% year-over-year.
3. Raised Full-Year Outlook and Operational Efficiency. The company's improved financial health and strategic initiatives led to a significant increase in its full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance. Funko raised its fiscal year 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook to a range of $100-$110 million, up from the previous range of $70-$80 million. This revised guidance reflects not only the tariff-related benefit but also approximately $5 million in improved underlying profitability. The company also made progress in reducing its total debt, paying down $15 million in fiscal Q2 2026, bringing the total debt to $201.1 million, and continued efforts in rationalizing Loungefly's SKU count to focus on products with stronger demand.
4. Positive Analyst Sentiment and Price Target Revisions. Following the strong earnings reports, analysts reacted positively to Funko's performance. Goldman Sachs, for example, raised its price target for Funko from $4 to $6 on May 11, 2026. D.A. Davidson also reiterated a "Buy" rating and increased its price target from $5 to $7 on May 8, 2026. By mid-June 2026, another analyst reiterated a "Buy" rating with a $7 price target. The average analyst price target for Funko was approximately $6.25 to $6.50 during this period.
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Stock Movement Drivers
Fundamental Drivers
The 33.3% change in FNKO stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/7/2026 was primarily driven by a 31.9% change in the company's P/S Multiple.| (LTM values as of) | 4302026 | 8072026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 4.41 | 5.88 | 33.3% |
| Change Contribution By: | |||
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 908 | 933 | 2.7% |
| P/S Multiple | 0.3 | 0.4 | 31.9% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 55 | 56 | -1.5% |
| Cumulative Contribution | 33.3% |
Market Drivers
4/30/2026 to 8/7/2026| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| FNKO | 33.3% | |
| Market (SPY) | 7.6% | 30.3% |
| Sector (XLY) | 1.3% | 41.0% |
Fundamental Drivers
The 44.8% change in FNKO stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/7/2026 was primarily driven by a 47.4% change in the company's P/S Multiple.| (LTM values as of) | 1312026 | 8072026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 4.06 | 5.88 | 44.8% |
| Change Contribution By: | |||
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 929 | 933 | 0.4% |
| P/S Multiple | 0.2 | 0.4 | 47.4% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 55 | 56 | -2.2% |
| Cumulative Contribution | 44.8% |
Market Drivers
1/31/2026 to 8/7/2026| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| FNKO | 44.8% | |
| Market (SPY) | 12.1% | 38.3% |
| Sector (XLY) | -0.9% | 44.1% |
Fundamental Drivers
The 53.1% change in FNKO stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/7/2026 was primarily driven by a 75.6% change in the company's P/S Multiple.| (LTM values as of) | 7312025 | 8072026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 3.84 | 5.88 | 53.1% |
| Change Contribution By: | |||
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 1,025 | 933 | -9.0% |
| P/S Multiple | 0.2 | 0.4 | 75.6% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 54 | 56 | -4.2% |
| Cumulative Contribution | 53.1% |
Market Drivers
7/31/2025 to 8/7/2026| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| FNKO | 53.1% | |
| Market (SPY) | 23.4% | 32.2% |
| Sector (XLY) | 8.9% | 35.9% |
Fundamental Drivers
The -27.9% change in FNKO stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/7/2026 was primarily driven by a -26.3% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).| (LTM values as of) | 7312023 | 8072026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 8.16 | 5.88 | -27.9% |
| Change Contribution By: | |||
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 1,266 | 933 | -26.3% |
| P/S Multiple | 0.3 | 0.4 | 15.7% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 47 | 56 | -15.4% |
| Cumulative Contribution | -27.9% |
Market Drivers
7/31/2023 to 8/7/2026| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| FNKO | -27.9% | |
| Market (SPY) | 74.9% | 42.4% |
| Sector (XLY) | 41.1% | 42.8% |
Price Returns Compared
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| FNKO Return | 81% | -42% | -29% | 73% | -75% | 55% | -49% |
| Peers Return | 102% | -0% | 31% | 22% | 20% | -2% | 277% |
