Adams Diversified Equity Fund Reports Nine Month Results

Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. BALTIMORE, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ADX) today announced the Fund's investment returns for the first nine months of 2026. The total return on the Fund's net asset value for the first nine months of 2026 was 12.9%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. This compared to 12.8% and 11.5% 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 16.6%. The Third Quarter Report to Shareholders is expected to be released on or about October 21, 2026. ANNUALIZED COMPARATIVE RETURNS (9/30/2026) 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year 10 Year Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NAV) 15.