Adams Diversified Equity FundADX -0.14%57 Dividend Yield % is 7.54% as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 6.17. GuruFocus rates ADX with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,115 Asset Management companies, Adams Diversified Equity Fund ranks better than 64.22% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Adams Diversified Equity Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -26.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 28.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Adams Diversified Equity Fund was 138.40% per year. The lowest was -41.50% per year. And the median was 9.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE:ADX) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund Dividend Yield % Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Adams Diversified Equity Fund's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund Dividend Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Adams Diversified Equity Fund's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adams Diversified Equity Fund's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.480000
2026-04-27
2026-04-27
2026-05-29
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.470000
2026-01-26
2026-01-26
2026-02-27
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.460000
2025-11-21
2025-11-21
2025-12-23
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.460000
2025-07-28
2025-07-28
2025-08-28
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX) has a Dividend Yield % of 7.54% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Adams Diversified Equity Fund and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 6.17. Over the past decade, Adams Diversified Equity Fund's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.14 to 20.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Adams Diversified Equity Fund ranks #399 out of 1115 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Adams Diversified Equity Fund's Dividend Yield % too high?
Adams Diversified Equity Fund's current Dividend Yield % of 7.54% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 6.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 20.51. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Yield % is 6.03. Adams Diversified Equity Fund's value of 7.54% is 25% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adams Diversified Equity Fund ranks #399 out of 1115 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Adams Diversified Equity Fund has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adams Diversified Equity Fund's Dividend Yield % compare to FSK and UTF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Adams Diversified Equity Fund ranks #399 out of 1115 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts Adams Diversified Equity Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 6.03. Adams Diversified Equity Fund's value of 7.54% is 25% above this benchmark. Historically, Adams Diversified Equity Fund's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.14 to 20.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.17 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Adams Diversified Equity Fund has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Asset Management companies is 6.03, based on 1,115 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Adams Diversified Equity Fund's current Dividend Yield % of 7.54% is 25% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Adams Diversified Equity Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adams Diversified Equity Fund's current Dividend Yield % is 7.54%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 6.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adams Diversified Equity Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.51, compared to a current price of $24.79 — trading 33.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 7.54%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 6.17 and 25% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.03. Adams Diversified Equity Fund's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX), the current Dividend Yield % is 7.54% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adams Diversified Equity Fund stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.79 is trading 33.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.51.
GuruFocus considers Adams Diversified Equity Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ADX:
Dividend Yield %: 7.54% (22% above median its 10-year median of 6.17)
GF Value™: $18.51 vs. price of $24.79 (33.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25% above the Asset Management median (#399 of 1115)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund Business Description
Adams Diversified Equity Fund Inc is a diversified investment company. It is an internally managed closed-end fund whose investment objectives are the preservation of capital, the attainment of reasonable income from investments, and an opportunity for capital appreciation. It invests a majority of its assets in very liquid S&P 500 stocks, and has broad flexibility in the selection of stocks, but maintains a sector-neutral approach. The fund has a diversified equity portfolio that consists of securities of companies from energy, consumer staples, information technology, financials, and other sectors.
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