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Subscription growth and cash flow highlight ACCESS Newswire (NYSE: ACCS) Q1 2026

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ACCESS Newswire Inc. reported first quarter 2026 results showing modest revenue pressure but stronger profitability metrics and cash generation. Revenue was $5.3 million, down 8% from Q4 2025 and 3% from Q1 2025, with gross margin at 74% versus 78% a year earlier. Net loss from continuing operations narrowed to $0.6 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared with $0.8 million, or $0.20 per share, in Q1 2025, helped by lower interest expense after prior debt paydown.

Adjusted EBITDA remained $0.6 million, improving to 11% of revenue from 10% a year ago, while cash flow from operations increased to $0.9 million from $0.7 million. Adjusted free cash flow was about $1.0 million. The company ended March 31, 2026 with $3.5 million in cash, 13,786 active-contract customers and 1,119 subscription customers, and average ARR per subscription customer rose to $12,803 from $11,139. Management highlighted new products, including its ACCESS Verified AI assistant, MCP analytics report and Social Monitoring platform, which has generated roughly a 20% ARR uplift per upgrading subscriber and supports longer-term ARR goals.

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Revenue $5.3M Q1 2026, down 3% vs Q1 2025 and 8% vs Q4 2025
Gross margin 74% Q1 2026, compared with 78% in Q1 2025
Net loss from continuing operations $0.6M Q1 2026, $0.16 loss per diluted share vs $0.20 in 2025
Adjusted EBITDA $0.6M Q1 2026, 11% of revenue vs 10% in Q1 2025
Cash flow from operations $0.9M Q1 2026, up from $0.7M in Q1 2025
Cash and cash equivalents $3.5M Balance at March 31, 2026 vs $3.0M at December 31, 2025
Average ARR per subscription customer $12,803 As of March 31, 2026, up from $11,139 at March 31, 2025
Non-GAAP net income $0.4M Q1 2026 from continuing operations, $0.11 per diluted share
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA remained consistent at $564,000 compared to Q1 2025"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
free cash flow financial
"Free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure, represents cash flow from operating activities less purchase of property and equipment"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
Model Context Protocol technical
"Our dynamic MCP (Model Context Protocol) analytics report is live and already showing customers the difference"
A model context protocol is a set of rules or guidelines that determine how a financial model interprets and applies information within a specific situation. It helps ensure consistent and accurate analysis by clarifying what data or assumptions are relevant in a given scenario. For investors, it provides clarity on how predictions or assessments are made, increasing confidence in decision-making.
non-GAAP net income financial
"Non-GAAP net income for Q1 2026 was $0, or $0.11 per diluted share"
Non-GAAP net income is a company's profit figure that excludes certain costs or income that are included in standard accounting methods. Companies often use it to show what their earnings might look like without one-time expenses or other unusual items, helping investors see the company's core performance more clearly.
interest rate swap financial
"this adjustment reflects the gain on the change in fair value of our interest rate swap of $11,000"
An interest rate swap is a financial agreement where two parties exchange interest payments on a set amount of money over time. Typically, one side pays a fixed interest rate, while the other pays a variable rate that can change with market conditions. This helps investors manage or reduce their exposure to interest rate fluctuations, much like locking in a mortgage rate to avoid future cost increases.
deferred revenue financial
"Deferred revenue | | | 5,390 | | | | 5,265"
Cash a company has already received for goods or services it has promised but not yet delivered; it's recorded as a liability because the company still owes that product, service, or future revenue recognition. For investors, deferred revenue signals upcoming work or deliveries that will convert into reported sales over time and affects short-term obligations, cash flow quality, and how quickly a firm can grow recognized revenue—think of it like prepaid subscriptions or gift cards a business must honor later.
Revenue $5.3M -3% YoY, -8% QoQ
Gross margin 74% -4 percentage points YoY
Adjusted EBITDA $0.6M margin 11% vs 10% YoY
Non-GAAP net income $0.4M up from $0.2M in Q1 2025
Operating cash flow $0.9M up from $0.7M in Q1 2025
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 12, 2026

