Equinor (NYSE: EQNR) has spent NOK 842M on its 2026 share buy-back so far

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Equinor ASA reports purchases of its own shares under the third tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme. From 10–13 August 2026, the company bought 597,632 shares at an average price of NOK 384.3668, for a total of NOK 229,709,873.63.

Including earlier purchases in this tranche, total buy-backs now amount to 2,207,004 shares at an average price of NOK 381.7162, with aggregate consideration of NOK 842,449,219.30. After these transactions, Equinor holds 16,462,779 treasury shares, equal to 0.69% of its share capital, or 5,741,979 shares and 0.24% excluding shares held for the company’s share savings programme.

Filing Explained

The August 18 filing reports the latest purchases under Equinor’s third 2026 buy-back tranche, which runs from July 23 to no later than October 26, 2026, so the disclosure records activity within an ongoing stated window rather than completion of the tranche.

Key Figures

Shares repurchased (10–13 August 2026): 597,632 shares Average repurchase price (10–13 August): NOK 384.3668 per share Total value (10–13 August): NOK 229,709,873.63 +5 more

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Shares repurchased (10–13 August 2026) 597,632 shares Total own shares bought between 10 and 13 August 2026

Average repurchase price (10–13 August) NOK 384.3668 per share Average price for 597,632 shares bought 10–13 August 2026

Total value (10–13 August) NOK 229,709,873.63 Consideration for shares repurchased 10–13 August 2026

Total shares repurchased in tranche 2,207,004 shares Accumulated buy-backs under the third 2026 tranche

Average price for tranche NOK 381.7162 per share Average purchase price for 2,207,004 shares in the tranche

Total value for tranche NOK 842,449,219.30 Aggregate consideration for all shares bought in the tranche

Treasury shares including savings programme 16,462,779 shares (0.69%) Own shares held as a percentage of Equinor’s share capital

Treasury shares excluding savings programme 5,741,979 shares (0.24%) Own shares held excluding share savings programme holdings

Key Terms

share buy-back programme, treasury shares, EU Market Abuse Regulation, Norwegian Securities Trading Act, +1 more

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share buy-back programme financial

"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 16,462,779 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

"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

"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.

share savings programme financial

"including shares under Equinor’s share savings programme"

FAQ

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

Equinor reported purchases under the third tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme. Between 10–13 August 2026, it bought 597,632 shares at an average of NOK 384.3668, as part of an ongoing repurchase tranche announced on 22 July 2026.

How many Equinor (EQNR) shares were repurchased in the latest 10–13 August 2026 period?

Equinor repurchased 597,632 shares between 10 and 13 August 2026. These were bought on the Oslo Stock Exchange at a daily weighted average price ranging from about NOK 377.51 to NOK 391.52, totalling NOK 229,709,873.63.

What are the total share buy-backs under Equinor’s third 2026 tranche so far?

Total repurchases under the third tranche amount to 2,207,004 shares. The accumulated average purchase price is NOK 381.7162 per share, corresponding to total consideration of NOK 842,449,219.30 on the Oslo Stock Exchange during this tranche.

What percentage of Equinor (EQNR) share capital is currently held as treasury shares?

Equinor holds 16,462,779 own shares, representing 0.69% of its share capital. Excluding shares held under Equinor’s share savings programme, it owns 5,741,979 shares, corresponding to 0.24% of the share capital.

Over what period does Equinor’s third 2026 buy-back tranche run?

The third 2026 buy-back tranche runs from 23 July 2026 to no later than 26 October 2026. It was announced on 22 July 2026, with further details provided in a stock market announcement referenced in this report.

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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 August 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 August 18, 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 10 August to 13 August 2026, Equinor ASA has purchased a total of 597,632 own shares at an average price of NOK 384.3668 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)
10 August	OSE	151,723	377.5093	57,276,843.52
	CEUX
	TQEX
11 August	OSE	148,909	391.5219	58,301,134.61
	CEUX
	TQEX
12 August	OSE	149,000	387.6055	57,753,219.50
	CEUX
	TQEX
13 August	OSE	148,000	380.9370	56,378,676.00
	CEUX
	TQEX
Total for the period	OSE	597,632	384.3668	229,709,873.63
	CEUX
	TQEX
Previously disclosed buy-backs under the tranche	OSE	1,609,372	380.7320	612,739,345.67
	CEUX
	TQEX
	Total	1,609,372	380.7320	612,739,345.67
Total buy-backs under the tranche (accumulated)	OSE	2,207,004	381.7162	842,449,219.30
	CEUX
	TQEX
	Total	2,207,004	381.7162	842,449,219.30

Following completion of the above transactions, Equinor ASA owns a total of 16,462,779 own shares, corresponding to 0.69% 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 5,741,979 own shares, corresponding to 0.24% 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: August 18, 2026		/s/ TORGRIM REITAN
		Torgrim Reitan
		Chief Financial Officer