Insider Trading March 16, 2026

Funko CFO Sells 6,031 Shares to Cover RSU Taxes, Transactions Total $23,845

Sales executed amid a near 15% weekly slide in FNKO shares; vesting-related stock receipts also recorded in mid-March

By Caleb Monroe FNKO
Funko CFO Sells 6,031 Shares to Cover RSU Taxes, Transactions Total $23,845
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Funko Chief Financial Officer Yves Le Pendeven sold 6,031 Class A shares across two trades in mid-March to satisfy tax obligations triggered by the vesting of restricted stock units. The transactions, which totaled about $23,845, occurred as Funko's stock fell roughly 15% over the prior week. The company also reported mixed fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results, with EPS above expectations but revenue below the forecast.

Key Points

  • Funko CFO Yves Le Pendeven sold a total of 6,031 Class A shares on March 13 and March 16, 2026, to cover taxes from RSU vesting, totaling approximately $23,845.
  • Le Pendeven also received 9,767 and 8,400 shares on March 12 and March 13 respectively, at a reported price of $0 upon vesting.
  • Funko's Q4 fiscal 2025 results were mixed - EPS of $0.05 beat the $0.04 estimate, while revenue of $273.1 million missed the $280.24 million forecast but exceeded the Visible Alpha Consensus of $261 million.

Funko, Inc. NASDAQ:FNKO reported insider activity this month as Chief Financial Officer Yves Le Pendeven executed two stock sales tied to the vesting of restricted stock units. The CFO disposed of a combined 6,031 shares of Class A Common Stock - 3,199 shares on March 13, 2026, and 2,832 shares on March 16, 2026 - in transactions described as sell-to-cover trades intended to meet tax obligations arising from RSU vesting.

The March 13 sale carried a weighted average price of $4.1448 per share, with execution prices ranging from $4.12 to $4.27. The March 16 transaction had a weighted average price of $3.7381 per share and execution prices ranging from $3.66 to $3.92. Combined, the two sales amounted to approximately $23,845.

These sell-to-cover trades were carried out pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 sell-to-cover instruction dated June 14, 2023, and were explicitly to fund taxes upon the vesting of restricted stock units. In conjunction with the sales, Le Pendeven also received shares via RSU vesting: 9,767 shares on March 12 and 8,400 shares on March 13, each recorded at a price of $0 upon vesting.

The insider activity took place against a backdrop of recent price pressure for Funko's shares. The stock declined nearly 15% over the prior week and was trading at $3.85 at the time of reporting. An InvestingPro analysis noted that the stock appears undervalued at current levels and referenced additional insights available through its Pro Research Report.

Separately, Funko released its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results that presented a mixed financial picture. The company reported earnings per share of $0.05, narrowly beating the expectation of $0.04. Revenue for the quarter measured $273.1 million, below the forecast of $280.24 million but above the Visible Alpha Consensus figure of $261 million.

Analysts responded to the quarterly results with a range of target revisions. Goldman Sachs raised its price target to $4.00 while retaining a Neutral rating. Texas Capital Securities increased its target to $6.50 and kept a Buy rating. D.A. Davidson reiterated its Buy rating and set a $5.00 price target, calling attention to the company’s margin outlook.

Collectively, the insider sell-to-cover transactions, the recent RSU vesting, and the mixed quarterly metrics provide a concise record of mid-March activity for Funko. All reported sales were for the stated purpose of covering tax liabilities stemming from RSU vesting and were executed under an existing Rule 10b5-1 instruction dated June 14, 2023.

Risks

  • Short-term share price volatility - the stock fell nearly 15% over the prior week and was trading at $3.85, which may affect investor sentiment in consumer and retail sectors.
  • Revenue shortfall risk - quarterly revenue missed analyst forecasts, signaling potential top-line pressure for the branded consumer products sector.
  • Analyst divergence - varying price targets and ratings from major firms indicate uncertainty among equity analysts about Funko's near-term outlook and margin trajectory.

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