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Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. reports developments for an internally managed closed-end diversified equity fund listed on the NYSE under ADX. News releases commonly cover net asset value and market-price returns, comparisons with the S&P 500 Index and Morningstar U.S. Large Blend category, shareholder reports, and the Fund's largest equity holdings.
Recurring updates also include distribution policy, year-end distributions, sources of distributions, share counts, net assets, and closed-end fund capital actions such as tender offers for common shares.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) declared on July 16, 2026 a $0.50 per share distribution, payable August 28, 2026 to shareholders of record on July 27, 2026. The distribution is by default in common stock, with a cash option via shareholder election by 4 p.m. ET on August 14, 2026, the valuation date.
The share issue price will be the lower of ADX’s NYSE closing market price or NAV on the valuation date, but not below 95% of that market price. For this payment, an estimated $0.03 (6%) is from net investment income and $0.47 (94%) from net realized long-term gains. Year-to-date 2026 distributions total $1.45 per share, 9% from income and 91% from long-term gains. As of June 30, 2026, the Fund reports a 5-year average annual total return on NAV of 14.1% and an annualized current distribution rate of 7.6% of NAV.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) announced that Gregory W. Buckley has been elected Executive Vice President and a Portfolio Manager, effective July 16, 2026. Buckley joined the fund in 2013 as a senior equity analyst and became Vice President-Research in 2019.
He is also President of affiliate Adams Natural Resources Fund since April 2025 and has over 26 years of equity investing experience across BNP Paribas, Citadel, and Pioneer Investments.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) reported a 10.8% total return on net asset value (NAV), with reinvested distributions, for the first half of 2026, versus 10.2% for the S&P 500 and 9.5% for the Morningstar U.S. Large Blend category. The Fund’s market-price total return was 13.9% for the same period. Annualized NAV returns as of June 30, 2026 were 22.2% (1-year), 21.5% (3-year), 14.1% (5-year), and 16.5% (10-year), with market-price returns even higher. NAV rose to $3.29 billion from $2.80 billion a year earlier, and NAV per share increased to $26.34 from $23.35. Top holdings totaled 40.3% of net assets, led by NVIDIA, Apple, Alphabet, and Microsoft, and information technology represented 37.7% of sector exposure. According to Adams Funds, ADX targets a minimum annual distribution rate of 8% of NAV, paid evenly each quarter.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) declared a distribution of $0.48 per share payable May 29, 2026 to shareholders of record April 27, 2026. Shareholders may elect cash by 4:00 p.m. ET on May 15, 2026; default payment is additional shares.
The issue price equals the lower of NYSE closing price or NAV on the valuation date, but not less than 95% of the NYSE close. YTD 2026 distributions total $0.95 per share with return of capital comprising $0.25.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) reported first-quarter 2026 results: NAV total return -4.8% and market price total return -4.2% for Q1. Annualized returns through 3/31/2026 show 1-year NAV +17.8% and 1-year market price +25.2%. Net assets rose to $2.855B at 3/31/2026. Top-10 holdings represented 40.5% of net assets, with Information Technology at 32.4%. The Fund maintains a minimum annual distribution rate of 8% of NAV, paid quarterly.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) and Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) elected Steven G. Chambers as an independent director effective February 12, 2026.
Dr. Chambers brings 25+ years in educational technology and AI, prior CEO experience at Jibo, and current board roles in AI and consumer tech companies.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) declared a $0.47 per share distribution payable February 27, 2026 to holders of record on January 26, 2026. Shareholders may receive the distribution in additional common shares (default) or in cash if they elect before 4:00 PM ET on February 13, 2026 (valuation date). The issue price per share will be the lower of the Fund’s closing NYSE market price or the Fund’s NAV on the valuation date.
Estimated sources for the $0.47 distribution: net investment income $0.06 (13%), net realized long-term gains $0.04 (9%), return of capital $0.37 (78%). Performance highlights: 5-year annualized NAV return 15.0%, annualized current distribution rate 7.6% of NAV, and fiscal YTD cumulative total return on NAV 18.9%. The Fund will issue Form 1099-DIV for tax reporting.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) reported its 2025 investment returns and portfolio metrics. The Fund's NAV total return for 2025 was 18.9% (dividends and capital gains reinvested) versus the S&P 500 at 17.9% and Morningstar U.S. Large Blend at 16.2%. The Fund's market price total return was 25.7%. The Fund paid $1.85 per share in income dividends and realized capital gain distributions, producing an annual distribution rate of 8.1% on NAV. Net assets rose to $3,028,642,556 at 12/31/2025 from $2,662,523,552 a year earlier. Top sector weight is Information Technology 34.1%, and the ten largest holdings total 42.8% of net assets. The 2025 Annual Report is expected on or about February 18, 2026.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) reported 2025 investment returns and year-end portfolio data. The Fund's NAV total return was 18.9% for 2025 with dividends and capital gains reinvested, versus 17.9% for the S&P 500 and 16.2% for the Morningstar U.S. Large Blend Category. The Fund's market-price total return was 25.7%. Net assets rose to $3.028B from $2.663B at year-end 2024. The Fund paid $1.85 per share in income dividends and capital gain distributions, producing an 8.1% annual distribution rate on NAV. Annualized NAV returns were 23.3% (3Y), 15.0% (5Y) and 15.5% (10Y). Top-ten holdings accounted for 42.8% of net assets and Information Technology represented 34.1% of the portfolio. The 2025 Annual Report is expected on or about February 18, 2026.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) declared a $0.46 per share distribution payable December 23, 2025 to shareholders of record on November 21, 2025. Stockholders may elect cash or additional shares (default) if election is received by 4:00 p.m. ET on December 10, 2025; issue price will be the lower of the Fund’s closing NYSE price or NAV on that valuation date.
YTD distributions total $1.85 per share; annual distribution rate for 2025 is 8.1%. The Fund reports most distributions in 2025 are return of capital; historical notes show 61st consecutive year of capital gains and 90th consecutive year of dividends. Annualized current distribution rate on NAV is 7.3%.