Central Securities Corporation Releases Report to Stockholders

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Central Securities Corporation (NYSE American: CET), a closed-end investment company, today released its Report to Stockholders for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Figures as of March 31, 2026 compared with those of one year ago, are as follows:   March 31, March 31,   2026 2025       Net assets per common share $58.94 $54.46       Net assets $1,741,512,380 $1,575,432,513       Shares outstanding 29,549,265 28,927,937 Additional details are available at www.cen.

Business Wire • Apr 28, 2026

Central Securities: This CEF Has Quietly Beaten The S&P 500 For Decades; Can It Continue?

Central Securities Corporation consistently outperformed the S&P 500 and some growth ETFs over the past decade with lower volatility. CET delivers a superior Sharpe ratio (0.9 vs 0.8 for SPY), 10-year CAGR (15.81% vs 13.84%), and a standard deviation closely aligned with SPY. The fund's flexible, unconstrained mandate enables long-term capital growth through concentrated, value-driven holdings, including a unique 25% private stake in Plymouth Rock.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 9, 2026

Central Securities Corporation Releases Annual Report to Stockholders for the Year Ended December 31, 2025

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Central Securities Corporation (NYSE American: CET), a closed-end investment company, today released its Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2025. Figures as of December 31, 2025, compared with those of one year ago, are as follows:   December 31,   December 31,     2025   2024       Net assets per common share   $60.50   $54.26 Net assets   $1,787,876,237   $1,569,940,654 Shares outstanding   29,549,265   28,935,676 Additional details are av.

Business Wire • Feb 23, 2026

Central Securities Corporation: If You Like Blue Chips Below NAV, Year After Year

Central Securities Corporation consistently trades at a double-digit NAV discount, currently around 15.65%, yet delivers strong long-term compounding. CET's capital-first mandate avoids leverage, options, and managed distributions, focusing on concentrated, high-conviction blue chip holdings for NAV growth. Over five years, CET's total return (+106.2%) outperformed the S&P 500, driven by realized gains and disciplined portfolio management, not discount narrowing.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 8, 2026

This Cheap 5.3% Dividend Soars With Stocks (Perfect For 2026)

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Forbes • Jan 24, 2026

3 Old School CEFs That Consistently Beat The Market

Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Central Securities Corporation, and General American Investors Co. Inc. are longstanding equity CEFs, each outperforming the S&P 500 over the past decade while trading at notable NAV discounts. CET currently offers the widest discount at -17.5% and the highest 10-year total return, making it an attractive entry for growth-oriented investors. ADX provides consistent quarterly income, a low 0.5% expense ratio, and a tech-heavy portfolio, with a 2024 distribution yield of 10.9%.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 23, 2025

Central Securities Corporation Announces Reinvestment Price of Shares for Distribution Payable December 19, 2025

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Central Securities Corporation (NYSE American: CET) announced today that the price at which Common Stock will be issued in payment of the $2.45 per share distribution payable on December 19, 2025 is $49.91 per share. This price is the arithmetic average of the daily volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) of the Corporation's Common Stock for each of the last three trading days ending on and including December 3, 2025, rounded to two decimal places. The distribution wa.

Business Wire • Dec 3, 2025

CET: This Solid Fund Will Soon Pay Out A Large Year-End Distribution

Central Securities Corporation offers a concentrated, value-oriented US equity portfolio trading at a 15.5% discount to NAV. CET's major private holding, Plymouth Rock, is likely undervalued in CET's NAV, providing potential hidden value for investors. The fund boasts a low 0.48% expense ratio, low turnover, strong long-term performance, and shareholder-friendly management with significant insider ownership.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 12, 2025

Central Securities Corporation Declares Year-End Distribution

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Central Securities Corporation (NYSE American: CET), a closed-end investment company, today declared a distribution of $2.45 per share on its Common Stock. The dividend is payable December 19, 2025 to stockholders of record November 14, 2025. The distribution will be paid in additional shares of stock unless stockholders elect to receive the distribution in cash. The cut-off date for election of cash is December 3, 2025 (the “Cut-Off Date”). Stockholders who own their.

Business Wire • Nov 4, 2025

CET: An Excellent Long-Term Investment To Buy On Dips

CET trades at a 15.5% discount to NAV, with a conservative valuation on its major holding, Plymouth Rock, offering potential upside. Management is shareholder-friendly, with significant insider ownership and recent insider buying, plus accretive share repurchases at wide discounts. CET boasts a low 0.55% expense ratio, minimal turnover, and strong long-term performance, making it an attractive core holding.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 22, 2025