BALTIMORE, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE: PEO) 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 32.3%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. The comparable figures for the S&P 500 Energy Sector and the S&P 500 Materials Sector were 38.3% and 9.7%, respectively. Our benchmark, which is comprised of the S&P 500 Energy Sector (80%) and the S&P 500 Materials Sector (20%), returned 32.6%. The total return on the Fund’s market price for the same period was 30.3%.
The First Quarter Report to Shareholders is expected to be released on or about April 22, 2026.
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ANNUALIZED COMPARATIVE RETURNS (3/31/2026) |
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1 Year |
3 Year |
5 Year |
10 Year |
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Adams Natural Resources Fund (NAV) |
33.0 |
% |
17.2 |
% |
21.9 |
% |
11.4 |
% |
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Adams Natural Resources Fund (market price) |
33.4 |
% |
20.2 |
% |
22.5 |
% |
12.0 |
% |
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S&P 500 Energy Sector |
36.3 |
% |
18.0 |
% |
25.2 |
% |
11.5 |
% |
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S&P 500 Materials Sector |
18.0 |
% |
9.4 |
% |
6.9 |
% |
10.6 |
% |
ANNUALIZED COMPARATIVE RETURNS (3/31/2026)
Adams Natural Resources Fund (NAV)
Adams Natural Resources Fund (market price)
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NET ASSET VALUE ANNOUNCED |
The Fund’s net asset value at March 31, 2026, compared with the year earlier, was:
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3/31/2026 |
3/31/2025 |
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Net assets |
$868,407,390 |
$684,022,125 |
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Shares outstanding |
27,761,521 |
26,575,646 |
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Net asset value per share |
$31.28 |
$25.74 |
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TEN LARGEST EQUITY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS (3/31/2026) |
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% of Net Assets |
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Exxon Mobil Corporation |
26.1 |
% |
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Chevron Corporation |
14.6 |
% |
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ConocoPhillips |
5.7 |
% |
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Williams Companies, Inc. |
3.8 |
% |
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SLB Ltd. |
3.3 |
% |
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Phillips 66 |
3.3 |
% |
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Linde plc |
3.1 |
% |
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Valero Energy Corporation |
2.7 |
% |
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Targa Resources Corp. |
2.7 |
% |
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Marathon Petroleum Corporation |
2.4 |
% |
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Total |
67.7 |
% |
TEN LARGEST EQUITY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS (3/31/2026)
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
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INDUSTRY WEIGHTINGS (3/31/2026) |
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% of Net Assets |
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Energy |
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Integrated Oil & Gas |
42.6 |
% |
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Exploration & Production |
15.7 |
% |
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Storage & Transportation |
9.6 |
% |
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Refining & Marketing |
8.4 |
% |
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Equipment & Services |
6.8 |
% |
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Materials |
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Chemicals |
8.2 |
% |
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Metals & Mining |
4.6 |
% |
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Construction Materials |
2.0 |
% |
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Containers & Packaging |
1.4 |
% |
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INDUSTRY WEIGHTINGS (3/31/2026)
About Adams FundsSince 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.
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