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Equinor 2026 buy-back tranche hits 3.65M shares

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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 24–28 August 2026, the company repurchased 720,516 shares at an average price of NOK 388.0749, for a total consideration of NOK 279,614,171.81.

Including earlier purchases in this tranche, Equinor has bought back 3,648,520 shares at an average of NOK 385.5487, totalling NOK 1,406,682,284.31. After these transactions, Equinor holds 18,103,431 treasury shares, equal to 0.76% of its share capital; excluding shares under the share savings programme, it holds 7,183,495 shares, or 0.30%.

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Filing Explained

This Form 6-K is an interim report: the third buy-back tranche is scheduled to run from 23 July through no later than 26 October 2026. The filing records purchases from 24 to 28 August within that window, rather than announcing that the tranche itself has ended.

Shares repurchased (24–28 August 2026) 720,516 shares Total shares bought back during 24–28 August 2026 under the third 2026 tranche
Average repurchase price (24–28 August 2026) NOK 388.0749 per share Weighted average price paid for 720,516 shares during 24–28 August 2026
Total consideration (24–28 August 2026) NOK 279,614,171.81 Aggregate value of buy-backs from 24–28 August 2026
Total shares repurchased in third tranche 3,648,520 shares Cumulative buy-backs under the third 2026 tranche as of 28 August 2026
Average price in third tranche NOK 385.5487 per share Weighted average price for 3,648,520 shares in the third 2026 tranche
Total consideration in third tranche NOK 1,406,682,284.31 Aggregate value of all buy-backs under the third 2026 tranche
Treasury shares held (including savings programme) 18,103,431 shares (0.76% of share capital) Equinor’s total own shares after the reported transactions
Treasury shares held (excluding savings programme) 7,183,495 shares (0.30% of share capital) Own shares excluding those under Equinor’s share savings programme
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.
treasury shares financial
"Equinor ASA owns a total of 18,103,431 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.
EU Market Abuse Regulation regulatory
"This is 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.

FAQ

What did Equinor ASA (EQNR) announce regarding its share buy-back in late August 2026?
Equinor ASA reported that from 24–28 August 2026 it repurchased 720,516 shares at an average price of NOK 388.0749, for a total cost of NOK 279,614,171.81, as part of the third tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme.

How large is the third tranche of Equinor (EQNR) 2026 buy-back so far?
Under the third tranche of the 2026 buy-back programme, Equinor has so far repurchased 3,648,520 shares at an average price of NOK 385.5487, for an aggregate consideration of NOK 1,406,682,284.31, combining the latest week’s purchases with previously disclosed buy-backs.

What percentage of its share capital does Equinor (EQNR) now hold as treasury shares?
After the reported buy-backs, Equinor holds 18,103,431 treasury shares, corresponding to 0.76% of its share capital, including shares under its share savings programme. Excluding that programme, it holds 7,183,495 shares, or 0.30% of the share capital.

Over what period is Equinor’s (EQNR) third 2026 buy-back tranche running?
The third tranche of Equinor’s 2026 share buy-back programme was announced on 22 July 2026 and is scheduled to run from 23 July to no later than 26 October 2026, according to the company’s disclosure.

On which trading venue were Equinor (EQNR) buy-backs executed during 24–28 August 2026?
During 24–28 August 2026, the reported buy-back transactions, totalling 720,516 shares, were executed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE), with daily weighted average prices between NOK 382.7879 and NOK 395.5373.

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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 1, 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 24 August to 28 August 2026, Equinor ASA has purchased a total of 720,516 own shares at an average price of NOK 388.0749 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)
         
24 August OSE 139,742 395.5373 55,273,173.38
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
25 August OSE 142,000 389.3933 55,293,848.60
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
26 August OSE 146,774 382.7879 56,183,311.23
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
27 August OSE 145,000 385.3447 55,874,981.50
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
28 August OSE 147,000 387.6793 56,988,857.10
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
Total for the period OSE 720,516 388.0749 279,614,171.81
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
Previously disclosed buy-backs under the tranche





 OSE 2,928,004 384.9271 1,127,068,112.50
CEUX      
TQEX      
Total 2,928,004 384.9271 1,127,068,112.50
         
Total buy-backs under the tranche (accumulated)





 OSE 3,648,520 385.5487 1,406,682,284.31
CEUX      
TQEX      
Total 3,648,520 385.5487 1,406,682,284.31


Following completion of the above transactions, Equinor ASA owns a total of 18,103,431 own shares, corresponding to 0.76% 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 7,183,495 own shares, corresponding to 0.30% 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 1, 2026     /s/ TORGRIM REITAN    
  Torgrim Reitan
  Chief Financial Officer
  

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