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Equinor ASA (EQNR) expands 2026 share buy-back with 660,000 shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Equinor ASA reports transactions under the third tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme. From 27 to 31 July 2026, the company repurchased 660,000 own shares on the Oslo Stock Exchange at a weighted average price of NOK 382.2365 per share, for total consideration of NOK 252,276,085.00.

Including previously disclosed repurchases of 220,000 shares at an average price of NOK 391.4877 (NOK 86,127,300.00), total buy-backs in this tranche amount to 880,000 shares at an average price of NOK 384.5493, for NOK 338,403,385.00. After these transactions, Equinor holds 15,135,775 own shares, equal to 0.63% of its share capital, including shares under its share savings programme; excluding that programme, it holds 4,414,975 shares, or 0.18% of the share capital.

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Filing Explained

This Form 6-K reports that the purchases disclosed for 27–31 July are complete, while the third 2026 buy-back tranche remains within its stated 23 July–26 October 2026 window, so the filing updates activity within an open tranche rather than reporting the tranche’s completion.

Shares repurchased 27–31 July 2026 660,000 shares Total shares bought in third 2026 buy-back tranche from 27–31 July 2026
Average repurchase price 27–31 July 2026 NOK 382.2365 per share Weighted average price paid for 660,000 shares
Cash spent 27–31 July 2026 NOK 252,276,085.00 Aggregate consideration for shares repurchased 27–31 July 2026
Total shares repurchased in tranche 880,000 shares Accumulated buy-backs under the third tranche of the 2026 programme
Total consideration in tranche NOK 338,403,385.00 Aggregate value of 880,000 shares repurchased in the tranche
Own shares including savings programme 15,135,775 shares (0.63% of share capital) Treasury shares held after reported buy-backs, including share savings programme
Own shares excluding savings programme 4,414,975 shares (0.18% of share capital) Treasury shares held excluding share savings programme holdings
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.
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
"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"

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FAQ

What did Equinor (EQNR) repurchase between 27 and 31 July 2026 in its 2026 buy-back?

Between 27 and 31 July 2026, Equinor repurchased 660,000 shares at a weighted average price of NOK 382.2365 per share, for a total consideration of NOK 252,276,085.00 under the third tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme.

How large is Equinor’s (EQNR) third 2026 share buy-back tranche so far?

The third 2026 buy-back tranche totals 880,000 shares repurchased at a weighted average price of NOK 384.5493, representing aggregate consideration of NOK 338,403,385.00, including 220,000 shares previously disclosed and 660,000 shares bought from 27 to 31 July 2026.

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

After the reported buy-backs, Equinor holds 15,135,775 own shares, equal to 0.63% of its share capital, including share savings programme shares. Excluding that programme, it holds 4,414,975 own shares, corresponding to 0.18% of the share capital.

Over what period is Equinor’s (EQNR) third 2026 buy-back tranche intended to run?

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, subject to the company’s execution within that timeframe.

On which venue and at what daily prices did Equinor (EQNR) repurchase shares in late July 2026?

Equinor executed these buy-backs on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE), with daily weighted average prices of NOK 373.7860, 374.2023, 387.1768, 388.3423 and 386.1415 from 27 to 31 July 2026, respectively.
 

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 4, 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 27 July to 31 July 2026, Equinor ASA has purchased a total of 660,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 382.2365 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)
         
27 July OSE 125,000 373.7860 46,723,250.00
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
28 July OSE 125,000 374.2023 46,775,287.50
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
29 July OSE 125,000 387.1768 48,397,100.00
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
30 July OSE 150,000 388.3423 58,251,345.00
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
31 July OSE 135,000 386.1415 52,129,102.50
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
Total for the period OSE 660,000 382.2365 252,276,085.00
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
Previously disclosed buy-backs under the tranche





OSE 220,000 391.4877 86,127,300.00
CEUX      
TQEX      
Total 220,000 391.4877 86,127,300.00
         
Total buy-backs under the tranche (accumulated)





OSE 880,000 384.5493 338,403,385.00
CEUX      
TQEX      
Total 880,000 384.5493 338,403,385.00


Following completion of the above transactions, Equinor ASA owns a total of 15,135,775 own shares, corresponding to 0.63% 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 4,414,975 own shares, corresponding to 0.18% 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 4, 2026       /s/ TORGRIM REITAN    
    Torgrim Reitan
    Chief Financial Officer