Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc.

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (ADX) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 7.57% ($1.92/yr), with 10 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Key Data

Dividend Yield

7.57%

Payout Ratio

46%

Annual Dividend

$1.92

5-Yr Avg Growth

55.9%

Ex-Dividend Date

Apr 27, 2026

Years of Growth

10

Frequency

quarterly

Beta

0.92

Market Cap

$3.1B

P/E Ratio

6.4

5-Yr Total Return

27%

52-Week Range

$20.50 – $25.70

Dividend Safety

B · 70/100

Ever Cut?

Yes (2015)

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