Acacia Research Corporation

Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) Stock Analysis

$4.300

-0.098 (-2.27%)At close

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High
4.360
Open
4.350
VWAP
4.32
Volume
128.52K
Mkt Cap
490.11M
Low
4.290
Amount
554.78K
EV/EBITDA, TTM
4.37

Acacia Research Corporation is focused on acquiring and operating of businesses across public and private markets and industries including but not limited to the industrial, energy and technology sectors. Its Intellectual Property Operations segment invests in intellectual property (IP) assets and engages in the licensing and enforcement of patented technologies. Through its Patent Licensing, Enforcement and Technologies Business, it is a principal in the licensing and enforcement of patent portfolios, with its operating subsidiaries obtaining the rights in the patent portfolio or purchasing the patent portfolio outright. Its Industrial Operations segment is engaged in the design and manufacture of printers and consumable products for various industrial printing applications. Its Energy Operations segment includes its wells and engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas resources located in Roberts and Hemphill Counties in Texas.

AI analysis of Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG)

Hold

Acacia Research Corp is currently trading at $4.32, with a forward P/E ratio of 47.39, indicating high future earnings expectations. However, the RSI is at 42.06, suggesting the stock is nearing oversold territory but not yet at a buy signal. The recent earnings report showed a significant revenue growth of 123.6% year-over-year, but the company still faces challenges with net income fluctuations, as seen with a recent net income of only $47,000 in Q2 2026. Given these factors, it may be prudent to hold rather than buy at this time, as the stock does not show clear bullish momentum yet.

Analyst Ratings (3)

+16.28% upside
Buy
2 Buy
0 Hold
1 Sell
Current: 4.30
Low
5.00
Average
5.00
High
5.00

Craig-Hallum

2026-03-12

Price Target

$6

Buy

Craig-Hallum

2024-03-15

Price Target

$7

Strong Buy

Craig-Hallum

2020-05-22

Price Target

—

Strong Buy

Valuation Metrics

The current forward P/E ratio for Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) is 47.39, compared to its 5-year average forward P/E of 1.18.

Forward P/E

Overvalued
5Y Average P/E
1.18
Current P/E
47.39
Overvalued
41.78
Undervalued
-39.41

Forward EV/EBITDA

Overvalued
5Y Average EV/EBITDA
1.02
Current EV/EBITDA
4.37
Overvalued
2.98
Undervalued
-0.94

Forward P/S

Fair
5Y Average P/S
4.36
Current P/S
2.15
Overvalued
7.38
Undervalued
1.35

Alphio AI Price Scenarios for ACTG

Scenario prices are the last monthly forecast band of the current year. Probabilities are fixed model weights (25 / 50 / 25), not guarantees.

B

Bull

Bull · 25%ACTG

$9.69

Scenario price

B

Base

Base · 50%ACTG

$8.85

Scenario price

B

Bear

Bear · 25%ACTG

$7.52

Scenario price

Whales holding ACTG

S

Starboard Value LP

+ HoldingACTG

+2.74%

3M Return

Events Timeline

2026-08-05 (ET)

07:30:00

Acacia Reports Q2 Revenue of $114.6M, Up 124% Year Over Year

2026-05-07 (ET)

07:40:00

Acacia Reports Q1 Revenue of $54.2M

2025-06-24 (ET)

07:48:12

Acacia Research appoints Michael Zambito as CFO

2025-03-13 (ET)

07:36:19

Acacia Research reports Q4 EPS (14c), consensus (7c)

2024-11-12 (ET)

06:33:43

Acacia Research reports Q3 EPS (14c), consensus 1c

News

ACTG FAQ — answered by Alphio AI

Acacia Research Corporation is focused on acquiring and operating of businesses across public and private markets and industries including but not limited to the industrial, energy and technology sectors. Its Intellectual Property Operations segment invests in intellectual property (IP) assets and engages in the licensing and enforcement of patented technologies. Through its Patent Licensing, Enforcement and Technologies Business, it is a principal in the licensing and enforcement of patent portfolios, with its operating subsidiaries obtaining the rights in the patent portfolio or purchasing the patent portfolio outright. Its Industrial Operations segment is engaged in the design and manufacture of printers and consumable products for various industrial printing applications. Its Energy Operations segment includes its wells and engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas resources located in Roberts and Hemphill Counties in Texas. It operates in the Industrials sector (PATENT OWNERS & LESSORS industry).

Acacia Research Corp is currently trading at $4.32, with a forward P/E ratio of 47.39, indicating high future earnings expectations. However, the RSI is at 42.06, suggesting the stock is nearing oversold territory but not yet at a buy signal. The recent earnings report showed a significant revenue growth of 123.6% year-over-year, but the company still faces challenges with net income fluctuations, as seen with a recent net income of only $47,000 in Q2 2026. Given these factors, it may be prudent to hold rather than buy at this time, as the stock does not show clear bullish momentum yet.

3 analysts cover ACTG: 2 rate it Buy, 0 Hold and 1 Sell. The average price target is 5.00.

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