ACTGQT50Acacia Research Corporation·NASDAQ
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Snapshot
Index—P/E—EPS (ttm)-0.26Insider Own—Shs Outstand97.59MPerf Week1.44%
Market Cap411.82MForward P/E—EPS next Y-0.35Insider Trans-0.13%Shs Float96.03MPerf Month-2.76%
Enterprise Value176.82MPEG—EPS next Q-0.10Short Float1.70%Perf Quarter-8.46%
Income-16.00MP/S1.48EPS this Y—Short Ratio7.95Perf Half Y-18.22%
Sales278.00MP/B0.74EPS next Y—ROA-1.90%Short Interest1.63MPerf YTD12.83%
Book/sh5.71P/C1.24EPS next 5Y—ROE-2.81%52W High5.27 -19.92%Perf Year26.35%
Cash/sh3.41P/FCF27.45EPS past 3/5Y— -31.70%ROIC-2.40%52W Low3.24 30.25%Perf 3Y19.21%
Dividend Est.—EV/EBITDA3.34Sales past 3/5Y69.04% 56.87%Gross Margin61.19%Volatility3.34% 2.52%Perf 5Y-23.13%
Dividend TTM—EV/Sales0.64EPS Y/Y TTM—Oper. Margin-6.95%ATR (14)0.12Perf 10Y-31.38%
Dividend Ex-DateNov 04, 2015Quick Ratio4.51Sales Y/Y TTM12.55%Profit Margin-5.39%RSI (14)43.80Recom2.57
Dividend Gr. 3/5Y—Current Ratio4.76EPS Q/Q316.67%SMA20-1.55%Beta0.57Target Price—
Payout0.00%Debt/Eq0.18Sales Q/Q125.49%SMA50-3.76%Rel Volume0.58Prev Close4.33
Employees986LT Debt/Eq0.18EarningsNov 05SMA200-6.80%Avg Volume194.19KPrice4.22
IPO DateDec 16, 2002Option/ShortYes / YesEPS/Sales Surpr.244.44% 131.44%Net Debt/EBITDA-4.43Volume112,010Change-2.54%
Analyst Ratings
DateActionAnalystRatingTarget
Jan-05-16DowngradeBarclaysEqual Weight → Underweight
Oct-17-13DowngradeStephens & Co.Overweight → Underweight
Latest News· Times ET
Oct-22-26
Oct-06-26
Aug-13-26
Aug-05-26
Jul-22-26
Company

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.

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Financial Statements
DataTimeframe
Line Item (USD, M)
TTM
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FY 2025
12/31/2025
FY 2024
12/31/2024
FY 2023
12/31/2023
FY 2022
12/31/2022
FY 2021
12/31/2021
FY 2020
12/31/2020
FY 2019
12/31/2019
FY 2018
12/31/2018
Total Revenue278285122125—————
Cost of Goods Sold Incl. D&A108509353—————
Gross Profit1692353072—————
Selling, General and Administrative Excl. Other102786351—————
Research and Development0001—————
Other Operating Expense891510-1—————
Operating Income-186-3321—————
Interest Expense8962—————
Unusual Expense
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Non-Operating Income (Expense)034148—————
Net Income Before Taxes-2731-3867—————
Income Taxes-47-3-2—————
Consolidated Net Income-1622-3667—————
Net Income From Continuing Operations-2324-3569—————
Net Income-1622-3667—————
EPS (Recurring)-0.260.23-0.360.71—————
EPS (Basic, Before Extraordinaries)-0.260.23-0.360.71—————
EPS (Diluted)-0.260.22-0.360.58—————
EBITDA5384284—————
Other After Tax Adjustments
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Stock Option Compensation Expense
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Price To Earnings Ratio—17.00—6.76—————
Price To Sales Ratio1.471.263.522.35—————
Gross Margin60.7982.4624.5957.60—————
Operating Margin-6.472.11-27.0516.80—————
Net Margin-5.767.72-29.5153.60—————
Shares Outstanding97969975—————
Market Capitalization409359430294—————
Operating Lease Expense
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Insider Trading Volume
$5.46$4.81$4.16$3.50$2.85● Close Price0.00K65.31K130.62K195.93K261.24KUSD Trades VolumeNovDec2026FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov
Insider Trading
InsiderRelationshipDateTransactionCost#SharesValue ($)#Shares TotalSEC Form 4
Kohlberg Isaac T.DirectorSep 15 '26Sale4.5524,000109,20054,310Sep 16
OCONNELL MAUREENDirectorSep 03 '26Sale4.5712,46656,970254,655Sep 04
OCONNELL MAUREENDirectorSep 02 '26Sale4.6320,53495,072267,121Sep 04
OCONNELL MAUREENDirectorAug 19 '26Sale4.6010,00046,000287,655Aug 20
Kohlberg Isaac T.DirectorAug 12 '26Sale4.6732,188150,31878,310Aug 14
Zambito Michael SIKORYAKChief Financial OfficerAug 11 '25Buy3.277,70025,1477,700Aug 13
Kohlberg Isaac T.DirectorJun 11 '25Sale3.8416,00061,44085,446Jun 13
Soncini Jason W.General CounselMay 21 '25Buy3.797,00026,523209,184May 23
McNulty Martin D. Jr.Chief Executive OfficerMay 19 '25Buy3.775,30019,981185,117May 21
Kohlberg Isaac T.DirectorNov 25 '24Sale4.5715,00068,57369,274Nov 26
Soncini Jason W.General CounselMay 17 '24Buy5.365,00026,800226,661May 20
McNulty Martin D. Jr.Chief Executive OfficerMay 17 '24Buy5.424,42824,000198,127May 20
McNulty Martin D. Jr.Chief Executive OfficerMay 16 '24Buy5.2514,53476,304193,699May 20
Starboard Value LP10% OwnerJul 13 '23Option Exercise3.6541,150,306150,198,61833,048,368Jul 17
Starboard Principal Co LP10% OwnerJul 13 '23Option Exercise3.6541,150,306150,198,61833,048,368Jul 17
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