Tandy Leather Factory(US:TLF) Globenewswireยท2025-08-11 21:06Core Viewpoint - Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. reported a modest increase in sales and gross profit for the second quarter of 2025, despite facing economic challenges and rising operating expenses [1][2]. Financial Performance - Second quarter sales reached $17.8 million, a 2.8% increase from $17.3 million in 2024 [1][4]. - Gross profit for the quarter was $10.6 million, up from $10.0 million in the previous year [1]. - The company reported a net loss of $0.2 million, compared to a net income of $0.1 million in the same quarter of 2024 [4]. - Gross margins improved to 59.5%, up from 58.0% in 2024 [4]. - Operating expenses increased by 5.5% to $10.5 million [4]. - The company ended the quarter with $16.4 million in cash and cash equivalents, an increase from $13.3 million a year earlier [1][4]. Operational Insights - The increase in sales was primarily driven by enhanced sales productivity in U.S. retail stores [2]. - Operating expenses rose due to the transition to leasing headquarters and distribution center spaces, which were previously owned [2]. - The company anticipates that these costs will contribute to operating losses for the full year of 2025 [2]. Adjusted Financial Metrics - Adjusted EBITDA from operations was reported at $0.3 million [3][4]. - Adjusted net income, which accounts for certain adjustments, was $0.2 million [3][5].