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Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/15/2025: ACTG (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $6
1 Year Target Price $6
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -21.38% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 362.57M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 6 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 6 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.61 | 52 Weeks Range 2.70 - 5.64 | Updated Date 07/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.70 - 5.64 | Updated Date 07/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.11 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -5.21% | Operating Margin (TTM) 30.79% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.96% | Return on Equity (TTM) -1.88% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 153267316 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.63 |
Enterprise Value 153267316 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.63 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.69 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.74 | Shares Outstanding 96171696 | Shares Floating 33058061 |
Shares Outstanding 96171696 | Shares Floating 33058061 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.42 | Percent Institutions 87.92 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Acacia Research Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Acacia Research Corporation was founded in 1993. Initially focused on patent licensing, it has evolved into an investment company that acquires undervalued businesses, deploying capital to generate long-term shareholder value.
Core Business Areas
- Direct Investments: Acacia acquires operating businesses, focusing on sectors with strong growth potential and identifiable competitive advantages.
- Patent Licensing: Monetizes patent portfolios through licensing and enforcement activities. This area has decreased in significance as their main strategy has moved to acquiring other companies.
Leadership and Structure
The CEO is Clifford Press. Acacia operates with a lean corporate structure, empowering its acquired businesses to operate independently while leveraging corporate resources for strategic guidance and capital allocation.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Direct Investments in Operating Companies: Acacia's primary focus is now investing in, and managing, operating companies across various industries. Specific revenue breakdowns for each individual investment fluctuate. Competitors vary based on each underlying investment. Acacia faces general competition from other PE firms.
- Patent Licensing (Historically):: While less emphasized now, the company historically focused on licensing and enforcement of patent portfolios, generating revenue through royalties and settlements. Competitors include other patent assertion entities like Intellectual Ventures and Marathon Patent Group. Market Share data unavailable and fluctuating.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
Acacia's business now primarily exists as a holding company that owns other companies, so it participates in multiple different industries. These industries have varying growth and competitive characteristics.
Positioning
Acacia differentiates itself by focusing on acquiring undervalued businesses and deploying capital strategically to improve operations and generate returns. They look for operating companies with strong market positioning and growth.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
Varies based on their acquisitions. It's difficult to place an exact market value, but their goal is to purchase profitable operating companies at reasonable values and capitalize on market opportunities.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diverse investment portfolio
- Experienced management team
- Strong capital allocation capabilities
- Operational expertise
Weaknesses
- Reliance on successful acquisitions
- Complexity in managing diverse business units
- Fluctuating revenue streams
- Dependence on market trends to buy operating companies
Opportunities
- Expansion into new industries
- Strategic acquisitions of complementary businesses
- Increased operational efficiencies within portfolio companies
- Growth of invested operating companies
Threats
- Economic downturn impacting portfolio companies
- Increased competition for acquisitions
- Operational challenges within acquired businesses
- Changes in intellectual property law
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Private Equity firms such as BX
- KKR
- BAM
Competitive Landscape
Acacia competes with private equity firms and other investment companies for acquisitions. Their competitive advantage lies in their operational expertise and strategic capital allocation.
Major Acquisitions
Perfect Memory SA
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 15
- Strategic Rationale: Acquisition of its patent portfolio to expand monetization opportunities.
Printronix Holding Corporation
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 58
- Strategic Rationale: Diversified Acacia's business and increased the opportunity for long-term revenue from operating businesses.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth trajectory is tied to the success of acquisitions and is therefore variable.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates are not available at this time. Future growth depends on the success of acquisitions and operational improvements within the portfolio.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on identifying and acquiring undervalued businesses with growth potential.
Summary
Acacia Research Corporation has transitioned from a patent licensing firm into a diversified investment company. Their strategy relies on identifying and acquiring undervalued businesses with growth potential, a process that inherently carries risk. The firm does not pay dividends. Future performance is tied closely to the success of their acquisitions and the management of their portfolio companies. Recent moves have increased their investments in other companies.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (SEC)
- Company website
- Publicly available news sources
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance may change, impacting the accuracy of this analysis.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Acacia Research Corporation
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-07-08 | CEO, COO, Head of M&A and Director Mr. Martin D. McNulty Jr. | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Business Equipment & Supplies | Full time employees 1036 | Website https://www.acaciaresearch.com |
Full time employees 1036 | Website https://www.acaciaresearch.com | ||
Acacia Research Corporation operates as an acquirer and operator of businesses across industrial, energy, and technology sectors in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. It operates through four segments: Intellectual Property Operations, Industrial Operations, Energy Operations, and Manufacturing Operations. The company is involved in investing in IP; and licensing and enforcement of patented technologies. It also designs and manufactures printers, including hardware and embedded software, as well as consumable products, such as inked ribbons for various industrial printing applications. In addition, the company acquires, explores, develops, and produces oil and natural gas resources located in Texas and Oklahoma; and designs and manufactures purchase brochure, folder, applications display holders, plastic injection-molded office supply and arts, crafts and education products, plastic and aluminum air venting and air control products, extruded vinyl chair mats, safety reflectors for bicycles, and mud flaps and splash guards for the heavy duty truck market. Acacia Research Corporation was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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