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Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
12/04/2025: 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 $5
1 Year Target Price $5
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -22.05% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/04/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 369.44M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 63.83 | 1Y Target Price 5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 63.83 | 1Y Target Price 5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.5 | 52 Weeks Range 2.70 - 4.58 | Updated Date 12/4/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.70 - 4.58 | Updated Date 12/4/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.06 |
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 2025-11-05 | When - | Estimate -0.05 | Actual -0.01 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 1.7% | Operating Margin (TTM) -10.81% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.62% | Return on Equity (TTM) 0.98% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 63.83 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 122959096 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.3 |
Enterprise Value 122959096 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.3 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.43 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.9 | Shares Outstanding 96460378 | Shares Floating 33332848 |
Shares Outstanding 96460378 | Shares Floating 33332848 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.43 | Percent Institutions 88.79 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Acacia Research Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Acacia Research Corporation was founded in 1993. Initially focused on acquiring and licensing patents, it has evolved into a diversified investment platform targeting distressed, undervalued, and hard-to-value assets.
Core Business Areas
- Intellectual Property: Acacia focuses on acquiring and licensing patents across various technologies. They actively seek to monetize these patents through licensing programs and, if necessary, litigation.
- Principal Investments: Acacia invests in companies and assets across different industries, including technology, healthcare, and industrials, with a focus on generating long-term capital appreciation.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team is headed by CEO Clifford Press. The organizational structure involves teams dedicated to intellectual property management, investment analysis, and portfolio company operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Patent Licensing: Acacia's primary offering is licensing its portfolio of patents to companies that utilize the patented technologies. Market share in this space is difficult to define precisely, as it depends on the specific technologies and industries involved. Competitors include Intellectual Ventures and WiLAN.
- Strategic Investments: Acacia makes strategic investments in various companies and industries. Revenue from these investments depends on the performance of the invested companies and is not directly comparable to traditional product or service market share. Competitors depend on the industry of investment.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The intellectual property licensing market is dynamic, influenced by technological innovation, patent law changes, and the willingness of companies to pay for patent rights. The investment landscape is volatile with changing market dynamics.
Positioning
Acacia positions itself as a key player in acquiring and monetizing undervalued intellectual property assets and generating returns from strategic investments. Competitive advantages include expertise in patent litigation and a diversified investment portfolio.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for IP licensing is estimated in the billions of dollars annually, varying significantly based on technological innovation and market demand. Acacia is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its diverse patent portfolio. TAM for strategic investments is in the Trillions of dollars annually. Acacia looks to get a small piece of specific markets.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Extensive patent portfolio
- Experienced management team in patent litigation
- Diversified investment strategy
- Strong cash position to fund acquisitions and investments
Weaknesses
- Reliance on patent litigation which can be unpredictable
- Potential for negative publicity from litigation
- Investment performance is dependent on market conditions
- Smaller company size compared to competitors with greater capital
Opportunities
- Acquire undervalued patent portfolios
- Expand into new technology areas
- Increase strategic investments in high-growth sectors
- Partner with other IP licensing companies
Threats
- Changes in patent law that could weaken IP protection
- Increased competition from other IP licensing firms
- Economic downturn impacting investment returns
- Unfavorable court decisions in patent litigation
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- IV
- OTCQX:WLANF
Competitive Landscape
Acacia's competitive advantages include specialized expertise in patent licensing and a diversified investment approach. Disadvantages include its relatively smaller size compared to larger competitors and reliance on litigation.
Major Acquisitions
CombiMatrix Corporation
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 33
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Acacia's footprint in the healthcare sector, adding value through operational improvements.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Acacia's historical growth has been driven by patent acquisitions and licensing revenue, as well as the performance of strategic investments.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on the success of its investment strategy, the outcome of patent litigation, and overall market conditions. Analyst estimates vary based on these factors.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquiring new patent portfolios, making strategic investments in target companies, and streamlining operational efficiency.
Summary
Acacia Research Corporation is a diversified investment platform specializing in intellectual property and strategic investments. The company's strength lies in its expertise in patent licensing and a diversified portfolio. A key challenge is reliance on unpredictable patent litigation outcomes. Acacia needs to effectively manage litigation risks and leverage its investments for sustainable growth. The company's future will depend on the IP and Market environments and how well they manage them.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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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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