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ACTGAcacia Research Corporation
$4.25$411M
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Acacia Research Corporation

ACTG
NASDAQ · Conglomerates & Holding Companies
$4.25
At close - Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST - USD
Market Cap$411M
P/E-23.2x
52W High$5.27
Volume279.25K
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.

GrowthMixed
ProfitabilityStrained
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

ACTG price & volume

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

7/12 Beats

EPS beat 7 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-184% Peers

P/E is 184% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 51 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 51)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Feb 5

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
ACTG+13.64%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
ACTG+18.72%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
ACTG+13.64%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+69.11%
5-Year Return
ACTG-22.87%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+57.12%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y Low
-23.2x
Forward P/E
N/A
EV/EBITDA75th %ile
28.3x
FCF YieldCash Flow
2.2%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
-23.2x
6.8x
0th· Low
EV/EBITDA
28.3x
15.1x
75th· Fair
Price/FCF
44.8x
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 FY25
$285M+133.2% YoY
Net income FY25
$22M+160.1% YoY
Free cash flow FY25
$59M+152.0% YoY
Operating margin FY25
2.2%+29.2 pts YoY
ROIC (FY25)1.2%
Avg ROIC 5Y-1.8%
ROE (TTM)-3.2%
Piotroski Score9 / 9
Financial Statements →
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 Rate7/12 (58%)
Revenue Beat Rate10/12 (83%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q4 2026Latest
Nov 5, 2026
$0.04+140.0%
vs -$0.10
$54M+19.7%
vs $46M
Q3 2026
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
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

4 Stories
Seeking Alpha·2d ago
Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

MarketBeat·2d ago
Acacia Research Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

Acacia Research NASDAQ: ACTG reported lower third-quarter revenue and a net loss, as weaker demand at its Deflecto manufacturing business offset strength at its energy operations and gains from public securities investments.

Business Wire·3d ago
Acacia Research Corporation Reports Third 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 nine months ended September 30, 2026. The Company also posted its third quarter 2026 earnings presentation on its website at www.acaciaresearch.com under Quarterly Results. Martin (“MJ”) D. McNulty, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, stated, “In the third quart.

Business Wire·Oct 22, 2026
Acacia Research to Release Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on November 5, 2026

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, announced today that it will release its third quarter 2026 financial results before market open on November 5, 2026. The Company will host a conference call on November 5, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT to discuss its third quarter 2026 results. To access the live call, please dial 888-506-0062 (U.S.

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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
$4.25$410.5M-23.25133.2%-6.52%-3.16%—
IDCC logoIDCCInterDigital, Inc.
$285.28$7.37B31.00-3.97%38.53%27.05%0.62%
VHC logoVHCVirnetX Holding Corp
$9.71$40.64M-1.853140%-17373.68%-92.47%—
QCOM logoQCOMQUALCOMM Incorporated
$165.41$173.68B13.02-2.63%31.6%50.28%2.17%
FORM logoFORMFormFactor, Inc.
$81.12$6.32B37.122.8%17.72%15.83%—
CEVA logoCEVACEVA, Inc.
$27.10$754.99M-69.122.49%-9.48%-3.42%—

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

Larger-name benchmark to compare ACTG against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs IDCC, VHC, QCOM, FORM

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 $273.4M in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $285.2M in fiscal year 2025. That is 8702% more than the $3.2M of fiscal year 1996.

How fast is Acacia Research Corporation growing?

Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) revenue fell by 3.7% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.

Is ACTG profitable?

No. Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) reported a net loss of $17.8M over the trailing twelve months.

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

Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) had a return on equity (ROE) of -3.2% over the trailing twelve months. A negative ROE means the company lost money over the period.

What is Acacia Research Corporation's free cash flow?

Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) generated $9.2M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.

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