Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG)
Company Info
US0038813079
003881307
Jul 8, 1996
Highlights
$368.34M
-$0.11
10.50
$222.41M
$76.64M
$36.90M
$2.70 - $5.74
$6.00
4.47%
5.79
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Performance
Performance Chart
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Returns By Period
Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) returned -14.06% year-to-date (YTD) and -31.68% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, ACTG returned -9.43% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.85%.
ACTG
-14.06%
20.71%
-18.02%
-31.68%
-7.94%
7.57%
-9.43%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.51%
6.15%
-2.00%
12.92%
12.68%
14.19%
10.85%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ACTG, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.46% | -3.67% | -23.81% | -3.44% | 20.71% | -14.06% | |||||||
| 2024 | -0.26% | 3.32% | 31.93% | -8.63% | 14.58% | -10.22% | 6.79% | -10.09% | -3.12% | -3.00% | 0.66% | -4.62% | 10.71% |
| 2023 | 3.56% | -0.92% | -10.65% | -0.26% | 7.53% | 0.48% | -4.09% | -4.51% | -4.20% | -1.64% | 1.39% | 7.69% | -6.89% |
| 2022 | -12.28% | -14.89% | 17.75% | 3.99% | 1.92% | 5.44% | 0.00% | -10.91% | -10.02% | -1.24% | 3.51% | 1.94% | -17.93% |
| 2021 | 42.13% | 26.79% | -6.34% | -8.57% | -12.01% | 26.36% | -16.57% | 7.98% | 11.49% | -15.61% | -14.49% | 4.69% | 30.20% |
| 2020 | -6.02% | -8.00% | -3.48% | 13.96% | 2.37% | 57.92% | -3.18% | -4.17% | -8.56% | -9.22% | 17.14% | 6.78% | 48.12% |
| 2019 | 2.01% | 0.33% | 6.89% | -2.45% | -1.89% | -5.13% | -5.74% | -6.45% | 2.68% | -5.22% | 16.93% | -10.44% | -10.74% |
| 2018 | -9.88% | -5.48% | 1.45% | 4.29% | 5.48% | 7.79% | -8.43% | 2.63% | -17.95% | 2.50% | -3.05% | -6.29% | -26.42% |
| 2017 | -10.00% | 0.00% | -1.71% | -5.22% | -27.52% | 3.80% | -15.85% | -5.80% | 40.00% | -1.10% | -6.67% | -3.57% | -37.69% |
| 2016 | -12.82% | -15.51% | 19.94% | 27.18% | 7.05% | -14.73% | 22.95% | 10.54% | 9.03% | -10.28% | 17.95% | -5.80% | 51.52% |
| 2015 | -26.09% | 1.13% | -14.67% | 4.14% | -7.35% | -14.10% | 7.30% | 2.53% | -4.62% | -26.65% | -9.63% | -27.41% | -73.31% |
| 2014 | -4.95% | 11.82% | -0.33% | 5.80% | 0.62% | 9.98% | -3.19% | 4.28% | -12.99% | 17.15% | 5.67% | -10.94% | 20.12% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of ACTG is 14, meaning it’s performing worse than 86% of other stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Acacia Research Corporation provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.50 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 11.66% | 2.95% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Acacia Research Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.50 |
| 2014 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Acacia Research Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Acacia Research Corporation was 97.30%, occurring on Mar 12, 2003. Recovery took 2043 trading sessions.
The current Acacia Research Corporation drawdown is 91.11%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -97.3% | Mar 10, 2000 | 753 | Mar 12, 2003 | 2043 | Apr 20, 2011 | 2796 |
| -95.21% | Sep 20, 2011 | 2137 | Mar 18, 2020 | — | — | — |
| -67.44% | Oct 4, 1996 | 131 | Apr 16, 1997 | 108 | Sep 22, 1997 | 239 |
| -66.67% | May 11, 1998 | 61 | Aug 5, 1998 | 280 | Sep 15, 1999 | 341 |
| -43.75% | Oct 1, 1997 | 68 | Jan 12, 1998 | 36 | Mar 9, 1998 | 104 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Acacia Research Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Acacia Research Corporation, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 780.0% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Acacia Research Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Business Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for ACTG compared to other companies in the Specialty Business Services industry. ACTG currently has a PEG ratio of 10.5. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for ACTG relative to other companies in the Specialty Business Services industry. Currently, ACTG has a P/S ratio of 1.7. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for ACTG in comparison with other companies in the Specialty Business Services industry. Currently, ACTG has a P/B value of 0.7. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.
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