NYSE:EQNR Equinor ASA (EQNR) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Central Bank Gold Heist In Progress (From Colonial Metals) (Ad) Free EQNR Stock Alerts $26.64 +0.38 (+1.45%) (As of 03/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$26.37▼$26.6750-Day Range$24.62▼$30.5852-Week Range$24.44▼$34.73Volume3.27 million shsAverage Volume3.74 million shsMarket Capitalization$83.15 billionP/E Ratio6.81Dividend Yield3.68%Price Target$28.25 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Equinor ASA alerts: Email Address Equinor ASA MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingReduce1.91 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside6.1% Upside$28.25 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.43% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.52Based on 12 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-3.37%From $3.26 to $3.15 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.0.88 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector231st out of 243 stocksPetroleum Refining Industry16th out of 17 stocks 1.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingEquinor ASA has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.91, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 4 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $28.25, Equinor ASA has a forecasted upside of 6.1% from its current price of $26.64.Amount of Analyst CoverageEquinor ASA has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.43% of the float of Equinor ASA has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverEquinor ASA has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Equinor ASA has recently increased by 15.15%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipEquinor ASA is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.72%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthEquinor ASA has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Equinor ASA is 25.06%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Equinor ASA will have a dividend payout ratio of 31.11% next year. This indicates that Equinor ASA will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for EQNR. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEquinor ASA has a news sentiment score of 0.52. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for Equinor ASA this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search Interest23 people have searched for EQNR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 10% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 8 people have added Equinor ASA to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -62% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Equinor ASA insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.01% of the stock of Equinor ASA is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 5.38% of the stock of Equinor ASA is held by institutions. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Equinor ASA are expected to decrease by -3.37% in the coming year, from $3.26 to $3.15 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Equinor ASA is 6.81, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 152.73.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Equinor ASA is 6.81, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 20.60.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEquinor ASA has a P/B Ratio of 1.72. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Monument Traders AllianceMake This $3 Trade the Instant the Opening Bell RingsSince the birth of Wall Street, one simple rule has remained the same.... Buy stocks that are cheap....When they’re on sale…. And when nobody else is looking…See Why This $3.00 Stock Could Hit $15.00 About Equinor ASA Stock (NYSE:EQNR)Equinor ASA, an energy company, engages in the exploration, production, transportation, refining, and marketing of petroleum and other forms of energy in Norway and internationally. It operates through Exploration & Production Norway; Exploration & Production International; Exploration & Production USA; Marketing, Midstream & Processing; Renewables; and Other segments. The company also transports, processes, manufactures, markets, and trades in oil and gas commodities, such as crude and condensate products, gas liquids, natural gas, and liquefied natural gas; markets and trades in power and emissions; operates refineries, terminals and processing, and power plants; and develops low carbon solutions for oil and gas. In addition, it develops carbon capture and storage projects; provides transportation solutions, including pipelines, shipping, trucking, and rail; and develops and explores for renewable energy, such as offshore wind, green hydrogen, and solar power. The company was formerly known as Statoil ASA and changed its name to Equinor ASA in May 2018. Equinor ASA was incorporated in 1972 and is headquartered in Stavanger, Norway.Read More EQNR Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart EQNR Stock News HeadlinesMarch 18, 2024 | investorplace.comMarch's Energy Stock Sizzlers: 3 Picks Ready to IgniteMarch 18, 2024 | seekingalpha.comEquinor: A European Energy Play With A Potential Upside (Rating Upgrade)March 19, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)They said crypto was dead. It went up 100X.Bitcoin’s haters are out again. Despite the price doubling in the last six months alone… That hasn’t stopped the experts from piling on. 