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Shareholders Received Total Return of 27.32% in 2025 Reaffirms 10% Distribution Policy of $0.60 Per Share Annually Announces Rights Offering for Common Shares RYE, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of The Gabelli Equity Trust (NYSE: GAB) (the “Fund”) reaffirmed the Fund's distribution policy of paying $0.60 per share annually, and has approved a transferable rights offering which will…

RYE, N.Y., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (NYSE:GAB) (the “Fund”) reaffirmed and satisfied its 10% distribution policy by declaring a $0.15 per share cash distribution payable on March 24, 2026 to common stock shareholders of record on March 17, 2026.

GAB's preferred shares carry an A1 Moody's rating, offer ~6% current yields, trade below par, and pay 100% qualified dividends. Low leverage (~16%) and 1940 Act asset coverage requirements provide substantial protection even in severe market stress scenarios. The fund's scale may provide diversification and liquidity advantages for shareholders.

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Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (NYSE: GAB - Get Free Report) shares crossed above its 50 day moving average during trading on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $6.08 and traded as high as $6.17. Gabelli Equity Trust shares last traded at $6.1350, with a volume of 410,811 shares traded. Gabelli Equity