Equinor (EQNR) advances 2026 buy-back, holds 2.39% of its shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Equinor ASA reported progress on the first tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme. From 9 February to 13 February 2026, the company repurchased 505,500 shares at an average price of NOK 266.7766, for a total of NOK 134,855,587.75.

Including previously disclosed purchases in this tranche, Equinor has bought back a total of 771,444 shares at an average price of NOK 263.9624, for NOK 203,632,207.81. After these transactions, Equinor holds 60,998,636 treasury shares, equal to 2.39% of its share capital, or 51,674,197 shares and 2.02% when excluding shares in the share savings programme.

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of February 2026

Commission File Number: 1-15200

Equinor ASA
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

FORUSBEEN 50, N-4035, STAVANGER, NORWAY
(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [ X ]      Form 40-F [   ]

This Report on Form 6-K contains a press release issued by Equinor ASA on February 17, 2026, entitled “Equinor ASA: Share buy-back – first tranche for 2026”.

Equinor ASA: Share buy-back – first tranche for 2026

Please see below information about transactions made under the first tranche of the 2026 share buy-back programme for Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR, CEUX:EQNRO, TQEX:EQNRO).

Date on which the buy-back tranche was announced: 4 February 2026.

The duration of the buy-back tranche: 5 February to no later than 30 March 2026.

Further information on the tranche can be found in the stock market announcement on its commencement dated 4 February 2026, available here: https://newsweb.oslobors.no/message/664788

From 9 February to 13 February 2026, Equinor ASA has purchased a total of 505,500 own shares at an average price of NOK 266.7766 per share.

Overview of transactions:

Date	Trading venue	Aggregated daily volume (number of shares)	Daily weighted average share price (NOK)	Total daily transaction value (NOK)
9 February	OSE	129,000	263.5919	34,003,355.10
	CEUX
	TQEX
10 February	OSE	126,500	265.8455	33,629,455.75
	CEUX
	TQEX
11 February	OSE	125,500	268.4448	33,689,822.40
	CEUX
	TQEX
12 February	OSE	124,500	269.3410	33,532,954.50
	CEUX
	TQEX
13 February	OSE
	CEUX
	TQEX
Total for the period	OSE	505,500	266.7766	134,855,587.75
	CEUX
	TQEX
Previously disclosed buy-backs under the tranche	OSE	265,944	258.6132	68,776,620.06
	CEUX
	TQEX
	Total	265,944	258.6132	68,776,620.06
Total buy-backs under the tranche (accumulated)	OSE	771,444	263.9624	203,632,207.81
	CEUX
	TQEX
	Total	771,444	263.9624	203,632,207.81

Following completion of the above transactions, Equinor ASA owns a total of 60,998,636 own shares, corresponding to 2.39% of Equinor ASA’s share capital, including shares under Equinor’s share savings programme (excluding shares under Equinor’s share savings programme, Equinor owns a total of 51,674,197 own shares, corresponding to 2.02% of the share capital).

This is information that Equinor ASA is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and that is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

Appendix: A overview of all transactions made under the buy-back tranche that have been carried out during the above-mentioned time period is attached to this report and available at www.newsweb.no.

Contact details:

Investor relations
Bård Glad Pedersen, senior vice president Investor Relations,
+47 918 01 791

Media
Sissel Rinde, vice president Media Relations,
+47 412 60 584

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		Equinor ASA
		(Registrant)
Date: February 17, 2026		/s/ TORGRIM REITAN
		Torgrim Reitan
		Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Equinor (EQNR) announce in this Form 6-K filing?

Equinor reported ongoing share repurchases under the first tranche of its 2026 buy-back programme. Between 9 and 13 February 2026 it bought back 505,500 shares, and in total 771,444 shares have been repurchased in this tranche so far.

How many Equinor (EQNR) shares were repurchased in the latest period and at what price?

From 9 to 13 February 2026, Equinor bought 505,500 shares at an average price of NOK 266.7766. The total value of these purchases was NOK 134,855,587.75, executed mainly on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE).

What is the total size of Equinor’s 2026 buy-back tranche so far?

Including earlier repurchases, the first 2026 tranche totals 771,444 shares at an average price of NOK 263.9624. The accumulated consideration paid for this tranche is NOK 203,632,207.81, based on transactions up to 13 February 2026.

How many treasury shares does Equinor (EQNR) now hold after these buy-backs?

After the reported transactions, Equinor holds 60,998,636 treasury shares, representing 2.39% of its share capital. Excluding shares held for the share savings programme, it holds 51,674,197 shares, corresponding to 2.02% of the share capital.

What is the timeframe for Equinor’s first 2026 share buy-back tranche?

The first tranche of Equinor’s 2026 share buy-back programme was announced on 4 February 2026. It runs from 5 February 2026 and is scheduled to last until no later than 30 March 2026, according to the company’s disclosure.

On which trading venue were Equinor’s buy-back transactions mainly executed?

The repurchases disclosed were mainly executed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE). The table lists daily volumes, weighted average prices, and total transaction values for OSE trades during 9–12 February 2026 within the ongoing buy-back tranche.