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This could be one of the greatest periods for the nuclear industry ever.March 13, 2024 | globenewswire.comRecommendation from Equinor's nomination committeeMarch 12, 2024 | globenewswire.comEquinor ASA: Share buy-backMarch 11, 2024 | msn.comBrazil president summons Petrobras CEO over dividend crisis - BloombergMarch 11, 2024 | seekingalpha.comEquinor: Due For A Bounce But Mind The Gas (Rating Upgrade)March 8, 2024 | msn.com30% Brighter Future: Equinor Flips The Switch On Huge Brazil Solar ProjectMarch 8, 2024 | reuters.comEquinor's Mendubim solar plant in Brazil starts productionMarch 8, 2024 | globenewswire.comScatec, Hydro Rein and Equinor start commercial operations at Mendubim solar plant in BrazilMarch 5, 2024 | globenewswire.comEquinor ASA: Share buy-backMarch 1, 2024 | msn.comEquinor Expands Helicopter Diversity For Norwegian Continental Shelf Operations: DetailsMarch 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUPDATE 2-Equinor broadens range of helicopters with new orderMarch 1, 2024 | reuters.comEquinor secures 15 new helicoptersFebruary 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comOrsted, Equinor Offshore Wind Farms Awarded New York ContractsFebruary 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUPDATE 1-One dead, five injured in Norway helicopter crashFebruary 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comOne dead, five injured in Norway helicopter crashFebruary 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comChile Turns to Equinor-Backed Firm to Boost Natural Gas OutputFebruary 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com25 Countries with Highest Tax to GDP Ratio in the WorldFebruary 23, 2024 | msn.comEquinor's planned New York offshore wind project gets key federal approvalFebruary 23, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comEquinor Raises Dividend as Big Oil Looks to Boost ReturnsSee More Headlines Receive EQNR Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Equinor ASA and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/07/2024Ex-Dividend for 2/27 Dividend2/14/2024Dividend Payable2/27/2024Today3/18/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/02/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorOils/Energy Industry Petroleum refining Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:EQNR CUSIPN/A CIK1140625 Webwww.equinor.com Phone(475) 199-0000Fax011-47-5199-0050Employees21,936Year Founded1972Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$28.25 High Stock Price Target$28.50 Low Stock Price Target$28.00 Potential Upside/Downside+6.1%Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.91 Research Coverage11 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.91 Trailing P/E Ratio6.81 Forward P/E Ratio8.17 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$11.89 billion Net Margins11.09% Pretax Margin35.35% Return on Equity20.32% Return on Assets7.21% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.51 Current Ratio1.71 Quick Ratio1.61 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$107.17 billion Price / Sales0.78 Cash Flow$6.81 per share Price / Cash Flow3.91 Book Value$15.53 per share Price / Book1.72Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares3,121,940,000Free Float3,121,630,000Market Cap$83.15 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.84 Social Links 20 Stocks to Sell NowMarketBeat has just released its list of 20 stocks that Wall Street analysts hate. 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Find out by clicking the link below.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Anders Opedal (Age 56)President & CEO Comp: $1.74MMr. Torgrim Reitan (Age 55)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $210kMs. Hege Skryseth (Age 57)Executive Vice President of Technology, Digital & Innovation Comp: $387kMs. Siv Helen Rygh Torstensen (Age 54)Executive Vice President of Legal & Compliance (LEG) Comp: $602kMr. Jannik Lindbaek Jr. (Age 59)Executive Vice President for Communication Comp: $469kMs. Irene Rummelhoff (Age 57)Executive Vice President of Marketing, Midstream & Processing Comp: $825kMr. Aksel Stenerud (Age 61)Executive Vice President for the People & Organization Comp: $502kMr. Kjetil Hove (Age 59)Executive Vice President of Exploration & Production Norway Comp: $913kMr. Pal Eitrheim (Age 53)Executive Vice President of Renewables (REN) Comp: $687kMs. Jannicke Nilsson (Age 59)Executive Vice President of Safety, Security & Sustainability (SSU) Comp: $734kMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsMarathon PetroleumNYSE:MPCPhillips 66NYSE:PSXBPNYSE:BPValero EnergyNYSE:VLOSuncor EnergyNYSE:SUView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipB. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Sold 8,330 shares on 3/15/2024Ownership: 0.002%Hennessy Advisors Inc.Sold 9,900 shares on 3/14/2024Ownership: 0.006%Wellington Management Group LLPSold 94,704 shares on 3/5/2024Ownership: 0.086%Fisher Asset Management LLCBought 14,144 shares on 3/5/2024Ownership: 0.013%Goldman Sachs Group Inc.Bought 285,662 shares on 3/1/2024Ownership: 0.110%View All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Equinor ASA Stock? EQNR Pros and Cons Explained These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Equinor ASA was last updated on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 4:53 PM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Equinor ASA: Equinor ASA's stock price has shown resilience, trading up 1.7% recently, indicating potential stability. The company has a diversified portfolio operating in various segments including renewables, low carbon solutions, and exploration & production internationally, reducing risk exposure. Equinor ASA has a strong dividend yield of 4.77%, providing investors with a steady income stream. Recent analyst reports have shown positive sentiment towards Equinor ASA, with upgrades from neutral to buy ratings by reputable institutions. The company's market cap of $78.58 billion signifies its significant presence in the energy sector, offering long-term growth potential. