Equinor OKs Q4 2025 dividend and renews buyback powers

Equinor ASA held its 2026 annual general meeting, where shareholders approved the 2025 annual report and accounts and confirmed a cash dividend of USD 0.39 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025.

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Equinor ASA held its 2026 annual general meeting, where shareholders approved the 2025 annual report and accounts and confirmed a cash dividend of USD 0.39 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025.

The dividend accrues to shareholders of record in VPS at expiry of 15 May 2026, with Oslo Børs shares trading ex-dividend from 13 May 2026 and an expected payment date of 27 May 2026. US ADR holders have an ex-dividend date from 15 May 2026. The meeting renewed authorisations for the board to pay dividends based on the 2025 accounts and to buy back shares, including for employee incentive plans and capital reduction, generally valid until the next annual meeting or no later than 30 June 2027. All items on the agenda, including adjustments to the Marketing Instruction and the board’s corporate governance and remuneration reports, were adopted in line with the board’s recommendations, while seven shareholder proposals were not adopted.

Insights

Equity & Capital Allocation Analyst

Equinor combines a Q4 2025 cash dividend with renewed buyback authorities.

Equinor confirmed a Q4 2025 dividend of USD 0.39 per share and set clear record, ex-dividend and payment dates. This continues cash returns to shareholders while keeping dividends aligned with prior authorisations tied to the 2025 accounts.

The general meeting also authorised the board to repurchase shares both for employee share-based incentive plans and as part of an ongoing share buyback programme, with repurchased shares intended for cancellation subject to a future capital reduction resolution. These authorities run until the next annual general meeting or 30 June 2027.

Because no aggregate buyback amount is specified here, the capital-return scale must be inferred from subsequent board decisions and future disclosures. Investors can look to later company communications and filings for concrete buyback volumes executed under these renewed mandates.

Key Figures

Q4 2025 dividend: USD 0.39 per share Dividend record date (VPS): 15 May 2026 Oslo Børs ex-dividend date: 13 May 2026 +4 more

7 metrics

Q4 2025 dividend USD 0.39 per share Cash dividend for the fourth quarter of 2025

Dividend record date (VPS) 15 May 2026 Shareholders registered at expiry in VPS

Oslo Børs ex-dividend date 13 May 2026 Shares trade ex-dividend from this date

ADR ex-dividend date 15 May 2026 US ADR ex-dividend for Q4 2025 dividend

Dividend payment date 27 May 2026 Expected date dividend will be paid

Board dividend authority expiry 30 June 2027 Valid until next AGM, not later than this date

Share buyback authority expiry 30 June 2027 Valid until next AGM, no later than this date

Key Terms

American Depository Receipts, ex-dividend, share buyback programme, Corporate Governance, +2 more

6 terms

American Depository Receipts financial

"For US ADR (American Depository Receipts) holders, dividend accrues"

American Depository Receipts (ADRs) are certificates issued by a U.S. bank that represent ownership of shares in a foreign company, allowing those shares to trade on U.S. exchanges in dollars. They matter to investors because they make it easier to buy, sell and receive dividends from foreign firms without dealing with foreign exchanges or currencies, while still carrying risks like exchange-rate swings and differing foreign regulations.

ex-dividend financial

"The shares will be traded ex-dividend on the Oslo Stock Exchange"

Ex-dividend describes a stock trading without the right to receive the next scheduled dividend payment; if you buy the share on or after the ex-dividend date, the upcoming payout goes to the seller instead of you. It matters to investors because the stock price typically adjusts to reflect that lost payout, so understanding the ex-dividend date helps decide whether a trade will capture the dividend and can affect short-term price moves and tax or income strategies.

share buyback programme financial

"As part of the company's share buyback programme, the general meeting approved"

A share buyback programme is when a company uses its cash to purchase its own shares from the market, reducing the number of shares available to other investors; imagine a bakery buying back coupons so fewer are circulating. It matters because cutting the share count can boost earnings per share and increase each remaining investor’s ownership stake, and it also signals management’s view of the stock while using cash that could have been spent on other priorities.

Corporate Governance financial

"The general meeting endorsed the board's report on Corporate Governance for 2025"

Corporate governance is the system of rules, roles and oversight that determines how a company is directed and controlled, including the responsibilities of its board, executives and shareholders. Like the steering wheel and map for a car trip, it shapes decisions, sets checks on power and defines who can hold leaders accountable; strong governance reduces risk, builds trust and helps investors judge whether a company is likely to protect capital and deliver reliable returns.

Marketing Instruction financial

"adjustments can be made to the Marketing Instruction for Equinor ASA"

remuneration report financial

"the board of directors' 2025 Remuneration report"

A remuneration report is a formal disclosure that lists how much company leaders and board members are paid, including salaries, bonuses, stock awards, pension and other benefits, and explains the rules used to set that pay. Investors use it like a receipt or scorecard to judge whether management’s incentives are aligned with shareholder interests, to estimate ongoing costs, and to spot governance or risk issues that could affect a stock’s value.

FAQ

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What dividend did Equinor (EQNR) approve for Q4 2025?

