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Funko Reports 2025 Fourth-Quarter, Full-Year Financial Results; Provides Full-Year Outlook for 2026

Funko Reports 2025 Fourth-Quarter, Full-Year Financial Results; Provides Full-Year Outlook for 2026 image
Q4 Net Sales Exceed Expectations, Gross Margin and Adjusted EBITDA at High End of Expectations

Funko reported its consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. The company also provided financial guidance for the 2026 first quarter and full year.

Fourth-Quarter Financial Results Summary: 2025 vs 2024

  • Net sales were $273.1 million compared with $293.7 million
  • Gross profit was $111.6 million, equal to gross margin of 40.9%, compared with $124.4 million, equal to gross margin of 42.4%
  • SG&A expenses were $90.9 million compared with $102.8 million
  • Net loss was $0.2 million, or $0.00 per share, compared with $1.5 million, or $0.03 per share
  • Adjusted net income* was $2.5 million, or $0.05 per diluted share*, compared with $4.4 million, or $0.08 per diluted share*
  • Adjusted EBITDA* was $23.3 million compared with $26.3 million

Full-Year Financial Results Summary: 2025 vs 2024

  • Net sales were $908.2 million compared with $1.05 billion
  • Gross profit was $351.3 million, equal to gross margin of 38.7%. This compares with $434.5 million, equal to gross margin of 41.4%
  • SG&A expenses were $337.7 million compared with $359.0 million
  • Net loss was $67.4 million, or $1.24 per share, compared with $14.7 million, or $0.28 per share
  • Adjusted net loss* was $38.8 million, or $0.70 per diluted share*, versus adjusted net income* of $8.7 million, or $0.16 per share*
  • Adjusted EBITDA* was $26.6 million compared with $94.7 million

“We closed the year with two consecutive quarters of solid financial results,” said Josh Simon, Chief Executive Officer of Funko. “Our fourth quarter performance was driven by strong sales of entertainment properties, notably KPop Demon Hunters and Stranger Things, as well as our Bitty Pop! franchise and the launch of Pop! Yourself in Europe.

“Turning to our balance sheet, we reduced our inventory levels and paid down $16 million of debt in Q4. And, as previously announced, we reached an agreement with our lender group to amend our credit agreement, which extends the maturity to December 31, 2027 and provides us with the financial flexibility to deliver on our long-term plans.

“Looking ahead, we’re excited about the 2026 entertainment slate and executing our ‘Make Culture POP!’ strategy — winning the moments that shape culture, scaling storytelling across new products and platforms, expanding our touchpoints with fans and driving profitable growth.”

Fourth Quarter 2025 Net Sales by Category and Geography

The tables below show the breakdown of net sales on a brand category and geographical basis (in thousands):

Three Months Ended December 31,

Period Over Period Change

2025

2024

Dollar

Percentage

Net sales by product brand:

Core Collectible

$

220,957

$

232,703

$

(11,746

)

(5.0

)%

Loungefly

43,125

42,364

761

1.8

%

Other

9,014

18,662

(9,648

)

(51.7

)%

Total net sales

$

273,096

$

293,729

$

(20,633

)

(7.0

)%

Three Months Ended December 31,

Period Over Period Change

2025

2024

Dollar

Percentage

Net sales by geography:

United States

$

156,719

$

178,183

$

(21,464

)

(12.0

)%

Europe

96,238

94,694

1,544

1.6

%

Other International

20,139

20,852

(713

)

(3.4

)%

Total net sales

$

273,096

$

293,729

$

(20,633

)

(7.0

)%

Balance Sheet Highlights – At December 31, 2025 vs December 31, 2024

  • Total cash and cash equivalents were $42.1 million at December 31, 2025 versus $34.7 million at December 31, 2024
  • Inventories were $83.1 million at December 31, 2025 versus $92.6 million at December 31, 2024
  • Total debt was $225.3 million at December 31, 2025 versus $182.8 million at December 31, 2024. Total debt includes the amount outstanding under the company’s term loan facility, net of unamortized discounts, revolving line of credit and the company’s equipment finance loan

Outlook for 2026

The company provided its 2026 full-year outlook and 2026 first-quarter guidance, which assumes ongoing tariff rates of approximately 15%, as follows:

Current Outlook

2026 Full Year

Net Sales

flat to up 3% vs 2025

Gross Margin %

~41% to 43%

Adjusted EBITDA*

$70 million to $80 million

2026 First Quarter

Net sales

flat to down 2% vs Q1 2025

Gross margin %

~41% to 43%

Adjusted EBITDA*

~breakeven

*Adjusted net income (loss), adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share and adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. For a reconciliation of historical adjusted net income (loss), adjusted income (loss) per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA, to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures, please refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of this press release. A reconciliation of adjusted net income (loss), adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share and adjusted EBITDA outlook to the corresponding GAAP measure on a forward-looking basis cannot be provided without unreasonable efforts, as we are unable to provide reconciling information with respect to certain items. However, for the first quarter of 2026 the company expects equity-based compensation of approximately $4 million, depreciation and amortization of approximately $15 million and interest expense of approximately $5 million. For the full year 2026, the company expects equity-based compensation of approximately $15 million, depreciation and amortization of approximately $60 million and interest expense of approximately $18 million, each of which is a reconciling item to net loss. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the attached reconciliations for more information.