| S&P 500 Return | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 13% | 105% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| FNKO Win Rate | 58% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 42% | 62% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 53% | 38% | 52% | 53% | 57% | 48% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 67% | 50% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| FNKO Max Drawdown | -41% | -71% | -60% | -32% | -83% | -44% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -27% | -44% | -29% | -28% | -33% | -33% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -5% | -25% | -10% | -8% | -19% | -9% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: HAS, MAT, JAKK, BBW, TTWO.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/7/2026 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | FNKO | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind | ||
| % Loss | -11.6% | -7.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 13.2% | 8.5% |
| Time to Breakeven | 10 days | 18 days |
| Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock | ||
| % Loss | -27.9% | -9.5% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 38.7% | 10.5% |
| Time to Breakeven | 29 days | 24 days |
| 2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -31.1% | -6.7% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 45.1% | 7.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 53 days | 31 days |
| 2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening | ||
| % Loss | -18.8% | -24.5% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 23.1% | 32.4% |
| Time to Breakeven | 53 days | 427 days |
| 2020 COVID-19 Crash | ||
| % Loss | -65.3% | -33.7% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 188.1% | 50.9% |
| Time to Breakeven | 235 days | 140 days |
| Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare | ||
| % Loss | -43.1% | -19.2% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 75.6% | 23.8% |
| Time to Breakeven | 70 days | 105 days |
In The Past
Funko's stock fell -11.6% during the 2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind. Such a loss loss requires a 13.2% gain to breakeven.
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| Event | FNKO | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock | ||
| % Loss | -27.9% | -9.5% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 38.7% | 10.5% |
| Time to Breakeven | 29 days | 24 days |
| 2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -31.1% | -6.7% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 45.1% | 7.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 53 days | 31 days |
| 2020 COVID-19 Crash | ||
| % Loss | -65.3% | -33.7% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 188.1% | 50.9% |
| Time to Breakeven | 235 days | 140 days |
| Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare | ||
| % Loss | -43.1% | -19.2% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 75.6% | 23.8% |
| Time to Breakeven | 70 days | 105 days |
In The Past
Funko's stock fell -11.6% during the 2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind. Such a loss loss requires a 13.2% gain to breakeven.
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About Funko (FNKO)
Funko, Inc. (FNKO) is a prominent pop culture consumer products company dedicated to designing, sourcing, and distributing licensed merchandise globally. The company leverages a vast array of popular intellectual properties, ranging from classic evergreen franchises and major movie releases to current TV shows and video games, to create a diverse portfolio of collectible and lifestyle items. Incorporated in 2017 and headquartered in Everett, Washington, Funko maintains an international presence, serving key markets across the United States, Europe, and beyond.
Funko's core offerings are anchored by its distinctive vinyl figures, most notably under the globally recognized "Pop!" brand, which forms a significant part of its business. Beyond these iconic collectibles, the company produces a wide variety of other licensed products, including blind-packed miniatures, action figures, plush toys, and board games under its Funko Games division. Funko also extends its reach into fashion accessories with its Loungefly brand, offering bags, backpacks, and wallets, alongside apparel like t-shirts and hats. The product line further includes homewares, keychains, pens, pins, and even non-fungible tokens (NFTs), all themed around beloved pop culture characters and franchises.
The company employs a multi-channel distribution strategy to reach its target audience of pop culture enthusiasts and collectors. Funko sells its products through a network of specialty retailers, large mass-market retailers, and various e-commerce platforms. Additionally, it engages directly with consumers through its own e-commerce business and by actively participating in specialty licensing events, comic book shows, conventions, and exhibitions. This comprehensive approach ensures broad market penetration and accessibility for its diverse product range worldwide.
