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ACTG Stock Chart & Stats
$4.49
-$0.03(-0.64%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$4.49
-$0.03(-0.64%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$3.24 - $5.27
Previous Close$4.63
Volume222.07K
Average Volume (3M)164.24K
Market Cap
$406.94M
Enterprise Value$256.93M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$332.57M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$102.04M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.58
Next Earnings
Nov 16, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.1Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield7.45%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.26
Shares Outstanding97,586,810
10 Day Avg. Volume130,584
30 Day Avg. Volume164,239
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 Cap0.63
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.92
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.51
Enterprise Value/Ebitda4.89
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$6.00Price Target Upside33.63% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.34
Revenue Forecast (FY)$259.30M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage and substantial liquidity give Acacia financial flexibility to support subsidiaries, pursue selective acquisitions, and absorb operating volatility. No parent-company debt further limits direct balance-sheet pressure, strengthening the company’s capacity for disciplined capital allocation over the next several quarters.
Strong Operated-segment ExecutionThe non-IP businesses provide a meaningful operating base beyond licensing activity, while strong segment EBITDA indicates effective execution across the portfolio. Benchmark’s record quarter and potential for additional wells could support recurring operating growth and diversify Acacia’s earnings profile.
Portfolio Operating LeverageLower IP amortization and operating costs can improve future earnings conversion, while Deflecto’s restructuring and expected operating leverage offer a path to margin recovery. Together, these initiatives could make the diversified portfolio more productive even if revenue sources remain uneven.
Bears Say
Volatile ProfitabilityStrong revenue growth has not translated into dependable GAAP profitability, with losses recurring after periods of much stronger earnings. This volatility makes sustainable earnings power difficult to underwrite and may constrain the company’s ability to compound value consistently.
Weakened Cash GenerationAlthough cash flow remains positive, the sharp year-over-year decline in free cash flow signals weaker conversion and less internally generated funding for acquisitions or investment. Persistently inconsistent cash generation would reduce financial flexibility despite the currently conservative balance sheet.
Episodic IP EconomicsLicensing can produce substantial revenue, but its episodic timing and sharing arrangements reduce predictability and retained economics. This makes recurring earnings and cash flow harder to forecast, increasing dependence on future settlements and complicating long-term operating planning.
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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 $3.24 and its highest was $5.27 in the past 12 months.
What is Acacia Research Corp.’s market cap?
Acacia Research Corp.’s market cap is $406.94M.
When is Acacia Research Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Acacia Research Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 16, 2026 which is in 26 days.
How were Acacia Research Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Acacia Research Corp. released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported $0.13 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.09 by $0.22.
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 7.45%. See more information on Acacia Research Corp. dividends here
What is Acacia Research Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Acacia Research Corp.’s EPS estimate is -0.1.
How many shares outstanding does Acacia Research Corp. have?
Acacia Research Corp. has 97,586,810 shares outstanding.
What happened to Acacia Research Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Acacia Research Corp. reported an EPS of $0.13 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.09. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.518%.
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
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$6.00 (33.63% Upside)
$6.00 (33.63% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ACTG Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $457.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
18.30%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-2.81%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.06%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Acacia Research Corp.
Acacia Research Corporation, together with its associated entities, primarily concentrates on acquiring intellectual property and related high-yield assets. A core aspect of its business strategy involves the commercialization and defense of patented technologies through licensing. The enterprise operates through a dual-segment structure: Intellectual Property Operations and Industrial Operations. Through its Intellectual Property arm, Acacia manages extensive patent portfolios. These encompass both U.S. and international patents, protecting innovations applied across a broad spectrum of industries. Demonstrating substantial experience, it has successfully executed approximately 1,600 licensing agreements and overseen around 200 patent portfolio licensing and enforcement programs. The Industrial Operations segment is dedicated to the design, manufacture, and distribution of printers, parts, and consumable products. These offerings reach various industrial printing markets through a network of dealers and distributors. Additionally, it delivers specialized supply-chain printing solutions catering to sectors such as manufacturing, transportation and logistics, retail, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals. The company also provides robust line matrix printers, vital for mission-critical applications including labeling, inventory management, build sheets, invoicing, and bills of lading. Founded in 1993, Acacia Research Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters in New York, New York.
ACTG Company Deck
ACTG Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated strong topline growth and robust operating performance driven largely by a sizable Intellectual Property licensing settlement and solid execution at operating businesses (notably Benchmark). The company also emphasized a healthy balance sheet ($334.6M liquidity) and opportunistic deal pipeline. However, there are notable challenges: a full write‑down of the MalinJ1/Viamet investment, nonrecurring legal expenses in the IP segment, Deflecto's pressured margins during restructuring, and the timing/contingent nature of IP cash flows. On balance, the positive items (material revenue growth, record Benchmark results, liquidity and realized public gains) materially outweigh the lowlights, though investors should be mindful of episodic IP volatility and the recent biotech impairment.View all ACTG earnings summariesACTG Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
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Ownership Overview
1.42% Insiders
8.43% Mutual Funds
1.47% Other Institutional Investors
81.49% Public Companies and
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