Recent Updates — EQNR
Equinor reported an adjusted operating income of USD 12.35 billion and net income of USD 2.54 billion for the third quarter of 2026, driven by higher liquid and gas prices alongside a 2% increase in production to 2,166 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day. The company generated cash flow from operations after taxes paid of USD 8.14 billion and announced a quarterly cash dividend of USD 0.39 per share. Additionally, Equinor initiated the fourth tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme for up to USD 1.125 billion and raised its full-year production growth guidance to approximately 4%. The company operates in the integrated oil and gas industry with expanding renewable power interests.
Equinor will commence the fourth tranche of its 2026 share repurchase programme on October 29, 2026. The tranche allows for market purchases of up to USD 371.3 million, bringing the total value of this phase to USD 1.125 billion when including shares redeemed from the Norwegian State. Repurchases will occur via a non-discretionary agreement and must conclude by February 1, 2027. All acquired shares will be cancelled through a capital reduction at the May 2027 annual general meeting. The company operates in the energy sector, focusing on petroleum exploration, production, and renewable energy.
Equinor ASA has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.39 per share for the third quarter of 2026, approved on October 27, 2026. The dividend is payable in USD, with an ex-date of February 15, 2027, on Oslo Børs and February 16, 2027, on the New York Stock Exchange. The record date is February 16, 2027, and payment will occur on February 26, 2027. Equinor ASA operates in the energy sector, focusing on petroleum exploration, production, and renewable energy development.
From October 12 to 16, Equinor purchased 540,275 shares at an average price of NOK 425.48 per share, totaling approximately NOK 230 million. This brings the accumulated total for the third tranche, announced on July 22, to 8,238,107 shares valued at roughly NOK 3.28 billion. Following these transactions, Equinor holds 23,077,317 own shares, representing 0.97% of its share capital. The company operates in the energy sector, focusing on petroleum exploration and production as well as renewable energy development.
On October 15, 2026, Equinor purchased 389,058 own shares at the Oslo Stock Exchange at an average price of NOK 429.24 per share, totaling approximately NOK 167 million. These transactions were executed under a buy-back programme announced on February 4, 2026, which runs through January 15, 2027, with shares intended for employee and management incentive plans. Following this purchase, the company holds a total of 23,077,317 own shares, representing 0.97% of its share capital. Equinor is an integrated energy company involved in petroleum exploration, production, refining, and renewable energy.
From October 5 to 9, Equinor purchased 708,444 shares at an average price of NOK 408.39, totaling approximately NOK 289 million. This brings the total volume for the third tranche, announced on July 22 and running through October 26, to 7,697,832 shares valued at roughly NOK 3.05 billion. Post-transaction holdings stand at 22,332,567 own shares, representing 0.93% of share capital including the savings programme. Equinor ASA is an integrated energy company involved in the exploration and production of petroleum as well as renewable energy development.