 

Funko, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended December 31,

Twelve Months Ended December 31,

2025

2024

2025

2024

(in thousands, except per share data)

Net sales

$

273,096

$

293,729

$

908,209

$

1,049,850

Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below)

161,489

169,326

556,940

615,318

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

90,855

102,804

337,715

358,958

Depreciation and amortization

14,778

16,174

59,097

62,583

Total operating expenses

267,122

288,304

953,752

1,036,859

Income (loss) from operations

5,974

5,425

(45,543

)

12,991

Interest expense, net

5,199

4,212

19,181

20,575

Other (income) expense, net

(481

)

928

(785

)

2,922

Income (loss) before income taxes

1,256

285

(63,939

)

(10,506

)

Income tax expense

1,436

1,705

4,356

4,564

Net loss

(180

)

(1,420

)

(68,295

)

(15,070

)

Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests

3

80

(935

)

(352

)

Net loss attributable to Funko, Inc.

$

(183

)

$

(1,500

)

$

(67,360

)

$

(14,718

)

Loss per share of Class A common stock:

Basic

$

$

(0.03

)

$

(1.24

)

$

(0.28

)

Diluted

$

$

(0.03

)

$

(1.24

)

$

(0.28

)

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding:

Basic

54,988

52,826

54,387

52,043

Diluted

55,501

52,826

54,387

52,043

Funko, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31,

2025

2024

(in thousands, except per share data)

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

42,148

$

34,655

Accounts receivable, net

117,018

119,882

Inventories

83,136

92,580

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

48,094

39,942

Total current assets

290,396

287,059

Property and equipment, net

68,679

78,357

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

46,928

52,846

Goodwill

133,900

133,652

Intangible assets, net

135,826

151,547

Other assets

9,505

3,793

Total assets

$

685,234

$

707,254

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Current liabilities:

Current portion of revolving credit facility

$

1,125

$

60,000

Current portion of term debt

21,932

22,512

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

18,792

17,102

Accounts payable

64,748

63,130

Accrued royalties

59,821

61,362

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

77,499

81,688

Total current liabilities

243,917

305,794

Long-term debt

202,246

100,303

Operating lease liabilities

48,680

60,390

Other long-term liabilities

4,261

4,414

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders’ equity:

Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, 200,000 shares authorized; 55,327 shares and 52,967 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively

5

5

Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, 50,000 shares authorized; 91 shares and 1,430 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively

Additional paid-in-capital

357,330

343,472

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

4,621

(1,676

)

Accumulated deficit

(176,142

)

(108,782

)

Total stockholders’ equity attributable to Funko, Inc.

185,814

233,019

Non-controlling interests

316

3,334

Total stockholders’ equity

186,130

236,353

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

685,234

$

707,254

Funko, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Year Ended December 31,

2025

2024

2023

(in thousands)

Operating Activities

Net loss

$

(68,295

)

$

(15,070

)

$

(164,438

)

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by

operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

59,097

62,583

57,389

Equity-based compensation

11,536

13,602

10,534

Loss on debt extinguishment

494

Gain on tax receivable agreement liability adjustment

(100,223

)

Deferred tax (benefit) expense

(57

)

123,124

Other, net

(1,877

)

3,722

5,364

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of amounts acquired:

Accounts receivable, net

6,192

9,624

40,513

Inventories

11,812

26,216

122,479

Prepaid expenses and other assets

(3,437

)

17,076

(1,969

)

Accounts payable

426

9,280

(17,968

)

Income taxes payable

(274

)

(597

)

75

Accrued royalties

(1,542

)

6,987

(14,723

)

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

(18,758

)

(9,842

)

(29,716

)

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(5,120

)

123,524

30,935

Investing Activities

Purchase of property and equipment

$

(32,965

)

$

(32,791

)

$

(35,131

)

Acquisitions of business and intangible assets, net of cash acquired

(5,364

)

Sale of Funko Games inventory and certain intellectual property

6,754

Other, net

1,063

809

699

Net cash used in investing activities

(31,902

)

(25,228

)

(39,796

)

Financing Activities

Borrowings on revolving credit facility

$

85,000

$

40,000

$

71,000

Payments on revolving credit facility

(20,000

)

(100,500

)

(20,500

)

Payment of term debt

(23,134

)

