Does ACTG pay a dividend and is it safe?

Acacia Research Corporation (Acacia Tech) (ACTG) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 1.8% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

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Acacia Research Corporation (Acacia Tech) (ACTG) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$4.22 -2.54% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $4.19

Acacia Research Corporation (Acacia Tech) (ACTG) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 55/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID Cap $422.6M

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As of 2026-11-03, Acacia Research Corporation (Acacia Tech) (NASDAQ: ACTG) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 55/100 at a spot price of $4.22 (-2.54% 1D, market cap $422.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, ACTG ranks #177 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Industrials sector (Multi-Sector Companies), ACTG carries a Roarable D+ (55/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 17.7x, gross margin of 29.6%, and ROIC of 2.1%. By comparison, APPS (Digital Turbine Inc.) holds a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 5.3%, cap $1.08B) and JYNT (The Joint Corp.) posts a D- grade (35/100 RQD, P/E 35.8x, ROIC -13.9%, cap $99.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, ACTG leads on earnings multiple (17.7x) while APPS leads on capital efficiency (5.3% ROIC).

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Per ACTG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000934549), Acacia Research Corporation (Acacia Tech) generated $285.2M in revenue (+133.2% YoY), $24.5M in net income, and $75.2M in free cash flow against $771.0M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $4.19 (-0.65%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 11/20 (D+) • 26.4% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 55/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-0.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 51.4% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk D+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-1.4% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ACTG)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.3%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (55/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY ACTG SCORES 55/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+15/20 pts (27% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 75% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+14/20 pts (25% of score)

Altman Z-Score 1.95 (WATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (50.1) create a -13 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade C+$4.40-4.5% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C$4.20+2.4% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C$4.30-1.9% Next Q

Current

Grade D+$4.22-0.5% Hist 90D α

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Even with a 55/100 (D+) score, ACTG faces multiple-compression risk if 17.7x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 27.1% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($4.39) or 200D SMA ($4.53) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($4.16) toward Bear Floor ($3.24).

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

1.8% Total Yield

0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 1.8% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

74/100 • REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

0% (100% Reinvested)

Retains cash flow for R&D and share repurchases

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (16.3% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $45,269

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $815/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$11.6K

Yr 1

$13.5K

Yr 2

$15.7K

Yr 3

$18.3K

Yr 4

$21.3K

Yr 5

$24.7K

Yr 6

$28.8K

Yr 7

$33.5K

Yr 8

$38.9K

Yr 9

$45.3K

Yr 10

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ACTG // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -18.22%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL

2026-11-03O $4.44H $4.44L $4.22C $4.22VOL 116.9K

RES: $4.45SUP: $4.09SMA50: $4.39SMA200: $4.53

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle

10.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +133.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (ACTG)

Industrials Rank #177 of 485 ⚔️ APPS vs ACTG Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (ACTG vs. APPS, JYNT, AMOD, VHC)

Industry: Multi-Sector Companies (11 Tracked Issuers)

Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Acacia Research Corporation (Acacia Tech) (ACTG) ranks #177 by composite RQD confidence (55/100, grade D+) and #306 by equity capitalization ($422.6M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ACTG leads on earnings valuation at 17.7x trailing P/E, while APPS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 5.3% ROIC and 56.9% gross margin. ACTG currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 55/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
ACTG ACTIVE Acacia Research Corporation (Acacia Tech)	D+	55/100	17.7x	29.6%	2.1%	-2.54%	$422.6M	Benchmark Subject
APPS Digital Turbine Inc.	D	46/100	—	56.9%	5.3%	-4.62%	$1.08B	/apps-vs-actg →
JYNT The Joint Corp.	D-	35/100	35.8x	—	-13.9%	+4.13%	$99.4M	/jynt-vs-actg →
AMOD Alpha Modus Holdings Inc. (Class A)	E	26/100	—	96.0%	-35.0%	-5.36%	$71.5M	/amod-vs-actg →
VHC VirnetX Holding Corp	E	28/100	—	—	-35.0%	-2.95%	$39.8M	/vhc-vs-actg →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000934549 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Acacia Research Corporation (Acacia Tech) (ACTG) reported GAAP revenue of $285.2M (+133.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $122.3M , and +128.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $24.5M, operating cash flow of $75.2M, and free cash flow of $75.2M (+176.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, ACTG closed FY2025 with $771.0M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.95, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$285.2M	$24.5M	$75.2M	$75.2M	$771.0M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$122.3M	-$34.7M	$50.1M	-$98.5M	$756.4M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$125.1M	$68.9M	-$22.5M	-$22.5M	—	—

3. ACTG Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Where is ACTG trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

ACTG last traded at $4.22 (-2.54% on volume of 112,018 shares), positioning the stock -3.87% below its 50-day simple moving average ($4.39) and -6.84% below its 200-day simple moving average ($4.53). Across its 52-week range of $3.24 to $5.27, ACTG sits at the 48.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 50.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.3% ($4.00 to $4.44).

