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Acorn Energy (ACFN) Competitors

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$17.46 0.00 (0.00%)
Closing price 05/22/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$17.40 -0.07 (-0.37%)
As of 05/22/2026 04:10 PM Eastern
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ACFN vs. RCMT, TCX, THRY, RGP, and AMWL

Should you buy Acorn Energy stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Acorn Energy with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Acorn Energy include RCM Technologies (RCMT), Tucows (TCX), Thryv (THRY), Resources Connection (RGP), and American Well (AMWL). These companies are all part of the "business services" industry.

How does Acorn Energy compare to RCM Technologies?

Acorn Energy (NASDAQ:ACFN) and RCM Technologies (NASDAQ:RCMT) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends and valuation.

43.2% of RCM Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 35.1% of Acorn Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 28.0% of RCM Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Acorn Energy has a net margin of 18.56% compared to RCM Technologies' net margin of 5.03%. RCM Technologies' return on equity of 37.76% beat Acorn Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Acorn Energy18.56% 16.20% 9.74%
RCM Technologies 5.03%37.76%11.95%

RCM Technologies has a consensus target price of $36.00, indicating a potential upside of 64.84%. Given RCM Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe RCM Technologies is more favorable than Acorn Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Acorn Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
RCM Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

RCM Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Acorn Energy. RCM Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Acorn Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Acorn Energy$11.48M3.82$2.51M$0.7722.68
RCM Technologies$319.40M0.48$16.33M$2.1210.30

Acorn Energy has a beta of 0.29, suggesting that its share price is 71% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RCM Technologies has a beta of 0.46, suggesting that its share price is 54% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, RCM Technologies had 1 more articles in the media than Acorn Energy. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for RCM Technologies and 0 mentions for Acorn Energy. RCM Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Acorn Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that RCM Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Acorn Energy Neutral
RCM Technologies Positive

Summary

RCM Technologies beats Acorn Energy on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Acorn Energy compare to Tucows?

Tucows (NASDAQ:TCX) and Acorn Energy (NASDAQ:ACFN) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and profitability.

Acorn Energy has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Tucows. Tucows is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Acorn Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tucows$390.30M0.43-$75.82M-$7.10N/A
Acorn Energy$11.48M3.82$2.51M$0.7722.68

73.6% of Tucows shares are held by institutional investors. 9.4% of Tucows shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 35.1% of Acorn Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Tucows had 1 more articles in the media than Acorn Energy. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Tucows and 0 mentions for Acorn Energy. Tucows' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Acorn Energy'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Tucows Neutral
Acorn Energy Neutral

Acorn Energy has a net margin of 18.56% compared to Tucows' net margin of -20.08%. Acorn Energy's return on equity of 16.20% beat Tucows' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tucows-20.08% N/A -9.18%
Acorn Energy 18.56%16.20%9.74%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tucows
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Acorn Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Tucows has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its share price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Acorn Energy has a beta of 0.29, indicating that its share price is 71% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Acorn Energy beats Tucows on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Acorn Energy compare to Thryv?

Thryv (NASDAQ:THRY) and Acorn Energy (NASDAQ:ACFN) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.

Acorn Energy has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Thryv. Thryv is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Acorn Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Thryv$785.02M0.22$310K$0.3212.41
Acorn Energy$11.48M3.82$2.51M$0.7722.68

96.4% of Thryv shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.9% of Thryv shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 35.1% of Acorn Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Thryv had 1 more articles in the media than Acorn Energy. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Thryv and 0 mentions for Acorn Energy. Thryv's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Acorn Energy'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Thryv Neutral
Acorn Energy Neutral

Acorn Energy has a net margin of 18.56% compared to Thryv's net margin of 1.88%. Acorn Energy's return on equity of 16.20% beat Thryv's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Thryv1.88% 6.58% 2.09%
Acorn Energy 18.56%16.20%9.74%

Thryv currently has a consensus target price of $9.50, indicating a potential upside of 139.29%. Given Thryv's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Thryv is more favorable than Acorn Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Thryv
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14
Acorn Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Thryv has a beta of 0.91, indicating that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Acorn Energy has a beta of 0.29, indicating that its share price is 71% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Acorn Energy beats Thryv on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Acorn Energy compare to Resources Connection?

