ACTG Dividend History & Analysis | N/A Yield

ACTG has a dividend yield of N/A and paid N/A per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m -
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 11.9%
Yield on Cost 5y -
Payout FCF -
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 2.98%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -2.3%
Total Return 5y: -41.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Research & Consulting Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
IPS 1,825 M 4.31% 7.34%
BVI 14,188 M 3.22% 4.53%
CRAI 1,244 M 1.35% 4.75%
RELX 55,285 M 1.59% 3.60%
TRI 41,564 M 1.43% 3.06%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ULS 13,938 M 38.7% 100%
BVI 14,188 M 25.7% 89.2%
CRAI 1,244 M 23.4% 100%
IPS 1,825 M 19.7% 98.1%
VRSK 30,382 M 11.6% 100%

ACTG Dividend History: Last 11 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2015-11-04 2015-11-06 2015-11-30 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2015-08-03 2015-08-05 2015-08-31 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2015-04-30 2015-05-04 2015-05-29 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-03-30 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2014-10-30 2014-11-03 2014-11-28 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2014-07-31 2014-08-04 2014-08-31 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2014-04-29 2014-05-01 2014-05-30 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2013-10-30 2013-11-01 2013-11-29 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2013-07-30 2013-08-01 2013-08-30 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2013-05-01 2013-05-03 2013-05-30 Other 0.125 0% N/A

ACTG Dividend FAQ

Acacia Research Corporation (NASDAQ: ACTG) is a diversified holding company that acquires and operates businesses in industrial, energy, and technology sectors across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific.

What is the Dividend Yield of ACTG?

As of February 2026, ACTG`s dividend yield is %. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - USD by the current share price of 4.20.

Does ACTG pay a dividend?

As of February 2026 ACTG does not pay a dividend.

How often does ACTG pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months, ACTG has issued 0 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2015-11-04.

ACTG dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ACTG for the next 4 payments are between 0.125 (+0.0%) and 0.125 (+0.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will ACTG pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.125 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2015-11-04. The next Ex-Dividend date for Acacia Research (ACTG) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ACTG?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Acacia Research (ACTG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ACTG?

ACTG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of ACTG?

ACTG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is -%. If you bought ACTG's shares at 7.18 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ACTG?

ACTG Payout Consistency is 11.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very unstable: Acacia Research has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ACTG have a good Dividend Yield?

ACTG`s % Dividend Yield is considered as unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ACTG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ACTG is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of ACTG?

ACTG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 2.98%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ACTG Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ACTG's Outstanding Shares?

Acacia Research's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.76% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has ACTG ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Nov 19, 2001 with a ratio of 11:10.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.1 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1995 19,640,800
1996 19,640,800
1997 19,640,800
1998 19,640,800
1999 13,852,400 -29.47%
2000 17,208,200 +24.23%
2001 19,610,000 +13.96%
2002 19,640,800 +0.16%
2003 19,752,300 +0.57%
2004 24,558,400 +24.33%
2005 27,400,900 +11.57%
2006 30,970,000 +13.03%
2007 29,217,600 -5.66%
2008 29,639,500 +1.44%
2009 33,411,100 +12.72%
2010 36,448,000 +9.09%
2011 45,771,200 +25.58%
2012 48,797,300 +6.61%
2013 48,415,700 -0.78%
2014 50,065,400 +3.41%
2015 49,749,900 -0.63%
2016 50,237,800 +0.98%
2017 50,590,500 +0.7%
2018 49,639,200 -1.88%
2019 54,406,800 +9.6%
2020 49,244,100 -9.49%
2021 93,975,800 +90.84%
2022 91,521,800 -2.61%
2023 99,932,900 +9.19%
2024 97,190,100 -2.74%
2025 96,445,200 -0.77%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-01 02:18