The PENGU token, associated with the Pudgy Penguins NFT project, climbed 62.1% over the past week to trade near $0.0095. This surge is linked to speculation about a public listing, fueled by a cryptic post from CEO Luca Netz, and the brand's expanding offline retail presence, including a recent rollout of plush toys and collectible figures at Target stores across North America. Netz had previously stated in August 2025 that he would be disappointed if the company failed to list within two years.