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InterDigital vs Acacia Research: IDCC and ACTG compared
InterDigital is the larger company: $193M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $54.4M for Acacia Research (Q3 2026). InterDigital is growing faster (+18% against -8% a year earlier). InterDigital is more profitable, with an operating margin of 51.4% against -6.6%.
Where the money goes: IDCC and ACTG
InterDigital (IDCC) · Q3 2026
InterDigital, Q3 2026: revenue $193M (+18% year over year), operating margin 51.4%, net earnings $80.2M, operating cash flow $150M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
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.
| InterDigital (IDCC) | Acacia Research (ACTG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $193M | $54.4M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +18% | -8% |
| Operating margin | 51.4% | -6.6% |
| Net earnings | $80.2M | −$5.9M |
| Net margin | 41.5% | -10.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $150M | $15.0M |
| Free cash flow | — | $10.5M |
| Market value | $10.9B | — |
| P/E | 35.7× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $462.67 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
InterDigital
- Total Revenue: $193M (100%)
- Other: $86K (0%)
Acacia Research
- Transportation safety: $11.3M (21%)
- Oil sales: $10.0M (18%)
- Air distribution: $8.2M (15%)
- Office products: $7.7M (14%)
Questions
Which is bigger, InterDigital or Acacia Research?
InterDigital is the larger company: $193M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $54.4M for Acacia Research (Q3 2026).
Is InterDigital or Acacia Research growing faster?
InterDigital is growing faster (+18% against -8% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, InterDigital or Acacia Research?
InterDigital is more profitable, with an operating margin of 51.4% against -6.6%.
More: InterDigital earnings · how InterDigital makes money · Acacia Research earnings · how Acacia Research makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.