Equinor ASA $EQNR Stock Bought by Euro Pacific Asset Management LLC

Euro Pacific Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR) by 33.2% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 414,023 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 103,197 shares during the quarter. Equinor ASA accounts for about 1.2% of Euro Pacific Asset Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 22nd largest position. Euro Pacific Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Equinor ASA were worth $17,776,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership increased its position in Equinor ASA by 599.3% in the first quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 12,966,671 shares of the company’s stock worth $547,194,000 after buying an additional 11,112,362 shares in the last quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio bought a new position in shares of Equinor ASA in the first quarter worth about $8,745,000. Jennison Associates LLC bought a new position in shares of Equinor ASA in the first quarter worth about $8,582,000. Readystate Asset Management LP bought a new position in shares of Equinor ASA in the first quarter worth about $4,544,000. Finally, DJE Kapital AG purchased a new position in shares of Equinor ASA during the 1st quarter valued at about $2,913,000. Institutional investors own 5.51% of the company’s stock.

Equinor ASA Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:EQNR traded up $1.07 during trading on Tuesday, hitting $45.02. 4,977,092 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 5,126,445. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56, a current ratio of 1.18 and a quick ratio of 1.10. Equinor ASA has a 52-week low of $22.26 and a 52-week high of $45.84. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $42.47 and its 200 day simple moving average is $39.14. The company has a market cap of $107.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.27, a PEG ratio of 1.64 and a beta of 0.13.

Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 21st. The company reported $1.33 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.39 by ($0.06). Equinor ASA had a return on equity of 23.60% and a net margin of 7.92%. The business had revenue of $34.02 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $34.03 billion. As a group, equities analysts predict that Equinor ASA will post 5.49 EPS for the current year.

Equinor ASA Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 25th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 16th will be given a dividend of $0.39 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, November 16th. This represents a $1.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.5%. Equinor ASA’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 34.88%.

More Equinor ASA News

Here are the key news stories impacting Equinor ASA this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Equinor began the third tranche of its 2026 share-buyback program. Repurchases can support earnings per share and provide ongoing demand for the stock. Equinor ASA: Share buy-back – third tranche for 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Equinor and Eneco signed a five-year gas delivery agreement, potentially improving the company’s long-term sales visibility and strengthening its position in European gas markets. Equinor, Eneco sign five-year gas delivery deal
• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group Bank raised its FY2026 EPS estimate for Equinor to $5.63 from $5.28, above the broader consensus estimate of $5.49. The bank also increased its FY2027 forecast to $4.18 from $4.09, signaling improved expectations for near-term profitability.
• Positive Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target for Equinor to NOK 380 from NOK 368, adding to the favorable analyst sentiment surrounding the stock. Barclays raises target for Equinor stock
• Positive Sentiment: Shell agreed to acquire a 30% stake in Canada’s proposed Bay du Nord oil project from Equinor. The transaction supports Equinor’s capital discipline while preserving exposure to the project’s long-term growth potential. Shell and Equinor Deepen Canadian Ties With Bay du Nord Deal
• Neutral Sentiment: EQNR was included in several Zacks Rank #1 “Strong Buy” screens focused on momentum, value and income. These rankings may improve investor attention, but they are model-based signals rather than new company fundamentals.
• Neutral Sentiment: The FY2027 EPS estimate of $4.18 remains below the current consensus forecast of $5.49 for the current full year, suggesting that investors may continue to focus on commodity prices and future production performance.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on EQNR shares. SEB Equity Research reiterated a “sell” rating on shares of Equinor ASA in a research note on Friday, October 2nd. Royal Bank Of Canada raised shares of Equinor ASA from an “underperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Morningstar cut shares of Equinor ASA to a “sell” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Bank of America raised shares of Equinor ASA from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $49.00 price target on the stock in a report on Friday, September 18th. Finally, TD Cowen upped their price target on shares of Equinor ASA from $38.00 to $41.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, September 28th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $43.47.

Equinor ASA Company Profile

Equinor ASA is a Norwegian energy company engaged in the exploration, development, production, processing, transportation, marketing and trading of oil and natural gas. The company also operates in renewable energy and other lower-carbon activities, including offshore wind, carbon capture and storage, and hydrogen initiatives.

Equinor’s operations are centered on the Norwegian continental shelf, where it is one of the leading producers of oil and natural gas. The company also has international exploration, production and energy projects across regions including Europe, North America, South America and Africa.