NASDAQ$ACTG
Acacia Research Corporation · Q4 2022 earnings
Q4 2022 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Acacia Research reported a decrease in revenue but streamlined its capital structure and positioned itself as a corporate acquisition platform.
Acacia Research reported a decrease in consolidated revenue to $13.1 million for the quarter, compared to $63.3 million in the same quarter last year. The company completed an agreement to streamline its capital structure and navigate changes to its executive team. They enter 2023 with the right structure and organization and are well-positioned to take advantage of economic dynamics to acquire value-creating assets.
- Completed an agreement to streamline the company's capital structure and strengthen its financial position.
- Gavin Molinelli, Partner and Portfolio Manager at Starboard, joined Acacia's Board of Directors as Chairman.
- Generated $13.1 million in consolidated revenue for the quarter, a decrease from $63.3 million in the same quarter last year.
- Recorded $10.9 million in realized gains from the sale of equity securities during the quarter.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Acacia · Revenue · Quarterly
$13.1M
Revenue by segment
Acacia · $13.1M total across 2 segments · Q4 2022
- Industrial Operations$10.6M-11.6%80.9%
- Intellectual Property Operations$2.51M-95.1%19.1%
Forward guidance
Acacia expects the enhanced processes, improved team, and hard work of the past year to translate to results, though timing continues to require receptive counterparties and favorable market conditions. Acacia maintains a strong capital base and a talented team of professionals who are actively identifying, evaluating and advancing opportunities to expand our business.
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 Q4 2022
-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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