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Funko is **the Hasbro or Mattel for licensed pop culture collectibles and merchandise.**
They are like **the manufacturing giant behind the licensed pop culture merchandise you'd find at stores like Hot Topic.**
Think of them as **LEGO, but for creating a vast universe of licensed pop culture figures and merchandise beyond just building blocks.**
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- Vinyl Figures: Collectible vinyl figures featuring licensed pop culture characters, including their flagship Pop! line, Vinyl Gold, and Funko Soda.
- Miniature & Action Figures: Small, often blind-packed collectible figures under brands like Mystery Minis and Paka Paka, alongside poseable Funko action figures.
- Fashion Accessories: Licensed bags, backpacks, wallets, and other fashion items, primarily offered under the Loungefly brand.
- Apparel: Licensed t-shirts, hats, and other clothing items featuring various pop culture properties.
- Games & Plush: Board games under Funko Games and soft, collectible plush toys under Funko Plush.
- Small Accessories & Homewares: Products such as keychains, pens, pins, drinkware, and other home accessories.
- Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs): Digital collectibles based on their extensive portfolio of licensed properties.
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Funko (FNKO) primarily sells its products to other companies. Based on the provided background information, its major customer categories include:
- Specialty retailers: These are stores that focus on specific product lines, often catering to niche markets like collectibles, comic books, or pop culture merchandise.
- Mass-market retailers: Large retail chains that offer a wide variety of consumer goods to a broad customer base.
- E-commerce sites: Online retail platforms and marketplaces where products are sold to consumers.
- Distributors: Companies that purchase products in bulk from Funko and then sell them to various retailers, often acting as intermediaries in the supply chain.
The provided background description does not list the specific names of these customer companies, nor their public symbols.
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Josh Simon Chief Executive Officer
Josh Simon was appointed Chief Executive Officer in August 2025. He possesses extensive experience in entertainment and consumer products, with expertise in operations, licensing, and strategy. Prior to joining Funko, Simon held senior leadership roles at prominent companies such as Netflix, where he served as Vice President, Consumer Products, overseeing its global merchandise business, live experiences, and the Roald Dahl Story Company. He also held positions at Nike and The Walt Disney Company.
Yves LePendeven Chief Financial Officer
Yves LePendeven has served as Funko's Chief Financial Officer since August 8, 2024, having previously held the role of Acting CFO from March 15, 2024. He joined Funko in October 2019 and has a substantial background in financial planning. Prior to Funko, he held senior FP&A roles at Volcom (a subsidiary of the Kering Group) as Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis, and at Quiksilver as Director, Financial Planning and Analysis in the corporate finance group. LePendeven holds an MBA from UC Irvine – Paul Merage and a B.A. from Stanford University.
Tracy Daw Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Tracy Daw serves as Funko's Chief Legal Officer and Secretary.
Andy Oddie Chief Commercial Officer
Andy Oddie holds the position of Chief Commercial Officer at Funko.
Husnal Shah Chief Product Officer
Husnal Shah is Funko's Chief Product Officer.
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The key risks to Funko's business are:
- Significant Indebtedness and Liquidity Concerns: Funko faces substantial risks related to its significant debt load, which could impact its financial health and competitiveness. The company has experienced challenges in achieving profitability, reflected in negative operating margins and return on equity, and has a low current ratio, suggesting liquidity constraints. There are also risks of potential breaches of financial covenants, which could necessitate refinancing or debt reduction to maintain compliance with credit facility agreements.
- Retail Industry Volatility and Economic Downturns: Funko's business is highly susceptible to the inherent volatility of the retail sector. This includes the potential negative impacts of global and regional economic downturns, shifts in retail practices, and the company's ability to maintain and further develop relationships with its retail customers and distributors.
- Reliance on Licensing and International Operations: Funko's business model depends heavily on broad licensing relationships with numerous content providers. While diversified, this still presents a risk related to securing and maintaining these intellectual property rights. Additionally, the company's substantial international sales and manufacturing operations expose it to various risks, including changes in global trade policies, tariffs (especially on sourcing from countries like Vietnam, China, Cambodia, and Mexico), and fluctuations in foreign currency or tax rates.
