diff --git a/src/tzst/__init__.py b/src/tzst/__init__.py
index 7560f72..b1e6d0d 100644
--- a/src/tzst/__init__.py
+++ b/src/tzst/__init__.py
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Leveraging cutting-edge Zstandard compression to deliver superior performance,
 security, and reliability.
 """
 
-__version__ = "1.2.6"
+__version__ = "1.2.7"
 
 from .core import (
     TzstArchive,