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ACTG — Acacia Research Corporation (Acacia Tech): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit

Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Acacia Research Corporation (Acacia Tech) (ACTG) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 55/100, corresponding to a D+ letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $4.22 (-2.54% 1D, market capitalization $422.6M).

Fundamental Cash Engine (11/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 2.1%, gross margin of 29.6%, operating margin of 2.2%, and free cash flow yield of 17.37%.
Whale 13F & Options Flow (8/20) + Insider Conviction (15/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
Macro Regime Fit (7/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (14/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 1.95, Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Acacia Research Corporation (Acacia Tech) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified in the Industrials sector, within the Multi-Sector Companies industry. It carries a market capitalization of $0.4B.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Acacia Research Corporation (Acacia Tech) (ACTG) reported $285.2M in annual revenue (up from $122.3M in FY2024, +133.2% YoY) and $24.5M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($125.1M revenue, $68.9M net income) through FY2025, ACTG scaled operating cash flow to $75.2M and free cash flow to $75.2M, backed by $771.0M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

🐂 Primary Bull Case (D+ • RQD 55/100): Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Free cash flow yield of 17.37% and institutional whale pillar of 8/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 11/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 8/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $3.24 – $5.27 52-week range.
🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 17.7x trailing P/E and 33.8x EV/EBITDA against 2.2% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Multi-Sector Companies (Industrials), ACTG carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of 29.6%.

Key Question #1: Can ACTG sustain or expand its 2.2% operating margin and 2.1% ROIC against Multi-Sector Companies peers over the next 4 quarters?
Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $285.2M and free cash flow of $75.2M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
Key Question #3: How sensitive is ACTG's 14.9x forward P/E multiple to Industrials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo • 12d ago

Acacia Research to Release Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on November 5, 2026

NEW YORK, October 22, 2026--Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq: ACTG) ("Acacia" or the "Company"), which acquires and operates businesses across the industrial, energy and technology sectors, announced today that it wil

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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 81d ago

Acacia Research (ACTG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

IP licensing settlement drives record $114.6M revenue amid Life Sciences write-down.

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 89d ago

Acacia Research Corporation Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Moby summary of Acacia Research Corporation's Q2 2026 earnings call

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 89d ago

Acacia Research Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Acacia Research (NASDAQ:ACTG) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $114.6 million, up from $51.2 million in the prior-year period, as licensing activity in its intellectual property business and contributions from its

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 104d ago

Acacia Research to Release Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on August 5, 2026

NEW YORK, July 22, 2026--Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq: ACTG) ("Acacia" or the "Company"), which acquires and operates businesses across the industrial, energy and technology sectors, announced today that it will r

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 178d ago

Acacia Research (ACTG) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript

Before MJ and Mike begin their prepared remarks, please be reminded that certain information provided during this call may contain forward-looking statements relating to current expectations, estimates, forecasts and pro

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🔴 RISK WATCH Yahoo Finance • 179d ago

Acacia Research Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Acacia Research (NASDAQ:ACTG) executives highlighted improving operating performance at the company’s energy and industrial businesses and continued cost actions at its manufacturing unit, while also acknowledging the in

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 179d ago

Acacia Research Corporation Q1 2026 Earnings Call Summary

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FY 2025 free cash flow of $75.2M against a 17.37% FCF yield and $306.7M in reported cash gives the stock a strong cash-generation profi

Picked up a starter position in ACTG in my $100K Virtual Cash book at $4.33. FY 2025 free cash flow of $75.2M against a 17.37% FCF yield and $306.7M in reported cash gives the stock a strong cash-generation profile.. Trading inside a $3.24–$5.27 52-week range with 17.37% FCF yield gives solid downside support if Multi-Sector Companies multiples expand this quarter.

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@ShortSeller_Dan Shorting a 8/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $4.33 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Industrials.

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Spot @ $4.33

ROIC of 2.1% and a Macro Regime Fit score of 8 / 20 indicate weak capital efficiency and limited sector tailwind.

Fading this rally in ACTG at $4.33. ROIC of 2.1% and a Macro Regime Fit score of 8 / 20 indicate weak capital efficiency and limited sector tailwind.. With a beta of 1.0 and the stock sitting at $4.33 (52-wk range $3.24–$5.27), the easy multiple expansion is already priced in.