Insider Buying Builds Momentum for Texas Pacific Land Texas Pacific Land Corp (TPL) closed at $337.48 on January 15, 2026, a 6.6 % rise for the week and 10.8 % for the month. The 52‑week range places the share roughly midway between the March 2 high of $487.59 and the December 15 low of $269.23, suggesting a modest but steady upside trend. A price‑to‑earnings ratio of 48.36 and a price‑to‑book of 15.72 signal that investors are willing to pay a premium for the company’s land, royalty and grazing income streams.
Horizon Kinetics Adds a Significant Block On January 16, Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC (HKAM) purchased 1.00 share of TPL common stock at $331.20, a price that is only 0.02 % below the current market close. This transaction is part of a pattern of daily buying that has seen HKAM increase its stake from roughly 1,162,576 shares in early December to 3,487,694 shares by mid‑January. The cumulative purchases represent a 2.7‑fold expansion of HKAM’s holdings in a single month, underscoring a strong conviction in TPL’s asset base and growth prospects. The trade also coincided with a spike in social‑media buzz—274 % above average—indicating that the transaction is generating heightened investor interest.
What It Means for Investors Insider activity of this magnitude typically signals confidence from sophisticated investors who have access to non‑public information or at least a rigorous research process. For TPL, HKAM’s aggressive accumulation suggests that the company’s land portfolio, royalty streams and potential expansion into new acreage are viewed as undervalued. The positive sentiment and high buzz may also amplify short‑term price momentum, but the high P/E ratio indicates that the market already prizes significant upside. Long‑term investors should watch for continued institutional buying and any forthcoming disclosures about new land acquisitions or royalty agreements that could justify the current premium.
Horizon Kinetics: A Strategic Investor HKAM has a history of opportunistic equity accumulation, often targeting companies with tangible asset holdings and steady cash flows. Their December 2025 purchases began at a price above $900 per share, reflecting a willingness to pay a premium for quality assets. Since the early December split, HKAM has maintained a consistent buying cadence, typically acquiring one share per day at incremental price levels that track the market. Their strategy appears to focus on building a meaningful stake in companies that offer long‑term income streams rather than speculative short‑term gains.
Conclusion The recent purchase by HKAM adds another layer of confidence to an already positive trajectory for Texas Pacific Land. While the stock’s valuation multiples remain high, the sustained insider buying suggests that seasoned investors see a continued upside in the company’s land and royalty business. For investors, the key will be to balance the allure of a premium valuation against the potential for further upside driven by strategic asset acquisitions and stable cash flows.
| Date | Owner | Transaction Type | Shares | Price per Share | Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-16 | HORIZON KINETICS ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC () | Buy | 1.00 | 328.20 | Common Stock |




