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Equinor (EQNR) updates on 2026 share buy-back, 2.75M shares repurchased so far

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Equinor ASA reports progress on the second tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme. From 29 June to 3 July 2026, the company repurchased 439,635 shares at an average price of NOK 313.6694, for a total consideration of NOK 137,900,065.73.

Including previously disclosed repurchases in this tranche, Equinor has bought back 2,754,103 shares at an average price of NOK 335.7185, with an accumulated value of NOK 924,603,196.68. After these transactions, Equinor holds 13,259,988 treasury shares, equal to 0.55% of its share capital, or 2,754,103 shares (0.12%) when excluding shares held for its share savings programme.

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Shares repurchased (period) 439,635 shares Repurchased 29 June–3 July 2026 under second 2026 tranche
Average price (period) NOK 313.6694 per share Weighted average for 29 June–3 July 2026 repurchases
Total value (period) NOK 137,900,065.73 Cash spent on buy-backs 29 June–3 July 2026
Shares repurchased (tranche total) 2,754,103 shares Total under second 2026 buy-back tranche so far
Average price (tranche total) NOK 335.7185 per share Weighted average for entire second 2026 tranche
Total value (tranche total) NOK 924,603,196.68 Accumulated consideration under second 2026 tranche
Treasury shares including savings programme 13,259,988 shares (0.55%) Total own shares held after reported buy-backs
Treasury shares excluding savings programme 2,754,103 shares (0.12%) Own shares not tied to share savings programme
share buy-back programme financial
"the 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.
treasury shares financial
"Equinor ASA owns a total of 13,259,988 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
"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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"REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"
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What does Equinor (EQNR) report in this July 2026 Form 6-K?

Equinor reports activity in the second tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme. It details shares repurchased between 29 June and 3 July 2026, total consideration paid, and updated treasury share holdings and percentages of share capital.

How many Equinor (EQNR) shares were repurchased between 29 June and 3 July 2026?

Equinor repurchased 439,635 shares between 29 June and 3 July 2026. These were bought at an average price of NOK 313.6694 per share, resulting in a total cash outlay of NOK 137,900,065.73 during this period.

What is the total size of Equinor’s second 2026 buy-back tranche so far?

Under the second tranche of the 2026 buy-back, Equinor has repurchased 2,754,103 shares in total. The average price paid is NOK 335.7185 per share, for accumulated consideration of NOK 924,603,196.68 according to the report.

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

After the reported transactions, Equinor holds 13,259,988 treasury shares, corresponding to 0.55% of its share capital. Excluding shares held under the employee share savings programme, it owns 2,754,103 shares, equal to 0.12% of the share capital.

What is the duration of Equinor’s second 2026 share buy-back tranche?

The second 2026 buy-back tranche runs from 19 May to no later than 20 July 2026. The report confirms this timeframe and notes that further details were provided in a stock market announcement dated 6 May 2026.

On which trading venue did Equinor (EQNR) execute these buy-backs?

The reported buy-backs from 29 June to 3 July 2026 were executed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE). The table lists OSE as the trading venue for the aggregated daily volumes and associated prices and transaction values in Norwegian kroner.
 

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 7, 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 29 June to 3 July 2026, Equinor ASA has purchased a total of 439,635 own shares at an average price of NOK 313.6694 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)
         
29 June OSE 100,000 311.4915 31,149,150.00
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
30 June OSE 99,635 312.0939 31,095,475.73
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
1 July OSE      
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
2 July OSE 120,000 313.4208 37,610,496.00
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
3 July OSE 120,000 317.0412 38,044,944.00
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
Total for the period OSE 439,635 313.6694 137,900,065.73
  CEUX      
  TQEX      
         
Previously disclosed buy-backs under the tranche





OSE 2,314,468 339.9067 786,703,130.95
CEUX      
TQEX      
Total 2,314,468 339.9067 786,703,130.95
         
Total buy-backs under the tranche (accumulated)





OSE 2,754,103 335.7185 924,603,196.68
CEUX      
TQEX      
Total 2,754,103 335.7185 924,603,196.68


Following completion of the above transactions, Equinor ASA owns a total of 13,259,988 own shares, corresponding to 0.55% 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 2,754,103 own shares, corresponding to 0.12% 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 7, 2026       /s/ TORGRIM REITAN    
    Torgrim Reitan
    Chief Financial Officer