Acacia Research Corporation
ACTG
Rank in Stocks
#13064
Acacia Research Corporation, together with its associated entities, primarily... Acacia Research Corporation, together with its associated entities, primarily concentrates on acquiring intellectual property and related high-yield assets. A core aspect of its business strategy involves the commercialization and defense of patented technologies through licensing. The enterprise operates through a dual-segment structure: Intellectual Property Operations and Industrial Operations. Through its Intellectual Property arm, Acacia manages extensive patent portfolios. These encompass both U.S. and international patents, protecting innovations applied across a broad spectrum of industries. Demonstrating substantial experience, it has successfully executed approximately 1,600 licensing agreements and overseen around 200 patent portfolio licensing and enforcement programs. The Industrial Operations segment is dedicated to the design, manufacture, and distribution of printers, parts, and consumable products. These offerings reach various industrial printing markets through a network of dealers and distributors. Additionally, it delivers specialized supply-chain printing solutions catering to sectors such as manufacturing, transportation and logistics, retail, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals. The company also provides robust line matrix printers, vital for mission-critical applications including labeling, inventory management, build sheets, invoicing, and bills of lading. Founded in 1993, Acacia Research Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters in New York, New York.
Share Price
$4.28
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$417.67M
Change (1 day)
0.71%
Change (1 year)
15.36%
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Operating Margin for Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: -6.95%
According to Acacia Research Corporation's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is -6.95%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 2.25%.
Operating Margin history for Acacia Research Corporation from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | -6.95% | -408.89% |
| 2025 | 2.25% | -108.36% |
| 2024 | -26.92% | -260.81% |
| 2023 | 16.74% | -124.73% |
| 2022 | -67.70% | -509.81% |
| 2021 | 16.52% | -125.21% |
| 2020 | -65.54% | -68.53% |
| 2019 | -208.23% | 1,003.50% |
| 2018 | -18.87% | -54.75% |
| 2017 | -41.70% | 70.20% |
| 2016 | -24.50% | -79.93% |
| 2015 | -122.06% | 157.02% |
| 2014 | -47.49% | -25.24% |
| 2013 | -63.52% | -298.07% |
| 2012 | 32.07% | 82.53% |
| 2011 | 17.57% | -40.03% |
| 2010 | 29.30% | -444.71% |
| 2009 | -8.50% | -71.14% |
| 2008 | -29.45% | 62.89% |
| 2007 | -18.08% | -9.78% |
| 2006 | -20.04% | -45.87% |
| 2005 | -37.02% | -73.81% |
| 2004 | -141.34% | -83.73% |
| 2003 | -868.93% | -96.21% |
| 2002 | -22,941.86% | 12,983.47% |
| 2001 | -175.35% | -99.73% |
| 2000 | -65,198.25% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23.36% | -103.36% |
US
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| 31.55% | -104.54% |
GB
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| 27.64% | -103.98% |
CA
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| 25.35% | -103.65% |
IE
|
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| 35.42% | -105.10% |
US
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Acacia Research Corporation's operating margin
What is Acacia Research Corporation's operating margin?
Acacia Research Corporation's operating margin is -6.95%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Acacia Research Corporation's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Acacia Research Corporation's operating margin was 2.25%, compared with -26.92% in 2024.
How has Acacia Research Corporation's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Acacia Research Corporation's operating margin was highest in 2023 (16.74%) and lowest in 2022 (-67.70%).
How does Acacia Research Corporation's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Acacia Research Corporation's operating margin (-6.95%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Copart, Inc., with 35.42%.