NASDAQ$ACTG
Acacia Research Corporation · Q1 2021 earnings
Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Acacia Research reported financial results for the first quarter of 2021.
Acacia Research reported its Q1 2021 financial results, with a focus on evaluating new strategic opportunities and ongoing IP investments. The company led the reconstitution of the Board of Directors of Arix Bioscience plc, where Acacia is a significant shareholder.
- Ongoing evaluation of new strategic opportunities in collaboration with Starboard Value LP.
- Focus on acquiring operating companies in mature technology, healthcare, industrial, and financial services segments.
- IP investments have resulted in a balanced portfolio.
- Led the reconstitution of the Board of Directors of Arix Bioscience plc.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Acacia · Revenue · Quarterly
$5.8M
Revenue by segment
Acacia · $10.1M total across 2 segments · Q3 2023
- Industrial Operations$8.32M-12.9%82.5%
- Intellectual Property Operations$1.76M-72.2%17.5%
Forward guidance
Acacia Research focuses on acquiring operating companies in the mature technology, healthcare, industrial and certain financial services segments.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021
-1.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.8%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.8%
Avg return
30 days after
42%
27 / 65 earnings
Positive
+20.7%
Q4 2025
Best reaction
-27.2%
Q1 2013
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -7.3% | -7.5% | -8.9% | |
| Q4 2025 | +20.7% | +18.8% | +18.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | +9.4% | +11.3% | +12.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | +15.7% | +26.4% | +24.8% | |
| Q4 2024 | -14.5% | -18.5% | -31.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | -8.9% | -6.3% | -4.9% | |
| Q2 2024 | -4.8% | -6.9% | -2.5% | |
| Q1 2024 | -1.9% | +2.1% | +0.2% | |
| Q4 2023 | +16.3% | +26.3% | +25.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | +1.7% | +3.0% | +6.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | -7.2% | -3.2% | -5.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | -1.2% | +0.8% | +14.5% | |
| Q4 2022 | -7.5% | -5.9% | -16.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | +2.0% | +0.0% | -5.3% | |
| Q2 2022 | -3.0% | -6.0% | -16.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | -3.9% | -1.3% | -0.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | +12.3% | +8.4% | +12.2% | |
| Q3 2021 | +5.3% | -3.1% | -10.2% | |
| Q2 2021 | -4.9% | -4.3% | +9.7% | |
| Q1 2021 | -5.1% | +0.5% | +12.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.7% | +5.3% | +0.8% | |
| Q3 2020 | +1.4% | -2.5% | +0.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | -1.0% | -3.4% | -7.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | -0.2% | -8.6% | +62.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | +3.6% | -0.5% | +14.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | +14.2% | +13.0% | +13.8% | |
| Q2 2019 | -3.6% | -4.9% | -14.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | +1.0% | +1.0% | -0.6% | |
| Q4 2018 | -3.2% | -1.9% | -1.0% | |
| Q3 2018 | +2.7% | +1.3% | +3.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | +2.6% | +2.6% | -7.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | +1.4% | +1.4% | +5.5% | |
| Q4 2017 | -1.4% | -1.4% | +2.8% | |
| Q3 2017 | +6.1% | +9.8% | +4.9% | |
| Q2 2017 | -10.0% | -15.0% | -17.5% | |
| Q1 2017 | -4.9% | -3.9% | -22.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | -9.6% | -11.3% | -3.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | +1.7% | -2.5% | +24.4% | |
| Q2 2016 | +7.6% | +17.5% | +16.7% | |
| Q1 2016 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -21.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -14.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +9.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +12.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +16.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -6.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -25.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -12.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -27.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -6.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -6.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -1.8% | — | — |
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