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Adams Diversified Equity Fund Announces First Quarter 2026 Performance

Adams Diversified Equity Fund Reports Q1 2026 NAV Decline Amid Market Challenges, Outperforms Key Indices Over Long Term

By Priya Menon ADX
Adams Diversified Equity Fund Announces First Quarter 2026 Performance
ADX

Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ADX) announced a -4.8% total return on net asset value (NAV) for Q1 2026, slightly underperforming the S&P 500 and Morningstar U.S. Large Blend category returns. Despite short-term declines, the Fund has delivered solid annualized returns over 1, 3, 5, and 10 years, outperforming benchmarks. NAV per share rose to $23.07 from $21.28 year-over-year, supported by diversified holdings in technology, financials, and consumer sectors. The Fund continues its commitment to consistent dividend payouts with an 8% minimum annual distribution rate.

Key Points

  • Q1 2026 total return on NAV declined by -4.8%, slightly underperforming the S&P 500 (-4.3%) and Morningstar category (-4.4%).
  • Strong long-term performance: 1-year NAV return at 17.8%, 10-year NAV return at 14.9%, exceeding benchmarks.
  • Top equity holdings heavily concentrated in Information Technology sector (32.4%), including major companies like NVIDIA, Apple, and Microsoft, impacting tech and financial sectors.

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 Year3 Year5 Year10 YearAdams 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 Category16.4%17.0%10.6%13.1%S&P 50017.8%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:

 3/31/20263/31/2025Net assets$2,854,922,339$2,529,977,563Shares outstanding123,761,531118,862,758Net asset value per share$23.07$21.28


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

 % of Net AssetsNVIDIA Corporation7.7%Apple Inc.6.8%Alphabet Inc. Class A5.4%Microsoft Corporation5.3%Amazon.com, Inc.3.9%Broadcom Inc.2.8%Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc.*2.6%Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A2.2%JPMorgan Chase Co.2.1%Tesla, Inc.1.7%Total40.5%* Non-controlled affiliated closed-end fund


SECTOR WEIGHTINGS (3/31/2026)

 % of Net AssetsInformation Technology32.4%Financials12.6%Consumer Discretionary10.0%Consumer Services10.0%Health Care9.5%Industrials9.1%Consumer Staples5.2%Energy4.4%Utilities2.5%Real Estate1.9%Materials1.8%


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 


Risks

  • Short-term market volatility reflected in Q1 NAV decline may impact shareholder returns and investor sentiment, especially in equity markets.
  • Potential distribution risks due to parts of payouts possibly coming from return of capital or capital gains, which may affect tax treatment and fund sustainability.
  • Concentration in technology and consumer discretionary sectors exposes the Fund to sector-specific risks such as regulatory changes, market innovation cycles, and consumer demand shifts.

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