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Funko (symbol: FNKO) operates within several addressable markets related to pop culture consumer products. Based on recent market research, the company's main products and services tap into the following global and regional market sizes:
- Pop Culture Merchandise and Collectibles (including vinyl figures, miniature figures, and action figures): The global pop culture merchandise market size reached an estimated USD 37.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 77.4 billion by 2033. North America is a dominant region in this market. The broader global collectibles market was estimated at USD 320.30 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 535.50 billion by 2033, with North America expected to dominate. The secondary market for Funko Pop! figures alone is estimated to be worth between USD 700 million and USD 1 billion.
- Licensed Merchandise (overall, encompassing many Funko products): The global licensed merchandise market size is predicted to grow from approximately USD 375.914 billion in 2025 to USD 518.601 billion in 2032. North America is identified as the dominant market for licensed merchandise. Another estimate places the global licensed merchandise market at approximately USD 292 billion in 2023. The global licensed entertainment and character merchandise market was valued at USD 156.48 billion in 2025 and is estimated to exceed USD 175 billion globally. North America represents the largest market, with an estimated value of over USD 30 billion.
- Fashion Accessories (including bags, backpacks, and wallets under brands like Loungefly, and apparel): The global fashion accessories market was valued at USD 1640.06 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach approximately USD 4865.47 billion by 2032. The Asia Pacific region currently dominates this market. Another report estimated the global fashion accessories market size at USD 798.81 billion in 2024, projected to grow to USD 1259.43 billion by 2030, with North America accounting for a 35.5% revenue share in 2023.
- Board Games: The global board games market size was valued at USD 21.07 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 41.07 billion by 2029. Another source indicates the global board games market size was USD 20.3 billion in 2025 and is estimated to reach USD 43.5 billion by 2034, with North America currently dominating.
- Plush Products: The global stuffed animals and plush toys market size was valued at USD 15.1 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 21 billion by 2034. Another estimate placed the global stuffed animals and plush toys market size at USD 13.68 billion in 2025, projected to reach USD 25.94 billion by 2033, with North America holding the largest revenue share of 37.14% in 2025.
- Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs): The global non-fungible token market size was estimated at USD 26.9 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 211.7 billion by 2030. In 2023, North America dominated the NFT market with a 31.64% share. Another report indicates the global Non-Fungible Tokens Market was valued at USD 48.68 billion in 2024 and is poised to grow to USD 701.15 billion by 2033.
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Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for Funko (FNKO)
Funko, Inc. (FNKO) anticipates several key drivers for future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years:
- International Market Expansion: Funko is focusing on expanding its presence in international markets, particularly in Asia and Latin America. This includes strategic initiatives such as opening new licensed stores, exemplified by the opening of its first licensed store in Southeast Asia (Manila, Philippines) in July 2025, and appointing a Chief International Officer to drive growth in these regions.
- Growth in Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Channel: The company emphasizes growing its direct-to-consumer business, recognizing its higher margin potential and increased control. This strategy is supported by the expansion of initiatives like "Pop! Yourself" into new markets, such as Europe in Q4 2025.
- New Product Innovation and Diversification: Funko plans to drive growth through continued product innovation and the expansion into new product categories. This aligns with its "Make Culture POP!" strategy, which aims to be the definitive brand for transforming pop culture into products, leveraging existing fandoms (film, TV) and exploring new areas like footwear. The company also looks to capitalize on the annual entertainment slate to introduce new licensed products.
- Strategic Partnerships: Funko is pursuing strategic partnerships, such as those with Topps and Fanatics, to enhance its market share and introduce new product categories. These collaborations are expected to contribute to market expansion and product offerings.
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Inbound Investments
- In late 2025, Fund 1 Investments, LLC, acquired an activist stake of approximately 9.96% of Funko's Class A common stock, representing 5,450,251 shares, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $45.6 million.
Capital Expenditures
- Funko's capital expenditures for the purchase of property and equipment were approximately $33.0 million in 2025.
