ACTG
ACTG
Acacia Research CorporationIncome Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $59.45M ▲ | $57.57M ▼ | $-2.73M ▲ | -4.59% ▲ | $-0.03 ▲ | $9.7M ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $51.24M ▼ | $94.64M ▲ | $-3.29M ▼ | -6.43% ▼ | $-0.03 ▼ | $12.88M ▼ |
| Q1-2025 | $124.42M ▲ | $20.63M ▼ | $24.29M ▲ | 19.52% ▲ | $0.25 ▲ | $43.1M ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $48.84M ▲ | $24.4M ▲ | $-13.43M ▲ | -27.49% ▲ | $-0.14 | $3.48M ▼ |
| Q3-2024 | $23.31M | $12.62M | $-14M | -60.04% | $-0.14 | $3.6M |
What's going well?
Sales grew sharply this quarter and the operating loss was cut in half. Expenses are being managed better, and the company is moving toward greater efficiency.
What's concerning?
The company is still losing money, and margins are unpredictable from quarter to quarter. High overhead and ongoing losses raise questions about long-term sustainability.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $334.79M ▼ | $768.87M ▼ | $192.03M ▼ | $537.61M ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $374.94M ▲ | $775.55M ▼ | $198.07M ▼ | $538.58M ▼ |
| Q1-2025 | $326.78M ▼ | $801.61M ▲ | $224.35M ▲ | $540.23M ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $333.76M ▼ | $756.39M ▲ | $203.78M ▲ | $514.83M ▼ |
| Q3-2024 | $410.9M | $707.57M | $129.01M | $540.18M |
What's financially strong about this company?
ACTG has much more cash than debt, a very high current ratio, and most assets are either cash or real property. The company is paying down debt and has no near-term financial pressures.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
Retained earnings are negative, showing past losses. Cash and investments dipped this quarter, and receivables are rising, which could mean slower customer payments.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $-2.39M ▲ | $9.55M ▼ | $-14.25M ▼ | $-10.4M ▼ | $-14.94M ▼ | $3.49M ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $-3.29M ▼ | $50.12M ▲ | $-1.49M ▼ | $-4.27M ▲ | $44.76M ▲ | $47.91M ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $24.29M ▲ | $2.42M ▲ | $1.04M ▲ | $-6.07M ▼ | $-1.92M ▲ | $335K ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $-13.43M ▼ | $-20.26M ▼ | $-95.9M ▼ | $30.98M ▲ | $-86.17M ▼ | $-23.55M ▼ |
| Q3-2024 | $-11.66M | $-571K | $-7.23M | $-19.3M | $-26.94M | $6.2M |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
ACTG has a large cash cushion of $301.8 million and still generated positive cash flow from operations and after capital spending. Losses are mostly accounting, not real cash burn, and the business is not reliant on outside funding.
What are the cash flow concerns?
Operating and free cash flow dropped dramatically compared to last quarter, and the company needed to borrow new debt. Working capital benefits that boosted cash last quarter are unlikely to repeat, and cash outflows this quarter were significant.
Revenue by Products
| Product | Q4-2024 | Q1-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q3-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
License fees | $10.00M ▲ | $70.00M ▲ | $0 ▼ | $10.00M ▲ |
Natural Gas | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $0 ▼ | $0 ▲ |
Oil | $20.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▼ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ |
Printers and parts | $20.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▼ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ |
Service | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ |
Service Other | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ |
Revenue by Geography
| Region | Q4-2024 | Q1-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q3-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Americas | $60.00M ▲ | $120.00M ▲ | $40.00M ▼ | $50.00M ▲ |
Asia Pacific | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ |
Canada and Latin America | $0 ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ |
E M E A | $10.00M ▲ | $0 ▼ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ |
Q3 2025 Earnings Call Summary
Read Call Summary5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at Acacia Research Corporation's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
Key positives include a much larger and more diversified asset base, strong though moderating liquidity, and a differentiated strategy that combines acquisition expertise with operational improvement and IP know-how. The company has demonstrated an ability to find and purchase niche, cash-oriented businesses, expand its equity base, and maintain flexibility through historically robust cash and capital-market access. Certain subsidiaries hold solid positions in their respective niches, offering the potential for stable, recurring cash flows if managed well.
Major risks center on profitability volatility, sustained negative free cash flow, and increased leverage deployed into a more aggressive investment cycle. Rising operating costs and margin compression show that scaling the portfolio has not yet translated into stable earnings, and negative retained earnings highlight a history of cumulative losses. The success of recent heavy investments and acquisitions is not yet proven, and any missteps in integration, industry downturns, or tighter financing conditions could pressure both operations and the balance sheet.
Looking ahead, Acacia appears to be at an inflection point where its strategy is fully in motion but its financial results are still catching up. If management can rein in costs, improve operating discipline at subsidiaries, and convert recent investments into durable cash flows, the larger asset base and diversified portfolio could support a more stable, profitable profile over time. Conversely, if margins remain weak and free cash flow stays negative, the combination of higher debt and ongoing investment needs could constrain flexibility. Overall, the company’s future will be shaped less by headline revenue growth and more by its ability to turn that revenue, and its growing portfolio, into consistent, cash-backed returns.
About Acacia Research Corporation
https://www.acaciaresearch.comAcacia Research Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, invests in intellectual property and related absolute return assets; and engages in the licensing and enforcement of patented technologies. The company operates through two segments, Intellectual Property Operations and Industrial Operations.
