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ACTGAcacia Research Corporation
$4.32$417M
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Acacia Research Corporation

ACTG
NASDAQ · Business Services
$4.32
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$417M
P/E19.6x
52W High$5.27
Volume215.35K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Settlement-Driven Volatility Obscures Structural Unprofitability

Acacia Research presents a speculative opportunity, with its investment value almost entirely dependent on the unpredictable timing and magnitude of patent licensing settlements. The company's balance sheet appears robust, with $307.6M in cash and a low 0.18 D...

GrowthMixed
ProfitabilityStrained
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

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Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

6/12 Beats

EPS beat 6 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-33% Peers

P/E is 33% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 56 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 56)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Nov 5

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
ACTG+15.51%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
ACTG+31.71%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
ACTG+21.69%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+77.36%
5-Year Return
ACTG-39.58%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+62.41%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
19.6x
Forward P/E
N/A
EV/EBITDA50th %ile
4.3x
FCF YieldCash Flow
14.0%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
19.6x
6.8x
100th· High
EV/EBITDA
4.3x
15.1x
50th· Fair
Price/FCF
7.1x
6.2x
100th· High
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
No DCF Model AvailableIntrinsic value modeling is not supported for this equity.

Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$285M+133.2% YoY
Net income
$22M+160.1% YoY
Free cash flow
$59M+152.0% YoY
Operating margin
2.2%+29.2 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)1.2%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)3.8%
Piotroski Score9 / 9
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03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate6/12 (50%)
Revenue Beat Rate10/12 (83%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 5, 2026
$0.13+244.4%
vs -$0.09
$115M+131.4%
vs $50M
Q2 2026
May 7, 2026
-$0.07+22.2%
vs -$0.09
$54M+8.5%
vs $50M
Q2 2026
Mar 11, 2026
$0.03+121.4%
vs -$0.14
$50M+31.9%
vs $38M
Q4 2025
Nov 5, 2025
-$0.01+92.9%
vs -$0.14
$59M+56.4%
vs $38M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Seeking Alpha·Aug 5, 2026
Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

MarketBeat·Aug 5, 2026
Acacia Research Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Acacia Research NASDAQ: ACTG reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $114.6 million, up from $51.2 million in the prior-year period, as licensing activity in its intellectual property business and contributions from its operating companies supported results.

Business Wire·Aug 5, 2026
Acacia Research Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq: ACTG) (“Acacia” or the “Company”), which acquires and operates businesses across the industrial, energy and technology sectors, today reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. The Company also posted its second quarter 2026 earnings presentation on its website at www.acaciaresearch.com under Quarterly Results. Martin (“MJ”) D. McNulty, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Acacia delivered strong.

GuruFocus·Jul 22, 2026
Acacia Research to Release Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on August 5, 2026

Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq: [url="]ACTG[/url]) (“Acacia” or the “Company”), which acquires and operates businesses across the industrial, ener

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04

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Benchmark ACTG against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
ACTG logoACTGAcacia Research CorporationCurrent
$4.32$417.26M19.64133.2%7.6%3.82%—
IDCC logoIDCCInterDigital, Inc.
$326.55$8.44B27.67-3.97%38.32%26.82%—
VHC logoVHCVirnetX Holding Corp
$12.65$52.95M-2.533140%-17373.68%-92.47%—
XOMA logoXOMAXOMA Royalty Corp.
$40.17$503.77M27.5183.06%86.97%30.21%—
QCOM logoQCOMQUALCOMM Incorporated
$197.24$207.1B39.3713.66%21.01%37.33%—
FORM logoFORMFormFactor, Inc.
$131.26$10.23B190.232.8%12.8%10.96%—

Compare ACTG vs Peers

Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs IDCC

Most directly comparable listed peer for ACTG.

Scale Benchmark

vs AAPL

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Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs IDCC, VHC, XOMA, QCOM

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

ACTG SEC Filings & Documents

Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 5, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 25, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 7, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

4
FY 2026

Mar 12, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Mar 17, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Mar 15, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 7, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 6, 2025·SEC

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ACTG Frequently Asked Questions

Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Acacia Research Corporation's revenue?

Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) reported $278.4M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 8490% increase from $3.2M in 1996.

How fast is Acacia Research Corporation growing?

Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) grew revenue by 133.2% over the past year. This is strong growth.

Is ACTG profitable?

Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) reported a net loss of $15.0M for fiscal year 2025.

Dividend & Returns
What is ACTG's return on equity?

Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) has a return on equity (ROE) of 3.8%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is Acacia Research Corporation's free cash flow?

Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) generated $15.9M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in ACTG back in 1996?

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