- In 2024, capital expenditures for property and equipment were approximately $32.8 million.
- For 2023, capital expenditures for property and equipment totaled approximately $35.1 million.
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| Funko Earnings Notes | 12/16/2025 | |
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Financials
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| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 31.24 |
| Mkt Cap | 2.4 |
| Rev LTM | 2,953 |
| Op Inc LTM | 48 |
| FCF LTM | 235 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 34 |
| CFO LTM | 344 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 125 |
Growth & Margins
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|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 3.1% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 0.1% |
| Rev Chg Q | 8.9% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.8% |
| Op Inc Chg LTM | 22.9% |
| Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg | 11.1% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 5.5% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 8.0% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.6% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 10.2% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 9.0% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 6.5% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 5.9% |
Price Behavior
Price Behavior
| Market Price | $5.88 | |
| Market Cap ($ Bil) | 0.3 | |
| First Trading Date | 11/02/2017 | |
| Distance from 52W High | -7.4% | |
| 50 Days | 200 Days | |
| DMA Price | $5.57 | $4.28 |
| DMA Trend | up | up |
| Distance from DMA | 5.5% | 37.4% |
| 3M | 1YR | |
| Volatility | 55.8% | 80.5% |
| Downside Capture | 181.84 | 190.59 |
| Upside Capture | 193.88 | 200.05 |
| Correlation (SPY) | 29.6% | 31.7% |
FNKO Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026
[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
| 1M | 2M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.75 | 1.14 | 1.46 | 1.91 | 2.02 | 2.07 |
| Up Beta | -3.35 | 0.28 | 0.35 | 0.31 | 1.02 | 2.02 |
| Down Beta | 0.56 | 1.09 | 1.03 | 2.37 | 3.15 | 2.18 |
| Up Capture | 198% | 164% | 287% | 372% | 310% | 781% |
| Bmk +ve Days | 11 | 22 | 35 | 67 | 138 | 427 |
| Stock +ve Days | 11 | 21 | 35 | 65 | 123 | 372 |
| Down Capture | 200% | 125% | 138% | 173% | 143% | 112% |
| Bmk -ve Days | 11 | 21 | 28 | 59 | 114 | 326 |
| Stock -ve Days | 11 | 19 | 25 | 57 | 121 | 364 |
[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
| Annualized Return | Annualized Volatility | Sharpe Ratio | Correlation with FNKO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNKO | 64.1% | 80.3% | 0.97 | - |
| Sector ETF (XLY) | 7.9% | 19.4% | 0.27 | 35.6% |
| Equity (SPY) | 23.3% | 12.8% | 1.36 | 31.8% |
| Gold (GLD) | 28.5% | 28.4% | 0.87 | 19.8% |
| Commodities (DBC) | 32.9% | 19.8% | 1.32 | -1.0% |
| Real Estate (VNQ) | 14.2% | 13.8% | 0.72 | 19.3% |
| Bitcoin (BTCUSD) | -44.2% | 42.9% | -1.23 | 20.1% |
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Based On 5-Year Data
| Annualized Return | Annualized Volatility | Sharpe Ratio | Correlation with FNKO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNKO | -18.9% | 75.1% | 0.08 | - |
| Sector ETF (XLY) | 6.7% | 24.0% | 0.24 | 39.2% |
| Equity (SPY) | 13.5% | 17.2% | 0.61 | 38.4% |
| Gold (GLD) | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.81 | 3.0% |
| Commodities (DBC) | 8.2% | 19.6% | 0.31 | 7.6% |
| Real Estate (VNQ) | 2.3% | 18.9% | 0.02 | 28.4% |
| Bitcoin (BTCUSD) | 8.8% | 53.0% | 0.35 | 13.7% |
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Based On 10-Year Data
