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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Acacia Research Co. stock logo
ACTG
Acacia Research
$4.93
+1.2%
$4.71
$3.43
$5.47
$493.10M0.46211,827 shs128,608 shs
The Joint Corp. stock logo
JYNT
Joint
$12.79
+7.1%
$11.82
$7.31
$16.43
$191.08M1.5987,929 shs79,008 shs
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRH
Quarterhill
$1.28
+1.6%
$1.68
$0.86
$1.45
$152.09M0.6360,157 shs300 shs
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRHF
Quarterhill
$1.24
-3.1%
$1.32
$0.83
$1.61
$142.70M0.813,218 shs175 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
-0.41%-2.01%-8.63%+24.55%+26.17%
The Joint Corp. stock logo
JYNT
Joint
-3.08%-5.16%-8.58%+22.34%-26.16%
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRH
Quarterhill
0.00%-0.79%-8.70%-12.80%+28.43%
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRHF
Quarterhill
0.00%-0.79%-8.70%-10.19%+28.43%
Liberty Tax Inc stock logo
TAXA
Liberty Tax
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%-59.42%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Acacia Research Co. stock logo
ACTG
Acacia Research
3.1504 of 5 stars
3.53.00.00.02.41.71.9
The Joint Corp. stock logo
JYNT
Joint
2.6853 of 5 stars
3.21.00.00.02.23.31.9
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRH
Quarterhill
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRHF
Quarterhill
0.0916 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
The Joint Corp. stock logo
JYNT
Joint
2.33
Hold$21.5070.36% Upside
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRH
Quarterhill
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRHF
Quarterhill
N/AN/A$4.00212.50% Upside
Liberty Tax Inc stock logo
TAXA
Liberty Tax
N/AN/AN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest ACTG, QTRH, TAXA, QTRHF, and JYNT Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
3/15/2024
Acacia Research Co. stock logo
ACTG
Acacia Research
Craig Hallum
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating
Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$6.00 ➝ $7.00
(Data available from 5/1/2021 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 share9.67$5.90 per share0.83
The Joint Corp. stock logo
JYNT
Joint
$117.70M1.60$0.74 per share16.97$1.68 per share7.51
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRH
Quarterhill
$77.40M1.96N/AN/A$1.72 per share0.74
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRHF
Quarterhill
$143.94M1.02N/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 (Confirmed)
The Joint Corp. stock logo
JYNT
Joint
-$9.75M-$0.66N/A25.24N/A-8.19%7.80%2.65%5/2/2024 (Confirmed)
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRH
Quarterhill
-$49.12M-$0.24N/AN/AN/A-11.31%-6.62%-5.54%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 ACTG, QTRH, TAXA, QTRHF, and JYNT Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/9/2024N/A
Acacia Research Co. stock logo
ACTG
Acacia Research
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A  
5/2/2024N/A
The Joint Corp. stock logo
JYNT
Joint
-$0.03N/A+$0.03N/AN/AN/A  
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
3/7/2024Q4 2023
The Joint Corp. stock logo
JYNT
Joint
$0.03$0.07+$0.04$0.89$29.63 million$30.61 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
The Joint Corp. stock logo
JYNT
Joint
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRH
Quarterhill
$0.043.13%N/AN/A N/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
The Joint Corp. stock logo
JYNT
Joint
0.08
1.32
1.32
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRH
Quarterhill
0.01
3.83
3.59
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%
The Joint Corp. stock logo
JYNT
Joint
76.88%
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRH
Quarterhill
10.22%
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
1.65%
The Joint Corp. stock logo
JYNT
Joint
30.20%
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRH
Quarterhill
N/A
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 million98.37 millionOptionable
The Joint Corp. stock logo
JYNT
Joint
44414.94 million10.43 millionOptionable
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRH
Quarterhill
361118.82 millionN/ANot 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

TAXA, JYNT, ACTG, QTRH, and QTRHF Headlines

SourceHeadline
Harris County, Houston leaders alert childcare facilities of property tax exemption application deadlineHarris County, Houston leaders alert childcare facilities of property tax exemption application deadline
msn.com - April 30 at 6:29 PM
Americans Overwhelmingly Reject Biden’s Plan To Tax Unsold AssetsAmericans Overwhelmingly Reject Biden’s Plan To Tax Unsold Assets
forbes.com - April 30 at 1:29 PM
Defending Individual LibertyDefending Individual Liberty
mises.org - April 30 at 8:29 AM
Liberty Tax (OTCMKTS:TAXA) Stock Price Crosses Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $0.00Liberty Tax (OTCMKTS:TAXA) Stock Price Crosses Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $0.00
americanbankingnews.com - April 30 at 2:54 AM
Five Things: Cannabis tax refunds, MassDevelopments CEO, Wormtown Brewery sells and the joys of hiringFive Things: Cannabis tax refunds, MassDevelopment's CEO, Wormtown Brewery sells and the joys of hiring
bizjournals.com - April 29 at 11:00 AM
Rep. Mike Lawler: These colleges need to be stripped of tax dollarsRep. Mike Lawler: These colleges need to be 'stripped' of tax dollars
msn.com - April 28 at 11:25 PM
Sadiq Khans vanity projects as Mayor hikes stealth tax by 71%Sadiq Khan's 'vanity projects' as Mayor hikes 'stealth tax' by 71%
msn.com - April 28 at 1:24 PM
Renaming Overground lines, Ulez expansion and a bizarre pledge to bring the Super Bowl to Britain if re-elected: Sadiq Khans vanity projects as London Mayor hits residents ...Renaming Overground lines, Ulez expansion and a bizarre pledge to bring the Super Bowl to Britain if re-elected: Sadiq Khan's 'vanity projects' as London Mayor hits residents ...
dailymail.co.uk - April 28 at 8:24 AM
Texas Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax HolidayTexas Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday
fox26houston.com - April 28 at 12:50 AM
Is inheritance tax feasible in India again? A legal perspectiveIs inheritance tax feasible in India again? A legal perspective
hindustantimes.com - April 26 at 6:47 PM
Councilmember applauds new state bill imposing higher property tax rate on vacant buildingsCouncilmember applauds new state bill imposing higher property tax rate on vacant buildings
yahoo.com - April 26 at 1:46 PM
2024 Tax Tips: How to Maximize Benefits and Avoid Pitfalls2024 Tax Tips: How to Maximize Benefits and Avoid Pitfalls
msn.com - April 26 at 1:46 PM
Biden Calls for Record-High Tax Rate, Just a Few Points Shy of 50%Biden Calls for Record-High Tax Rate, Just a Few Points Shy of 50%
msn.com - April 26 at 1:46 PM
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

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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.
Joint logo

Joint

NASDAQ:JYNT
The Joint Corp. operates and franchises chiropractic clinics in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Corporate Clinics and Franchise Operations. The Joint Corp. was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Quarterhill logo

Quarterhill

NASDAQ:QTRH
Quarterhill, Inc. engages in the acquisition and management of technology companies offering products and services. It operates through the following segments: Licensing, Systems, Services, and Recurring. The Licensing segment focuses in technology licenses, perpetual software licenses, and other revenues characterized as one-time licenses. The Systems segment comprises contracted projects and OEM products which are distributed directly and through a network of distributor/agency relationships. The services segment consists professional services sold on a time and material consulting basis. The Recurring segments comprises service and maintenance contracts, software maintenance contracts, hosted “software as a service“ applications, revenues from running royalties, and data analytics services. The company was founded by Michel Tewfik Fattouche and Hatim Zaghloul on May 14, 1992 and is headquartered in Kitchener, 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.