AZG2 Stock Chart & Stats
€3.98
€0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€3.98
€0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€2.64 - €4.46
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)6.00
Market Cap
€390.44M
Enterprise Value€278.56
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€327.53M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€103.26M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.51
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.08Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.18
Shares Outstanding96,589,134
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume6
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 CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€5.27Price Target Upside32.52% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.39
Revenue Forecast (FY)€170.16M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthA very low debt-to-equity ratio (~0.02) and sizable equity base give Acacia durable financial flexibility. Low leverage reduces refinancing and solvency risk, enabling the company to fund litigation, capex, or acquisitions without pressing capital markets, a lasting advantage during IP revenue volatility.
Cash GenerationPositive trailing twelve-month operating cash flow (~$76M) and free cash flow (~$52M) provide durable internal funding for operations, growth capex, and opportunistic IP acquisitions or settlements. This cash generation reduces dependency on external financing and supports strategic flexibility over months.
Operated Segment Asset UpsideAsset-level progress in operated businesses adds sustainable upside: Benchmark's Cherokee well targets >2.5x MOIC with record production, Deflecto consolidation is expected to save ~$2M annually, and Printronix generates steady cash yield. These structural contributors diversify revenue away from episodic IP.
Bears Say
Episodic IP RevenuePatent monetization remains lumpy and unpredictable; the collapse from $70M to $0.7M year-over-year shows settlements drive outsized swings. This structural dependency on episodic IP events undermines revenue predictability, margins, and long-term planning unless offset by recurring businesses.
Revenue & Profitability VolatilityA sharp TTM revenue drop (-24.6%) and negative net margin (-8.5%) signal fragile core profitability. Historical swings—profit in some years, material losses in others—indicate earnings are not yet stable, complicating consistent reinvestment, ROE improvement, and long-term cash returns to shareholders.
Marked‑to‑Market VolatilityLarge unrealized hedge and equity mark-to-market losses materially swung GAAP results and reduced book value. Even if noncash, these recurring volatility drivers can affect reported equity, complicate capital allocation, and introduce persistent earnings noise that hampers investor visibility and strategic decision-making.
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AZG2 FAQ
What was Acacia Research Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Acacia Research Corp. lowest stock price was €2.64 and its highest was €4.46 in the past 12 months.
What is Acacia Research Corp.’s market cap?
Acacia Research Corp.’s market cap is €390.44M.
When is Acacia Research Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Acacia Research Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 5 days.
How were Acacia Research Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Acacia Research Corp. released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported -€0.061 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -€0.078 by €0.017.
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. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Acacia Research Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Acacia Research Corp.’s EPS estimate is -0.08.
How many shares outstanding does Acacia Research Corp. have?
Acacia Research Corp. has 96,589,134 shares outstanding.
What happened to Acacia Research Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Acacia Research Corp. reported an EPS of -€0.061 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -€0.078. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.402%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Acacia Research Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:AZG2
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Acacia Research Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€5.27 (32.52% Upside)
€5.27 (32.52% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:AZG2 Sentiment 100%
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Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-18.83%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.71%
Trailing 12-Months
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.
AZG2 Company Deck
AZG2 Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: operational execution and strategic investments showed tangible progress (Benchmark well success with strong returns, record production, Deflecto consolidation and expected cost savings, Printronix cash generation, and a solid liquidity position). However, material near-term negatives—chiefly an episodic collapse in IP revenue compared with the prior year and a large noncash unrealized hedge loss—drove a GAAP loss, lowered book value, and produced an adjusted net loss for the quarter. Management emphasized that many negatives are noncash or episodic (hedge mark-to-market and timing of IP settlements) and highlighted expected contributions from recently completed investments beginning in Q2 and H2 2026.View all DE:AZG2 earnings summariesAZG2 Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
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