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ACCESS Newswire Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware   1-10185   26-1331503

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

 

(Commission File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

One Glenwood Drive, Suite 1001, Raleigh, NC 27603

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (919) 481-4000

 

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by checkmark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class  Trading Symbol(s)  Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001  ACCS  NYSE American

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

On May 12, 2026, ACCESS Newswire Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting the Company’s results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The information in Item 2.02 of this report, including the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Furthermore, such information shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d) Exhibits:

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
99.1   Press Release issued by the Company on May 12, 2026.
104   Cover Page Interactive File (the cover page tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

  ACCESS Newswire Inc.  
       
       
Date: May 12, 2026 By: /s/ Brian R. Balbirnie  
    Brian R. Balbirnie  
    Chief Executive Officer  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
99.1   Press Release issued by the Company on May 12, 2026.
104   Cover Page Interactive File (the cover page tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

ACCESS Newswire Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Average ARR and cashflow from operations continue to increase while Adjusted EBITDA remains positive

 

  · Average ARR for subscriptions per customer at the end of Q1 2026 was $12,803, up from $11,139 at the end of Q1 2025
  · Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA remained consistent at $564,000 compared to Q1 2025
  · Q1 2026 revenue decreased to $5.3M compared to $5.8M in Q4 2025 and $5.5M in Q1 2025
  · Gross margin decreased to 74% compared to 78% in Q1 2025
  · Cash flow from operations increased to $871,000 compared to $258,000 in Q4 2025 and $747,000 in Q1 2025  

 

RALEIGH, NC / ACCESS Newswire / ACCESS Newswire Inc. (NYSE American:ACCS), a leading communications company, today reported its operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

 

“Our Q1 results demonstrated evidence of the strength of our subscription foundation,” said Brian R. Balbirnie, ACCESS Newswire’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer. “We closed the quarter with 1,119 total subscriptions, adding 180 new subscribers during the period pushing average ARR subscription revenue per customer to $12,803 and posting improvement to overall average ARR per subscriber for the seventh out of the last eight quarters. Customer subscription retention reached 92% — up from the high 80s just a year ago — reflecting the real and measurable value our platform is delivering. In April, our new Social Monitoring platform addition started to generate a 20% ARR increase per upgrading subscriber, and we believe this momentum is just beginning.”

 

“Our financial discipline is translating into tangible results. Total operating costs not including depreciation and amortization declined $258,000, or 6%, year-over-year, and G&A expenses equaled $1.78 million in Q1 down $172,000 compared to the same period last year. This reduction didn’t come at the expense of growth investment; our product roadmap remains fully intact. We believe the operational structure we’ve built over the past 18 months gives us the flexibility to continue driving efficiency while accelerating platform development,” said Steven Knerr, ACCESS Newswire’s Chief Financial Officer.

 

Mr. Balbirnie continued, “We entered Q1 with a full new product suite in commercialization and the early results are exactly what we anticipated. ACCESS Verified, our AI-powered editorial assistant, is live and receiving positive customer feedback, delivering meaningful time savings and content confidence that no other wire service can match. Our dynamic MCP (Model Context Protocol) analytics report is live and already showing customers the difference between real-time and transparent performance intelligence reports compared to the legacy reports they have relied on for years. And lastly, we believe our new Social Monitoring platform addition will help us deliver on our ARR goals by the end of 2026.”

 

 First Quarter 2026 Highlights:

 

  · Revenue - Total revenue for Q1 2026 was $5.3M, a decrease of 8% compared to $5.8M in Q4 2025 and a decrease of 3% compared to $5.5M in Q1 2025. The decrease in revenue compared to the prior quarter is primarily due to a 2% decrease in volume from our core press release business and a decrease in revenue per release due to the type of release being issued. The decrease in revenue from Q1 2025 is due to a decrease in revenue from our ProPlan products due to customer attrition and webcasting and events business due to lower revenue from resellers.
     
