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Equinor ASA

EQNR · NYSE

Market closed$37.37$1.74 (+4.88%)After hours $37.40 · +0.08%

Key statistics

Previous close$35.63
Open$36.89
Day high$37.42
Day low$36.79
52-week high$43.46
52-week low$22.26
Market cap89.34B
Volume4.50M
Average volume3.90M
P/E ratio11.32
Forward P/E—
EPS3.30
Dividend yield+4.09%

Market context

Why it moved

Equinor (EQNR) surged sharply higher as the broader Norwegian Oslo OBX market rallied strongly, with Equinor among the top gainers on the Oslo exchange, supported by resilient cash flow generation and disciplined capital returns that continue to underpin the stock's valuation.

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What is happening

Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.

July 18, 2026Equinor surged nearly 5%, gapping up on above-average volume, as energy stocks led the broader market with a ~2% sector gain amid rising oil prices (crude up ~3% to $81.35). The rally came ahead of Q2 2026 earnings due July 22, where analysts expect $1.38 EPS — with optimism running high after the company beat Q1 estimates by $0.47. Multiple analyst price target cuts (BNP Paribas, TD Cowen, Morgan Stanley) and a broadly cautious 'Hold' consensus temper enthusiasm, even as ongoing share buybacks and a 4.2% dividend yield support the investment case.

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July 17, 2026Equinor closed modestly lower, edging down after a standout 6.3% surge on July 13 driven by a significant spike in European natural gas prices — a market where Equinor is the dominant supplier. Investors are now looking ahead to Q2 2026 earnings due July 22, with analysts expecting $1.38 EPS on ~$34 billion in revenue, a step down from Q1's beat of $1.48 EPS. The broader energy sector (XLE) also faced pressure, declining over 1.2%, weighed by mixed signals from peers: TotalEnergies fell ~2.5% on weak LNG outlook, while Shell posted gains on an upbeat trading update.

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July 16, 2026Equinor closed modestly lower as investors consolidated gains following the Norwegian energy giant's outsized 6.3% surge on July 13, which was driven by a significant spike in European natural gas prices and Equinor's role as the continent's primary gas supplier. Investor focus is now squarely on the company's Q2 2026 earnings report due before the open on July 22, with analysts projecting $1.38 EPS and $34.0B in revenue — following last quarter's strong beat of $1.48 vs. $1.01 estimated. Ongoing share buybacks and a 4.3% dividend yield continue to underpin sentiment, while the consensus analyst rating remains Hold with an average price target of $38.70.

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July 15, 2026Equinor shares edged up modestly on Tuesday, consolidating after Monday's sharp 6.3% surge driven by a significant rally in European natural gas prices — a market where Equinor serves as a primary supplier and direct proxy for regional energy security. The prior session's move was further fueled by a softening U.S. dollar, institutional short-covering, and positive analyst revisions highlighting the company's operational efficiency and ahead-of-schedule progress on offshore wind and carbon capture projects. Ongoing share buybacks under its 2026 programme and a $0.39 quarterly dividend (yielding ~4.3%) continue to support investor sentiment, even as the consensus analyst rating remains Hold with an average price target of $38.70.

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July 14, 2026Equinor surged, significantly outperforming the broader energy sector, as a confluence of macro and commodity-driven tailwinds fueled a broad rally in energy names. The primary catalyst was a sharp spike in European natural gas prices — where Equinor serves as Europe's largest supplier — compounded by renewed geopolitical risk after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz closed, pushing Brent crude back above $76/barrel and lifting integrated energy peers including BP (+4.27%) and Exxon (+3.95%). Company-specific tailwinds also supported the move: Equinor recently filed to expand drilling at Johan Castberg in the Barents Sea, secured a $1B+ rig contract with Transocean, and received an upgrade from SB1 Markets to Buy. A weakening U.S. dollar added further support for the Norwegian firm's ADRs, even as analysts at Norne Securities and Morgan Stanley trimmed price targets and maintained cautious ratings.

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July 11, 2026Equinor closed essentially flat amid a mixed analyst backdrop, with Barclays reiterating a Sell rating and a NOK 330 price target while UBS maintained Hold at NOK 340 — both implying limited upside from current levels. The cautious analyst sentiment tempered any tailwind from broader energy sector strength driven by Middle East geopolitical risk premiums, even as Equinor's recent NOK 6B Norwegian Continental Shelf subsea investment and its decision to take full ownership of the Bay du Nord offshore Canada project underscore active growth execution. European energy earnings are expected to more than double in Q2 2026, providing a constructive sector backdrop ahead of Equinor's upcoming results.

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July 10, 2026Equinor closed modestly lower as energy sector sentiment softened following a turbulent stretch driven by Middle East geopolitical tensions. After surging 5.8% on July 7 — buoyed by rising oil prices tied to Strait of Hormuz shipping attacks and a company-specific catalyst in acquiring BP's stake in the Bay du Nord offshore Canada project to reach 100% ownership — shares gave back some gains. Peers Shell and Exxon also declined on the day. Equinor's doubled 2026 share buyback program (up to $3B) and a commitment to 5%+ annual dividend growth remain key investor tailwinds, while European energy earnings are forecast to more than double in Q2, per LSEG data.

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July 9, 2026Equinor closed modestly higher as surging oil prices — triggered by President Trump declaring the Iran ceasefire MOU 'over' and reigniting Strait of Hormuz supply disruption fears — lifted the energy sector broadly. Company-specific catalysts reinforced investor interest, including Equinor's recent agreement to acquire BP's stake in the Bay du Nord offshore Canada project (taking ownership to 100%) and its doubled 2026 share buyback program of up to $3 billion. TechnipFMC also announced $250M–$500M in new subsea contracts from Equinor for Norwegian offshore projects, underscoring active upstream development.

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marketscreener.com · July 17, 2026BNP Paribas cuts Equinor's price target to 300 Norwegian kroner (320), reiterates underperform - BNPluang · July 14, 2026Equinor completes second tranche of 2026 share buy-back, acquiring 507,713 shares at NOK 327.34 each.TradingKey · July 13, 2026Equinor ASA Stock (EQNR) Closed Up by 6.31% on Jul 13: A Full AnalysisStock Titan · June 30, 2026Equinor (NYSE: EQNR) details NOK 786,703,130.95 2026 share buyback trancheMoomoo · June 29, 2026TD Cowen Maintains Equinor(EQNR.US) With Hold Rating, Cuts Target Price to $37Equinor · May 6, 2026Equinor first quarter 2026 resultsInvesting.com · May 6, 2026Earnings call transcript: Equinor surpasses Q1 2026 expectations, stock dips premarketEquinor · February 4, 2026Equinor fourth quarter and full year 2025 results
Mt Newswire · July 7, 2026TechnipFMC Wins Equinor Subsea Contracts for Norway Projects
Mt Newswire · July 7, 2026Market Chatter: Equinor Chief Crude Trader David Barratt Resigns
Mt Newswire · July 6, 2026BP to Sell Stake in Canadian Bay du Nord Project to Equinor
Benzinga · July 6, 2026'BP exits Bay du Nord oil project, leaving Equinor as sole owner' - Reuters
Mt Newswire · July 1, 2026Equinor Signs $1 Billion Rig Agreement With Transocean
Mt Newswire · June 30, 2026Transocean Reports Deal with Equinor Valued at Over $1 Billion
Benzinga · June 30, 2026Transocean Signs Over $1B Agreement With Equinor For Three Of its Harsh Environment Semisubmersible Rigs On Norwegian Shelf
Mt Newswire · June 30, 2026Exchange-Traded Funds Mixed, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Ahead of Key Economic Reports

Peers

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