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Funko Inc(FNKO)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
WEAK BUY
BUY for 17 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-2.79% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$6.28
11/03/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FNKO

11/03/2026: FNKO (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Funko Inc is a consumer goods company recognized for its expansive line of pop-culture-themed vinyl figures and accessories. The company benefits from a strong brand presence and a massive library of intellectual property licenses, which drives high customer loyalty. Its primary growth strategy revolves around expanding the Loungefly lifestyle brand and optimizing direct-to-consumer digital channels. However, risks include high sensitivity to discretionary spending, inventory management challenges, and the need to constantly renew licensing agreements. The stock may suit growth-oriented investors interested in the pop-culture retail space, though it remains volatile and does not offer dividend income for investors.

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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitFunko offers exposure to a niche consumer segment, but growth is heavily dependent on unpredictable pop culture trends.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock can exhibit high volatility tied to licensing news, requiring a positive trend signal.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is often tied to sentiment regarding its brand strength rather than traditional deep-value metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh sensitivity to market trends and discretionary spending makes the stock prone to significant volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock often experiences sharp price swings based on retail sentiment and quarterly performance.
Valuation riskMediumMarket expectations for growth can cause the stock price to disconnect from short-term fundamental performance.
Competition risk (toy and apparel)Medium / highEstablished players like Hasbro and Mattel can pivot into collectible segments, increasing market saturation.
Business qualityMediumThe business relies heavily on the strength of third-party intellectual property licenses.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo cash distribution provides no downside protection through yield.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccess depends on accurately predicting consumer demand across thousands of unique SKU variations.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -29.57%
Avg. Invested days 30
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
FNKO receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
FNKO has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-357.7%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -4.2%), negative revenue growth (-13.5%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
FNKO's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 43.7% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
FNKO's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -13.5% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-357.7%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-142.0%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 88.5% and approximately 66.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.73% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

TCG Capital Management LP 22.36%
Fund 1 Investments LLC 9.44%
BlackRock Inc 5.59%
Ararat Capital Management, LP 3.78%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.16%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
FNKO generates approximately $387 of gross profit, $-50 of operating income, and $-42 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -6.81% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
FNKO has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 354.45M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 7.25
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 7.25
Volume (30-day avg) 1.0M shares
Beta 1.01
52 Weeks Range 2.72 - 7.35
Updated Date 11/03/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.72 - 7.35
Updated Date 11/03/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.03

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Core CollectiblesVinyl figures, bobbleheads, and related collectibles.The primary revenue driver depends on fans continuing to purchase new releases.
LoungeflyFashion backpacks, wallets, and accessories.This segment offers a lifestyle-based revenue stream with higher price points than vinyl figures.
GeographyNorth American and International sales regions.Global distribution is key to scaling, but international logistics add complexity to margins.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-05
When After Market
Estimate 0.09
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -0.21%
Operating Margin (TTM) -1.57%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -0.05%
Return on Equity (TTM) -1.03%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 12.72
Enterprise Value 577.06M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.38
Enterprise Value 577.06M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.38
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.62
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.74
Shares Outstanding 56.00M
Shares Floating 36.98M
Shares Outstanding 56.00M
Shares Floating 36.98M
Percent Insiders 1.73
Percent Institutions 88.54

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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