Adams Diversified Equity Fund Stock Price, News & Analysis

The Board of Directors of Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) declared a distribution of $0.05 per share from net investment income, to be paid on June 1, 2022, for shareholders of record as of May 18, 2022. This is the second distribution in 2022, aimed at fulfilling a 6% minimum distribution rate commitment. For Q1 2022, ADX reported a total return on net asset value of -4.2%, outperforming both the S&P 500 and the Morningstar U.S. Large Blend category. The net assets increased to $2.53 billion from $2.35 billion a year ago, with a net asset value per share of $21.29.

Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) reported a 29.8% return for 2021, surpassing its benchmark and outperforming peers by three percentage points. The Fund's total return on market price was 29.9%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. Shareholders received $2.98 per share in dividends, resulting in a 15.7% annual distribution rate, exceeding the minimum 6.0% commitment. The Fund’s net assets rose to $2.65 billion from $2.23 billion the previous year, indicating strong growth.

Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) and Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) have elected Jane Musser Nelson as an independent director, effective December 9, 2021. With over 30 years in investment management, Nelson's expertise includes roles at Cambridge Associates, Bain Capital, and ING Capital Advisors. She will enhance the Board's strengths as the Funds approach their 100th anniversary, aiming for continued growth and success. Since 1929, these Funds have consistently supported investors by paying dividends for over 80 years and maintaining a commitment to a 6% annual distribution rate.

Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) announced a year-end distribution of $2.83 per share, totaling $2.98 for 2021, with an annual distribution rate of 15.7%. This includes $0.07 from net investment income and $2.76 from realized capital gains. The Fund marks its 57th consecutive year of capital gains payouts and 86th consecutive year of dividends. The distribution, payable on December 22, 2021, reflects a commitment to provide a minimum of 6% distributions against the Fund's trailing market price.

Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE: PEO) has announced a year-end distribution of $0.61 per share, raising total distributions for 2021 to $0.91. This distribution reflects a 6.3% annual distribution rate. The year-end payout includes $0.29 from net investment income and $0.32 from realized capital gains. This achievement marks the 70th consecutive year of capital gains payouts and 87th consecutive year of dividend payments. The distribution is payable on December 17, 2021, with an ex-dividend date of November 19, 2021.

Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) reported a 14.9% total return on its net asset value for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. In comparison, the S&P 500 and Lipper Large-Cap Core Funds Average achieved returns of 15.9% and 14.9%, respectively. Over the twelve-month period, the fund delivered a 28.2% return, while the S&P 500 and Lipper indices had 30.0% and 28.6% returns. As of September 30, 2021, net assets amounted to $2.54 billion with a net asset value per share of $22.86. The Fund aims for an annual distribution rate of 6%.