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Acacia Research(NASDAQ) ACTG

Market Cap$436.58MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2002)+177%
5 Year-20%
1 Year+21%
1 Month-3%
$4.50
-2.81%
-0.13Today
Acacia Research last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 4.522026-07-29
Acacia Research stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-1.09%USD 4.572026-07-22
1 month-3%USD 4.662026-06-29
3 month-11.02%USD 5.082026-04-30
Year to date+20.86%USD 3.742025-12-31
1 year+20.86%USD 3.742025-07-29
3 year+14.72%USD 3.942023-07-28
5 year-19.86%USD 5.642021-07-30
Since inception+177.03%USD 1.672002-12-16

Acacia Research Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$436.58MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$215.05M

Net Income (TTM)

-$18.35M

EPS (TTM)

-$0.19

P/E Ratio

-23.71

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.87 (Low)

Price

$4.50

Volume

256,631.382

Open

$4.64

Previous Close

$4.52

Daily Range

$4.48 - $4.71

52-Week Range

$3.12 - $5.27

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 5, 2026

ACTG News

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Acacia Research (ACTG) Q2 Revenue Up 98%

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Why Acacia Research Corp.'s Shares Popped 22% Today

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Why Acacia Research Corp's Shares Jumped 25% Today

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Why Acacia Research Is Ready to Rebound

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5 of Last Week's Biggest Losers

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Acacia Research Goes Negative

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Acacia Research Switches CEOs

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Charting Acacia Research's Latest Earnings Release

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About Acacia Research

Acacia buys and operates businesses in energy, industry, and technology. It helps these companies improve their performance and generate steady cash. The firm serves organizations needing specialized printing, energy supplies, or patent rights.

From Patents to Printing

  • Intellectual Property: Licenses and enforces patent rights for technology industries; manages over 1,600 license agreements across 200 patent programs.
  • Energy Operations: Produces oil and natural gas in Texas and Oklahoma; averaged 5,700 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2025.
  • Industrial Printing: Manufactures high-volume printers and ink ribbons; used for mission-critical tasks like inventory management and invoicing.
  • Manufacturing: Produces specialty parts for commercial transportation, heating systems, and office markets.

How the Portfolio is Growing

  • Purchased Deflecto in October 2024 for approximately $103.7 million to enter the specialty manufacturing market.
  • Acquired energy assets in Texas and Oklahoma through Benchmark Energy in April 2024 for $145 million.
  • Added a Wi-Fi 7 patent portfolio to its technology holdings during 2025.
  • Generated $564.1 million in proceeds from the Life Sciences Portfolio through December 2025.

What Makes Acacia Different?

Acacia targets complex or misunderstood assets that other buyers often avoid due to their difficulty. The company focuses on long-term ownership to generate returns rather than seeking quick sales of its acquisitions.

Recent Financial Momentum

  • Revenue reached $50.1 million in Q4 2025, up 2.6% from the previous year.
  • Net income turned positive at $3.4 million in Q4 2025, up 125.5% from Q4 2024.
  • Operating loss narrowed to $13.1 million in Q4 2025, an improvement of 17.2% year-over-year.
  • Free cash flow turned positive at $6.8 million in Q4 2025, up 128.9% compared to the prior year.

Bottom Line

Acacia has moved from a narrow focus on patents to a diversified operating model. Its current strategy emphasizes buying cash-flowing businesses across multiple industrial sectors to drive long-term value.

AI Generated • May 6, 2026

Industry

Diversified Financial Services

Sector

Financials

Employees

1,062

CEO

MJ McNulty, Jr.

Website

www.acaciaresearch.com

Headquarters

New York City, NY 10017, US

ACTG Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

97.77%

Operating Margin

-18.72%

Net Income Margin

-8.53%

Return on Equity

-3.42%

Return on Capital

0.99%

Return on Assets

-2.43%

Earnings Yield

-4.22%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$436.58MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

96.59M

Volume

256.63K

Avg. Volume

250.84K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$210.26M

Operating Income

-$40.25M

EBITDA

$31.64M

Operating Cash Flow

$76.22M

Capital Expenditure

-$23.80M

Free Cash Flow

$52.42M

Cash & ST Invst.

$327.53M

Total Debt

$103.26M

Acacia Research Performance Analysis

Acacia Research annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 59,223,000-32.7%
20232023-12-31USD 125,102,000111.2%
20242024-12-31USD 122,312,000-2.2%
20252025-12-31USD 285,232,000133.2%
Acacia Research sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-58.8%
Q32025-09-3016.0%
Q42025-12-31-15.7%
Q12026-03-318.2%
Acacia Research annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -3.13N/A
20232023-12-31USD 0.58N/A
20242024-12-31USD -0.36N/A
20252025-12-31USD 0.22N/A
Acacia Research sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-113.7%
Q32025-09-3017.3%
Q42025-12-31223.7%
Q12026-03-31-557.1%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$54.24M

-56.4%

Gross Profit

$49.41M

-16.2%

Gross Margin

91.09%

N/A

Market Cap

$436.58MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$421.41K

N/A

Employees

1,036

N/A

Net Income

-$15.74M

-164.8%

EBITDA

-$9.34M

-121.7%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$327.53M

+0.2%

Total Debt

$103.26M

-12.1%

Accounts Receivable

$36.83M

-61.5%

Inventory

$23.42M

-10.8%

Long Term Debt

$99.39M

-11.1%

Short Term Debt

$3.87M

-31.1%

Return on Assets

-2.43%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-5.71%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$5.79M

-1828.7%

Operating Cash Flow

$3.40M

+40.3%

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Questions About ACTG

What is the current price of Acacia Research?

Acacia Research is trading at $4.52 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Acacia Research?

Over the past 52 weeks, Acacia Research has traded between $3.12 and $5.27.

How much debt does Acacia Research have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Acacia Research reported total debt of $103.26M.

How much cash does Acacia Research have on hand?

Acacia Research reported $307.51M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Acacia Research’s dividend yield?

Acacia Research does not currently have a dividend yield.

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