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Equinor ASA for these reasons: Equinor ASA recently cut its dividend, which may indicate financial challenges or a shift in company strategy, potentially affecting investor returns. The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 6.44 may suggest that the stock is currently overvalued compared to industry peers, posing a risk for investors. Equinor ASA's beta of 0.88 implies lower volatility compared to the market, potentially limiting short-term trading opportunities for investors seeking higher returns. Despite positive analyst sentiment, downgrades from outperform to sector perform ratings by reputable institutions may signal underlying concerns about Equinor ASA's performance. The company's 1-year low of $24.44 and 1-year high of $34.73 indicate price volatility, which could lead to uncertainty for investors in the short term. EQNR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Equinor ASA stock right now? 11 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Equinor ASA in the last year. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 4 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" EQNR shares. View EQNR analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Equinor ASA's stock price target for 2024? 11 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Equinor ASA's shares. Their EQNR share price targets range from $28.00 to $28.50. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $28.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 6.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for EQNR or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have EQNR shares performed in 2024? Equinor ASA's stock was trading at $31.64 at the start of the year. Since then, EQNR stock has decreased by 15.8% and is now trading at $26.6350. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Equinor ASA? Equinor ASA saw a increase in short interest in February. As of February 29th, there was short interest totaling 12,620,000 shares, an increase of 15.1% from the February 14th total of 10,960,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 3,310,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.8 days. Approximately 0.4% of the company's stock are short sold. View Equinor ASA's Short Interest. When is Equinor ASA's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024. View our EQNR earnings forecast. How were Equinor ASA's earnings last quarter? Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 7th. The company reported $0.64 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.08 by $0.44. The company earned $29.05 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $27.35 billion. Equinor ASA had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.32% and a net margin of 11.09%. How often does Equinor ASA pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Equinor ASA? Equinor ASA announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 24th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.30 per share on Tuesday, February 27th. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.51%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, February 14th. Read our dividend analysis for EQNR. Is Equinor ASA a good dividend stock? Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR) pays an annual dividend of $0.98 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.72%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 25.06%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, EQNR will have a dividend payout ratio of 31.11% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for EQNR. What ETFs hold Equinor ASA's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR) stock in their portfolio include Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 100 ETF (ICOW), Donoghue Forlines Yield Enhanced Real Asset ETF (DFRA), Constrained Capital ESG Orphans ETF (ORFN), Amplify Natural Resources Dividend Income ETF (NDIV), FCF International Quality ETF (TTAI), Amplify International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (IDVO), First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF (FTHI) and UPAR Ultra Risk Parity ETF (UPAR). What is Eldar Sætre's approval rating as Equinor ASA's CEO? 131 employees have rated Equinor ASA Chief Executive Officer Eldar Sætre on Glassdoor.com. Eldar Sætre has an approval rating of 70% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Equinor ASA own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Equinor ASA investors own include Cisco Systems (CSCO), Boeing (BA), Walt Disney (DIS), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), NVIDIA (NVDA), Pfizer (PFE), AT&T (T), Chevron (CVX), Gilead Sciences (GILD) and Verizon Communications (VZ). Who are Equinor ASA's major shareholders? Equinor ASA's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Folketrygdfondet (3.46%), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (0.11%), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (0.11%), Wellington Management Group LLP (0.09%), Todd Asset Management LLC (0.06%) and Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky (0.03%). How do I buy shares of Equinor ASA? Shares of EQNR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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