ACTG 8-K: SEC filing

Acacia Research Corporation

Filed with the SEC on · accession 0000934549-26-000042

ACTG filed a 8-K (current report) with the SEC on Nov 5, 2026. Acacia Research Corporation reported third quarter 2026 financial results with total revenue of $54.4 million, down 8% year-over-year, a GAAP net loss of $5.6 million, and adjusted net income of $4.3 million. The stock moved -2.8% by the first close after the filing.

Summary of the filing

Acacia Research Corporation reported third quarter 2026 financial results with total revenue of $54.4 million, down 8% year-over-year, a GAAP net loss of $5.6 million, and adjusted net income of $4.3 million. The company also highlighted a post-quarter non-recourse senior secured note financing of up to $47.5 million at its Benchmark Energy subsidiary.

Key details

Total revenue for Q3 2026$54.4M
Total revenue for Q3 2025$59.4M
GAAP net loss for Q3 2026-$5.6M
Adjusted net income for Q3 2026$4.3M
Total Company Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2026$3.9M
Operated Segment Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2026$9.1M
Cash, cash equivalents, equity securities and loans receivable at quarter end$346.3M
Benchmark Energy senior secured note financing up to$47.5M
Benchmark Energy committed portion of financing$27.5M
Benchmark Energy revenue for Q3 2026$19.5M
IssuerAcacia Research Corporation
SubsidiaryBenchmark Energy
SubsidiaryPrintronix
SubsidiaryDeflecto
SubsidiaryAcacia Research Group
Chief executive officerMartin D. McNulty, Jr.

How ACTG stock reacted

Close before

$4.36

Nov 4, 2026

First close after

-2.75%

$4.24

5 trading days

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Frequently asked questions

What did ACTG file with the SEC on Nov 5, 2026?

ACTG filed a 8-K (SEC filing). Acacia Research Corporation reported third quarter 2026 financial results with total revenue of $54.4 million, down 8% year-over-year, a GAAP net loss of $5.6 million, and adjusted net income of $4.3 million. The company also highlighted a post-quarter non-recourse senior secured note financing of up to $47.5 million at its Benchmark Energy subsidiary.

How do I read a 8-K?

A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more. The "Item" number tells you the topic (e.g. 2.02 results, 5.02 executive change, 1.01 new agreement, 1.03 bankruptcy). Exhibits (99.1 press release) usually hold the details.

Why are SEC filings important?

Public companies must tell the SEC about anything that can change their value — results, leadership changes, big deals, new shares, bankruptcy. Filings are the official source, often before the news. A 8-K (current report): A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more.

How did ACTG stock react to this filing?

ACTG closed at $4.36 before the filing and $4.24 on Nov 5, 2026 (-2.75%).

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