Equinor ASA Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K, filed on February 17, 2026, discloses a press release regarding the first tranche of Equinor ASA's 2026 share buy-back program. The reporting period for the specific transactions covered in this filing is February 9, 2026, to February 13, 2026. The buy-back tranche was announced on February 4, 2026, with a duration extending from February 5 to no later than March 30, 2026.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing focuses exclusively on capital allocation activities and does not provide operational financial metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.
- Shares Purchased (Current Period): 505,500 shares
- Average Price (Current Period): NOK 266.7766 per share
- Total Transaction Value (Current Period): NOK 134,855,587.75
- Accumulated Shares Purchased (Tranche to Date): 771,444 shares
- Accumulated Average Price (Tranche to Date): NOK 263.9624 per share
- Accumulated Total Value (Tranche to Date): NOK 203,632,207.81
- Total Treasury Shares Held: 60,998,636 shares (2.39% of share capital)
Material Changes
During the five-day reporting window, Equinor executed purchases exclusively on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE). No transactions were reported on the CEUX or TQEX venues during this specific period. The average purchase price increased from NOK 263.59 on February 9 to NOK 269.34 on February 12.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing confirms the continuation of the 2026 share buy-back program. No specific guidance on future operational performance, risks, or contingencies is provided in this document. The disclosure is made pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total authorized size of the 2026 buy-back program to assess remaining capacity.
- Confirm the current market price relative to the average buy-back price of NOK 266.78.
- Review the full stock market announcement dated February 4, 2026, for the complete terms of the buy-back tranche.
- Note that the company holds 2.39% of its own share capital, including shares under the share savings program.