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PEO

Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc.

PEO

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · quarterly payer

$29.84

Undervalued · +108% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

7.24%

Annual Dividend

$2.16

Payout Ratio

26%

5-Yr Growth

38.7%

Ex-Date

Jul 27, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about PEO's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (PEO) has a forward dividend yield of 7.24%, based on an annual dividend of $2.16 per share and a share price of $29.84.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, PEO's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (88 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (PEO) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Oct 18, 2026.
  • PEO last cut its regular dividend in 2010.
  • PEO's most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 27, 2026, for a dividend of $0.54 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, PEO pays out 26% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • PEO's dividend has grown at an average rate of 38.7% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for PEO is $61.98 per share, 108% above the $29.84 share price, so PEO screens as undervalued.
  • Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (PEO) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "PEO Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/PEO

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (PEO) yields 7.24% ($2.16 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (88/100) and has 2 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is PEO a good dividend stock?

Yes

Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (PEO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 7.24% ($2.16/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (26%)
  • Strong 38.7% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 86% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2010

Key Data

Dividend Yield
7.24%
Payout Ratio
26%
Annual Dividend
$2.16
5-Yr Avg Growth
38.7%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jul 27, 2026
Years of Growth
2
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.43
Market Cap
$836.4M
P/E Ratio
5.0
5-Yr Total Return
86%
52-Week Range
$20.83 – $29.89
Dividend Safety
A · 88/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2010)

PEO dividend changes

Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (PEO) pays a variable dividend: across the 160 payments on record since 1987, 10 were higher than the one before and 11 lower. The latest change was up 3.8% to $0.540 per share, going ex-dividend on Jul 27, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Jul 27, 2026Higher$0.520 → $0.540+3.8%
Apr 27, 2026Higher$0.490 → $0.520+6.1%
Nov 21, 2025Lower$0.510 → $0.490−3.9%
Jul 28, 2025Lower$0.520 → $0.510−1.9%
Apr 28, 2025Lower$0.530 → $0.520−1.9%
Jan 27, 2025Lower$0.540 → $0.530−1.9%
Aug 5, 2024Higher$0.100 → $0.540+440.0%
Feb 10, 2010Lower$0.130 → $0.100−23.1%
Feb 14, 2001Lower$0.133 → $0.130−2.5%
May 17, 1999Lower$0.143 → $0.133−7.0%
Feb 19, 1999Higher$0.133 → $0.143+7.5%
Feb 20, 1997Lower$0.152 → $0.133−12.3%
Every PEO payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
PEO ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jul 27, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →PEO dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEO a good dividend stock?

Yes. Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (PEO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 7.24% ($2.16/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is PEO undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, PEO's fair value is about $61.98 versus a $29.84 share price — so it looks undervalued (+108% vs. fair value).

Is PEO's dividend safe?

PEO has a dividend-safety grade of A (88/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2010, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is PEO's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for PEO is about $61.98 per share, roughly 108% above the current $29.84 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is PEO a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data PEO screens as "yes" and undervalued. Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (PEO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 7.24% ($2.16/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will PEO cut its dividend?

PEO earns a dividend-safety grade of A (88/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2010). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does PEO pay a dividend?

Yes. Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.16 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 7.24%.

What is PEO's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, PEO's forward dividend yield is 7.24%, based on a $2.16 annual dividend and a $29.84 share price.

What is PEO's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, PEO pays $2.16 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is PEO's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, PEO's payout ratio is 26% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has PEO grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, PEO has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

When is the next PEO ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, PEO's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Jul 27, 2026, for $0.54 per share.

PEO Dividend News

PEO
IncreasePEO·Sep 22, 2026

Adams Natural Resources Fund Raises Quarterly Distribution

Adams Natural Resources Fund increased its quarterly distribution by 3.85% to $0.54 per share, giving PEO a 7.56% forward yield.

Income Calculator

At $2.16 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$54.00
Annual$216.00
Monthly avg$18.00

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