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Funko, Inc. 10-Q Summary: Q1 2026

Business Context and Reporting Period

This report covers the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026. Funko, Inc. is a leading pop culture consumer products company selling licensed figures, plush, and accessories globally. The company operates as a single segment and relies heavily on third-party manufacturers in Vietnam, Cambodia, and China. As of May 5, 2026, there were approximately 55.8 million shares of Class A common stock outstanding.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Net sales increased 5.3% year-over-year, driven by a 16.8% increase in Core Collectible sales and price increases implemented in late 2025. This was partially offset by a 23.1% decline in Loungefly sales.
• Geographic Shift: U.S. sales decreased 3.7%, while European sales surged 25.6% to $68.1 million.
• Profitability Improvement: Net loss narrowed by 35.4% due to higher sales, improved gross margins (driven by product mix and lower royalty impairment), and reduced operating expenses.
• Cash Flow Turnaround: Operating cash flow swung from a $22.3 million outflow in Q1 2025 to a $10.2 million inflow in Q1 2026, primarily due to working capital management and reduced net loss.
• Debt Restructuring: The company entered into a "Fifth Amendment" to its Credit Agreement in February 2026, extending the maturity date to December 31, 2027, and waiving certain financial covenants for the near term.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Liquidity Strategy: Management expects existing resources and operating cash flows to meet obligations for the next 12 months. However, there is no borrowing availability under the Revolving Credit Facility. The company plans to seek alternative financing or strategic transactions prior to the 2027 debt maturity.
• Tariff Impact: The company paid approximately $20 million in IEEPA tariffs in 2025. A recent Supreme Court ruling declared these tariffs unauthorized, but the timing and amount of potential refunds remain uncertain. Ongoing trade policy volatility poses a risk to margins and supply chains.
• Legal Contingencies:
  • Shumacher/Lynch Litigation: Settled for $5.4 million (plus $3.0 million counsel fee) pending court approval.
  • Securities Class Action: The Ninth Circuit reversed the dismissal of claims regarding risk factor disclosures in SEC filings; a rehearing petition is pending.
  • Wage and Hour: A California class action settlement was approved, with payment due May 29, 2026.
• Internal Controls: The company continues to remediate material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting. Disclosure controls were deemed ineffective as of March 31, 2026.
• Strategic Alternatives: The Board continues to evaluate strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value, though no timeline or assurance of completion is provided.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Verify the status and expected timing of refunds for the $20 million in IEEPA tariffs paid in 2025.
• Monitor compliance with the new "Fifth Amendment" Credit Agreement covenants, specifically the minimum Consolidated EBITDA covenant for the six-month period ending June 30, 2026.
• Assess the sustainability of the 25.6% sales growth in Europe versus the 3.7% decline in the U.S. market.
• Review the progress of remediation efforts for material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting.
• Track the outcome of the pending securities class action appeal regarding risk factor disclosures.
• Evaluate the company's ability to refinance or repay the $211.8 million debt obligation maturing in December 2027.