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Funko Stock Soared This Year. One Director Scooped Up Shares Like It Was Christmas.


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Funko stock has roared in 2021, powered by the popularity of its collectible, big-headed vinyl figures, games, and apparel. One director of the company has grabbed up Funko shares like it was Christmas.

Funko (ticker: FNKO) stock has soared 80% so far this year, compared with a 26% rise in the S&P 500 index. Third-quarter earnings, reported in November, topped estimates, and sales surged 40%.

Even...