Acacia Research (ACTG) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $4.23, +0.00% vs the prior close of $4.23.
- Volume 127.34K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
ACTG ends flat (+0.0%) to $4.23, 3 down days in a row. Closed at $4.23, +0.00% vs the prior close of $4.23. Day range $4.14–$4.27, opened at $4.24.
ACTG daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — ACTG ends flat (+0.0%) to $4.23, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $4.23, +0.00% vs the prior close of $4.23. Day range $4.14–$4.27, opened at $4.24.
- Volume was 127.34K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 196.16K.
- Price is -5.3% vs its 50-day average ($4.47) and -6.0% vs its 200-day average ($4.50).
- 52-week range $3.24–$5.27; today's close sits at 49% of that range, 19.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 15, 2026 — ACTG dips 1.6% to $4.23, a 6-month low
- Closed at $4.23, -1.63% vs the prior close of $4.30. Day range $4.23–$4.34, opened at $4.32.
- Volume was 155.80K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 206.67K.
- Price is -5.5% vs its 50-day average ($4.48) and -5.9% vs its 200-day average ($4.50).
- 52-week range $3.24–$5.27; today's close sits at 49% of that range, 19.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — ACTG dips 2.3% to $4.30
- Closed at $4.30, -2.27% vs the prior close of $4.40. Day range $4.29–$4.36, opened at $4.35.
- Volume was 128.50K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 208.35K.
- Price is -4.1% vs its 50-day average ($4.48) and -4.3% vs its 200-day average ($4.49).
- 52-week range $3.24–$5.27; today's close sits at 52% of that range, 18.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — ACTG rises 1.4% to $4.40
- Closed at $4.40, +1.38% vs the prior close of $4.34. Day range $4.33–$4.43, opened at $4.34.
- Volume was 150.20K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 210.32K.
- Price is -2.0% vs its 50-day average ($4.49) and -2.0% vs its 200-day average ($4.49).
- 52-week range $3.24–$5.27; today's close sits at 57% of that range, 16.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — ACTG rises 0.5% to $4.34
- Closed at $4.34, +0.46% vs the prior close of $4.32. Day range $4.28–$4.38, opened at $4.32.
- Volume was 110.20K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 210.76K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -3.4% vs its 50-day average ($4.49) and -3.3% vs its 200-day average ($4.49).
- 52-week range $3.24–$5.27; today's close sits at 54% of that range, 17.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — ACTG dips 1.6% to $4.32
- Closed at $4.32, -1.59% vs the prior close of $4.39. Day range $4.31–$4.39, opened at $4.39.
- Volume was 80.00K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 212.31K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -3.9% vs its 50-day average ($4.50) and -3.7% vs its 200-day average ($4.49).
- 52-week range $3.24–$5.27; today's close sits at 53% of that range, 18.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — ACTG rises 0.7% to $4.39
- Closed at $4.39, +0.69% vs the prior close of $4.36. Day range $4.31–$4.40, opened at $4.32.
- Volume was 146.30K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 214.52K.
- Price is -2.4% vs its 50-day average ($4.50) and -2.1% vs its 200-day average ($4.48).
- 52-week range $3.24–$5.27; today's close sits at 57% of that range, 16.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — ACTG ends flat (-0.2%) to $4.36
- Closed at $4.36, -0.23% vs the prior close of $4.37. Day range $4.30–$4.37, opened at $4.35.
- Volume was 129.40K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 215.21K.
- Price is -3.1% vs its 50-day average ($4.50) and -2.7% vs its 200-day average ($4.48).
- 52-week range $3.24–$5.27; today's close sits at 55% of that range, 17.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — ACTG rises 1.6% to $4.37
- Closed at $4.37, +1.63% vs the prior close of $4.30. Day range $4.24–$4.38, opened at $4.30.
- Volume was 157.10K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 216.51K.
- Price is -3.0% vs its 50-day average ($4.51) and -2.4% vs its 200-day average ($4.48).
- 52-week range $3.24–$5.27; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 17.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — ACTG dips 0.9% to $4.30
- Closed at $4.30, -0.92% vs the prior close of $4.34. Day range $4.29–$4.35, opened at $4.34.
- Volume was 101.40K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 218.15K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -4.7% vs its 50-day average ($4.51) and -3.9% vs its 200-day average ($4.47).
- 52-week range $3.22–$5.27; today's close sits at 53% of that range, 18.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — ACTG dips 0.5% to $4.34
- Closed at $4.34, -0.46% vs the prior close of $4.36. Day range $4.32–$4.38, opened at $4.37.
- Volume was 126.90K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 217.92K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -4.0% vs its 50-day average ($4.52) and -2.9% vs its 200-day average ($4.47).
- 52-week range $3.18–$5.27; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 17.6% below the 52-week high.