Equinor approved a cash dividend of USD 0.39 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025. The dividend applies to shareholders of record at VPS as of expiry of 15 May 2026, with payment expected on 27 May 2026.

When will Equinor (EQNR) shares trade ex-dividend for the Q4 2025 dividend?

Equinor shares on Oslo Børs will trade ex-dividend from and including 13 May 2026. For US ADR holders, the ex-dividend date is from and including 15 May 2026, while record dates and payment follow the company’s announced schedule.

How will Equinor (EQNR) pay the Q4 2025 dividend to Oslo Børs shareholders?

Shareholders whose Equinor shares trade on the Oslo Stock Exchange will receive the Q4 2025 dividend in Norwegian kroner (NOK). The NOK amount will be communicated on 21 May 2026, with the dividend expected to be paid on 27 May 2026.

What dividend and buyback authorities did Equinor’s 2026 AGM grant the board?

The general meeting authorised the board to resolve dividend payments based on the approved 2025 accounts and to acquire Equinor shares for incentive plans and buybacks. These authorisations are valid until the next AGM, but not later than 30 June 2027.

What happened to shareholder proposals at Equinor’s 2026 annual general meeting?

Seven shareholder proposals were presented for voting at Equinor’s 2026 annual general meeting. None of the shareholder proposals were adopted. Supporting statements and the board’s responses are made available on Equinor’s investor website for the 2026 annual general meeting.

Did Equinor (EQNR) approve changes related to its share buyback programme?

The general meeting approved a reduction in capital through cancellation of own shares and redemption of Norwegian State shares as part of the share buyback programme. The board was also authorised to acquire additional shares, with repurchased shares to be cancelled after a future capital reduction resolution.

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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 May 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 [   ]

On May 12, 2026, the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

(c) Exhibit 99.1. Press release dated May 12, 2026

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: May 12, 2026		/s/ TORGRIM REITAN
		Torgrim Reitan
		Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT 99.1

Equinor ASA: Annual general meeting 2026

On 12 May 2026, the annual general meeting in Equinor ASA (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR) approved the annual report and accounts for Equinor ASA and the Equinor group for 2025, as proposed by the board of directors.

Further, the annual general meeting approved a cash dividend of US dollar (USD) 0.39 per share to be distributed for the fourth quarter of 2025.

The fourth quarter 2025 dividend accrues to the shareholders as registered in Equinor's shareholder register with the Norwegian Central Securities Depository (VPS) as of expiry of 15 May 2026. Subject to ordinary settlement in VPS, this implies that the right to dividend accrues to shareholders as of 12 May 2026. The shares will be traded ex-dividend on the Oslo Stock Exchange (Oslo Børs) from and including 13 May 2026. For US ADR (American Depository Receipts) holders, dividend accrues to the ADR-holders as of 12 May 2026, and the ex-dividend date will be from and including 15 May 2026.

Shareholders whose shares trade on the Oslo Stock Exchange will receive their dividend in Norwegian kroner (NOK). The NOK-dividend will be communicated on 21 May 2026. The expected payment date for the dividend is 27 May 2026.

The general meeting authorised the board of directors to resolve dividend payments based on the company's approved annual accounts for 2025. The authorisation is valid until the next annual general meeting, but not later than 30 June 2027.

Seven proposals from shareholders were up for voting. The shareholders' supporting statements and the board of directors' responses are available at www.equinor.com/investors/2026-annual-general-meeting

None of the shareholder proposals were adopted.

The general meeting endorsed the board's report on Corporate Governance for 2025 and the board of directors' 2025 Remuneration report.

Remuneration to the company's external auditor for 2025 was approved.

The general meeting adopted the nomination committee's recommendation on election of members to the corporate assembly and the nomination committee, effective as from 13 May 2026 and until the annual general meeting in 2028.

In accordance with the proposal from the nomination committee, the general meeting adopted the remuneration to the corporate assembly and to the nomination committee, effective as from 13 May 2026.

The general meeting authorised the board of directors on behalf of the company to acquire Equinor shares in the market to continue the company's share-based incentive plans for employees. The authorisation is valid until 30 June 2027.

As part of the company's share buyback programme, the general meeting approved a reduction in capital through the cancellation of own shares and the redemption of shares belonging to the Norwegian State.

To enable Equinor's board of directors to utilise the share buyback mechanism permitted by the Norwegian Public Limited Liability Companies Act with respect to the distribution of capital to the company's shareholders, the general meeting authorised the board of directors on behalf of the company to acquire Equinor shares in the market. It is a precondition that the repurchased shares are subsequently cancelled through a resolution by a new general meeting to reduce the company's share capital. The authorisation is valid until the next annual general meeting, but no later than 30 June 2027.

The general meeting adopted that adjustments can be made to the Marketing Instruction for Equinor ASA, adopted by the annual general meeting on 25 May 2001, to reflect market developments and changing ways of marketing and selling petroleum. This includes adjustments to the pricing and allocation principles.

All items were adopted in accordance with the board of directors’ recommendation. Minutes of the annual general meeting with appendices will be published as soon as available.

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Euronext Oslo Børs Rulebook II and Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

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