ACCESS Newswire Inc. (ACCS)

In the past six months, ACCESS Newswire, Inc. experienced a name change in January 2025 and the board approved a share repurchase program of up to $1.0 million on December 4, 2025. The company reported revenue of $7.54 million in a recent quarter, missing estimates, and maintained a negative net margin of 24.08%. The stock experienced a trading halt due to volatility on January 13 (presumably 2026). The company is scheduled to host its Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call on March 24, 2026.

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ACCESS Newswire, Inc. (ACCS) is a communications and compliance technology company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, providing solutions for PR and IR professionals. Formerly known as Issuer Direct Corporation, it operates on a subscription-based model, targeting 75% of revenues from fixed-fee subscriptions and serves over 12,000 clients. The company's major products and services include a press release distribution platform (ACCESSWIRE), media database and monitoring tools, cloud-based webcasting and virtual event hosting (Webcaster Platform), investor relations content networks, compliance solutions, professional conference and events software, newsroom solutions, and ACCESS PR.

ACCESS Newswire, Inc. has a global geographic footprint, providing its public relations and investor relations solutions across the United States and internationally. The company is recognized as a globally trusted and recognized provider with a robust global network for news distribution and media intelligence.

In the past year, ACCESS Newswire has reinforced its brand reputation through innovation and its commitment to customer service. The company launched ACCESS Verified(TM) on January 28, 2026, an AI-driven verification and distribution enhancement delivering industry-leading speed and accuracy.

ACCESS Newswire Inc. has 39 institutional owners and shareholders, holding 50.02% of the company's stock. Major institutional owners include Topline Capital Management, LLC, Vanguard Group Inc., and Punch & Associates Investment Management, Inc. Brian R. Balbirnie, the Founder, President, CEO, and Chairman, directly owns 16.01% of the company's shares.