| Annualized Return | Annualized Volatility | Sharpe Ratio | Correlation with FNKO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNKO | -0.8% | 74.6% | 0.34 | - |
| Sector ETF (XLY) | 12.5% | 22.2% | 0.52 | 39.6% |
| Equity (SPY) | 15.4% | 17.9% | 0.73 | 37.8% |
| Gold (GLD) | 12.1% | 16.2% | 0.61 | 1.4% |
| Commodities (DBC) | 7.4% | 18.0% | 0.33 | 13.8% |
| Real Estate (VNQ) | 4.8% | 20.7% | 0.20 | 31.5% |
| Bitcoin (BTCUSD) | 58.2% | 66.2% | 0.98 | 10.2% |
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Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Updated 8/6/2026| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 5/7/2026 | 17.9% | 14.6% | 17.5% |
| 3/12/2026 | -4.0% | -18.4% | -17.0% |
| 11/6/2025 | 10.3% | 12.9% | 0.0% |
| 8/7/2025 | -32.8% | -27.6% | -7.9% |
| 5/8/2025 | -16.4% | 1.1% | 22.1% |
| 3/6/2025 | -13.5% | -30.4% | -49.3% |
| 11/7/2024 | -8.5% | -15.2% | -6.5% |
| 8/8/2024 | 11.3% | 12.6% | 15.6% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| # Negative | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| Median Positive | 13.6% | 12.9% | 25.1% |
| Median Negative | -13.7% | -15.9% | -7.3% |
| Max Positive | 26.9% | 23.9% | 54.6% |
| Max Negative | -59.4% | -49.6% | -49.3% |
| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 5/7/2026 | 17.9% | 14.6% | 17.5% |
| 3/12/2026 | -4.0% | -18.4% | -17.0% |
| 11/6/2025 | 10.3% | 12.9% | 0.0% |
| 8/7/2025 | -32.8% | -27.6% | -7.9% |
| 5/8/2025 | -16.4% | 1.1% | 22.1% |
| 3/6/2025 | -13.5% | -30.4% | -49.3% |
| 11/7/2024 | -8.5% | -15.2% | -6.5% |
| 8/8/2024 | 11.3% | 12.6% | 15.6% |
| 5/9/2024 | 5.7% | 23.9% | 42.7% |
| 3/7/2024 | 6.5% | -5.1% | -11.0% |
| 11/2/2023 | 16.5% | -6.1% | -6.5% |
| 8/3/2023 | -13.9% | -16.6% | -5.1% |
| 5/4/2023 | 20.6% | 18.5% | 30.6% |
| 3/1/2023 | -7.1% | -18.5% | -17.5% |
| 11/3/2022 | -59.4% | -49.6% | -46.7% |
| 8/4/2022 | -18.3% | -22.9% | -22.2% |
| 5/5/2022 | 26.9% | 14.8% | 28.1% |
| 3/3/2022 | 9.6% | -5.5% | -1.5% |
| 11/4/2021 | 9.0% | 2.3% | -6.7% |
| 8/5/2021 | -6.4% | -8.3% | -3.7% |
| 5/6/2021 | 19.9% | 9.5% | 11.8% |
| 3/11/2021 | 15.9% | 12.9% | 50.8% |
| 11/5/2020 | -13.8% | -1.4% | 54.6% |
| 8/6/2020 | -12.4% | -1.4% | -5.7% |
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| # Negative | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| Median Positive | 13.6% | 12.9% | 25.1% |
| Median Negative | -13.7% | -15.9% | -7.3% |
| Max Positive | 26.9% | 23.9% | 54.6% |
| Max Negative | -59.4% | -49.6% | -49.3% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2026 | 08/06/2026 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2026 | 05/07/2026 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2025 | 03/12/2026 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2025 | 11/06/2025 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2025 | 08/07/2025 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2025 | 05/08/2025 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2024 | 03/13/2025 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2024 | 11/07/2024 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2024 | 08/08/2024 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2024 | 05/09/2024 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2023 | 03/07/2024 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2023 | 11/02/2023 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2023 | 08/03/2023 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2023 | 05/04/2023 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2022 | 03/01/2023 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2022 | 11/03/2022 | 10-Q |
| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2026 | 08/06/2026 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2026 | 05/07/2026 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2025 | 03/12/2026 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2025 | 11/06/2025 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2025 | 08/07/2025 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2025 | 05/08/2025 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2024 | 03/13/2025 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2024 | 11/07/2024 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2024 | 08/08/2024 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2024 | 05/09/2024 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2023 | 03/07/2024 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2023 | 11/02/2023 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2023 | 08/03/2023 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2023 | 05/04/2023 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2022 | 03/01/2023 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2022 | 11/03/2022 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2022 | 08/04/2022 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2022 | 05/05/2022 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2021 | 03/03/2022 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2021 | 11/04/2021 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2021 | 08/05/2021 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2021 | 05/06/2021 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2020 | 03/11/2021 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2020 | 11/05/2020 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2020 | 08/06/2020 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2020 | 05/07/2020 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2019 | 03/05/2020 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2019 | 10/31/2019 | 10-Q |
Recent Forward Guidance
Updated 8/7/2026Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 8/6/2026
| Forward Guidance | Guidance Change | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | Low | Mid | High | % Chg | % Delta | Change | Prior |
| Q3 2026 Net Sales | |||||||
| Q3 2026 Gross margin % | 43.0% | 43.5% | 44.0% | ||||
| Q3 2026 Adjusted EBITDA | 25.00 Mil | 27.50 Mil | 30.00 Mil | ||||
| 2026 Net Sales | 0.01 | Affirmed | Guidance: 0.01 for 2026 | ||||
| 2026 Gross Margin % | 46.0% | 46.5% | 47.0% | 4.5% | Raised | Guidance: 42.0% for 2026 | |
| 2026 Adjusted EBITDA | 100.00 Mil | 105.00 Mil | 110.00 Mil | 40.0% | Raised | Guidance: 75.00 Mil for 2026 | |
Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/7/2026
| Forward Guidance | Guidance Change | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | Low | Mid | High | % Chg | % Delta | Change | Prior |
| Q2 2026 Revenue Growth | 1.0% | 3.5% | 6.0% | ||||
| Q2 2026 Revenue | 195.00 Mil | 200.00 Mil | 205.00 Mil | ||||
| Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA | 5.00 Mil | 7.50 Mil | 10.00 Mil | ||||
| 2026 Revenue Growth | 0.0% | 1.5% | 3.0% | 0.0% | Affirmed | Guidance: 1.5% for 2026 | |
| 2026 Adjusted EBITDA | 70.00 Mil | 75.00 Mil | 80.00 Mil | 0.0% | Affirmed | Guidance: 75.00 Mil for 2026 | |
Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 3/12/2026
| Forward Guidance | Guidance Change | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | Low | Mid | High | % Chg | % Delta | Change | Prior |
| Q1 2026 Net Sales | -0.01 | ||||||
| Q1 2026 Gross Margin % | 42.0% | 2.0% | Higher New | Actual: 40.0% for Q4 2025 | |||
| Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA | 0 | ||||||
| 2026 Net Sales | 0.01 | ||||||
| 2026 Gross Margin % | 42.0% | ||||||
