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Acacia Research vs Joint: ACTG and JYNT compared
Acacia Research is the larger company: $54.4M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $13.6M for Joint (Q3 2026). Joint is growing faster (+1% against -8% a year earlier). Joint is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.8% against -6.6%.
Where the money goes: ACTG and JYNT
Acacia Research (ACTG) · Q3 2026
Acacia Research, Q3 2026: revenue $54.4M (-8% year over year), operating margin -6.6%, net loss $5.9M, operating cash flow $15.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Joint (JYNT) · Q3 2026
Joint, Q3 2026: revenue $13.6M (+1% year over year), operating margin 9.8%, net loss $117K, operating cash flow −$128K. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Acacia Research (ACTG) | Joint (JYNT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $54.4M | $13.6M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -8% | +1% |
| Operating margin | -6.6% | 9.8% |
| Net earnings | −$5.9M | −$117K |
| Net margin | -10.9% | -0.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $15.0M | −$128K |
| Free cash flow | $10.5M | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Acacia Research
- Transportation safety: $11.3M (21%)
- Oil sales: $10.0M (18%)
- Air distribution: $8.2M (15%)
- Office products: $7.7M (14%)
Joint
- Royalty fees: $8.3M (61%)
- Advertising fund revenue: $2.4M (18%)
- Software fees: $1.6M (12%)
- Franchise and regional developer: $894K (7%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Acacia Research or Joint?
Acacia Research is the larger company: $54.4M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $13.6M for Joint (Q3 2026).
Is Acacia Research or Joint growing faster?
Joint is growing faster (+1% against -8% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Acacia Research or Joint?
Joint is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.8% against -6.6%.
More: Acacia Research earnings · how Acacia Research makes money · Joint earnings · how Joint makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.