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Acacia Research Corp. (ACTG)
NASDAQ:ACTG
ACTG Stock Chart & Stats
$4.15
-$0.05(-1.16%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$4.15
-$0.05(-1.16%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.70 - $4.32
Previous CloseN/A
Volume98.17K
Average Volume (3M)146.16K
Market Cap
$404.17M
Enterprise Value$205.12M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$334.79M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$102.73M
Price to Earnings (P/E)84.3
Beta0.84
Next Earnings
Mar 11, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.01
Shares Outstanding96,460,380
10 Day Avg. Volume149,947
30 Day Avg. Volume146,158
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.08
Price to Book (P/B)0.84
Price to Sales (P/S)3.52
P/FCF Ratio-4.37
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.51
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.72
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.02
Enterprise Value/Ebitda2.97
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.53
Revenue Forecast (FY)$170.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Liquidity BufferA large cash and securities balance provides durable optionality: funds litigation and licensing efforts, supports tuck-in acquisitions like Deflecto, and cushions against cyclical revenue volatility. This liquidity underpins strategic flexibility and capital allocation over coming quarters.
Acquisition-driven Revenue ExpansionAcacia's Deflecto acquisition materially lifted top-line growth, diversifying revenue into manufacturing and industrial operations. Acquisition-driven scale can create cross-sell opportunities and higher recurring revenue, supporting sustainable revenue momentum and improved operating leverage over multiple quarters.
Intellectual-property Monetization GainsRising IP revenue and settlements demonstrate effective patent monetization and licensing capability. High-margin, contractually-backed licensing and settlement income can provide steady, scalable cash flows and margin support, strengthening long-term profitability mix beyond cyclical segments.
Bears Say
Declining Free Cash Flow GrowthNegative free cash flow growth and a free cash flow-to-net-income ratio of 0.67 indicate challenges converting earnings into spendable cash. Persistently weaker FCF constrains funding for litigation, R&D, or acquisitions and reduces financial flexibility over the medium term.
GAAP Operating Loss Despite GrowthA sustained GAAP operating loss, even if improved, signals that revenue growth hasn't yet translated into GAAP profitability. Continued operating losses can pressure retained earnings, limit reinvestment capacity, and require management to sustain cost controls to reach durable profitability.
End-market Demand HeadwindsConcentration in cyclical end markets (Class 8 trucks, office products, energy tied to oil prices) raises revenue volatility risk. Weak demand in key segments can persist for multiple quarters, pressuring manufacturing margins and reducing predictability of cash flows from acquired businesses.
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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 $4.32 in the past 12 months.
What is Acacia Research Corp.’s market cap?
Acacia Research Corp.’s market cap is $404.17M.
When is Acacia Research Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Acacia Research Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 11, 2026 which is in 8 days.
How were Acacia Research Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Acacia Research Corp. released its earnings results on Nov 05, 2025. The company reported -$0.01 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.14 by $0.13.
Is Acacia Research Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Acacia Research Corp.’s price is currently Overvalued.
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 -0.14.
How many shares outstanding does Acacia Research Corp. have?
Acacia Research Corp. has 96,460,380 shares outstanding.
What happened to Acacia Research Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Acacia Research Corp. reported an EPS of -$0.01 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.14. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 10.366%.
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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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ACTG Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
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
0.90%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.91%
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
Q3 2025
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 summariesTechnical Analysis
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