| 2026 Adjusted EBITDA | 70.00 Mil | 75.00 Mil | 80.00 Mil | ||||
Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 11/6/2025
| Forward Guidance | Guidance Change | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | Low | Mid | High | % Chg | % Delta | Change | Prior |
| Q4 2025 Net Sales | |||||||
| Q4 2025 Gross Margin | 40.0% | ||||||
| Q4 2025 Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% | ||||
| Q4 2025 Equity-based compensation | 4.00 Mil | ||||||
| Q4 2025 Depreciation and amortization | 15.00 Mil | ||||||
| Q4 2025 Interest expense | 6.00 Mil | ||||||
Insider Activity
Updated 6/15/2026| # | Owner | Title | Holding | Action | Filing Date | Price | Shares | Transacted Value | Value of Held Shares | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oddie, Andrew David | CHIEF INTERNATIONAL OFFICER | Direct | Sell | 5122026 | 6.00 | 34,656 | 207,936 | 207,942 | Form |
| 2 | Daw, Tracy D | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | Direct | Sell | 3192026 | 3.65 | 12,793 | 46,656 | 171,467 | Form |
| 3 | Shah, Husnal | Chief Product Officer | Direct | Sell | 3162026 | 3.73 | 3,651 | 13,602 | 62,467 | Form |
| 4 | Oddie, Andrew David | CHIEF INTERNATIONAL OFFICER | Direct | Sell | 3162026 | 3.71 | 6,250 | 23,188 | 257,151 | Form |
| 5 | Le, Pendeven Yves | CFO | Direct | Sell | 3162026 | 3.74 | 2,832 | 10,586 | 217,086 | Form |
| # | Owner | Title | Holding | Action | Filing Date | Price | Shares | Transacted Value | Value of Held Shares | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oddie, Andrew David | CHIEF INTERNATIONAL OFFICER | Direct | Sell | 5122026 | 6.00 | 34,656 | 207,936 | 207,942 | Form |
| 2 | Daw, Tracy D | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | Direct | Sell | 3192026 | 3.65 | 12,793 | 46,656 | 171,467 | Form |
| 3 | Shah, Husnal | Chief Product Officer | Direct | Sell | 3162026 | 3.73 | 3,651 | 13,602 | 62,467 | Form |
| 4 | Oddie, Andrew David | CHIEF INTERNATIONAL OFFICER | Direct | Sell | 3162026 | 3.71 | 6,250 | 23,188 | 257,151 | Form |
| 5 | Le, Pendeven Yves | CFO | Direct | Sell | 3162026 | 3.74 | 2,832 | 10,586 | 217,086 | Form |
| 6 | Shah, Husnal | Chief Product Officer | Direct | Sell | 3162026 | 4.15 | 2,358 | 9,774 | 49,816 | Form |
| 7 | Oddie, Andrew David | CHIEF INTERNATIONAL OFFICER | Direct | Sell | 3162026 | 4.13 | 4,844 | 20,002 | 259,987 | Form |
| 8 | Le, Pendeven Yves | CFO | Direct | Sell | 3162026 | 4.14 | 3,199 | 13,259 | 217,627 | Form |
| 9 | Le, Pendeven Yves | CFO | Direct | Sell | 3102026 | 4.34 | 1,192 | 5,175 | 196,831 | Form |
| 10 | Oddie, Andrew David | CHIEF INTERNATIONAL OFFICER | Direct | Sell | 3102026 | 4.35 | 5,744 | 24,978 | 242,087 | Form |
| 11 | Shah, Husnal | Chief Product Officer | Direct | Sell | 3102026 | 4.35 | 1,347 | 5,855 | 37,068 | Form |
| 12 | Shah, Husnal | Chief Product Officer | Direct | Sell | 12032025 | 3.18 | 263 | 837 | 22,918 | Form |
| 13 | Lunsford, Michael C | Direct | Sell | 10312025 | 26.03 | 5,208 | 135,564 | 365,357 | Form | |
| 14 | Le, Pendeven Yves | CFO | Direct | Sell | 8122025 | 2.59 | 795 | 2,060 | 112,713 | Form |
Industry Resources
| Consumer Discretionary Resources |
| Retail Dive |
| Business of Fashion (BoF) |
| WWD (Women's Wear Daily) |
| National Retail Federation (NRF) |
| McKinsey & Company - Consumer |
| Mintel Consumer Trends |
| Leisure Facilities Resources |
| Blooloop |
| Attractions Management |
| IAAPA |
External Quote Links
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| TradingView | Morningstar |
| SeekingAlpha | ValueLine |
| Motley Fool | Robinhood |
| CNBC | Etrade |
| MarketWatch | Unusual Whales |
| YCharts | Perplexity Finance |
| FinViz |
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