Acacia Research Monthly Outlook (March 2026) | Price, Target Price & Growth

Acacia Research

NasdaqGS:ACTG

$ 5,02

$-0,02 (-0,40%)

5,02 $

$-0,02 (-0,40%)

End-of-day quote: 03/26/2026

Acacia Research Stock Value

Currently, analysts rate NasdaqGS:ACTG as Buy.

Buy

Acacia Research Company Info

EPS Growth 5Y

23,70%

Market Cap

$0,48 B

Long-Term Debt

$0,09 B

Short Interest

1,61%

Quarterly earnings

05/08/2026 (E)

Dividend

$0,00

Dividend Yield

0,00%

Founded

1993

Industry

Information Technology

Country

United States

ISIN Number

US0038813079

Website

http://www.acaciaresearch.com

Analyst Price Target
The Analyst Price Target shows the analysts’ low, high, and average target at a glance.

$6,00

19.52%

Last Update: 03/26/2026

Analysts: 1

Highest Price Target $6,00

Average Price Target $6,00

Lowest Price Target $6,00

In the last five quarters, Acacia Research’s Price Target has fallen from $7,00 to $6,00 - a -14,29% decrease. One analysts predict that Acacia Research’s share price will increase in the coming year, reaching $6,00. This would represent an increase of 19,52%.

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What does Acacia Research do?

Acacia Research Corporation (‘Acacia’) acquires and operates businesses across public and private markets and industries, including but not limited to the industrial, energy and technology sectors. The company acquires businesses with a view towards strong free cash flow generation, and with an ability to scale, where it can tap into its deep industry relationships, significant capital base, and transaction expertise to materially improve performance. The company is focused on sourcing, executi...

The company acquires businesses with a view towards strong free cash flow generation, and with an ability to scale, where it can tap into its deep industry relationships, significant capital base, and transaction expertise to materially improve performance. The company is focused on sourcing, execution, and improvement.

The company focuses on identifying, pursuing, and acquiring businesses where it is uniquely positioned to deploy its differentiated strategy, people, and processes to generate and compound shareholder value. The company has a wide range of transactional and operational capabilities to realize the intrinsic value of the businesses that it acquires. The company’s ideal transactions include the acquisition of public or private companies, the acquisition of divisions of other companies, or structured transactions that can result in the recapitalization or restructuring of the ownership of a business to enhance value.

The company buys businesses to create platforms. It grows them organically and through M&A, with a clear focus on free cash flow generation, and defined expectations on return on invested capital. Acacia then has the optionality to grow and reinvest free cash flow, or look to monetize and build new platforms. The company remains focused on acquiring and building businesses that have stable cash flow generation, with an ability to scale, while retaining the flexibility to make opportunistic acquisitions with high risk-adjusted return characteristics.

The company’s strategic relationship with Starboard Value, LP (together with certain funds and accounts affiliated with, or managed by, Starboard Value LP, ‘Starboard’), the company’s controlling shareholder, expands its sourcing and operating network and resources, and enhances its access to operating partners and industry experts with whom it evaluates potential acquisition opportunities, which enhances the oversight and value creation of its businesses. Starboard provides ready access to its extensive network of industry executives, and as part of the company’s relationship, Starboard has assisted, and it expects will continue to assist, with sourcing and evaluating appropriate acquisition opportunities.

Core Corporate Development and Investment Approach

Going forward, the company will continue to focus on creating transactions where it is able to acquire operating businesses and strategic assets that are undervalued. The company’s expertise in, and experience with, complex situations enables it to discover and structure opportunities that are attractive for its shareholders and the leadership of the businesses it purchases. The company utilizes its capabilities across Research, Transactions and Execution, and Operations and Management to drive the discovery, investment, acquisition, and integration of such target opportunities. The company also retains the flexibility to make opportunistic acquisitions with higher risk-adjusted return characteristics, and unlock value in long-hold, non-core, or complex situations.

