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Equinor buys back 700,000 shares in 2026 plan

Equinor ASA (EQNR) reports progress on the third tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Equinor ASA (EQNR) reports progress on the third tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme. From August 31 to September 4, 2026, the company repurchased 700,000 shares at an average price of NOK 400.9647, for a total of NOK 280,675,298.20, on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

Under this tranche, Equinor has now bought back an accumulated total of 4,348,520 shares at a volume-weighted average price of NOK 388.0303, for NOK 1,687,357,582.51. After these transactions, Equinor holds 18,803,431 treasury shares, equal to 0.79% of its share capital, or 7,883,495 shares and 0.33% excluding shares under its share savings programme.

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Filing Explained

The September 8, 2026 Form 6-K confirms purchases completed through September 4, 2026; the third tranche is scheduled to run from July 23, 2026 through no later than October 26, 2026, so this filing does not establish that the tranche is complete.

Shares repurchased in period 700,000 shares Shares bought back from August 31 to September 4, 2026 under third 2026 tranche
Average repurchase price NOK 400.9647 per share Volume-weighted average price for 700,000 shares bought August 31–September 4, 2026
Total value of repurchases in period NOK 280,675,298.20 Total consideration for 700,000 shares bought August 31–September 4, 2026
Accumulated shares in third tranche 4,348,520 shares Total buy-backs under third 2026 tranche as of September 4, 2026
Accumulated tranche value NOK 1,687,357,582.51 Total consideration for 4,348,520 shares in third 2026 tranche
Treasury shares held 18,803,431 shares Total own shares after reported transactions, equal to 0.79% of share capital
Treasury shares excluding savings programme 7,883,495 shares Own shares excluding share savings programme, equal to 0.33% of share capital
Treasury stake percentage 0.79% Equinor’s total own shares as a percentage of share capital after buy-backs
share buy-back programme financial
"the third 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.
Market Abuse Regulation regulatory
"obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation"
Market abuse regulation consists of laws and rules designed to prevent dishonest or manipulative practices in financial markets. It aims to ensure fair and transparent trading, so investors can trust that markets operate honestly, much like rules that keep a game fair. By reducing unfair advantages, it helps protect investor confidence and promotes healthy, efficient markets.
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.
treasury shares financial
"Equinor ASA owns a total of 18,803,431 own shares"
Treasury shares are a company’s own stock that it has repurchased and keeps on its books instead of canceling or leaving in the hands of outside investors. Think of them like coupons a business puts back in a drawer: they don’t vote or receive dividends while held, but they can be reissued later for employee pay or fundraising. For investors this matters because buybacks change the number of shares that count toward earnings and ownership, can boost per‑share metrics, and use corporate cash that might otherwise go to growth or dividends.

FAQ

What did Equinor ASA (EQNR) announce in this Form 6-K about its share buy-back?

Equinor reported purchases under the third tranche of its 2026 share buy-back, buying 700,000 shares between August 31 and September 4, 2026 at an average price of NOK 400.9647, as part of a tranche running from July 23 to no later than October 26, 2026.

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

From August 31 to September 4, 2026, Equinor repurchased 700,000 shares at an average price of NOK 400.9647, for a total transaction value of NOK 280,675,298.20, all on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

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

Including earlier purchases in this tranche, Equinor has bought back an accumulated 4,348,520 shares at a volume-weighted average price of NOK 388.0303, for a total consideration of NOK 1,687,357,582.51 under the third 2026 tranche.

What percentage of its share capital does Equinor (EQNR) now hold as treasury shares?

After the reported transactions, Equinor holds 18,803,431 own shares, corresponding to 0.79% of its share capital. Excluding shares held under the share savings programme, it owns 7,883,495 shares, equal to 0.33% of the share capital.

When was the third tranche of Equinor’s 2026 share buy-back announced and what is its duration?

The third tranche of Equinor’s 2026 share buy-back programme was announced on July 22, 2026. Its stated duration is from July 23 to no later than October 26, 2026, according to the company’s stock market announcement.

On which venue were Equinor (EQNR) shares repurchased in this reporting period?

During the period from August 31 to September 4, 2026, Equinor repurchased all reported shares on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE), with daily volumes ranging from 138,000 to 142,000 shares.

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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 September 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 September 8, 2026, entitled “Equinor ASA: Share buy-back – third tranche for 2026”.

 


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

Please see below information about transactions made under the third 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: 22 July 2026.

The duration of the buy-back tranche: 23 July to no later than 26 October 2026.

Further information on the tranche can be found in the stock market announcement on its commencement dated 22 July 2026, available here: https://newsweb.oslobors.no/message/678529

From 31 August to 4 September 2026, Equinor ASA has purchased a total of 700,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 400.9647 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)
         
31 August OSE 142,000 397.5426 56,451,049.20
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
1 September OSE 140,000 403.7119 56,519,666.00
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
2 September OSE 138,000 405.8265 56,004,057.00
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
3 September OSE 140,000 401.6400 56,229,600.00
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
4 September OSE 140,000 396.2209 55,470,926.00
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
Total for the period OSE 700,000 400.9647 280,675,298.20
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
Previously disclosed buy-backs under the tranche





OSE 3,648,520 385.5487 1,406,682,284.31
CEUX      
TQEX      
Total 3,648,520 385.5487 1,406,682,284.31
         
Total buy-backs under the tranche (accumulated)





OSE 4,348,520 388.0303 1,687,357,582.51
CEUX      
TQEX      
Total 4,348,520 388.0303 1,687,357,582.51


Following completion of the above transactions, Equinor ASA owns a total of 18,803,431 own shares, corresponding to 0.79% 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 7,883,495 own shares, corresponding to 0.33% 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: September 8, 2026       /s/ TORGRIM REITAN    
    Torgrim Reitan
    Chief Financial Officer
   

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