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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Acacia Research Co. stock logo
ACTG
Acacia Research
$4.88
-2.0%
$4.64
$3.43
$5.47
$488.10M0.46214,687 shs63,363 shs
Alithya Group Inc. stock logo
ALYA
Alithya Group
$1.27
$0.98
$2.25
$99.75M0.5642,785 shs41,400 shs
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRHF
Quarterhill
$1.29
+0.8%
$1.33
$0.83
$1.61
$147.88M0.811,718 shs406 shs
Liberty Tax Inc stock logo
TAXA
Liberty Tax
$11.95
$8.85
$12.50
$193.73M0.4820,035 shs10,100 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Acacia Research Co. stock logo
ACTG
Acacia Research
+0.20%+3.32%-4.96%+22.66%+37.57%
Alithya Group Inc. stock logo
ALYA
Alithya Group
0.00%0.00%0.00%-23.13%-41.15%
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRHF
Quarterhill
+1.18%+4.05%-2.65%-11.29%+28.50%
Liberty Tax Inc stock logo
TAXA
Liberty Tax
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%-57.32%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Acacia Research Co. stock logo
ACTG
Acacia Research
3.3628 of 5 stars
3.53.00.00.03.21.71.9
Alithya Group Inc. stock logo
ALYA
Alithya Group
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRHF
Quarterhill
0.0834 of 5 stars
2.01.00.00.00.00.00.0
Liberty Tax Inc stock logo
TAXA
Liberty Tax
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Acacia Research Co. stock logo
ACTG
Acacia Research
3.00
Buy$7.0043.44% Upside
Alithya Group Inc. stock logo
ALYA
Alithya Group
3.00
BuyN/AN/A
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRHF
Quarterhill
N/AN/A$4.00211.28% Upside
Liberty Tax Inc stock logo
TAXA
Liberty Tax
N/AN/AN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest QTRHF, ACTG, TAXA, and ALYA Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
3/15/2024
Acacia Research Co. stock logo
ACTG
Acacia Research
Craig Hallum
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$6.00 ➝ $7.00
2/4/2024
Alithya Group Inc. stock logo
ALYA
Alithya Group
Echelon Wealth Partners
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Reiterated RatingBuy
(Data available from 4/25/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Acacia Research Co. stock logo
ACTG
Acacia Research
$125.10M3.90$0.50 per share9.83$5.90 per share0.83
Alithya Group Inc. stock logo
ALYA
Alithya Group
$395.41M0.00N/A2.69$1.61 per share0.00
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRHF
Quarterhill
$143.94M1.03N/AN/A$1.22 per share1.05
Liberty Tax Inc stock logo
TAXA
Liberty Tax
$132.55M0.00N/A7.32$12.84 per share0.00

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Acacia Research Co. stock logo
ACTG
Acacia Research
$67.06M$0.2916.83N/A48.92%11.47%9.08%5/9/2024 (Estimated)
Alithya Group Inc. stock logo
ALYA
Alithya Group
-$22.77M-$0.33N/AN/AN/A-8.11%0.02%0.01%N/A
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRHF
Quarterhill
-$48.60M-$0.42N/AN/A-32.82%-22.32%-13.49%N/A
Liberty Tax Inc stock logo
TAXA
Liberty Tax
-$2.16M-$0.21N/AN/AN/A0.98%1.61%0.77%N/A

Latest QTRHF, ACTG, TAXA, and ALYA Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
3/15/2024Q4 2023
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRHF
Quarterhill
N/A-$0.10-$0.10-$0.10N/A$42.94 million    
3/14/2024Q4 2023
Acacia Research Co. stock logo
ACTG
Acacia Research
N/A$0.67+$0.67$0.59N/A$92.31 million

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Acacia Research Co. stock logo
ACTG
Acacia Research
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Alithya Group Inc. stock logo
ALYA
Alithya Group
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRHF
Quarterhill
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Liberty Tax Inc stock logo
TAXA
Liberty Tax
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Acacia Research Co. stock logo
ACTG
Acacia Research
0.02
20.07
19.67
Alithya Group Inc. stock logo
ALYA
Alithya Group
0.25
0.69
0.69
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRHF
Quarterhill
0.43
2.93
2.67
Liberty Tax Inc stock logo
TAXA
Liberty Tax
0.46
2.88
2.72

