Adams Natural Resources Fund Stock Price, News & Analysis

Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) declared a $0.49 per share distribution on Jan 15, 2026 payable Feb 25, 2026 to holders of record on Jan 26, 2026. Shareholders may receive the payment in additional shares (default) or cash if they elect cash by 4:00 PM ET on Feb 13, 2026, the valuation date. The issue price for share payments will be the lower of the Fund’s closing NYSE price or NAV on the valuation date.

The fund estimates the $0.49 distribution is sourced as 45% net investment income ($0.22), 27% long-term gains ($0.13) and 28% return of capital ($0.14). The fund reports a 5-year annualized NAV return of 20.4% and an annualized current distribution rate of 8.1% (as of Dec 31, 2025).

Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) reported 2025 investment returns: NAV total return 9.4% and market price total return 9.9% with dividends and capital gains reinvested. The Fund outperformed its blended benchmark (80% S&P 500 Energy / 20% S&P 500 Materials), which returned 9.1%. Sector peers returned 8.7% (Energy) and 10.5% (Materials). The Fund paid $2.05 per share in income dividends and capital gain distributions in 2025, producing an annual distribution rate of 8.4% of NAV. Net assets rose to $662.42M from $636.33M; NAV per share was $24.09 at 12/31/2025. The 2025 Annual Report is expected on or about February 18, 2026.

Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) declared a quarterly distribution of $0.49 per share payable December 19, 2025 to shareholders of record on November 21, 2025. Stockholders may elect cash by 4:00 p.m. ET on December 10, 2025; default is additional shares priced at the lower of NAV or closing NYSE price on the valuation date.

The Fund reports 2025 year-to-date distributions of $2.05 per share and an annual distribution rate of 8.4%. For the December 19 payout the Fund estimates 29% net investment income and 71% return of capital.

Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) reported investment returns for the first nine months of 2025. The NAV total return for Jan–Sep 2025 was 8.1% with dividends and capital gains reinvested; the Fund's market price total return was 6.4%. The Fund's blended benchmark (S&P 500 Energy 80% / Materials 20%) returned 7.5% for the same period. Net assets were $662.65M at 9/30/2025 vs $681.42M a year earlier; NAV per share was $24.36 vs $26.48 a year earlier. Shares outstanding increased to 27.21M. The Third Quarter Report is expected on or about October 22, 2025.

Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) has declared a distribution of $0.51 per share, payable on August 26, 2025, to shareholders of record as of July 28, 2025. The distribution can be received in additional shares of common stock (default option) or cash upon specific election by August 15, 2025.

The distribution sources include 28% from net investment income, 33% from net realized long-term gains, and 39% from return of capital. The Fund's 5-year average annual total return on NAV through June 30, 2025, stands at 21.2%, with an annualized current distribution rate of 8.6%.

Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) reported its first half 2025 performance with a 2.3% total return on net asset value (NAV), outperforming its benchmark's return of 1.8%. The Fund's market price achieved a 3.1% total return for the same period.

The Fund's net assets stood at $634.7 million as of June 30, 2025, with a NAV per share of $23.61. The portfolio maintains significant exposure to energy sector leaders, with Exxon Mobil (22.7%) and Chevron (11.5%) as its largest holdings. Energy sector investments focus primarily on Integrated Oil & Gas (35.1%) and Exploration & Production (19.8%).

Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) has announced a distribution of $0.52 per share, payable on May 28, 2025, to shareholders of record as of April 28, 2025. The distribution can be received in additional common stock shares (default option) or cash, with elections due by May 16, 2025.

The distribution breakdown consists of 29% ($0.15) from net investment income and 71% ($0.37) from net realized long-term gains. For YTD 2025, total distributions amount to $1.05 per share.

Key performance metrics include:

• 5-year average annual total return on NAV: 29.1%
• Annualized current distribution rate: 8.1%
• Cumulative total return on NAV (fiscal year through March 31, 2025): 8.8%
• Cumulative fiscal year distribution rate: 4.1%

Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) has announced the election of Gregory W. Buckley as President. Buckley, who has been serving as Executive Vice President and portfolio manager since April 2023, will continue his role on the portfolio management team led by CEO James P. Haynie.

Buckley's journey with PEO began in September 2013 as a senior equity analyst focusing on energy and utilities sectors. His career progression includes promotion to Vice President-Research in 2015 and serving as Vice President-Research of Adams Diversified Equity Fund since 2019.

Prior to joining Adams Funds, Buckley's extensive experience includes positions at BNP Paribas, managing an Energy fund at Citadel , and working as an Energy Analyst at Pioneer Investments. He holds a BS in Finance from Villanova University and an MBA from UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) reported its Q1 2025 performance with a total return of 8.8% on net asset value (NAV), slightly outperforming its benchmark return of 8.7%. The Fund's market price return was 7.4% for the quarter.

The Fund's net assets decreased to $684.02 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $712.71 million year-over-year, with NAV per share declining from $27.94 to $25.74. The portfolio maintains strong energy sector focus with Exxon Mobil (23.5%) and Chevron (12.9%) as top holdings.

Long-term performance shows 5-year annualized returns of 29.1% on NAV and 31.3% on market price. Industry weightings reveal significant exposure to Integrated Oil & Gas (36.4%) and Exploration & Production (21.4%), with Materials sector diversification through Chemicals (12.7%).