Resources Connection (NASDAQ:RGP) and Acorn Energy (NASDAQ:ACFN) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

93.2% of Resources Connection shares are held by institutional investors. 7.9% of Resources Connection shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 35.1% of Acorn Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Acorn Energy has a net margin of 18.56% compared to Resources Connection's net margin of -20.16%. Acorn Energy's return on equity of 16.20% beat Resources Connection's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Resources Connection-20.16% -0.55% -0.38%
Acorn Energy 18.56%16.20%9.74%

Resources Connection currently has a consensus target price of $7.00, suggesting a potential upside of 54.53%. Given Resources Connection's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Resources Connection is more favorable than Acorn Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Resources Connection
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Acorn Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Acorn Energy has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Resources Connection. Resources Connection is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Acorn Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Resources Connection$551.33M0.28-$191.78M-$2.96N/A
Acorn Energy$11.48M3.82$2.51M$0.7722.68

Resources Connection has a beta of 0.52, suggesting that its share price is 48% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Acorn Energy has a beta of 0.29, suggesting that its share price is 71% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Resources Connection's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Acorn Energy'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Resources Connection Neutral
Acorn Energy Neutral

Summary

Acorn Energy beats Resources Connection on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Acorn Energy compare to American Well?

American Well (NYSE:AMWL) and Acorn Energy (NASDAQ:ACFN) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and media sentiment.

Acorn Energy has lower revenue, but higher earnings than American Well. American Well is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Acorn Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
American Well$249.32M0.53-$95.70M-$5.42N/A
Acorn Energy$11.48M3.82$2.51M$0.7722.68

Acorn Energy has a net margin of 18.56% compared to American Well's net margin of -37.02%. Acorn Energy's return on equity of 16.20% beat American Well's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
American Well-37.02% -32.11% -24.12%
Acorn Energy 18.56%16.20%9.74%

American Well currently has a consensus price target of $7.13, indicating a potential downside of 10.79%. Given American Well's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe American Well is more favorable than Acorn Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
American Well
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Acorn Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

American Well has a beta of 1.52, suggesting that its share price is 52% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Acorn Energy has a beta of 0.29, suggesting that its share price is 71% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, American Well had 2 more articles in the media than Acorn Energy. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for American Well and 0 mentions for Acorn Energy. American Well's average media sentiment score of 0.12 beat Acorn Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that American Well is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
American Well Neutral
Acorn Energy Neutral

56.1% of American Well shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.8% of American Well shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 35.1% of Acorn Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Acorn Energy beats American Well on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ACFN vs. The Competition

MetricAcorn EnergyServices – Engineering, Accounting, Surveying IndustryServices SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$43.79M$133.53M$978.18M$12.34B
Dividend YieldN/AN/A5.12%5.28%
P/E Ratio22.6811.349.1225.65
Price / Sales3.825.0636.5386.28
Price / Cash19.9919.99381.8256.67
Price / Book5.185.184.357.14
Net Income$2.51M$3.09M-$6.42M$335.98M
7 Day Performance5.75%-6.97%0.84%3.56%
1 Month Performance-5.75%47.33%-5.06%2.54%
1 Year PerformanceN/AN/A48.28%35.05%

Acorn Energy Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ACFN
Acorn Energy
1.0513 of 5 stars
$17.46
flat
N/AN/A$43.79M$11.48M22.6820
RCMT
RCM Technologies
4.8446 of 5 stars
$23.12
flat
$36.00
+55.7%
-4.7%$163.92M$319.40M10.913,825
TCX
Tucows
0.0379 of 5 stars
$14.64
flat
N/A-19.9%$163.24M$390.30MN/A1,000
THRY
Thryv
4.6384 of 5 stars
$3.41
flat
$9.50
+178.6%
-69.5%$151.23M$785.02M10.662,729
RGP
Resources Connection
2.9636 of 5 stars
$4.40
flat
$7.00
+59.1%
-8.3%$151.05M$551.33MN/A3,055

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This page (NASDAQ:ACFN) was last updated on 5/25/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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