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ACTG logoAcacia Research Corporation (ACTG) Earnings History

Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1995 to 2025

TTM Net Income
-$18M
Net Loss
TTM EPS
$-0.19
Diluted
YoY EPS Growth
+161.1%
Excellent
Net Margin
7.6%
Profitability
Operating Margin2.2%
Gross Margin82.5%
ROE3.8%
ROA2.8%
Highest Annual Net Income$149M (2021)
Highest Quarterly EPS$3.13 (Q3 2017)
Consecutive Profitable Years1 years
Q1 2026
Net Income-$16M
EPS$-0.16
QoQ Growth-560.5%Declining

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ACTG EPS Growth (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share

1-Year
N/A
N/M
3-Year
N/A
N/M
5-Year
-31.7%
Declining
10-Year
N/A
N/M

CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.

ACTG Profitability Analysis

Margin trends over time

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YearGross MarginOperating MarginNet Margin
202582.5%2.2%7.6%
202424.2%-26.9%-29.5%
202357.8%16.7%53.6%
202236.9%-67.7%-211.2%
202159.0%16.5%169.5%
Gross Margin = Gross Profit ÷ Revenue
Operating Margin = Operating Income ÷ Revenue
Net Margin = Net Income ÷ Revenue

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Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) Earnings Overview

As of May 8, 2026, Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) reported trailing twelve-month net income of -$18M, reflecting +161.1% year-over-year growth. The company earned $-0.19 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 7.6%.

Looking at the long-term picture, ACTG's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -31.7%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $149M in fiscal 2021.

Acacia Research Corporation is currently reporting a net loss, though operating performance should be evaluated in the context of growth investments and industry dynamics View revenue history →

Compared to peers including IDCC ($366M net income, 48.8% margin), VHC (-$18M net income), XOMA ($29M net income, 60.8% margin), ACTG has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare ACTG vs IDCC →

ACTG Earnings vs Peers

Earnings metrics vs comparable public companies

CompanyTTM Net IncomeTTM EPSNet MarginROEYoY GrowthCompare
ACTG logoACTGCurrent
-$18M$-0.197.6%3.8%+161.1%—
IDCC logoIDCC
$366M$10.3848.8%41.5%-2.2%
VHC logoVHC
-$18M$-4.86--+1.0%
XOMA logoXOMA
$29M$1.6360.8%38.2%+188.5%
QCOM logoQCOM
$9.9B$9.2612.5%23.3%-44.2%
FORM logoFORM
$68M$0.866.9%5.5%-22.5%
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ACTG Historical Earnings Data (1995–2025)

31 years
Fiscal Year Net Income YoY % Operating Income EPS (Diluted) Net Margin Op. Margin
2025$22M+160.1%$6M$0.227.6%2.2%
2024-$36M-153.8%-$33M$-0.36-29.5%-26.9%
2023$67M+153.6%$21M$0.5853.6%16.7%
2022-$125M-183.8%-$40M$-1.21-211.2%-67.7%
2021$149M+36.6%$15M$1.91169.5%16.5%
2020$109M+738.2%-$20M$1.48366.8%-65.5%
2019-$17M+83.7%-$23M$-0.34-152.2%-208.2%
2018-$105M-573.5%-$25M$-2.10-79.9%-18.9%
2017$22M+141.0%-$27M$0.4433.9%-41.7%
2016-$54M+66.2%-$37M$-1.08-35.4%-24.5%

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ACTG — Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ACTG stock.

Is ACTG growing earnings?

ACTG EPS is $-0.19, with earnings growth accelerating to +161.1%. This exceeds the 5-year CAGR of -31.7%. TTM net income reached $-18M.

What are ACTG's profit margins?

Acacia Research Corporation net margin is +7.6%, with operating margin at +2.2%. Margins sit within typical range for the sector.

How consistent are ACTG's earnings?

ACTG earnings data spans 1995-2025. The accelerating earnings trend is +161.1% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.

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ACTG Earnings Over Time (2014–2025)

Net income and EPS trends