Equinor (NYSE: EQNR) outlines 3,459,585-share 2026 buy-back tranche

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Equinor ASA reports progress on the first tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme. From 16 March to 20 March 2026, the company repurchased 458,790 shares at an average price of NOK 365.9308, for a total of NOK 167,885,407.35.

Including previously disclosed buy-backs under this tranche, Equinor has repurchased 3,459,585 shares at an average price of NOK 294.6247, totalling NOK 1,019,279,131.51. After these transactions, Equinor holds 64,215,112 own shares, equal to 2.51% of its share capital.

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Equinor continues a sizeable but routine 2026 share buy-back tranche.

Equinor ASA is steadily executing the first tranche of its 2026 buy-back, repurchasing 458,790 shares between 16 and 20 March 2026 at an average of NOK 365.9308, adding up to NOK 167,885,407.35 in cash returned to shareholders via repurchases.

Accumulated under this tranche, 3,459,585 shares have been bought back at an average price of NOK 294.6247, for a total of NOK 1,019,279,131.51. The company now holds 64,215,112 treasury shares, representing 2.51% of its share capital, which indicates a meaningful but not extreme level of buy-back activity.

This programme is conducted within a defined period from 5 February to no later than 30 March 2026, providing a clear framework. Future disclosures on subsequent tranches or adjustments to the overall programme size in later periods would further clarify the long-term impact on share count and capital structure.

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 March 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 March 24, 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 16 March to 20 March 2026, Equinor ASA has purchased a total of 458,790 own shares at an average price of NOK 365.9308 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)
16 March	OSE	97,500	348.2617	33,955,515.75
	CEUX
	TQEX
17 March	OSE	95,425	351.7029	33,561,249.23
	CEUX
	TQEX
18 March	OSE	94,265	355.2606	33,488,640.46
	CEUX
	TQEX
19 March	OSE	86,100	388.4471	33,445,295.31
	CEUX
	TQEX
20 March	OSE	85,500	391.0492	33,434,706.60
	CEUX
	TQEX
Total for the period	OSE	458,790	365.9308	167,885,407.35
	CEUX
	TQEX
Previously disclosed buy-backs under the tranche	OSE	3,000,795	283.7227	851,393,724.16
	CEUX
	TQEX
	Total	3,000,795	283.7227	851,393,724.16
Total buy-backs under the tranche (accumulated)	OSE	3,459,585	294.6247	1,019,279,131.51
	CEUX
	TQEX
	Total	3,459,585	294.6247	1,019,279,131.51

Following completion of the above transactions, Equinor ASA owns a total of 64,215,112 own shares, corresponding to 2.51% 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 54,362,338 own shares, corresponding to 2.13% 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: March 24, 2026		/s/ TORGRIM REITAN
		Torgrim Reitan
		Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Equinor (EQNR) announce in its March 2026 Form 6-K?

Equinor reported progress in the first tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme. Between 16 and 20 March 2026, it repurchased 458,790 shares at an average price of NOK 365.9308, as part of a previously announced buy-back running to no later than 30 March 2026.

How many Equinor (EQNR) shares were bought back in mid-March 2026?

From 16 March to 20 March 2026, Equinor bought back 458,790 shares. The average price paid was NOK 365.9308 per share, for a total cash outlay of NOK 167,885,407.35 under the first tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme.

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

Under the first 2026 tranche, Equinor has repurchased a total of 3,459,585 shares. The average purchase price is NOK 294.6247, corresponding to an accumulated transaction value of NOK 1,019,279,131.51, combining previously disclosed and latest transactions in this tranche.

What portion of Equinor’s share capital is held as treasury shares?

After the reported transactions, Equinor owns 64,215,112 of its own shares. This represents 2.51% of the company’s share capital. Excluding shares in the share savings programme, it holds 54,362,338 shares, corresponding to 2.13% of the total share capital.

When was Equinor’s first 2026 buy-back tranche announced and what is its duration?

The first tranche of Equinor’s 2026 share buy-back programme was announced on 4 February 2026. The tranche runs from 5 February 2026 to no later than 30 March 2026, with further details provided in a stock market announcement dated 4 February 2026.

On which venue were Equinor’s March 2026 buy-backs executed and at what prices?

The reported share repurchases were executed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE). Daily weighted average prices ranged from NOK 348.2617 to NOK 391.0492 between 16 and 20 March 2026, reflecting normal trading price variation during the buy-back period.