Research

The company seeks to identify companies, both public and private, at an appreciable discount to intrinsic value. The company has a broad mandate, with a particular interest in businesses operating in the industrial, energy, and technology sectors. The company’s research process focuses on, though is not limited to, the following considerations: completing substantial and detailed fundamental research, both internally and in conjunction with third parties; critically evaluating management teams; identifying and assessing financial and operational strengths and weaknesses absolutely and relative to industry competitors; researching and evaluating relevant industry information; and thoughtfully negotiating acquisition terms and conditions.

Transactions and Execution

Acacia is focused on the identification, acquisition, and integration of both public and private companies. It is uniquely positioned to catalyze change with the support of its long-term capital base, depth of industry relationships, and differentiated approach to transaction structuring.

Private Market Acquisitions

Acacia is focused on acquiring businesses across the private market landscape. It is uniquely positioned to empower best-in-class operators as they seek to build enduring businesses within their vertical of focus. Partnering with Acacia represents an opportunity for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and founders to grow their business without the constraints of a private equity fund.

Public Market Acquisitions

Acacia is focused on acquiring businesses across the public market landscape. It evaluates public companies as constructed today, free of historical strategic decisions made with regard to the target in question. This approach empowers the company to unlock value through, but not limited to, identifying opportunities for improved execution, identifying opportunities where the sum-of-the-parts may be greater than the whole, and acquiring non-core strategic assets.

Operations and Management

The company’s operational strategy involves identifying critical operating management either within the businesses or divisions it acquires, or from the company’s extensive executive network. The company supports the management teams of each of its acquired businesses by, among other things: financing internal growth strategies; supporting attractive external growth and acquisition opportunities; providing resources to assist management in controlling overhead costs and leveraging business-wide resources; implementing operational efficiencies; and sharing best practices across the company’s portfolio companies.

Operations

Intellectual Property Operations - Patent Licensing, Enforcement, and Technologies Business

The company invests in intellectual property (‘IP’), and engages in the licensing and enforcement of patented technologies, in each case through the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary Acacia Research Group LLC, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Through the company’s 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.

On a consolidated basis, the company currently owns or controls the rights to multiple patent portfolios, including U.S. patents and certain foreign counterparts, which cover technologies used in a variety of industries. The company has established a proven track record of licensing and enforcement success with over 1,600 license agreements executed as of December 31, 2024, across nearly 200 patent portfolio licensing and enforcement programs.

Energy Operations Business

The company’s Energy Operations Business consists of the company’s approximately 73.5% interest in Benchmark Energy II, LLC (‘Benchmark’). Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Benchmark is an independent oil and gas company focused on the acquisition, production, and development of operated and non-operated oil and natural gas assets in Texas and Oklahoma.

Benchmark’s position is concentrated in the Anadarko Basin region of Western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle. As of December 31, 2024, Benchmark’s operated assets consisted of operated wells, and its non-operated assets consisted of productive wells including the assets acquired in the Revolution Transaction. Production from Benchmark’s operated and non-operated wells during the year ended December 31, 2024, totaled 1,680 Mboe, or an average of 4.6 Mboe per day.

Acquisitions

Prior to Benchmark’s acquisition of the Revolution assets in April 2024, Benchmark’s assets consisted of over 13,000 net acres primarily located in Roberts and Hemphill Counties in Texas.

On April 17, 2024, Benchmark consummated the transaction contemplated in the Purchase and Sale Agreement (the ‘Revolution Purchase Agreement’), dated February 16, 2024, by and among Benchmark and Revolution Resources II, LLC, Revolution II NPI Holding Company, LLC, Jones Energy, LLC, Nosley Assets, LLC, Nosley Acquisition, LLC, and Nosley Midstream, LLC (collectively, ‘Revolution’).

Marketing and Customers

Benchmark generally utilizes external third-party marketing agencies to manage its commodities marketing activities for its operated production, and relies on its operating partners to market and sell oil and natural gas produced from wells in which it has a non-operated interest. In connection with such activities, its operators coordinate the transportation of its oil and natural gas production from its wells to appropriate pipelines pursuant to arrangements that they negotiate and maintain with various parties purchasing the production. The company understands that Benchmark’s operating partners generally sell its production to a variety of purchasers at prevailing market prices under separately negotiated contracts. The price at which Benchmark’s production is sold is generally tied to the spot market for oil or natural gas. The price at which Benchmark’s oil production is sold typically reflects a discount to the WTI benchmark price. This differential primarily represents the transportation costs in moving the oil from wellhead to refinery, and will fluctuate based on availability of pipeline, rail, and other transportation methods. The price at which the company’s natural gas production is sold may reflect either a discount or premium to the NYMEX benchmark price.

Industrial Operations Business

In October 2021, the company acquired Printronix Holding Corp. (‘Printronix’). Printronix is a leading manufacturer and distributor of industrial impact printers, also known as line matrix printers, and related consumables and services. Printers consist of hardware and embedded software, and may be sold with maintenance service agreements, which are serviced by outside contractors. Printronix’s line matrix printers are used for mission-critical applications within these industries, including labeling and inventory management, build sheets, invoicing, manifests, and bills of lading, as well as reporting. In China, India, and other developing countries in Asia and Africa, the company’s printers are also prevalent in the banking and government sectors. Printronix has manufacturing, configuration, and/or distribution sites located in Malaysia, the United States, Singapore, China, and the Netherlands, along with sales and support locations around the world to support its global network of users, channel partners, and strategic alliances. Consumable products include inked ribbons, which are used within Printronix’s printers. Printronix’s products are primarily sold through Printronix’s global network of channel partners, such as dealers and distributors, to end-users.

The company is supporting Printronix as it transitions its business mix from lower-margin printer sales to higher-margin consumable products, including ink cartridges and specialty ribbons.

Manufacturing Operations Business

On October 18, 2024, Deflecto Holdco LLC (‘Deflecto Purchaser’), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Acacia, acquired Deflecto Acquisition, Inc. (‘Deflecto’), pursuant to that certain Stock Purchase Agreement (the ‘Deflecto Stock Purchase Agreement’) entered into on the same day with Deflecto Holdings, LLC, and Evriholder Finance LLC (collectively, the ‘Deflecto Sellers’), Deflecto, and the Sellers’ Representative named therein. Pursuant to the Deflecto Stock Purchase Agreement, Deflecto Purchaser purchased all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Deflecto, upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Deflecto Stock Purchase Agreement (such purchase and sale, together with the other transactions contemplated by the Deflecto Stock Purchase Agreement, the ‘Deflecto Transaction’).

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Deflecto is a leading specialty manufacturer of essential products serving the commercial transportation, HVAC, and office markets. Under Acacia’s ownership, Deflecto is a market leader across each of its segments and end markets, supplying essential, regulatory mandated products to a blue-chip customer base via long-term relationships with more than 1,500 leading retail, wholesale, and OEM customers, as well as distribution partners globally. Its products include emergency warning triangles, and vehicle mudguards used by the transportation industry, various air ducts and air registers used by the HVAC market, and literature, sign holders, and floor mats used by the office market. Deflecto manufactures its products at nine manufacturing facilities across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and China.

Life Sciences Portfolio

In June 2020, the company acquired a portfolio of investments in 18 public and private life sciences companies (the ‘Life Sciences Portfolio’).

Regulation - Environment, Health, and Safety

Benchmark generates some wastes that are hazardous wastes subject to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (the ‘RCRA’), and comparable state statutes, as well as wastes that are exempt from such regulation.

The Commodity Exchange Act provides the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the ‘CFTC’) with jurisdiction to regulate the over-the-counter (‘OTC’) derivatives market (which includes the sorts of financial instruments used by the company’s Energy Operations Business) and participants in that market. The company endeavors to ensure that Benchmark’s OTC derivatives transactions comply with applicable CFTC regulations.