  · Gross Margin - Gross margin for Q1 2026 was $4.0M, or 74% of revenue, compared to $4.5M, or 77% of revenue, in Q4 2025 and $4.3M, or 78% of revenue in Q1 2025. The decrease in gross margin is primarily due to lower revenue in Q1 2026 as compared to the other periods as well as an increase in distribution costs compared to Q1 2025.
     
  · Operating Loss - Operating loss was $0.7M for Q1 2026, consistent with Q1 2025. This was despite the decrease in gross margin and is due to lower operating expenses. The decrease in operating expenses is primarily due to lower bad debt expense, as well as, higher capitalized research and development costs related to the new products released during Q1 2026.
     
  · Loss from continuing operations – On a GAAP basis, net loss from continuing operations was $0.6M, or $0.16 per diluted share, for Q1 2026, compared to $0.8M, or $0.20 per diluted share, for Q1 2025. The decrease in net loss from continuing operations was primarily related to a decrease in interest expense as a result of the pay down of outstanding debt in February 2025, as a result of the sale of the compliance business.
     
  · Non-GAAP Measures  EBITDA was breakeven for both Q1 2026 and 2025. Adjusted EBITDA was $0.6M, or 11% of revenue, for Q1 2026 compared to $0.6M, or 10% of revenue for Q1 2025. Non-GAAP net income for Q1 2026 was $0.4M, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared to $0.2M, or $0.05 per diluted share, during Q1 2025. Adjusted free cash flow was just under $1.0M for both Q1 2026 and Q1 2025.

 

 

 

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Key Performance Indicators:

 

  · As of March 31, 2026, we had 13,786 customers who had an active contract during the past twelve months.
     
  · Subscription customers increased during the quarter to 1,119, inclusive of 115 subscribers from our EDU platform as of March 31, 2026.
     
  · Average ARR for subscriptions per customer at the end of the quarter was $12,803 which does not include EDU customers, up from $11,139 as of March 31, 2025.
     

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

The non-GAAP adjustments referenced below and herein relate to the exclusion of stock-based compensation, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets. and other expenses the Company believes to be non-recurring. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP historical financial measures has been provided in the tables at the end of this press release.

 

Management believes that the use of EBITDA from continuing operations, Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations, non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations per share, free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow is helpful to its investors. These measures, which are referred to as non-GAAP financial measures, are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP. Our management uses these non-GAAP financial measures as tools for financial and operational decision making and for evaluating our own operating results over different periods of time.

 

EBITDA from continuing operations is calculated by excluding depreciation and amortization, interest expense, net, and income taxes from the loss from continuing operations. Adjusted EBITDA also excludes certain other expenses which the Company believes to be non-recurring as well as the gain or loss on the change in fair value of our interest rate swap. Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations is calculated by excluding stock-based compensation expense and amortization expense for acquisition-related intangible assets from loss from continuing operations and certain other adjustments noted in the tables below. Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations per share is calculated by dividing non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations by the weighted-average diluted shares outstanding as presented in the calculation of GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations per share. Because of varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of equity instruments that can impact a company’s non-cash expenses, management believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures that exclude stock-based compensation expense allows for more meaningful comparisons between its operating results from period to period. For business combinations, management generally allocates a portion of the purchase price to intangible assets. The amount of the allocation is based on estimates and assumptions made by management and is subject to amortization. The amount of purchase price allocated to intangible assets and the term of its related amortization can vary significantly and are unique to each acquisition and thus management does not believe they are reflective of ongoing operations.

 

Free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure, represents cash flow from operating activities less purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software. Adjusted free cash flow also deducts certain cash payments which the Company believe to be non-recurring in nature. Management considers free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow to be liquidity measures that provide useful information to investors about the amount of cash generated or used by the business.

 

Non-GAAP financial measures may not provide information that is directly comparable to that provided by other companies in our industry, as other companies in the industry may calculate non-GAAP financial results differently. In addition, there are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies and exclude expenses that may have a material impact on our reported financial results.

 

The presentation of non-GAAP financial information below and herein are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors should review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures included below and not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.