ACTG latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about ACTG in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 1, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Molinelli Gavin received an award of 6,961 shares at $4.31 (≈$30.00K) on Sep 30, 2026; now holds 212,927
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 16, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Kohlberg Isaac T. sold 24,000 shares at $4.55 (≈$109.20K) on Sep 15, 2026; now holds 54,310
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 15, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Sep 4, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Oconnell Maureen sold 12,466 shares at $4.57 (≈$56.97K) on Sep 3, 2026
- Oconnell Maureen sold 12,466 shares at $4.57 (≈$56.97K) on Sep 3, 2026
- Oconnell Maureen sold 12,466 shares at $4.57 (≈$56.97K) on Sep 3, 2026
- Oconnell Maureen sold 12,466 shares at $4.57 (≈$56.97K) on Sep 3, 2026
- Oconnell Maureen sold 20,534 shares at $4.63 (≈$95.07K) on Sep 2, 2026
- Oconnell Maureen sold 20,534 shares at $4.63 (≈$95.07K) on Sep 2, 2026
- …plus 2 more transaction lines in the filing.
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 2, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Sep 1, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $114.56M (prior year $51.24M) (+123.6% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $47.00K (prior year -$3.29M) (swung to profit vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.00 (prior year -$0.03) (swung to profit vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 5, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jun 25, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.07 — Reported shareholder vote results.
Things to know before you trade ACTG
- Last results release: Aug 5, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 7, 2026, Mar 11, 2026, Nov 5, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 4, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.98% (largest 3.3%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 156.65K shares (≈$662.64K) trade per day on average. Thin volume can mean wider bid/ask spreads.
- 52-week position: $4.23 vs a range of $3.24–$5.27 (49% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 20 sales; latest: Isaac T. Kohlberg sold 24,000 shares on Sep 15, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Aug 6, 2026; 8-K Aug 5, 2026; 8-K Jun 25, 2026.
- Share count: 97.59M shares outstanding (Aug 3, 2026), +1.2% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Patent Owners & Lessors.
ACTG market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4.24 | 4.27 | 4.14 | 4.23 | 127.34K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4.32 | 4.34 | 4.23 | 4.23 | 155.80K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4.35 | 4.36 | 4.29 | 4.30 | 128.50K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4.34 | 4.43 | 4.33 | 4.40 | 150.20K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4.32 | 4.38 | 4.28 | 4.34 | 110.20K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4.39 | 4.39 | 4.31 | 4.32 | 80.00K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 4.32 | 4.40 | 4.31 | 4.39 | 146.30K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 4.35 | 4.37 | 4.30 | 4.36 | 129.40K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 4.30 | 4.38 | 4.24 | 4.37 | 157.10K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 4.34 | 4.35 | 4.29 | 4.30 | 101.40K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 4.37 | 4.38 | 4.32 | 4.34 | 126.90K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 4.30 | 4.36 | 4.25 | 4.36 | 254.30K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 4.34 | 4.38 | 4.30 | 4.31 | 126.40K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 4.29 | 4.34 | 4.28 | 4.33 | 155.10K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 4.34 | 4.34 | 4.26 | 4.30 | 144.20K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 4.30 | 4.43 | 4.27 | 4.27 | 96.60K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 4.32 | 4.34 | 4.26 | 4.31 | 156.30K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 4.34 | 4.39 | 4.23 | 4.32 | 215.30K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 4.38 | 4.42 | 4.30 | 4.34 | 400.00K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.35 | 4.36 | 171.70K |
About Acacia Research
Acacia Research (ACTG) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Patent Owners & Lessors”. Its business address is in NEW YORK, NY. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 934549.
ACTG board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Felman | Director | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Isaac T. Kohlberg | Director | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Martin D. Jr. Mcnulty | Chief Executive Officer | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Gavin Molinelli | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Maureen Oconnell | Director | Sep 4, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Martin D. Jr. Mcnulty | Chief Executive Officer | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Robert Rasamny | Chief Administrative Officer | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Jason W. Soncini | General Counsel | Jun 9, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Isaac T. Kohlberg | Sale | 24,000 | $4.55 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Isaac T. Kohlberg | Sale | 24,000 | $4.55 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Isaac T. Kohlberg | Sale | 24,000 | $4.55 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Isaac T. Kohlberg | Sale | 24,000 | $4.55 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Maureen Oconnell | Sale | 12,466 | $4.57 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Maureen Oconnell | Sale | 12,466 | $4.57 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Maureen Oconnell | Sale | 12,466 | $4.57 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Maureen Oconnell | Sale | 12,466 | $4.57 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Maureen Oconnell | Sale | 20,534 | $4.63 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Maureen Oconnell | Sale | 20,534 | $4.63 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Maureen Oconnell | Sale | 20,534 | $4.63 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Maureen Oconnell | Sale | 20,534 | $4.63 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Maureen Oconnell | Sale | 10,000 | $4.60 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Maureen Oconnell | Sale | 10,000 | $4.60 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Maureen Oconnell | Sale | 10,000 | $4.60 |
ACTG financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $285.23M | $21.68M | 0.22 | $75.24M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $122.31M | $-36.06M | -0.36 | $50.12M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $125.10M | $67.06M | 0.58 | $-22.51M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $59.22M | $-125.06M | -3.13 | $-37.34M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $88.05M | $149.20M | 1.91 | $13.33M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $791.53M, total liabilities $234.51M, cash $307.63M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
ACTG earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $4.54 |
| May 7, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $4.71 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $5.00 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $3.62 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $3.26 |
| May 8, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $3.54 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $3.61 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $4.31 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 9, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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