Income Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $59.45M ▲ | $57.57M ▼ | $-2.73M ▲ | -4.59% ▲ | $-0.03 ▲ | $9.7M ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $51.24M ▼ | $94.64M ▲ | $-3.29M ▼ | -6.43% ▼ | $-0.03 ▼ | $12.88M ▼ |
| Q1-2025 | $124.42M ▲ | $20.63M ▼ | $24.29M ▲ | 19.52% ▲ | $0.25 ▲ | $43.1M ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $48.84M ▲ | $24.4M ▲ | $-13.43M ▲ | -27.49% ▲ | $-0.14 | $3.48M ▼ |
| Q3-2024 | $23.31M | $12.62M | $-14M | -60.04% | $-0.14 | $3.6M |
What's going well?
Sales grew sharply this quarter and the operating loss was cut in half. Expenses are being managed better, and the company is moving toward greater efficiency.
What's concerning?
The company is still losing money, and margins are unpredictable from quarter to quarter. High overhead and ongoing losses raise questions about long-term sustainability.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $334.79M ▼ | $768.87M ▼ | $192.03M ▼ | $537.61M ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $374.94M ▲ | $775.55M ▼ | $198.07M ▼ | $538.58M ▼ |
| Q1-2025 | $326.78M ▼ | $801.61M ▲ | $224.35M ▲ | $540.23M ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $333.76M ▼ | $756.39M ▲ | $203.78M ▲ | $514.83M ▼ |
| Q3-2024 | $410.9M | $707.57M | $129.01M | $540.18M |
What's financially strong about this company?
ACTG has much more cash than debt, a very high current ratio, and most assets are either cash or real property. The company is paying down debt and has no near-term financial pressures.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
Retained earnings are negative, showing past losses. Cash and investments dipped this quarter, and receivables are rising, which could mean slower customer payments.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $-2.39M ▲ | $9.55M ▼ | $-14.25M ▼ | $-10.4M ▼ | $-14.94M ▼ | $3.49M ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $-3.29M ▼ | $50.12M ▲ | $-1.49M ▼ | $-4.27M ▲ | $44.76M ▲ | $47.91M ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $24.29M ▲ | $2.42M ▲ | $1.04M ▲ | $-6.07M ▼ | $-1.92M ▲ | $335K ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $-13.43M ▼ | $-20.26M ▼ | $-95.9M ▼ | $30.98M ▲ | $-86.17M ▼ | $-23.55M ▼ |
| Q3-2024 | $-11.66M | $-571K | $-7.23M | $-19.3M | $-26.94M | $6.2M |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
ACTG has a large cash cushion of $301.8 million and still generated positive cash flow from operations and after capital spending. Losses are mostly accounting, not real cash burn, and the business is not reliant on outside funding.
What are the cash flow concerns?
Operating and free cash flow dropped dramatically compared to last quarter, and the company needed to borrow new debt. Working capital benefits that boosted cash last quarter are unlikely to repeat, and cash outflows this quarter were significant.
Revenue by Products
| Product | Q4-2024 | Q1-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q3-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
License fees | $10.00M ▲ | $70.00M ▲ | $0 ▼ | $10.00M ▲ |
Natural Gas | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $0 ▼ | $0 ▲ |
Oil | $20.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▼ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ |
Printers and parts | $20.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▼ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ |
Service | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ |
Service Other | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ |
Revenue by Geography
| Region | Q4-2024 | Q1-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q3-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Americas | $60.00M ▲ | $120.00M ▲ | $40.00M ▼ | $50.00M ▲ |
Asia Pacific | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ |
Canada and Latin America | $0 ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ |
E M E A | $10.00M ▲ | $0 ▼ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ |
Q3 2025 Earnings Call Summary
Read Call Summary5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at Acacia Research Corporation's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
Key positives include a much larger and more diversified asset base, strong though moderating liquidity, and a differentiated strategy that combines acquisition expertise with operational improvement and IP know-how. The company has demonstrated an ability to find and purchase niche, cash-oriented businesses, expand its equity base, and maintain flexibility through historically robust cash and capital-market access. Certain subsidiaries hold solid positions in their respective niches, offering the potential for stable, recurring cash flows if managed well.
Major risks center on profitability volatility, sustained negative free cash flow, and increased leverage deployed into a more aggressive investment cycle. Rising operating costs and margin compression show that scaling the portfolio has not yet translated into stable earnings, and negative retained earnings highlight a history of cumulative losses. The success of recent heavy investments and acquisitions is not yet proven, and any missteps in integration, industry downturns, or tighter financing conditions could pressure both operations and the balance sheet.
Looking ahead, Acacia appears to be at an inflection point where its strategy is fully in motion but its financial results are still catching up. If management can rein in costs, improve operating discipline at subsidiaries, and convert recent investments into durable cash flows, the larger asset base and diversified portfolio could support a more stable, profitable profile over time. Conversely, if margins remain weak and free cash flow stays negative, the combination of higher debt and ongoing investment needs could constrain flexibility. Overall, the company’s future will be shaped less by headline revenue growth and more by its ability to turn that revenue, and its growing portfolio, into consistent, cash-backed returns.

CEO
Martin D. McNulty Jr.
Compensation Summary
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Upcoming Earnings
Split Record
| Date | Type | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-11-19 | Forward | 11:10 |
| 1998-06-15 | Forward | 2:1 |
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