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ACCESS Newswire (ACCS)

Combines press-release distribution with PR and investor-relations workflow tools.

$5.46
Pre-market+0.15 (+2.82%)
At close$5.31(+0.76%)
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ACCESS Newswire Inc.ACCSCommunication Services

Combines press-release distribution, media workflow tools and investor-relations websites, calls and events for public and private companies. Revenue comes chiefly from press-release distribution, sold through subscriptions, individual modules and project-based services, while delivery depends on external distribution partners.

Combines press-release distribution with PR media tools, investor-relations websites, earnings calls, webcasts and virtual-meeting software for public and private companies. ACCESS PR, ACCESS IR and ALL ACCESS package these services, while releases, modules and event work can also be bought separately.

Sells subscription access and pay-per-use distribution, webcast and event services. The operating footprint is fully remote, with customers across more than 135 countries and reseller and referral partners extending reach.

Relies on third-party distribution partners to place content through media and financial channels. Press-release distribution produces most revenue, while customers can choose larger specialized providers for wire distribution, media intelligence or investor-relations tools.

Company facts

CEOBrian R. Balbirnie
ListedJan 31, 2008
ExchangeAMEX
HeadquartersRaleigh, NC
CountryUnited States
Employees91
CIK0000843006
ISINUS46520M2044

Market cap$20.5M
EPS (ttm)−$0.4416
P/E (ttm)−11.98
ROE-5.7%
P/B0.6984
P/S0.9141
Dividend yieldDiv yield
Beta−0.21vs XLC 0.13

No analyst consensus on record.

Next report
Nov 10, 2026
in 68 days
EPS estimate
$0.13
Revenue estimate
$5.8M
Fiscal quarter
Q3 FY26

EPSReportedEstimate

Mar '25May '25Aug '25Nov '25Mar '26May '26Aug '26Nov '26
Reported$0.21$0.05$0.14$0.20$0.17$0.11$0.08Pending
Estimate$0.23$0.13$0.15$0.12$0.19$0.14$0.08$0.13
Surprise−8.7%−61.5%−6.7%+73.9%−10.5%−18.5%+6.7%

RevenueReportedEstimate

Mar '25May '25Aug '25Nov '25Mar '26May '26Aug '26Nov '26
Reported$1.5M$5.5M$5.6M$5.7M$5.8M$5.3M$5.6MPending
Estimate$7.4M$5.9M$5.7M$5.7M$5.8M$5.7M$5.5M$5.8M
Surprise−80.3%−7.3%−1.0%+0.8%−0.6%−7.2%+1.9%
Estimate$0.13
ReportedDue Nov 10, 2026
Estimate$5.8M
ReportedDue Nov 10, 2026
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Debt to equity7.70%
Current ratio81.90%

ProfitabilityRevenueNet incomeNet margin

Q3 FY24Q4 FY24Q1 FY25Q2 FY25Q3 FY25Q4 FY25Q1 FY26Q2 FY26
Revenue$7.0M$1.5M$5.5M$5.6M$5.7M$5.8M$5.3M$5.6M
Net income−$466.0K−$10.2M$5.4M−$475.0K−$45.0K−$576.0K−$611.0K−$482.0K
Net margin0.0%0.0%98.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%

GrowthOperating income

Q3 FY24Q4 FY24Q1 FY25Q2 FY25Q3 FY25Q4 FY25Q1 FY26Q2 FY26
Operating income$156.0K−$16.8M−$677.0K−$249.0K−$142.0K−$511.0K−$718.0K−$307.0K
YoY growth−174.6%−191.0%

Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $3.0M · Total debt $2.3M · Total assets $40.0M · Shareholders' equity $29.3M

Revenue
$5.6M
Operating income
−$307.0K
Net income
−$482.0K
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No dividends on record.

Insiders5 holders · as of Aug 24, 202641.98%1.61M shares
Strategic holders1 holder · as of Aug 25, 20174.35%166.4K shares
Otherremainder53.67%2.05M shares

3.83M company shares as of Sep 3, 2026 · holders as of their latest filing

Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4

HolderStakeSharesEvidence
Brian R. BalbirnieInsiderdirector, 10 percent owner, officer: Director, CEO
16.84%644,667Form 4filed Aug 17, 2026
Edward KisselInsider
10.38%397,16213G/Afiled Feb 15, 2022
Polar Asset Management Partners Inc.Institution
8.53%326,45613Gfiled Feb 11, 2019
Graeme P. Rein1Insiderdirector
7.79%282,47813Dfiled Aug 24, 2026
LionGuard Capital Management Inc.Institution
6.85%262,07813D/Gfiled Mar 2, 2023
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  1. Graeme P. Rein's transaction reports restate only vehicles that traded; the 2026 ownership statement (282.5K) plus the 15.7K net shares acquired since is used instead.

13D/13G — an ownership statement filed at 5% or more · Form 4 — an insider's transaction report

Insider tradesForm 4

DateInsiderRoleSharesAvg price
Aug 24, 2026Graeme P. Reindirector+6,000$4.95
Aug 17, 2026Graeme P. Reindirector+9,700$5.10
Aug 14, 2026Wesley T. Pollarddirector+2,000$4.99
Aug 14, 2026Brian R. Balbirniedirector, 10 percent owner, officer: Director, CEO+10,000$4.95
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