Adams Diversified Equity Fund Announces 2025 Performance

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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.

Positive

• NAV total return 2025 +18.9%
• Market-price total return 2025 +25.7%
• Net assets increased to $3.028B (+13.7%)
• Annual distribution rate on NAV 8.1%
• Top-ten holdings represent 42.8% of net assets

Negative

• Information Technology weight 34.1% (sector concentration risk)
• Market-price vs NAV gap 25.7% vs 18.9% (pricing/discount volatility)

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BALTIMORE, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ADX) announces the Fund’s investment returns for 2025. The total return on the Fund’s net asset value for 2025 was 18.9%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. The comparable figures for the S&P 500 Index and Morningstar U.S. Large Blend Category were 17.9% and 16.2%, respectively. The total return on the Fund’s market price for the period was 25.7%.

The Fund paid $1.85 per share in income dividends and realized capital gain distributions to shareholders in 2025, producing an annual distribution rate of 8.1% on net asset value.

“We were pleased to generate an 18.9% return in 2025, outperforming our benchmark and 2.4% ahead of our peer group,” said Jim Haynie, CEO of Adams Funds.

The 2025 Annual Report is expected to be released on or about February 18, 2026.

ANNUALIZED ONE, THREE, FIVE, AND TEN-YEAR COMPARATIVE RETURNS (12/31/2025)
	1 Year	3 Year	5 Year	10 Year
Adams Diversified Equity Fund  (NAV)	18.9%	23.3%	15.0%	15.5%
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (market price)	25.7%	28.3%	17.1%	16.6%
Morningstar U.S. Large Blend Category	16.2%	21.1%	13.0%	13.5%
S&P 500	17.9%	23.0%	14.4%	14.8%

NET ASSET VALUE ANNOUNCED
The Fund’s net asset value at the end of 2025, compared with the year earlier, was:
	12/31/2025		12/31/2024
Net assets	$	3,028,642,556	$	2,662,523,552
Shares outstanding		122,535,119		117,585,976
Net asset value per share	$	24.72	$	22.64

TEN LARGEST EQUITY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS (12/31/2025)
	% of Net Assets
NVIDIA Corporation	7.9%
Apple Inc.	7.3%
Microsoft Corporation	6.6%
Alphabet Inc. Class A	5.5%
Amazon.com, Inc.	4.2%
Broadcom Inc.	3.0%
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A	2.5%
JP Morgan Chase & Co.	2.2%
Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc.*	1.8%
Eli Lilly and Company	1.8%
Total	42.8%
* Non-controlled affiliated closed-end fund.

                                                  

SECTOR WEIGHTINGS (12/31/2025)
	% of Net Assets
Information Technology	34.1%
Financials	13.4%
Communication Services	10.5%
Consumer Discretionary	10.2%
Health Care	9.6%
Industrials	7.8%
Consumer Staples	4.8%
Energy	3.2%
Utilities	2.2%
Real Estate	1.9%
Materials	1.6%

About Adams Funds

Since 1929, Adams Funds has consistently helped generations of investors reach their investment goals. Adams Funds is comprised of two closed-end funds, Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ADX) and Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE: PEO). The Funds are actively managed by an experienced team with a disciplined approach and have paid dividends for more than 90 years across many market cycles. The Funds are committed to paying a minimum annual distribution rate of 8% of NAV paid evenly each quarter throughout the year, providing reliability for long-term shareholders. A portion of any distribution may be treated as paid from sources other than net income, including but not limited to short-term capital gain, long-term capital gain, and return of capital. The final determination of the source of all distributions for tax reporting purposes in a calendar year, including the percentage of qualified dividend income, will be made after year-end. Shares can be purchased through our transfer agent or through a broker. For more information about Adams Funds, please visit: adamsfunds.com.

For further information please contact: adamsfunds.com/about/contact │800.638.2479 

FAQ

What was Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX) NAV total return for 2025?

Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX) reported a 2025 NAV total return of 18.9% with dividends and capital gains reinvested.

How did ADX perform versus the S&P 500 and Morningstar peers in 2025?

ADX NAV returned 18.9% versus the S&P 500 17.9% and Morningstar U.S. Large Blend 16.2% in 2025.

What was Adams Fund's market-price return and what does it mean for ADX shareholders?

The Fund's market-price total return was 25.7% in 2025, indicating market trading performance exceeded NAV returns for the year.

How large were Adams Fund's assets at year-end 2025 (ADX)?

Net assets were $3.028 billion at 12/31/2025 compared with $2.663 billion a year earlier.

What distribution did ADX pay in 2025 and what was the distribution rate?

The Fund paid $1.85 per share in income dividends and capital gain distributions, equal to an 8.1% annual distribution rate on NAV.

What are ADX's largest holdings and sector concentration as of 12/31/2025?

Top holdings include NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet and Amazon totaling 42.8% of net assets; Information Technology was 34.1% of the portfolio.

When will Adams Diversified Equity Fund release the 2025 Annual Report (ADX)?

The 2025 Annual Report is expected to be released on or about February 18, 2026.