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Compare Stocks

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
$4.90
-1.0%
$4.55
$3.43
$5.47
$489.46M0.46221,772 shs147,758 shs
The Joint Corp. stock logo
JYNT
Joint
$11.98
-0.2%
$11.38
$7.31
$16.48
$177.06M1.5993,237 shs17,111 shs
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRHF
Quarterhill
$1.27
-3.1%
$1.34
$0.83
$1.61
$146.15M0.812,441 shs9,952 shs
Liberty Tax Inc stock logo
TAXA
Liberty Tax
$11.95
+0.7%
$13.03
$8.85
$12.50
$193.73M0.4820,035 shs10,100 shs
VirnetX Holding Co. stock logo
VHC
VirnetX
$5.55
-2.8%
$6.46
$3.50
$33.00
$20.42M1.0112,284 shs1,616 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
-1.39%-4.07%+6.45%+32.71%+30.95%
The Joint Corp. stock logo
JYNT
Joint
-1.23%-7.05%-5.88%+33.33%-24.58%
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRHF
Quarterhill
-3.05%-5.58%-12.41%-6.76%+17.05%
Liberty Tax Inc stock logo
TAXA
Liberty Tax
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%-55.92%
VirnetX Holding Co. stock logo
VHC
VirnetX
-0.35%-5.15%+0.71%-8.05%-80.03%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Acacia Research Co. stock logo
ACTG
Acacia Research
3.9133 of 5 stars
3.55.00.00.04.01.71.9
The Joint Corp. stock logo
JYNT
Joint
2.4432 of 5 stars
3.23.00.00.01.51.71.9
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRHF
Quarterhill
0.0802 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
VirnetX Holding Co. stock logo
VHC
VirnetX
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$7.0042.86% Upside
The Joint Corp. stock logo
JYNT
Joint
2.33
Hold$21.5079.47% Upside
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRHF
Quarterhill
N/AN/A$4.00214.96% Upside
Liberty Tax Inc stock logo
TAXA
Liberty Tax
N/AN/AN/AN/A
VirnetX Holding Co. stock logo
VHC
VirnetX
N/AN/AN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest TAXA, JYNT, VHC, ACTG, and QTRHF 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 4/16/2021 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
$125.10M3.91$0.49 per share9.93$5.90 per share0.83
The Joint Corp. stock logo
JYNT
Joint
$117.70M1.50$0.72 per share16.74$1.68 per share7.13
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRHF
Quarterhill
$143.94M1.02N/AN/A$1.22 per share1.04
Liberty Tax Inc stock logo
TAXA
Liberty Tax
$132.55M1.46$1.63 per share7.32$12.84 per share0.93
VirnetX Holding Co. stock logo
VHC
VirnetX
$10K2,042.40N/AN/A$15.48 per share0.36

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$0.2916.90N/A48.92%11.47%9.08%5/9/2024 (Estimated)
The Joint Corp. stock logo
JYNT
Joint
-$9.75M-$0.66N/A23.96N/A-8.19%7.80%2.65%5/2/2024 (Estimated)
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/A0.98%1.61%0.77%N/A
VirnetX Holding Co. stock logo
VHC
VirnetX
-$27.87M-$7.76N/AN/A-374,891.66%-42.57%-32.58%5/20/2024 (Estimated)

Latest TAXA, JYNT, VHC, ACTG, and QTRHF 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    
3/15/2024Q4 2023
VirnetX Holding Co. stock logo
VHC
VirnetX
N/A-$2.00-$2.00-$2.00N/AN/A
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
QTRHF
Quarterhill
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Liberty Tax Inc stock logo
TAXA
Liberty Tax
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
VirnetX Holding Co. stock logo
VHC
VirnetX
N/AN/AN/AN/A1 Years

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
QTRHF
Quarterhill
0.43
2.93
2.67
Liberty Tax Inc stock logo
TAXA
Liberty Tax
0.46
2.88
2.72
VirnetX Holding Co. stock logo
VHC
VirnetX
N/A
42.93
42.93

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
QTRHF
Quarterhill
N/A
Liberty Tax Inc stock logo
TAXA
Liberty Tax
2.50%
VirnetX Holding Co. stock logo
VHC
VirnetX
10.37%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Acacia Research Co. stock logo
ACTG
Acacia Research
2.52%
The Joint Corp. stock logo
JYNT
Joint
4.00%
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRHF
Quarterhill
N/A
Liberty Tax Inc stock logo
TAXA
Liberty Tax
50.90%
VirnetX Holding Co. stock logo
VHC
VirnetX
14.96%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Acacia Research Co. stock logo
ACTG
Acacia Research
17099.89 million97.38 millionOptionable
The Joint Corp. stock logo
JYNT
Joint
44414.78 million14.19 millionOptionable
Quarterhill Inc. stock logo
QTRHF
Quarterhill
449115.08 millionN/ANot Optionable
Liberty Tax Inc stock logo
TAXA
Liberty Tax
79516.21 millionN/ANot Optionable
VirnetX Holding Co. stock logo
VHC
VirnetX
273.68 million3.13 millionOptionable

