[6-K] EQUINOR ASA Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

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Equinor ASA reports progress on the first tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme. From 23 to 27 February 2026, the company repurchased 607,850 shares at an average price of NOK 278.4388, for a total of NOK 169,249,001.05.

Including earlier purchases in this tranche, Equinor has bought back 2,025,058 shares at an average price of NOK 269.8767, with an aggregate cost of NOK 546,516,000.58. After these transactions, Equinor holds 62,551,270 own shares, equal to 2.45% of its share capital. Excluding shares held under its share savings programme, it owns 52,927,811 shares, or 2.07% of the share capital.

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Equity capital markets analyst

Equinor advances its 2026 share buy-back, modestly increasing treasury holdings.

Equinor ASA is continuing the first tranche of its 2026 buy-back programme, repurchasing 607,850 shares between 23 and 27 February 2026 for NOK 169.25 million. Cumulatively under this tranche, it has bought 2,025,058 shares for NOK 546.52 million.

These repurchases raise treasury holdings to 62,551,270 shares, or 2.45% of share capital, with 2.07% excluding savings programme shares. The activity follows a pre-announced tranche running from 5 February to no later than 30 March 2026.

The impact on existing shareholders depends on how the repurchased shares are ultimately used, for instance whether they are cancelled or employed for employee or other programmes, which would typically be addressed in subsequent company communications.

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 March 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 March 3, 2026, entitled “Equinor ASA: Share buy-back – first tranche for 2026”.

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

Please see below information about transactions made under the first 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: 4 February 2026.

The duration of the buy-back tranche: 5 February to no later than 30 March 2026.

Further information on the tranche can be found in the stock market announcement on its commencement dated 4 February 2026, available here: https://newsweb.oslobors.no/message/664788

From 23 February to 27 February 2026, Equinor ASA has purchased a total of 607,850 own shares at an average price of NOK 278.4388 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)
23 February	OSE	122,000	274.3772	33,474,018.40
	CEUX
	TQEX
24 February	OSE	120,100	279.5627	33,575,480.27
	CEUX
	TQEX
25 February	OSE	126,000	280.1907	35,304,028.20
	CEUX
	TQEX
26 February	OSE	121,500	276.5833	33,604,870.95
	CEUX
	TQEX
27 February	OSE	118,250	281.5273	33,290,603.23
	CEUX
	TQEX
Total for the period	OSE	607,850	278.4388	169,249,001.05
	CEUX
	TQEX
Previously disclosed buy-backs under the tranche	OSE	1.417,208	266.2044	377,266,999.53
	CEUX
	TQEX
	Total	1.417,208	266.2044	377,266,999.53
Total buy-backs under the tranche (accumulated)	OSE	2,025,058	269.8767	546,516,000.58
	CEUX
	TQEX
	Total	2,025,058	269.8767	546,516,000.58

Following completion of the above transactions, Equinor ASA owns a total of 62,551,270 own shares, corresponding to 2.45% 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 52,927,811 own shares, corresponding to 2.07% 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: March 3, 2026		/s/ TORGRIM REITAN
		Torgrim Reitan
		Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Equinor (EQNR) announce in this Form 6-K about its 2026 share buy-back?

Equinor reported progress on the first tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme. Between 23 and 27 February 2026, it repurchased 607,850 shares at an average price of NOK 278.4388, spending NOK 169,249,001.05 as part of its previously announced programme.

How many shares has Equinor (EQNR) repurchased in total under the first 2026 tranche?

Under the first tranche of the 2026 buy-back, Equinor has cumulatively repurchased 2,025,058 shares. The average purchase price for this tranche is NOK 269.8767 per share, corresponding to an aggregate consideration of NOK 546,516,000.58 according to the disclosed transaction overview.

Over what period were the latest Equinor (EQNR) buy-back transactions carried out?

The latest disclosed buy-back transactions were carried out from 23 February to 27 February 2026. During these five trading days, Equinor executed daily purchases on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE) as part of the ongoing first tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme.

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

Following the reported purchases, Equinor holds 62,551,270 own shares, corresponding to 2.45% of its share capital. Excluding shares held under the company’s share savings programme, it owns 52,927,811 shares, which equate to 2.07% of the total share capital.

What were Equinor’s (EQNR) average prices and daily volumes in the latest buy-backs?

Equinor’s average price over 23–27 February 2026 was NOK 278.4388 per share for 607,850 shares. Daily Oslo Stock Exchange volumes ranged from 118,250 to 126,000 shares, with daily weighted average prices between NOK 274.3772 and NOK 281.5273, as disclosed in the transaction table.

Where can investors find the detailed list of Equinor (EQNR) share buy-back trades?

A detailed overview of all transactions carried out during the specified period is attached as an appendix and is available at www.newsweb.no. The document lists each transaction under the buy-back tranche, including date, venue, aggregated volume, average price and total consideration in NOK.