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ACCESS Newswire Inc. (ACCS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: ACCS (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
2 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $13
1 Year Target Price $13
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 28.99% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/30/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 41.11M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 13 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 13 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 0.78 | 52 Weeks Range 7.79 - 13.35 | Updated Date 06/28/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 7.79 - 13.35 | Updated Date 06/28/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.35 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -4.54% | Operating Margin (TTM) 2.86% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.59% | Return on Equity (TTM) -3.73% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 54370284 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.41 |
Enterprise Value 54370284 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.41 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.87 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.98 | Shares Outstanding 3833980 | Shares Floating 2148944 |
Shares Outstanding 3833980 | Shares Floating 2148944 | ||
Percent Insiders 26.28 | Percent Institutions 41.78 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 2 | Target Price 13 | Buy - | Strong Buy 2 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 2 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
ACCESS Newswire Inc.
Company Overview
History and Background
ACCESS Newswire Inc. was founded to provide press release distribution and regulatory filing services. Over the years, it has expanded its offerings to include multimedia distribution and investor relations solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Press Release Distribution: Distributes press releases to media outlets, investors, and the public.
- Regulatory Filing: Provides services for filing required documents with regulatory bodies.
- Multimedia Distribution: Distributes press releases with multimedia content.
- Investor Relations: Offers IR tools and support to publicly traded companies.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of executives overseeing sales, marketing, technology, and finance. The organizational structure typically includes departments focused on each core business area.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Press Release Distribution Platform: A platform for distributing press releases. Competitors include GlobeNewswire (GLBC), Business Wire (owned by Berkshire Hathaway). Market share data is not readily available as Access Newswire is privately held.
- IR Solutions Suite: A suite of investor relations tools. Competitors include IR services offered by Nasdaq (NDAQ) and the NYSE. Market share data is not publicly available for this specific service.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The press release distribution industry is competitive, with increasing emphasis on online visibility and SEO. The industry has evolved to include multimedia and social media components.
Positioning
ACCESS Newswire Inc. aims to provide a comprehensive service at a competitive price point, targeting small to mid-sized businesses and investor relations firms.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for press release distribution and IR services is estimated to be several billion dollars annually. ACCESS Newswire Inc. is positioned to capture a portion of this market through its diverse service offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Comprehensive service offerings
- Competitive pricing
- Strong customer service
- Established distribution network
Weaknesses
- Smaller market share compared to industry leaders
- Limited brand recognition relative to larger competitors
- Private status can limit capital access
- Rely on third-party data
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Developing new technology solutions
- Partnering with other companies
- Acquiring smaller competitors
Threats
- Increased competition from larger players
- Changes in regulations
- Economic downturn
- Technological disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- GLBC
- BRK.A
- NDAQ
Competitive Landscape
ACCESS Newswire Inc. competes with larger, more established players. Its competitive advantage lies in its competitive pricing and customer service. Disadvantages include lower brand recognition and limited resources compared to the large players.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth data is unavailable due to the private status of the company.
Future Projections: Future projections are not publicly available.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include platform upgrades and partnerships to expand distribution reach.
Summary
ACCESS Newswire Inc. is a player in the competitive press release distribution market, striving to offer a comprehensive service. Its competitive pricing and strong customer service are key strengths. However, the company faces challenges from larger competitors and needs to continually innovate to maintain its position. The private ownership limits access to capital for rapid expansion.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company website
- Industry reports
- Competitor analysis
Disclaimers:
The information provided is based on publicly available data and general industry knowledge. Market share estimates are approximate. Financial data is unavailable as ACCESS Newswire Inc. is privately held.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About ACCESS Newswire Inc.
Exchange NYSE MKT | Headquaters Raleigh, NC, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2005-02-14 | Founder, President, CEO & Chairman Mr. Brian R. Balbirnie | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Advertising Agencies | Full time employees 113 | Website https://www.accessnewswire.com |
Full time employees 113 | Website https://www.accessnewswire.com | ||
ACCESS Newswire Inc. provides solutions for public relations and investor relations in the United States and internationally. The company offers press release and optimizer, media database and pitching, media monitoring, and media room; ACCESSWIRE, a news dissemination and media outreach solution; and Webcaster Platform, a cloud-based webcast, webinar, and virtual meeting platform that delivers live and on-demand streaming of events to audiences of various sizes, as well as allows customers to create, produce, and deliver events. It also offers professional conference and events software, a mobile app that offers one-on-one meetings, as well as manage schedules and lodging, perform event promotion and sponsorship, and print attendee badges; and investor relations content network, a series of data feeds, which include news feeds, stock feeds, fundamentals, regulatory filings, corporate governance, and other components. In addition, the company provides whistleblower hotline, a system that delivers secure notifications and basic incident workflow management processes that align with a company's corporate governance policies. It serves public and private companies. The company was formerly known as Issuer Direct Corporation and changed its name to ACCESS Newswire Inc. in January 2025. ACCESS Newswire Inc. was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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