ACCESS Newswire Inc.
- ACCS · NYSE
- Services-Management Consulting Services
- Raleigh, NC
- 25 employees
- CIK 0000843006
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
- Steven Knerr Chief Financial Officer 10-Q, 2026-08-11
What leadership is saying
“As we enter the second half of the year, we continue to lay the groundwork for long-term growth at ACCESS. We’re encouraged by the momentum from our Social Monitoring platform and Insight & Analytics Report, two new products we released in the last 90 days. As we focus on product innovation, we are on track to release several more product enhancements before year-end. Our sales and marketing efforts are working to turn that innovation into customer and revenue growth in our s”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed August 11, 2026
ACCESS Newswire Inc. is a U.S. public company in services-management consulting services (SIC 8742), headquartered in Raleigh, NC. It trades as ACCS on NYSE. Revenue was $22.6M in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, -1.9% from the year before. It reported about 25 employees. Brian R. Balbirnie is Director, CEO.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $22.6M 10-K, 2026-03-19 | $23.1M 10-K, 2026-03-19 | $24.5M 10-K, 2025-03-25 | $23.5M 10-K, 2024-03-07 | $21.9M 10-K, 2023-03-02 |
| Operating income | -$1.9M 10-K, 2026-03-19 | -$16.3M 10-K, 2026-03-19 | -$2.7M 10-K, 2025-03-25 | $2.7M 10-K, 2024-03-07 | $3.7M 10-K, 2023-03-02 |
| SG&A | $13.6M 10-K, 2026-03-19 | $14.1M 10-K, 2026-03-19 | $16.4M 10-K, 2025-03-25 | $12.9M 10-K, 2024-03-07 | $10.7M 10-K, 2023-03-02 |
| Net income | $4.3M 10-K, 2026-03-19 | -$10.8M 10-K, 2026-03-19 | $766K 10-K, 2025-03-25 | $1.9M 10-K, 2024-03-07 | $3.3M 10-K, 2023-03-02 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
 Brian R. Balbirnie | Director, CEO | 4, 2026-08-17 |
| Steven Knerr CFO of ACCESS Newswire | Chief Financial Officer | 10-Q, 2026-08-11 |
What ACCESS Newswire Inc. does
Our platform streamlines Public Relations (PR) and Investor Relations (IR), helping organizations manage events, enhance communication and strategically distribute their messaging to key stakeholders, including investors, media professionals, markets, and regulatory systems worldwide.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 3.8 million (as of August 10, 2026) | 10-Q, August 11, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $47.6M (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, March 19, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 1 (period ending June 30, 2026) | 10-Q, August 11, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting June 26, 2026 (filed April 30, 2026) | DEF 14A, April 30, 2026 |
| Auditor | Cherry Bekaert LLP (Raleigh, North Carolina) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2026 | Graeme P. Rein Director | Buy | 6,000 | $30K | Form 4, August 24, 2026 |
| August 17, 2026 | Graeme P. Rein Director | Buy | 9,700 | $49K | Form 4, August 18, 2026 |
| August 14, 2026 | Brian R. Balbirnie Director, CEO | Buy | 10,000 | $50K | Form 4, August 17, 2026 |
| August 14, 2026 | Wesley T. Pollard Director | Buy | 2,000 | $10K | Form 4, August 17, 2026 |
| June 23, 2026 | Brian R. Balbirnie Director, CEO | Buy | 1,750 | $12K | Form 4, June 24, 2026 |
| June 3, 2026 | Wesley T. Pollard Director | Buy | 1,000 | $6K | Form 4, June 22, 2026 |
| May 27, 2026 | Brian R. Balbirnie Director, CEO | Buy | 10,000 | $65K | Form 4, May 29, 2026 |
| May 26, 2026 | Graeme P. Rein Director | Buy | 7,267 | $46K | Form 4, May 27, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-08-11
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-07-01
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-05-12
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-03-19
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-12-19
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2025-12-04
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2025-11-12
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-08-12
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-06-17
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2025-05-13
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
Frequently asked questions about ACCESS Newswire Inc.
- What does ACCESS Newswire Inc. do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Our platform streamlines Public Relations (PR) and Investor Relations (IR), helping organizations manage events, enhance communication and strategically distribute their messaging to key stakeholders, including investors, media professionals, markets, and regulatory systems worldwide."
- What is ACCESS Newswire Inc.'s revenue?
- $22.6M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed March 19, 2026.
- Is ACCESS Newswire Inc. profitable?
- ACCESS Newswire Inc. reported net income of $4.3M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does ACCESS Newswire Inc. have?
- About 25 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of ACCESS Newswire Inc.?
- Brian R. Balbirnie, Director, CEO, as named in a 4 filed August 17, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of ACCESS Newswire Inc.?
- Steven Knerr, Chief Financial Officer, as named in a 10-Q filed August 11, 2026.
- Where is ACCESS Newswire Inc. headquartered?
- Raleigh, NC.
- What is ACCESS Newswire Inc.'s stock ticker?
- ACCS on NYSE.
- What industry is ACCESS Newswire Inc. in?
- Services-Management Consulting Services, SIC code 8742.
- What is ACCESS Newswire Inc.'s website?
- accessnewswire.com. Investor relations: https://investors.accessnewswire.com.
- When does ACCESS Newswire Inc. report earnings next?
- November 10, 2026 at 08:30. Source: pg_future_events.
- Is ACCESS Newswire Inc. a public company?
- Yes. ACCESS Newswire Inc. files with the SEC under CIK 0000843006 and trades as ACCS.
- Who audits ACCESS Newswire Inc.?
- Cherry Bekaert LLP, Raleigh, North Carolina, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of ACCESS Newswire Inc. are outstanding?
- 3.8 million shares as of August 10, 2026, from its 10-Q filed August 11, 2026.
- What is ACCESS Newswire Inc.'s public float?
- $47.6M as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed March 19, 2026.
- How many business segments does ACCESS Newswire Inc. report?
- 1 reportable segment for the period ending June 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed August 11, 2026.
- When is ACCESS Newswire Inc.'s annual shareholder meeting?
- June 26, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed April 30, 2026.
- Have ACCESS Newswire Inc. insiders traded stock recently?
- Since March 25, 2026, officers and directors reported 0 open-market sales and 12 purchases worth about $412K on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Graeme P. Rein (Director) bought 6,000 shares on August 24, 2026.