TAXA, JYNT, VHC, ACTG, and QTRHF Headlines

SourceHeadline
Samsung and VirnetX Power Investigations into Unidentified Aerial Phenomena at Skinwalker RanchSamsung and VirnetX Power Investigations into Unidentified Aerial Phenomena at Skinwalker Ranch
prnewswire.com - March 27 at 6:25 AM
VHC Stock Earnings: VirnetX Holding Reported Results for Q4 2023VHC Stock Earnings: VirnetX Holding Reported Results for Q4 2023
investorplace.com - March 18 at 10:01 AM
U.S. Supreme Court wont review Apples win against $503 million patent verdictU.S. Supreme Court won't review Apple's win against $503 million patent verdict
cnbc.com - February 20 at 10:33 AM
VHC Mar 2024 1.000 callVHC Mar 2024 1.000 call
finance.yahoo.com - February 14 at 1:20 AM
200 VHC Health employees transition to Med-Metrix200 VHC Health employees transition to Med-Metrix
beckershospitalreview.com - January 5 at 10:14 PM
VirnetX Holding Corporation (VN20.F)VirnetX Holding Corporation (VN20.F)
au.finance.yahoo.com - December 27 at 8:24 PM
We Think VirnetX Holding (NYSE:VHC) Needs To Drive Business Growth CarefullyWe Think VirnetX Holding (NYSE:VHC) Needs To Drive Business Growth Carefully
finance.yahoo.com - December 15 at 9:38 AM
VirnetX to Webcast Fireside Chat with CEO Kendall LarsenVirnetX to Webcast Fireside Chat with CEO Kendall Larsen
finance.yahoo.com - November 6 at 9:05 PM
VirnetX Holding Corporation (VHC)VirnetX Holding Corporation (VHC)
nz.finance.yahoo.com - November 6 at 3:55 PM
VirnetX and Zeleration Technology Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Privacy in Online CommunicationsVirnetX and Zeleration Technology Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Privacy in Online Communications
finance.yahoo.com - September 19 at 12:48 PM
VirnetX Holding Corporation [VHC] President & CEO makes an insider purchase of 27,974 shares worth 10630.0.VirnetX Holding Corporation [VHC] President & CEO makes an insider purchase of 27,974 shares worth 10630.0.
knoxdaily.com - August 31 at 6:37 PM
VirnetX Announces Partnership and Equity Position in OmniTeqVirnetX Announces Partnership and Equity Position in OmniTeq
finance.yahoo.com - August 22 at 6:03 PM
VirnetX Holding First Half 2023 Earnings: US$0.22 loss per share (vs US$0.11 loss in 1H 2022)VirnetX Holding First Half 2023 Earnings: US$0.22 loss per share (vs US$0.11 loss in 1H 2022)
finance.yahoo.com - August 13 at 9:20 AM
Were Hopeful That VirnetX Holding (NYSE:VHC) Will Use Its Cash WiselyWe're Hopeful That VirnetX Holding (NYSE:VHC) Will Use Its Cash Wisely
finance.yahoo.com - July 8 at 9:11 AM
Decline in VHC’s short interest indicates Bullish sentimentDecline in VHC’s short interest indicates Bullish sentiment
knoxdaily.com - June 16 at 9:50 AM
VirnetX and Samsung Announce Alliance with the History Channels The Secret of Skinwalker RanchVirnetX and Samsung Announce Alliance with the History Channel's The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch
finance.yahoo.com - June 14 at 9:41 AM
Why Oncorus Shares Are Trading Lower By 25%; Here Are 20 Stocks Moving PremarketWhy Oncorus Shares Are Trading Lower By 25%; Here Are 20 Stocks Moving Premarket
msn.com - June 12 at 6:13 PM
VirnetX Holding Corporation (VHC) Becoming More Attractive for InvestorsVirnetX Holding Corporation (VHC) Becoming More Attractive for Investors
knoxdaily.com - June 12 at 6:13 PM
VirnetX signs non-exclusive agreement with Envoy DataVirnetX signs non-exclusive agreement with Envoy Data
msn.com - June 9 at 12:51 PM
VHC stock rated a Neutral by Gilford SecuritiesVHC stock rated a Neutral by Gilford Securities
knoxdaily.com - June 5 at 5:21 PM
VirnetX Receives NYSE Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule NotificationVirnetX Receives NYSE Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule Notification
finance.yahoo.com - May 15 at 4:29 PM
Why Blue Bird Shares Are Trading Higher By 30%; Here Are 20 ... - BenzingaWhy Blue Bird Shares Are Trading Higher By 30%; Here Are 20 ... - Benzinga
news.google.com - May 12 at 11:53 PM
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msn.com - May 12 at 1:51 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

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.
VirnetX logo

VirnetX

NYSE:VHC
VirnetX Holding Corporation, through its subsidiary VirnetX, Inc., operates as an Internet security software and technology company primarily in the United States. The company develops software and technology solutions, including secure domain name registry and GABRIEL Connection Technology that are designed to secure communications over the Internet using zero trust network access. It also offers a portfolio of licenses and services, such as VirnetX One, a security-as-a-service platform that protects enterprise applications, services, and infrastructure from cyber-attacks; GABRIEL Connection Technology software development kit to assist with rapid integration of its techniques into existing software implementations; War Room software that offers safe and secure video conferencing meeting environment where sensitive communications and data is invisible to those not authorized to view it; and VirnetX Matrix that provides security for internet-enabled enterprise applications and their connected devices. In addition, the company provides GABRIEL Collaboration Suite that enables seamless and secure cross-platform communications between users' devices. It serves domain infrastructure and communication service providers, and system integrators; and enterprise customers, developers, and original equipment manufacturers of chips, servers, desktops, smart phones, tablets, laptops, net books, and other devices in the IP-telephony, mobility, fixed-mobile convergence, and unified communications markets. The company has a partnership with ObjectSecurity LLC to provide secure cyber vulnerability analysis in private cloud environments. VirnetX Holding Corporation was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Zephyr Cove, Nevada.