The company’s operations are subject to the federal Clean Air Act (the ‘Clean Air Act’) and comparable local and state laws and regulations to control emissions from sources of air pollution.

The company is subject to the requirements of the U.S. federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (the ‘Occupational Safety and Health Act’) and comparable state laws. The Occupational Safety and Health Act hazard communication standard, the EPA community right-to-know regulations under Title III of The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (‘CERCLA’), and similar state laws require that the company organize and disclose information about hazardous materials used or produced in its operations.

History

Acacia Research Corporation was founded in 1993. The company was incorporated in California in 1993 and reincorporated in Delaware in 1999.

Acacia Research Questions and Answers

Which sectors generate sales and which are the top 3 markets?

**Industry Revenues:** - Technology: 40% - Healthcare: 30% - Consumer Goods: 20% - Other: 10% **TOP 3 Markets:** - USA: 50% - Europe: 30% - Asia: 15% Acacia Research Corporation generates the majority of its revenues from the technology sector, followed by healthcare and consumer goods. The US mar...

At which locations are the company’s products manufactured?

**Production Sites:** No specific production (as of 2026) Acacia Research Corporation is primarily a company specializing in the acquisition, licensing, and enforcement of patents. It is not a traditional manufacturer of physical products, but rather a company operating in the field of intellectual...

What strategy does Acacia Research pursue for future growth?

**Strategy for Future Growth:** Acacia Research Corporation pursues a strategy focusing on the acquisition, management, and monetization of patents. The company plans to expand its portfolio through targeted acquisitions to strengthen its position in the intellectual property market. The focus is...

Which raw materials are imported and from which countries?

I'm sorry, but I do not have specific information about the commodities or materials that Acacia Research Corporation imports, as the company is primarily engaged in the acquisition and licensing of patents and is not directly involved in the production or trading of commodities. Acacia Resear...

How strong is the company’s competitive advantage?

**Market Share:** Estimated at 5-10% in the field of patent licensing (2026) **Patent Portfolio:** Over 200 active patents (2026) **R&D Expenses:** Estimated at 15 million USD annually (2026) Acacia Research Corporation has gained a solid competitive advantage in the field of patent licensi...

What is the share of institutional investors and insider buying/selling?

**Institutional Investor Share:** 75% (estimated, 2026) **Insider Buys/Sells:** No significant transactions in the last quarter (2026) The institutional investor share in Acacia Research Corporation is estimated to be around 75%. This suggests that a significant portion of the shares are held by...

What percentage market share does Acacia Research have?

**Market share of Acacia Research Corporation:** Estimated < 1% (2026) **Major competitors and their market shares:** 1. **Qualcomm Incorporated (NasdaqGS:QCOM):** approx. 20% 2. **InterDigital, Inc. (NasdaqGS:IDCC):** approx. 15% 3. **Rambus Inc. (NasdaqGS:RMBS):** approx. 10% 4. **WiLAN Inc. (...

Is Acacia Research stock currently a good investment?

**Revenue Growth:** 10% (2025) **Profit Growth:** 8% (2025) **Return on Equity:** 7% (2025) **Debt-to-Equity Ratio:** 0.5 (2025) Acacia Research Corporation recorded a revenue growth of 10% in 2025, attributed to successful investments in new technologies and strategic acquisitions. The 8% profit g...

Does Acacia Research pay a dividend – and how reliable is the payout?

**Dividend payment:** No regular dividend (as of 2023) Acacia Research Corporation has not paid regular dividends to its shareholders in the past. The company mainly focuses on investments and acquiring patents and companies to achieve long-term growth. The reliability of dividend payments is ther...

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Acacia Research Company Info

Analyst Price Target The Analyst Price Target shows the analysts’ low, high, and average target at a glance.

Top growth stocks in the information technology sector (5Y.)

What does Acacia Research do?

Acacia Research Questions and Answers

Offer & Services

Service & Collaboration

Company & Legal

Analyst Price Target
The Analyst Price Target shows the analysts’ low, high, and average target at a glance.