Equinor buys back 220,000 shares in 2026 tranche

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

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Equinor ASA reports progress on the third tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme. From 23–24 July 2026, the company repurchased 220,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 391.4877, for a total consideration of NOK 86,127,300.

The purchases were carried out on the Oslo Stock Exchange within a tranche running from 23 July to no later than 26 October 2026. After these transactions, Equinor holds 14,475,775 own shares, or 0.61% of its share capital, including shares under its share savings programme; excluding that programme, it holds 3,754,975 shares, or 0.16%.

Key Figures

Shares repurchased: 220,000 shares Average repurchase price: NOK 391.4877 per share Total consideration: NOK 86,127,300.00 +4 more

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Shares repurchased 220,000 shares Total bought from 23–24 July 2026 under third 2026 tranche

Average repurchase price NOK 391.4877 per share Weighted average price for 220,000 shares in the period

Total consideration NOK 86,127,300.00 Aggregate value of buy-backs 23–24 July 2026

23 July volume and price 100,000 shares at NOK 394.8606 Daily Oslo Stock Exchange repurchases on 23 July 2026

24 July volume and price 120,000 shares at NOK 388.6770 Daily Oslo Stock Exchange repurchases on 24 July 2026

Own shares including savings programme 14,475,775 shares (0.61%) Treasury position after transactions, share of Equinor share capital

Own shares excluding savings programme 3,754,975 shares (0.16%) Treasury shares excluding Equinor’s share savings programme

Key Terms

share buy-back programme, EU Market Abuse Regulation, Norwegian Securities Trading Act, foreign private issuer

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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.

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.

foreign private issuer regulatory

"REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"

A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.

FAQ

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What did Equinor (EQNR) disclose about its 2026 share buy-back programme?

Equinor disclosed activity in the third tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme, stating it had repurchased 220,000 own shares over 23–24 July 2026 as part of a tranche running until no later than 26 October 2026.

How many Equinor (EQNR) shares were repurchased and at what prices?

Equinor repurchased 220,000 shares at an average price of NOK 391.4877. This comprised 100,000 shares at NOK 394.8606 on 23 July and 120,000 shares at NOK 388.6770 on 24 July 2026 on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

What total amount did Equinor (EQNR) spend on these share buy-backs?

For this period, Equinor spent a total of NOK 86,127,300 on buy-backs under the third 2026 tranche. Daily totals were NOK 39,486,060.00 on 23 July and NOK 46,641,240.00 on 24 July 2026.

What is Equinor’s (EQNR) treasury share position after these transactions?

After these buy-backs, Equinor holds 14,475,775 own shares, equal to 0.61% of its share capital including the share savings programme. Excluding that programme, it holds 3,754,975 shares, or 0.16% of share capital.

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

The third tranche of Equinor’s 2026 share buy-back programme runs from 23 July to no later than 26 October 2026. It was announced on 22 July 2026 in a stock market communication referenced in the disclosure.

Under which regulations did Equinor (EQNR) publish this buy-back information?

Equinor states this information is published under the EU Market Abuse Regulation and is subject to disclosure requirements in Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act, reflecting mandatory reporting of share buy-back transactions.

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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 July 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 July 28, 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 23 July to 24 July 2026, Equinor ASA has purchased a total of 220,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 391.4877 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 July	OSE	100,000	394.8606	39,486,060.00
	CEUX
	TQEX
24 July	OSE	120,000	388.6770	46,641,240.00
	CEUX
	TQEX
Total for the period	OSE	220,000	391.4877	86,127,300.00
	CEUX
	TQEX
Previously disclosed buy-backs under the tranche	OSE
	CEUX
	TQEX
	Total
Total buy-backs under the tranche (accumulated)	OSE	220,000	391.4877	86,127,300.00
	CEUX
	TQEX
	Total	220,000	391.4877	86,127,300.00

Following completion of the above transactions, Equinor ASA owns a total of 14,475,775 own shares, corresponding to 0.61% 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 3,754,975 own shares, corresponding to 0.16% 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: July 28, 2026		/s/ TORGRIM REITAN
		Torgrim Reitan
		Chief Financial Officer