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

Key Points

• Euro Pacific Asset Management increased its Equinor stake by 33.2% in the third quarter, bringing its holdings to 414,023 shares valued at approximately $17.8 million. Other institutional investors also added to or initiated positions, though institutions collectively own just 5.51% of the stock.
• Equinor shares traded at $45.02, near their 52-week high of $45.84, with a market capitalization of about $107.6 billion. The company recently reported quarterly EPS of $1.33, below the $1.39 consensus estimate.
• Equinor declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39, equivalent to an annualized yield of roughly 3.5%. Analyst sentiment remains mixed, with the stock carrying a consensus “Hold” rating and a $43.47 target price, although some firms recently raised their estimates and price targets.

Euro Pacific Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR - Free Report) by 33.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 414,023 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 103,197 shares during the period. Equinor ASA makes up about 1.2% of Euro Pacific Asset Management LLC's investment portfolio, making the stock its 22nd largest holding. Euro Pacific Asset Management LLC's holdings in Equinor ASA were worth $17,776,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of EQNR. Legacy Wealth Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in Equinor ASA by 0.9% in the 3rd quarter. Legacy Wealth Asset Management LLC now owns 28,296 shares of the company's stock worth $1,177,000 after buying an additional 266 shares in the last quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its stake in Equinor ASA by 14.8% during the 3rd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 10,373 shares of the company's stock valued at $432,000 after acquiring an additional 1,340 shares during the period. Farther Finance Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Equinor ASA by 35.4% during the 3rd quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 30,786 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,281,000 after acquiring an additional 8,054 shares during the last quarter. Plan A Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Equinor ASA during the 3rd quarter valued at about $357,000. Finally, Cooper Financial Group bought a new stake in shares of Equinor ASA in the third quarter worth approximately $290,000. Institutional investors own 5.51% of the company's stock.

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.

Equinor ASA Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE EQNR traded up $1.07 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $45.02. 4,977,092 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 5,126,445. Equinor ASA has a 1 year low of $22.26 and a 1 year high of $45.84. The stock has a market capitalization of $107.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.27, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.64 and a beta of 0.13. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56, a quick ratio of 1.10 and a current ratio of 1.18. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $42.47 and a 200 day moving average of $39.14.

Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 21st. The company reported $1.33 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.39 by ($0.06). The business had revenue of $34.02 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $34.03 billion. Equinor ASA had a return on equity of 23.60% and a net margin of 7.92%. On average, analysts forecast that Equinor ASA will post 5.49 earnings per share for the current year.

Equinor ASA Dividend Announcement

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

EQNR has been the subject of several research reports. Morningstar cut shares of Equinor ASA to a "sell" rating in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Equinor ASA from a "buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Saturday, September 12th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Equinor ASA from a "hold (c+)" rating to a "buy (b)" rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Royal Bank Of Canada raised shares of Equinor ASA from an "underperform" rating to a "sector perform" rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, Berenberg Bank reiterated a "hold" rating on shares of Equinor ASA in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus 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.

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