(31,104

)

(22,581

)

Distributions to continuing equity owners

(1,118

)

Payments under tax receivable agreement

(8,960

)

(4

)

Other, net

171

1,322

(1,201

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

42,037

(99,242

)

25,596

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

2,478

(852

)

518

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

7,493

(1,798

)

17,253

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

34,655

36,453

19,200

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

42,148

$

34,655

$

36,453

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Cash paid for interest

$

18,343

$

20,953

$

24,635

Income tax payments

5,355

3,899

1,059

Establishment of liabilities under tax receivable agreement

547

The following tables reconcile the Non-GAAP Financial Measures to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial performance measure, which is net loss, for the periods presented:

Three Months Ended December 31,

Twelve Months Ended December 31,

2025

2024

2025

2024

(in thousands, except per share data)

Net loss attributable to Funko, Inc.

$

(183

)

$

(1,500

)

$

(67,360

)

$

(14,718

)

Reallocation of net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests from the assumed exchange of common units of FAH, LLC for Class A common stock(1)

3

80

(935

)

(352

)

Equity-based compensation(2)

2,630

3,072

11,536

13,602

Acquisition transaction costs and other expenses (3)

(302

)

1,583

727

3,449

Certain severance, relocation and related costs(4)

12

2,093

Foreign currency transaction loss (5)

208

380

405

2,398

Tax receivable agreement liability adjustments(6)

(427

)

547

(427

)

547

Income tax effect of adjustments and valuation allowance reversal (7)

595

235

17,281

1,668

Adjusted net income (loss)

$

2,524

$

4,409

$

(38,773

)

$

8,687

Adjusted net income (loss) margin(8)

0.9

%

1.5

%

(4.3

)%

0.8

%

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding-basic

54,988

52,826

54,387

52,043

Equity-based compensation awards and common units of FAH, LLC that are convertible into Class A common stock

513

1,653

768

2,049

Adjusted weighted-average shares of Class A stock outstanding – diluted

55,501

54,479

55,155

54,092

Adjusted earnings (loss) per diluted share

$

0.05

$

0.08

$

(0.70

)

$

0.16

Three Months Ended December 31,

Twelve Months Ended December 31,

2025

2024

2025

2024

(in thousands)

Net loss

$

(180

)

$

(1,420

)

$

(68,295

)

$

(15,070

)

Interest expense, net

5,199

4,212

19,181

20,575

Income tax expense

1,436

1,705

4,356

4,564

Depreciation and amortization

14,778

16,174

59,097

62,583

EBITDA

$

21,233

$

20,671

$

14,339

$

72,652

Adjustments:

Equity-based compensation(2)

2,630

3,072

11,536

13,602

Acquisition transaction costs and other expenses(3)

(302

)

1,583

727

3,449

Certain severance, relocation and related costs(4)

12

2,093

Foreign currency transaction loss (gain)(5)

208

380

405

2,398

Tax receivable agreement liability adjustments(6)

(427

)

547

(427

)

547

Adjusted EBITDA

$

23,342

$

26,265

$

26,580

$

94,741

Adjusted EBITDA margin(9)

8.5

%

8.9

%

2.9

%

9.0

%

(1)

Represents the reallocation of net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests from the assumed exchange of common units of FAH, LLC in periods in which income was attributable to non-controlling interests.

(2)

Represents non-cash charges related to equity-based compensation programs, which vary from period to period depending on timing of awards.

(3)

For the three months ended December 31, 2025, includes gain on the sale of certain assets held for sale. For the year ended December 31, 2025, includes gain on sale and charges related to fair market value adjustments for certain assets held for sale. For the three months ended December 31, 2024, includes charges related to fair market value adjustments of certain assets held for sale, related to a potential business initiative. For the year ended December 31, 2024, includes a net one-time legal settlement gain of $1.4 million related to a previously-disclosed Loungefly customs-related matter and costs of $4.8 million related to contract settlement agreements and related services for assets held for sale (including fair market value adjustments of $1.3 million) related to a potential business initiative and the sale of certain assets under Funko Games.

(4)

Represents certain severance, relocation and related costs. For the three months ended December 31, 2024, includes true up severance and benefit costs for certain management departures. For the year ended December 31, 2024, includes severance and benefit costs related to certain management departures of $2.1 million.

(5)

Represents both unrealized and realized foreign currency losses (gains) on transactions other than in U.S. dollars.

(6)

Represents recognized adjustments to the tax receivable agreement liability.

(7)

Represents the income tax expense (benefit) effect of the above adjustments including adding back the valuation allowance related to the net loss. This adjustment uses an effective tax rate of 25% for all periods presented.

(8)

Adjusted net income (loss) margin is calculated as Adjusted net income (loss) as a percentage of net sales.

(9)

Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net sales.

 

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