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Equinor (NYSE: EQNR) completes second tranche of 2026 share buy-back

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Equinor ASA completed the second tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme, repurchasing a total of 3,534,975 shares at a weighted average price of NOK 335.2349 per share for an aggregate consideration of NOK 1,185,047,090.66 under this tranche.

Between 13 and 16 July 2026, the company bought 273,159 shares at an average price of NOK 345.0364 per share. After these transactions, Equinor holds 14,255,775 own shares, equal to 0.60% of its share capital, including shares under its share savings programme; excluding that programme it holds 3,534,975 shares, or 0.15% of the share capital.

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Shares repurchased 13–16 July 2026 273,159 shares Total repurchased between 13 and 16 July 2026 under second 2026 tranche
Average price 13–16 July 2026 NOK 345.0364 per share Weighted average repurchase price for 13–16 July 2026 period
Total consideration 13–16 July 2026 NOK 94,249,808.94 Aggregate value of shares repurchased 13–16 July 2026
Total shares in second tranche 3,534,975 shares Accumulated buy-backs under second tranche of 2026 programme
Average price for second tranche NOK 335.2349 per share Weighted average repurchase price for entire second tranche
Total consideration for second tranche NOK 1,185,047,090.66 Aggregate value of shares repurchased in second 2026 tranche
Own shares including savings programme 14,255,775 shares Own shares held after tranche completion, 0.60% of share capital
Own shares excluding savings programme 3,534,975 shares Treasury shares excluding share savings programme, 0.15% of share capital
share buy-back programme financial
"second tranche of the 2026 share buy-back programme for Equinor ASA"
A share buy-back programme is when a company purchases its own shares from the market. This reduces the total number of shares available, which can increase the value of remaining shares and signal confidence in the company's future. For investors, it can be a sign that the company believes its stock is undervalued and may lead to higher share prices.
EU Market Abuse Regulation regulatory
"information that Equinor ASA is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation"
A set of EU-wide rules that prevent cheating in financial markets by banning insider trading, market manipulation, and misleading disclosure; it also requires timely public release of key company information so everyone can play on a level field. For investors, it reduces the risk that prices are driven by secret deals or false signals, making markets fairer and more reliable for deciding when to buy or sell — like referees enforcing fair play in a game.
Norwegian Securities Trading Act regulatory
"subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act"
The Norwegian Securities Trading Act is the national law that sets the rules for buying, selling and offering financial instruments in Norway, including requirements for fair disclosure, market conduct and investor protection. For investors it matters because it helps ensure companies and intermediaries provide accurate information and prevents abusive trading, much like traffic laws make driving safer and predictable so people can trust the market and make informed decisions.
share savings programme financial
"including shares under Equinor’s share savings programme (excluding shares under Equinor’s share savings programme"

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What did Equinor ASA (EQNR) announce about its 2026 share buy-back?

Equinor ASA completed the second tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme, repurchasing 3,534,975 shares at a weighted average price of NOK 335.2349. The aggregate consideration for this tranche was NOK 1,185,047,090.66, and the tranche ran within pre-announced dates in 2026.

How many Equinor (EQNR) shares were repurchased from 13 to 16 July 2026?

From 13 to 16 July 2026, Equinor repurchased 273,159 shares at a weighted average price of NOK 345.0364 per share. These purchases on the Oslo Stock Exchange formed the final part of the second tranche of the company’s 2026 share buy-back programme.

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

Under the second tranche of the 2026 buy-back programme, Equinor repurchased 3,534,975 shares at an average price of NOK 335.2349. The total cash consideration for this tranche amounted to NOK 1,185,047,090.66, based on transactions executed over the tranche period.

What portion of Equinor (EQNR) share capital is held as own shares after this tranche?

After completing the tranche, Equinor holds 14,255,775 own shares, representing 0.60% of its share capital including share savings shares. Excluding the share savings programme, it holds 3,534,975 shares, corresponding to 0.15% of the share capital as treasury shares.

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

The second tranche of Equinor’s 2026 share buy-back programme was announced on 6 May 2026, with a stated duration from 19 May to no later than 20 July 2026. The company executed purchases within this period on the Oslo Stock Exchange and related venues.
 

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 July 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 July 20,2026, entitled “Equinor ASA: Share buy-back – second tranche for 2026”.

 


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

 

 

Please see below information about transactions made under the second 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: 6 May 2026.

 

The duration of the buy-back tranche: 19 May to no later than 20 July 2026.

 

Further information on the tranche can be found in the stock market announcement on its commencement dated 6 May 2026, available here: https://newsweb.oslobors.no/message/672447

 

From 13 July to 16 July 2026, Equinor ASA has purchased a total of 273,159 own shares at an average price of NOK 345.0364 per share.

 

The second tranche of the 2026 share buy-back programme for Equinor ASA has now been completed.

 

Overview of transactions:

Date Trading venue Aggregated daily volume (number of shares) Daily weighted average share price (NOK) Total daily transaction value (NOK)
13 July OSE 92,000 339.4706 31,231,295.20
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
14 July OSE 88,000 352.8504 31,050,835.20
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
15 July OSE      
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
16 July OSE 93,159 343.1518 31,967,678.54
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
Total for the period OSE 273,159 345.0364 94,249,808.94
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
Previously disclosed buy-backs under the tranche





OSE 3,261,816 334.4141 1,090,797,281.73
CEUX      
TQEX      
Total 3,261,816 334.4141 1,090,797,281.73
         
Total buy-backs under the tranche (accumulated)





OSE 3,534,975 335.2349 1,185,047,090.66
CEUX      
TQEX      
Total 3,534,975 335.2349 1,185,047,090.66


Following completion of the above transactions, Equinor ASA owns a total of 14,255,775 own shares, corresponding to 0.60% 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 3,534,975 own shares, corresponding to 0.15% 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: July 20, 2026     /s/ TORGRIM REITAN    
  Torgrim Reitan
  Chief Financial Officer