Adams Diversified Equity Fund Announces First Quarter 2026 Performance

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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.

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Positive

• Net assets increased to $2.8549B (+12.8% YoY)
• 1-year market price return of 25.2%
• Fund maintains a minimum 8% annual distribution of NAV

Negative

• Q1 NAV total return was -4.8%
• Top-10 holdings concentration equals 40.5% of net assets
• Information Technology sector weight is 32.4% (high concentration)

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BALTIMORE, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ADX) today announced the Fund’s investment returns for the first quarter of 2026. The total return on the Fund’s net asset value for the first quarter of 2026 was -4.8%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. This compared to -4.3% and -4.4% total return for the S&P 500 Index and the Morningstar U.S. Large Blend category, respectively. The total return on the Fund’s market price for the period was -4.2%.

The First Quarter Report to Shareholders is expected to be released on or about April 22, 2026.

ANNUALIZED COMPARATIVE RETURNS (3/31/2026)

	1 Year	3 Year	5 Year	10 Year
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NAV)	17.8%	18.6%	12.6%	14.9%
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (market price)	25.2%	23.5%	14.8%	16.3%
Morningstar U.S. Large Blend Category	16.4%	17.0%	10.6%	13.1%
S&P 500	17.8%	18.3%	12.1%	14.2%

NET ASSET VALUE ANNOUNCED

The Fund’s net asset value at March 31, 2026, compared with the year earlier, was:

	3/31/2026	3/31/2025
Net assets	$2,854,922,339	$2,529,977,563
Shares outstanding	123,761,531	118,862,758
Net asset value per share	$23.07	$21.28

TEN LARGEST EQUITY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS (3/31/2026)

	% of Net Assets
NVIDIA Corporation	7.7%
Apple Inc.	6.8%
Alphabet Inc. Class A	5.4%
Microsoft Corporation	5.3%
Amazon.com, Inc.	3.9%
Broadcom Inc.	2.8%
Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc.*	2.6%
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A	2.2%
JPMorgan Chase Co.	2.1%
Tesla, Inc.	1.7%
Total	40.5%
* Non-controlled affiliated closed-end fund

SECTOR WEIGHTINGS (3/31/2026)

	% of Net Assets
Information Technology	32.4%
Financials	12.6%
Consumer Discretionary	10.0%
Consumer Services	10.0%
Health Care	9.5%
Industrials	9.1%
Consumer Staples	5.2%
Energy	4.4%
Utilities	2.5%
Real Estate	1.9%
Materials	1.8%

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's Q1 2026 NAV total return (ADX)?

ADX reported a Q1 2026 NAV total return of -4.8%. According to the company, this figure includes dividends and capital gains reinvested and compares to a -4.3% S&P 500 return for the period.

How did ADX perform on a 1-year basis through March 31, 2026?

ADX delivered a 1-year NAV return of 17.8% and a 1-year market price return of 25.2%. According to the company, these are annualized comparative returns as of 3/31/2026.

What were Adams Fund's net assets and NAV per share at March 31, 2026?

Net assets were $2,854,922,339 and NAV per share was $23.07 at 3/31/2026. According to the company, net assets rose versus $2.53B a year earlier.

Which stocks and sectors dominated ADX's portfolio at 3/31/2026?

Top holdings included NVIDIA (7.7%), Apple (6.8%), Alphabet (5.4%), totaling 40.5% of net assets. According to the company, Information Technology comprised 32.4% of the portfolio.

What is ADX's distribution policy and what should shareholders expect?

ADX commits to a minimum 8% annual distribution of NAV, paid evenly each quarter. According to the company, portions of distributions may be paid from capital gains or return of capital and will be finalized for tax reporting after year-end.