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Equinor ASA (NYSE: EQNR) buys back 729,372 shares in 2026 programme

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Equinor ASA reports progress on the third tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme. From 3 August to 7 August 2026, the company repurchased 729,372 own shares at an average price of NOK 376.1263, for a total of NOK 274,335,960.67.

This brings total repurchases under the current tranche to 1,609,372 shares at an average price of NOK 380.7320, representing an aggregate consideration of NOK 612,739,345.67. After these transactions, Equinor holds 15,865,147 own shares, equal to 0.66% of its share capital, including shares held under its share savings programme; excluding those, it owns 5,144,347 shares, or 0.22% of the share capital.

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Shares repurchased 3–7 August 2026 729,372 shares Own shares bought under third tranche of 2026 buy-back programme
Average repurchase price (3–7 August) NOK 376.1263 per share Average price for 729,372 shares repurchased 3–7 August 2026
Total consideration 3–7 August NOK 274,335,960.67 Value of shares repurchased 3–7 August 2026
Shares repurchased in tranche (accumulated) 1,609,372 shares Total buy-backs under third tranche of 2026 programme
Total consideration for tranche (accumulated) NOK 612,739,345.67 Aggregate value of repurchases under current tranche
Own shares held including savings programme 15,865,147 shares (0.66%) Treasury shares as percentage of share capital after transactions
Own shares excluding savings programme 5,144,347 shares (0.22%) Treasury shares excluding share savings programme
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.
own shares financial
"Equinor ASA has purchased a total of 729,372 own shares at an average price"
Shares a company owns in itself are pieces of its stock that it has bought back or is holding in a treasury account instead of being owned by outside investors. For investors this matters because those held shares reduce the number of shares available on the market and can change per-share metrics and voting power—like a shop removing some items from the shelf, which alters the supply and how value is divided among remaining owners.
EU Market Abuse Regulation regulatory
"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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FAQ

What did Equinor (EQNR) report in its August 2026 Form 6-K?
Equinor reported purchases of 729,372 own shares from 3–7 August 2026 under the third tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme, at an average price of NOK 376.1263 per share.

How many Equinor (EQNR) shares have been bought back in the current 2026 tranche?
Under the third tranche of the 2026 buy-back, Equinor has repurchased 1,609,372 shares at an average price of NOK 380.7320, for a total consideration of NOK 612,739,345.67.

What is the total value of Equinor’s (EQNR) recent weekly share repurchases?
From 3–7 August 2026, Equinor spent NOK 274,335,960.67 buying back 729,372 shares at a daily weighted average price ranging from about NOK 370.7563 to NOK 382.2140.

What percentage of its share capital does Equinor (EQNR) now hold as treasury shares?
After the reported transactions, Equinor holds 15,865,147 own shares, corresponding to 0.66% of its share capital, including shares under its share savings programme.

What are Equinor’s (EQNR) own-share holdings excluding the share savings programme?
Excluding shares held under the share savings programme, Equinor owns 5,144,347 own shares, representing 0.22% of its total share capital following the latest buy-backs.
 

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 11, 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 3 August to 7 August 2026, Equinor ASA has purchased a total of 729,372 own shares at an average price of NOK 376.1263 per share.

Overview of transactions:

DateTrading venueAggregated daily volume (number of shares)Daily weighted average share price (NOK)Total daily transaction value (NOK)
     
3 AugustOSE140,000379.936253,191,068.00
 CEUX   
 TQEX   
     
4 AugustOSE139,635382.214053,370,451.89
 CEUX   
 TQEX   
     
5 AugustOSE155,000375.713658,235,608.00
 CEUX   
 TQEX   
     
6 AugustOSE150,000370.756355,613,445.00
 CEUX   
 TQEX   
     
7 AugustOSE144,737372.575053,925,387.78
 CEUX   
 TQEX   
     
Total for the periodOSE729,372376.1263274,335,960.67
 CEUX   
 TQEX   
     
Previously disclosed buy-backs under the tranche





OSE880,000384.5493338,403,385.00
CEUX   
TQEX   
Total880,000384.5493338,403,385.00
     
Total buy-backs under the tranche (accumulated)





OSE1,609,372380.7320612,739,345.67
CEUX   
TQEX   
Total1,609,372380.7320612,739,345.67


Following completion of the above transactions, Equinor ASA owns a total of 15,865,147 own shares, corresponding to 0.66% 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 5,144,347 own shares, corresponding to 0.22% 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 11, 2026     /s/ TORGRIM REITAN    
  Torgrim Reitan
  Chief Financial Officer
  

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR