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Acacia Research Corp. (ACTG)
NASDAQ:ACTG
ACTG Stock Chart & Stats
$4.85
-$0.05(-1.16%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$4.85
-$0.05(-1.16%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.70 - $5.21
Previous CloseN/A
Volume98.17K
Average Volume (3M)146.16K
Market Cap
$467.91M
Enterprise Value$261.68M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$330.09M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$100.49M
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.6
Beta0.76
Next Earnings
May 07, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.03
Shares Outstanding96,475,470
10 Day Avg. Volume149,947
30 Day Avg. Volume146,158
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.10
Price to Book (P/B)0.66
Price to Sales (P/S)1.26
P/FCF Ratio6.15
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.56
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.92
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.11
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.26
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$6.00Price Target Upside23.71% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.53
Revenue Forecast (FY)$170.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet & LiquidityVery low leverage and a large cash/securities position provide durable financial flexibility. This enables funding of IP monetization, litigation, and opportunistic acquisitions without reliance on volatile capital markets, lowering refinancing and solvency risk over months.
Improved Cash GenerationA material turnaround to positive free cash flow strengthens internal funding capacity. Sustainable cash conversion supports reinvestment in portfolios, funds enforcement actions or operating subsidiaries, and reduces need for dilutive or high-cost external financing.
Business Diversification & Strategic M&ADiversified revenue streams across IP monetization, manufacturing, energy and industrials plus targeted acquisitions reduce single-market dependence. This structural mix improves resilience to shocks in any one end market and offers multiple cash-generative levers.
Bears Say
Earnings And Cash VolatilityLarge multi-year swings in profits and cash flow undermine predictability of recurring earnings and free cash flow. That volatility complicates planning for sustained litigation spend, acquisitions, or dividend policy and raises execution risk over the medium term.
GAAP Losses Despite Adjusted ProfitabilityPersistent GAAP losses, even with positive adjusted EBITDA, indicate recurring non-cash charges or one-offs that erode retained earnings. This can constrain long-term equity returns, affect covenants or tax attributes, and reduce investor confidence in sustained net income.
End-market And Commodity SensitivitySignificant exposure to cyclic end markets and commodity prices makes revenue and margins sensitive to macro and trade shifts. Demand weakness, tariffs, or lower oil prices can persist for months, pressuring segment cash flows and limiting consistent portfolio monetization.
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ACTG FAQ
What was Acacia Research Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Acacia Research Corp. lowest stock price was $2.70 and its highest was $5.21 in the past 12 months.
What is Acacia Research Corp.’s market cap?
Acacia Research Corp.’s market cap is $467.91M.
When is Acacia Research Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Acacia Research Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 45 days.
How were Acacia Research Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Acacia Research Corp. released its earnings results on Mar 11, 2026. The company reported $0.03 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.14 by $0.17.
Is Acacia Research Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Acacia Research Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Acacia Research Corp. pay dividends?
Acacia Research Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.125 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Acacia Research Corp. dividends here
What is Acacia Research Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Acacia Research Corp.’s EPS estimate is -0.09.
How many shares outstanding does Acacia Research Corp. have?
Acacia Research Corp. has 96,475,470 shares outstanding.
What happened to Acacia Research Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Acacia Research Corp. reported an EPS of $0.03 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.14. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 20.482%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Acacia Research Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ACTG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Acacia Research Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$6.00 (23.71% Upside)
$6.00 (23.71% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ACTG Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 13.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-24.77%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.93%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Acacia Research Corp.
Acacia Research Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, invests in intellectual property and related absolute return assets; and engages in the licensing and enforcement of patented technologies. The company operates through two segments, Intellectual Property Operations and Industrial Operations. The company owns or controls the rights to various patent portfolios, which include U.S. patents and foreign counterparts covering technologies used in a range of industries. It has executed approximately 1,600 license agreements, and approximately 200 patent portfolio licensing and enforcement programs. It also designs manufactures printers and parts, and consumable products through dealers and distributors for various industrial printing applications. In addition, the company offers supply-chain printing solutions for manufacturing, transportation and logistics, retail distribution, food and beverage distribution, and pharmaceutical distribution industries; and line matrix printers for mission critical applications within labeling and inventory management, build sheets, invoicing, manifests and bills of lading, and reporting industries. Acacia Research Corporation was incorporated in 1993 and is based in New York, New York.
ACTG Company Deck
ACTG Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Acacia Research achieved substantial revenue growth and improved cash flow, driven by strategic acquisitions and effective cost management. However, challenges remain, particularly in the Class 8 truck market, office products demand, and the softer oil price environment. Despite these challenges, the company's strong balance sheet and positive developments in the intellectual property segment highlight a solid performance overall.View all ACTG earnings summariesACTG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$6.00
▲(23.71% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
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