 

 

 

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RECONCILIATION OF SELECTED GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
($ in ’000’s, except per share amounts)
CALCULATION OF EBITDA & ADJUSTED EBITDA

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2026   2025 
   Amount   Amount 
         
Net loss from continuing operations:  $(611)  $(765)
Adjustments:          
Depreciation and amortization   716    742 
Interest expense, net   38    204 
Income tax benefit   (121)   (185)
EBITDA from continuing operations   22    (4)
Acquisition and/or integration costs (1)       129 
Other non-recurring expenses (2)   278    236 
Stock-based compensation expense (3)   264    203 
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations:  $564   $564 

 

  (1) This adjustment gives effect to one-time corporate projects, including acquisition, divestiture and integration related expenses, incurred during the periods.
  (2) For the three months ended March 31, 2026, this adjustment reflects the gain on the change in fair value of our interest rate swap of $11,000 and non-recurring expenses of $289,000. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, this adjustment reflects the loss on the change in fair value of our interest rate swap of $69,000 as well as corporate re-brand costs of $132,000 and non-recurring accounting fees of $35,000.
   (3) The adjustments represent stock-based compensation expense from continuing operations related to awards of stock options, restricted stock units, or common stock in exchange for services. Although we expect to continue to award stock in exchange for services, the amount of stock-based compensation is excluded as it is subject to change as a result of one-time or non-recurring projects.

 

 

 

 

 

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CALCULATION OF NON-GAAP NET INCOME

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2026   2025 
   Amount  

Per diluted

share

   Amount  

Per diluted

share

 
                 
Net loss from continuing operations:  $(611)  $(0.16)  $(765)  $(0.20)
Adjustments:                    
Amortization of intangible assets(1)   621    0.16    630    0.16 
Stock-based compensation expense(2)   264    0.07    203    0.05 
Other unusual items(3)   278    0.07    365    0.09 
Discrete items impacting income tax expense(4)   100    0.03    25    0.01 
Tax impact of adjustments(5)   (244)   (0.06)   (252)   (0.06)
Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations:  $408    0.11   $206   $0.05 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – diluted   3,860         3,843      

 

  (1) The adjustments represent the amortization of intangible assets related to acquired assets and companies.
  (2) The adjustments represent stock-based compensation expense from continuing operations related to awards of stock options, restricted stock units, or common stock in exchange for services. Although we expect to continue to award stock in exchange for services, the amount of stock-based compensation is excluded as it is subject to change as a result of one-time or non-recurring projects.
  (3) For the three months ended March 31, 2026, this adjustment reflects the gain on the change in fair value of our interest rate swap of $11,000 and non-recurring expenses of $289,000. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, this adjustment reflects the loss on the change in fair value of our interest rate swap of $69,000, one-time corporate projects, including acquisition, divestiture and integration costs of $129,000, corporate re-brand costs of $132,000 and non-recurring accounting fees of $35,000.
  (4) This adjustment gives effect to discrete items that impact income tax expense. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, this relates to additional expense associated with vesting of stock-based compensation awards.
  (5) This adjustment gives effect to the tax impact of all non-GAAP adjustments at the current Federal tax rate of 21%. For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, this adjustment relates to additional income tax expense associated with exercise of stock awards.

 

 

 

 

 

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CALCULATION OF FREE CASH FLOW AND ADJUSTED FREE CASH FLOW

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2026   2025 
         
Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)  $871   $747 
Payments for purchase of fixed assets and capitalized software   (108)   (35)
Free cash flow from continuing operations (Non-GAAP)   763    712 
Cash paid for acquisition and integration related items (1)       87 
Cash paid for other unusual items (2)   189    168 
Adjusted free cash flow from continuing operations (Non-GAAP)  $952   $967 

 

  (1) This adjustment gives effect to one-time corporate projects, including acquisition, divestiture and integration related expenses, paid during the periods.
  (2) For the three months ended March 31, 2026, this related to payment of non-recurring expenses. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, this relates to payments related to our corporate re-brand and other non-recurring accounting fees.

 

Conference Call Information

 

To participate in this event, dial approximately 5 to 10 minutes before the beginning of the call.

