Equinor details 2026 second share buy-back tranche

Equinor ASA reports progress on the second tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Equinor ASA reports progress on the second tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme. The company is repurchasing its own shares between 19 May and no later than 20 July 2026, with trades during the week of 8–12 June on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

Under this tranche so far, Equinor has bought back a total of 1,469,068 shares at a volume-weighted average price of NOK 353.7620, for an aggregate consideration of NOK 519,700,463.85. After these transactions, Equinor holds 66,544,031 treasury shares, equal to 2.60% of its share capital, including shares held in its share savings programme.

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Equinor continues a previously announced buy-back tranche, modestly increasing treasury holdings.

Equinor is executing the second tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme, accumulating 1,469,068 shares for NOK 519,700,463.85 at an average NOK 353.7620. This reflects ongoing capital return within an already disclosed framework rather than a new strategic shift.

Following these purchases, Equinor holds 66,544,031 treasury shares, or 2.60% of share capital, including share savings programme holdings. The incremental increase is relatively small in percentage terms, so the filing mainly updates investors on execution rather than altering the investment case.

Key Figures

Tranche shares repurchased: 1,469,068 shares Average repurchase price: NOK 353.7620 per share Total tranche consideration: NOK 519,700,463.85 +4 more

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Tranche shares repurchased 1,469,068 shares Total buy-backs under the second 2026 tranche

Average repurchase price NOK 353.7620 per share Volume-weighted average for tranche

Total tranche consideration NOK 519,700,463.85 Aggregate value of shares repurchased in tranche

Treasury shares after buy-back 66,544,031 shares Own shares held after reported transactions

Treasury holding as % of capital 2.60% Share capital represented by total own shares

Treasury shares excl. savings programme 56,268,364 shares Own shares excluding share savings programme

Treasury % excl. savings programme 2.20% Share capital represented excluding savings programme

Key Terms

share buy-back programme, volume-weighted average share price, own shares, share savings programme, +2 more

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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.

volume-weighted average share price financial

"Daily weighted average share price (NOK)"

Volume-weighted average share price (VWAP) is the average price a stock trades at over a given period, where each trade’s price is weighted by how many shares changed hands; bigger trades count more than smaller ones. Investors use it as a benchmark to judge whether a trade executed at a good price and to spot short-term market direction—think of it like a weighted classroom average where students with more credits influence the final grade more.

own shares financial

"Equinor ASA owns a total of 66,544,031 own shares"

Shares a company owns in itself are pieces of its stock that it has bought back or is holding in a treasury account instead of being owned by outside investors. For investors this matters because those held shares reduce the number of shares available on the market and can change per-share metrics and voting power—like a shop removing some items from the shelf, which alters the supply and how value is divided among remaining owners.

share savings programme financial

"including shares under Equinor’s share savings programme"

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.

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What does Equinor (EQNR) report in its June 2026 share buy-back update?

Equinor reports continued execution of the second tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme. It details purchases made between 8 and 12 June 2026 and provides cumulative figures for the tranche, including total shares repurchased, average price, and total consideration in Norwegian kroner.

How many shares has Equinor (EQNR) repurchased in the second 2026 buy-back tranche?

Equinor has repurchased a total of 1,469,068 shares under the second tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme. These shares were bought at a volume-weighted average price of NOK 353.7620, resulting in an aggregate consideration of NOK 519,700,463.85 for this tranche so far.

Over what period is Equinor’s 2026 second buy-back tranche running?

The second tranche of Equinor’s 2026 share buy-back programme runs from 19 May to no later than 20 July 2026. The filing highlights trades executed between 8 and 12 June 2026 on the Oslo Stock Exchange as part of this ongoing tranche execution.

What is Equinor’s total treasury shareholding after the latest buy-backs?

After the reported transactions, Equinor owns 66,544,031 of its own shares, representing 2.60% of its share capital. This figure includes shares held under Equinor’s share savings programme; excluding that programme, it holds 56,268,364 shares, corresponding to 2.20% of share capital.

How much has Equinor spent so far in the second 2026 buy-back tranche?

Equinor has spent NOK 519,700,463.85 in total under the second tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme. This amount reflects the cumulative consideration paid to repurchase 1,469,068 shares at a volume-weighted average price of NOK 353.7620 per share during the tranche.

On which market are Equinor’s reported share buy-backs executed?

The reported share buy-backs in this update are executed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, referred to as OSE. The filing provides daily trading data for OSE during 8–12 June 2026, including aggregated volumes, average prices, and total daily transaction values in Norwegian kroner.

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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 June 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 June 16, 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 8 June to 12 June 2026, Equinor ASA has purchased a total of 414,792 own shares at an average price of NOK 353.2484 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)
8 June	OSE	787,697	360.4334	28,365,027.28
	CEUX
	TQEX
9 June	OSE	83,000	352.3508	29,245,116.40
	CEUX
	TQEX
10 June	OSE	84,500	349.5880	29,540,186.00
	CEUX
	TQEX
11 June	OSE	80,095	364.0566	29,159,113.38
	CEUX
	TQEX
12 June	OSE	88,500	341.4144	30,215,174.40
	CEUX
	TQEX
Total for the period	OSE	417,792	353.2484	146,524,617.46
	CEUX
	TQEX
Previously disclosed buy-backs under the tranche	OSE	1,054,276	353.9641	373,175,846.39
	CEUX
	TQEX
	Total	1,054,276	353.9641	373,175,846.39
Total buy-backs under the tranche (accumulated)	OSE	1,469,068	353.7620	519,700,463.85
	CEUX
	TQEX
	Total	1,469,068	353.7620	519,700,463.85

Following completion of the above transactions, Equinor ASA owns a total of 66,544,031 own shares, corresponding to 2.60% 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 56,268,364 own shares, corresponding to 2.20% 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 01791

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: June 16, 2026		/s/ TORGRIM REITAN
		Torgrim Reitan
		Chief Financial Officer