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Acacia Research Co. stock logo
ACTG
Acacia Research
86.69%
Alithya Group Inc. stock logo
ALYA
Alithya Group
29.87%
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRHF
Quarterhill
N/A
Liberty Tax Inc stock logo
TAXA
Liberty Tax
2.50%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Acacia Research Co. stock logo
ACTG
Acacia Research
2.52%
Alithya Group Inc. stock logo
ALYA
Alithya Group
7.60%
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRHF
Quarterhill
N/A
Liberty Tax Inc stock logo
TAXA
Liberty Tax
50.90%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Acacia Research Co. stock logo
ACTG
Acacia Research
170100.02 million97.50 millionOptionable
Alithya Group Inc. stock logo
ALYA
Alithya Group
3,60088.27 million81.56 millionNot Optionable
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRHF
Quarterhill
449115.08 millionN/ANot Optionable
Liberty Tax Inc stock logo
TAXA
Liberty Tax
79516.21 millionN/ANot Optionable

QTRHF, ACTG, TAXA, and ALYA Headlines

SourceHeadline
Pro-universal school voucher group Make Liberty Win not done targeting House RepublicansPro-universal school voucher group Make Liberty Win not done targeting House Republicans
msn.com - April 24 at 12:48 AM
Bill shifting more Memphis hotel tax to FedExForum headed to governorBill shifting more Memphis hotel tax to FedExForum headed to governor
thecentersquare.com - April 23 at 7:48 PM
Former Wildwood mayor accused of official misconduct, tax evasion in new 7-count indictmentFormer Wildwood mayor accused of official misconduct, tax evasion in new 7-count indictment
yahoo.com - April 23 at 7:48 PM
Tax Appraisal District Boards up for voteTax Appraisal District Boards up for vote
fox26houston.com - April 23 at 7:48 PM
Budget softens mandatory tax disclosure regimeBudget softens mandatory tax disclosure regime
advisor.ca - April 23 at 2:48 PM
Iowa new tax law reactionIowa new tax law reaction
yahoo.com - April 21 at 3:55 PM
Where are the best places to invest a tax refund?Where are the best places to invest a tax refund?
msn.com - April 21 at 3:55 PM
Liberty woman sentenced for preparing false tax returnLiberty woman sentenced for preparing false tax return
itemonline.com - April 18 at 7:26 PM
Woman sentenced for filing a false tax returnWoman sentenced for filing a false tax return
heralddemocrat.com - April 18 at 7:26 PM
Tax filing deadline is here, file or face penaltyTax filing deadline is here, file or face penalty
wwlp.com - April 18 at 12:30 AM
It’s Tax Day in Massachusetts; last day to file taxesIt’s Tax Day in Massachusetts; last day to file taxes
msn.com - April 17 at 7:30 PM
COLUMN: POINT-COUNTERPOINT: Tax equity seems like a good ideaCOLUMN: POINT-COUNTERPOINT: Tax equity seems like a good idea
tahlequahdailypress.com - April 16 at 10:42 AM
Liberty Tax (OTCMKTS:TAXA) Stock Price Passes Above 200 Day Moving Average of $0.00Liberty Tax (OTCMKTS:TAXA) Stock Price Passes Above 200 Day Moving Average of $0.00
americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 3:16 AM
Liberty woman pleads guilty to illegally preparing tax returnsLiberty woman pleads guilty to illegally preparing tax returns
bluebonnetnews.com - April 15 at 11:53 PM
Liberty woman sentenced for illegal tax preparationLiberty woman sentenced for illegal tax preparation
mytexasdaily.com - April 15 at 11:53 PM
The Best Last Minute Deals on Tax-Filing Services for 2024The Best Last Minute Deals on Tax-Filing Services for 2024
msn.com - April 15 at 6:42 PM
Massachusetts tax deadline nears, file by April 17Massachusetts tax deadline nears, file by April 17
wwlp.com - April 15 at 6:42 PM
FDNY skipper that collided, killed firefighter quietly retires with beefed-up, tax-free disability pension worth at least $110K annuallyFDNY skipper that collided, killed firefighter quietly retires with beefed-up, tax-free disability pension worth at least $110K annually
msn.com - April 14 at 12:18 PM
3 Best Places To Get Tax Help3 Best Places To Get Tax Help
msn.com - April 14 at 12:18 PM
Crunch Time: Last-Minute Tax Tips & 8 Products to Make Tax-Day Stress Go AwayCrunch Time: Last-Minute Tax Tips & 8 Products to Make Tax-Day Stress Go Away
brooklynpaper.com - April 14 at 12:18 PM
Top things to know ahead of Mondays tax deadlineTop things to know ahead of Monday's tax deadline
msn.com - April 13 at 1:55 AM
The Mini Whiskey Rebellion - WhistlePig Eases Tax Burdens For 15 PeopleThe Mini Whiskey Rebellion - WhistlePig Eases Tax Burdens For 15 People
msn.com - April 12 at 10:54 AM
Liberty Village tax exemption will net Flemington $22 million, officials sayLiberty Village tax exemption will net Flemington $22 million, officials say
msn.com - April 11 at 7:29 AM
Tax filing tips as the deadline draws nearTax filing tips as the deadline draws near
msn.com - April 10 at 10:52 PM