 

Date: May 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. eastern time
Toll & Toll Free: 973-528-0011 | 888-506-0062
Access Code: 331210
Live Webcast: https://www.webcaster5.com/Webcast/Page/2667/53957

 

Conference Call Replay Information

 

The replay will be available beginning approximately 1 hour after the completion of the live event.

 

Toll & Toll Free: 919-882-2331 | 877-481-4010
Passcode: 53957
Webcast Replay & Transcript https://investors.accessnewswire.com/events-presentations

 

About ACCESS Newswire Inc.

 

We are ACCESS Newswire, a globally trusted Public Relations (PR) and Investor Relations (IR) solutions provider. With a focus on innovation, customer service, and value-driven offerings, ACCESS Newswire empowers brands to connect with their audiences where it matters most. From startups and scale-ups to multi-billion-dollar global brands, we ensure your most important moments make an impact and resonate with your audiences. To learn more visit www.accessnewswire.com.

 

 

 

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the safe harbor created thereby. These statements relate to future events or the Company’s future financial performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements of the Company or its industry to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. In particular, statements about the Company’s expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, future events or future performance contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “commit,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “outlook,” “guidance,” “target,” “goal,” “project,” “continue to,” “confident,” or the negative of those terms or other comparable terminology. The forward-looking statements in this press release include, among other things, our belief that the momentum of our new Social Monitoring platform addition is just beginning, our belief the operational structure we’ve built over the past 18 months gives us the flexibility to continue driving efficiency while accelerating platform development and our belief our new Social Monitoring platform addition will help us deliver on our ARR goals by the end of 2026.

 

Please see the Company’s documents filed or to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov, including the Company’s Annual Reports filed on Form 10-K, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and any amendments thereto for a discussion of certain important risk factors that relate to forward-looking statements contained in this report. The Company has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While the Company believes these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. These and other important factors may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

For Further Information:

 

ACCESS Newswire Inc.
Brian R. Balbirnie
(919)-481-4000
brianb@accessnewswire.com

 

Hayden IR
Brett Maas
(646)-536-7331
brett@haydenir.com

 

Hayden IR
James Carbonara
(646)-755-7412
james@haydenir.com

 

 

 

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ACCESS NEWSWIRE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

     
   March 31, 2026   December 31, 2025 
   (unaudited)     
ASSETS          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $3,487   $3,025 
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for credit losses of $1,317 and $1,336, respectively)   3,596    3,884 
Other current assets   1,588    1,513 
Total current assets   8,671    8,422 
Capitalized software (net of accumulated amortization of $3,992 and $3,923, respectively)   858    828 
Fixed assets (net of accumulated depreciation of $695 and $669, respectively)   119    136 
Right-of-use asset – leases   283    324 
Other long-term assets   44    73 
Goodwill   19,043    19,043 
Intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization of $10,146 and $9,525, respectively)   8,854    9,475 
Deferred tax asset   3,715    3,691 
Total assets  $41,587   $41,992 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $1,587   $1,501 
Accrued expenses   1,977    1,769 
Income tax payable   38    133 
Current portion of long-term debt   870    870 
Deferred revenue   5,390    5,265 
Total current liabilities   9,862    9,538 
Long-term debt (net of debt discount of $48 and $52, respectively)   1,473    1,686 
Deferred tax liability   82    86 
Interest rate swap liability   9    20 
Lease liabilities – long-term   227    317 
Total liabilities   11,653    11,647 
Commitments and contingencies          
Stockholders’ equity:          
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.        
Common stock $0.001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 3,882,144 and 3,850,435 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively   4    4 
Additional paid-in capital   25,240    25,005 
Other accumulated comprehensive loss   (131)   (96)
Retained earnings   4,821    5,432 
Total stockholders’ equity   29,934    30,345 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $41,587   $41,992 

 

 

 

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ACCESS NEWSWIRE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

   For the Three Months Ended 
   March 31,   March 31, 
   2026   2025 
         
Revenues  $5,327   $5,476 
Cost of revenues   1,376    1,203 
Gross profit   3,951    4,273 
           
