No insider purchase over the last 90 days. The latest, by Carr Janet A, was filed 10 Jan 2022.
Tandy Leather Factory Inc, classified in the Retail & Commerce sector, is a listed company based in Fort Worth, United States, founded in 1980. Its insiders report their share dealings to SEC (Form 4). The last twelve months, up to 24 October 2026, brought 9 filings signed by 3 insiders.
None of the filings is a plain purchase or sale on the open market; they cover grants, option exercises and other movements. Because grants and exercises are largely decided by remuneration plans, they are not counted as purchases here.
For context, the typical company on the same exchange (median of 3,167 companies) published 24 filings over the same period, against 9 filings here. Since 2006, the database holds 202 purchases and 87 sales by insiders of the company. In its latest annual report filed with the SEC (10-K, fiscal year ended 31 December 2025), the company reported revenue of 76.3 m USD and net income of 9.1 m USD.
Insider buying of Tandy Leather Factory Inc has been absent for the past year. Typically, a trade is published a median of 2 days after it takes place. The legal deadline for a Form 4 is two business days after the transaction.
These figures are compiled from regulatory filings published by SEC (Form 4). They describe what insiders did and are not a recommendation.
Entry is the close on the day after publication, the first price a reader could act on. Prices in the listing currency. Past moves are not a forecast.
This score ranks the purchase within its own market. A position size is suggested only on the venues of the backtested strategy universe; elsewhere, signals stay on watch. Not investment advice.
Transparent value + quality ranking, distinct from the insider signal.
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Tandy Leather Factory Inc. (Nasdaq: TLF) is a U.S.-listed specialty retailer based in Fort Worth, Texas, and traded on the NASDAQ market in the United States. The company is one of the world’s largest specialty retailers focused on leather and leathercraft-related merchandise, with roots dating back to 1919, when it was founded in Fort Worth. That long operating history gives Tandy a recognizable brand legacy in a niche category that serves hobbyists, DIY customers, artisans, and selected professional users. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/909724/000114036126006550/R8.htm?utm_source=openai))
Tandy’s business model centers on a broad assortment of leatherworking products and related services. Its core offering includes leather, leatherworking tools, buckles and belt adornments, saddle and tack hardware, leather dyes and finishes, do-it-yourself kits, and teaching materials. The company also provides production services to business customers, including cutting, splitting, and some assembly. In practical terms, this positions TLF as a specialized distributor that combines retail, direct-to-consumer, and light B2B service capabilities within a single niche ecosystem. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/909724/000114036126006550/R8.htm?utm_source=openai))
From a competitive standpoint, Tandy operates in a narrow but durable segment rather than a broad consumer retail market. Its differentiation lies in product breadth, category expertise, educational content, and the strength of its brand among leathercraft users. Management has also emphasized its web channels, which provide product information, inspiration, specifications, and educational videos, supporting online sales and extending the company’s reach to a growing international customer base. The company reports as a single operating segment, which makes the business relatively straightforward to analyze operationally. As of June 30, 2025, Tandy operated 101 retail stores, underscoring that its physical footprint remains meaningful even as digital commerce becomes more important. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/909724/000114036126020544/ef20070592_10q.htm?utm_source=openai))
Recent developments have been more balance-sheet and real-estate oriented than transformational. In January 2025, Tandy sold its corporate headquarters, and on January 28, 2025, it signed a 10-year lease for new corporate headquarters and distribution facilities in Benbrook, Texas, effective July 1, 2025, with an option to renew for another 10 years at market rates. The company also paid a special dividend in early 2025, funded in part by the headquarters sale proceeds. In its second-quarter 2025 update, Tandy reported revenue of $17.8 million and cash and cash equivalents of $16.4 million at June 30, 2025. For investors, TLF looks like a small-cap specialty retail name with a long heritage, a niche leadership position, and a recent management focus on capital allocation and operational simplification. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/909724/000114036125030293/ef20053764_ex99-1.htm?utm_source=openai))
Headquarters: Fort Worth, United States · Founded: 1980 · Wikipedia article
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| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 76.3 m USD | 9.1 m USD | 1.10 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2024 | 74.4 m USD | 827,000 USD | 0.09 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2023 | 76.2 m USD | 3.8 m USD | 0.45 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2022 | 80.3 m USD | 1.2 m USD | 0.15 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2021 | 82.7 m USD | 1.4 m USD | 0.16 USD | 10-K |
Amounts in USD, as filed (forms 10-K, 20-F or 40-F). Source: SEC EDGAR.