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Media Sentiment Over Time

Company Descriptions

Acacia Research logo

Acacia Research

NASDAQ:ACTG
Acacia Research Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, invests in intellectual property and related absolute return assets; and engages in the licensing and enforcement of patented technologies. The company operates through three segments, Intellectual Property Operations, Industrial Operations, and Energy Operations. The company owns or controls the rights to various patent portfolios, which include U.S. patents and foreign counterparts covering technologies used in a range of industries. It also owns, manufactures, and distributes printers and consumable products through dealers and distributors for various industrial printing applications. In addition, the company offers supply-chain printing solutions for manufacturing, transportation and logistics, retail distribution, food and beverage distribution, and pharmaceutical distribution industries; and line matrix printers for mission critical applications within labeling and inventory management, build sheets, invoicing, manifests and bills of lading, and reporting industries. Further, it involved in the acquisition, production and development of oil and gas assets. Acacia Research Corporation was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Alithya Group logo

Alithya Group

NASDAQ:ALYA
Alithya Group Inc. provides strategy and digital technology services in Canada, the United States, and Europe. The company's business strategy services include strategic consulting, digital transformation, organizational performance, and enterprise architecture services. It also provides application services, such as digital applications DevOps, legacy systems modernization, control and software engineering, cloud infrastructure, quality assurance, and automated testing; enterprise solutions comprising enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, customer relationship management, and human capital management; and data and analytics solutions, including business intelligence, data management, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning, as well as internet of things. In addition, the company provides AI-FI, an integrated artificial intelligence and fidelity solution; Alithya GoTest, solution allows clients to test the functionality of applications on various platforms; CASSI analytics for online weekly maintenance, outage management, petrochemical turnarounds, and maintenance and reliability; and SIDER, a secure solution that facilitates distribution of medical results to healthcare sectors and to centralized electronic medical records. It serves financial services, energy, manufacturing, telecommunications, transportation and logistics, professional services, healthcare, and government sectors. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
Quarterhill logo

Quarterhill

OTCMKTS:QTRHF
Quarterhill Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates in intelligent transportation system business in Canada and internationally. The company offers riteSuite, which offers mobility solutions, such as all-electronic tolling, dynamic pricing, agency interoperability, hosted mobility solutions, and machine learning; back-office solutions, which offers account management, customer service, violation processing, and technical services operations; roadside solutions, which offers onsite and remote maintenance and field operations services, including tolling facility support, lane equipment control, and cash management services; and international road dynamics products and services, which offers automated truck weigh stations, toll road systems and equipment, red light and speed enforcement systems, and traffic management and safety systems. It also provides VectorSense, a tire sensor suite; Vehicle Information-In-Motion traffic intelligence system, an integrated traffic control system; permanent Weigh-InMotion systems; portable slow speed Weigh-In-Motion systems; portable wheel load scales; traffic data collection products, vehicle and axle detection equipment, and automated vehicle identification services and equipment; and other hardware and software products and offerings. The company was formerly known as Wi-LAN Inc. and changed its name to Quarterhill Inc. in June 2017. Quarterhill Inc. was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Liberty Tax logo

Liberty Tax

OTCMKTS:TAXA
Liberty Tax, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides tax preparation services in the United States and Canada. The company also facilitates refund-based tax settlement financial products, such as refund transfer products and personal income tax refund discounting, as well as provides an online digital Do-It-Yourself tax program in the United States. The company offers its products and services through a network of company-owned offices and franchised locations under the Liberty Tax, Liberty Tax Service, Liberty Income Tax, Liberty Canada, and SiempreTax+ brand names. The company was formerly known as JTH Holding, Inc. and changed its name to Liberty Tax, Inc. in July 2014. Liberty Tax, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia.