Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR) Stock Rating Lowered by DZ Bank

Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR) was downgraded by equities researchers at DZ Bank from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report issued on Wednesday, MarketBeat reports.

A number of other research analysts have also weighed in on the stock. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Equinor ASA from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Equinor ASA in a research note on Wednesday, October 21st. Royal Bank Of Canada raised Equinor ASA from an “underperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Zacks Research upgraded Equinor ASA from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, September 25th. Finally, Berenberg Bank restated a “hold” rating on shares of Equinor ASA in a research note on Friday, July 24th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $43.47.

Equinor ASA Stock Performance

Equinor ASA stock traded up $0.28 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $47.34. The stock had a trading volume of 524,358 shares, compared to its average volume of 5,071,930. Equinor ASA has a 52-week low of $22.26 and a 52-week high of $49.08. The company has a fifty day moving average of $43.69 and a 200 day moving average of $37.07.

Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 27th. The company reported $1.20 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.38 by ($0.18). The company had revenue of $32.96 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $33.30 billion. Research analysts forecast that Equinor ASA will post 5.61 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Equinor ASA

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership raised its stake in shares of Equinor ASA by 599.3% in the 1st quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 12,966,671 shares of the company’s stock valued at $547,194,000 after purchasing an additional 11,112,362 shares during the period. Euro Pacific Asset Management LLC grew its position in Equinor ASA by 33.2% in the third quarter. Euro Pacific Asset Management LLC now owns 414,023 shares of the company’s stock valued at $17,776,000 after purchasing an additional 103,197 shares in the last quarter. Quantinno Capital Management LP increased its stake in Equinor ASA by 21.2% in the 1st quarter. Quantinno Capital Management LP now owns 220,132 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,290,000 after buying an additional 38,522 shares during the last quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio bought a new stake in shares of Equinor ASA during the 1st quarter worth approximately $8,745,000. Finally, Jennison Associates LLC acquired a new stake in Equinor ASA in the first quarter valued at $8,582,000. Institutional investors own 5.51% of the company’s stock.

Equinor ASA News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Equinor raised its full-year 2026 oil and gas production-growth outlook to approximately 4%, from 3% previously, signaling stronger expected volumes. Profit reportedly reached a nearly four-year high as disrupted energy markets supported results. Equinor raises production outlook as profit hits nearly four-year high
• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter adjusted operating income was $12.35 billion, while adjusted net income reached $2.86 billion. Net income was $2.54 billion, reflecting strong underlying performance despite the EPS shortfall. Equinor third quarter 2026 results
• Positive Sentiment: Equinor will begin the fourth tranche of its 2026 share-buyback program on October 29. Continued repurchases can reduce share count and support per-share value. Equinor to commence fourth tranche of the 2026 share buy-back programme
• Positive Sentiment: The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.39 per share, reinforcing its shareholder-return strategy. Equinor cash dividend information
• Positive Sentiment: Renewable power generation increased 26% year over year in the third quarter, highlighting progress in Equinor’s energy-transition portfolio. Equinor reports 26% rise in Q3 renewable generation
• Negative Sentiment: Adjusted EPS was $1.20, below the $1.38 analyst consensus, and revenue of $32.96 billion also missed the $33.30 billion estimate. The earnings miss may offset some of the benefit from higher production guidance and strong absolute profits. Equinor quarterly earnings report

Equinor ASA Company Profile

Equinor ASA is a Norwegian energy company headquartered in Stavanger, Norway. Founded in 1972 as Den norske stats oljeselskap, the company was later known as Statoil and StatoilHydro before adopting the Equinor name in 2018. The Norwegian state remains its largest shareholder.

Equinor’s core business is the exploration, development, production and marketing of oil and natural gas, with Norway’s continental shelf serving as its principal operating area. The company also processes and markets energy products and supplies natural gas and crude oil to customers in Europe and other international markets.

In addition to its oil and gas operations, Equinor is developing lower-carbon energy businesses, including offshore wind, solar power, carbon capture and storage, and other renewable energy projects.