Operating costs and expenses:          
General and administrative   1,781    1,953 
Sales and marketing   1,681    1,594 
Product development   560    733 
Depreciation and amortization   647    670 
Total operating costs and expenses   4,669    4,950 
           
Operating loss   (718)   (677)
Interest expense, net   (38)   (204)
Other income (expense)   24    (69)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes   (732)   (950)
Income tax benefit   (121)   (185)
Net loss from continuing operations   (611)   (765)
Net income from discontinued operations, net of taxes       6,152 
Net income (loss)  $(611)  $5,387 
           
Net income (loss) from continuing operations per share – basic  $(0.16)  $(0.20)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations per share – diluted  $(0.16)  $(0.20)
Net income from discontinued operations per share – basic  $   $1.60 
Net income from discontinued operations per share – diluted  $   $1.60 
Net income (loss) per share – basic  $(0.16)  $1.40 
Net income (loss) per share – fully diluted  $(0.16)  $1.40 
           
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic   3,859    3,842 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – fully diluted   3,860    3,843 

 

 

 

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ACCESS NEWSWIRE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands)

 

   For the Three Months Ended 
   March 31,   March 31, 
   2026   2025 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income (loss)  $(611)  $5,387 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Gain on disposal of business       (8,974)
Depreciation and amortization   716    770 
Provision for credit losses   110    277 
Change in fair value of interest rate swap   (12)    
Deferred income taxes   (25)   (941)
Stock-based compensation expense   264    280 
Non-cash interest expense   4    4 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable   165    (265)
Decrease (increase) in other assets   (5)   (45)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable   87    309 
Increase (decrease) in income tax payable   (95)   3,730 
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities   119    241 
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue   154    (26)
Net cash provided by operating activities   871    747 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Proceeds from Sale of Compliance Business       12,000 
Purchase of fixed assets   (9)   (12)
Capitalized software   (99)   (23)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   (108)   11,965 
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Payment of principal of Note Payable   (217)   (12,739)
Payment for stock repurchase and retirement   (29)    
Net cash used in financing activities   (246)   (12,739)
           
Net change in cash and cash equivalents   517    (27)
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning   3,025    4,103 
Currency translation adjustment   (55)   24 
Cash and cash equivalents – ending  $3,487   $4,100 
           
Supplemental disclosures:          
Cash paid for interest  $39   $223 

 

 

 

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FAQ

How did ACCESS Newswire (ACCS) perform financially in Q1 2026?

ACCESS Newswire generated $5.3 million in Q1 2026 revenue, down slightly year over year. Net loss from continuing operations narrowed to $0.6 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, supported by lower interest expense and disciplined operating costs.

What were ACCESS Newswire (ACCS) margins and profitability in Q1 2026?

Gross margin in Q1 2026 was 74%, compared with 78% in Q1 2025. Adjusted EBITDA was $0.6 million, representing 11% of revenue, unchanged in dollars but up from 10% of revenue a year earlier, reflecting cost control despite softer revenue.

How strong was ACCESS Newswire (ACCS) cash flow in Q1 2026?

Cash flow from operations reached $0.9 million in Q1 2026, up from $0.7 million a year earlier. Adjusted free cash flow was about $1.0 million, and cash and cash equivalents increased to $3.5 million at March 31, 2026 from $3.0 million at year-end 2025.

What new products did ACCESS Newswire (ACCS) highlight in its Q1 2026 results?

Management emphasized three offerings: ACCESS Verified, an AI-powered editorial assistant; a Model Context Protocol analytics report; and a Social Monitoring platform. The Social Monitoring addition is producing roughly a 20% ARR increase for upgrading subscribers, supporting ARR objectives through 2026.

How did non-GAAP metrics for ACCESS Newswire (ACCS) trend in Q1 2026?

Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations was $0.4 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, up from $0.2 million, or $0.05 per share, in Q1 2025. Adjusted EBITDA held at $0.6 million, with margin modestly higher year over year.

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