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Equinor ASA (EQNR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$36.92 -1.11 (-2.93%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$36.97 +0.05 (+0.13%)
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Equinor ASA - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
3
Hold
12
Buy
1

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Equinor ASA in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 16 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 12 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for EQNR.

Consensus Price Target

$35.61
-3.53% Downside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Equinor ASA, the average price target is $35.61. The highest price target for EQNR is $40.40, while the lowest price target for EQNR is $26.44. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -3.53% from the current price of $36.92.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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EQNR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/7/25 to 5/7/26
1 Month Ago
4/7/25 to 4/7/26
3 Months Ago
2/6/25 to 2/6/26
1 Year Ago
5/7/24 to 5/7/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
12 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
3 Sell rating(s)
5 Sell rating(s)
9 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$35.61$34.61$24.71$23.60
Forecasted Upside-3.53% Downside-17.49% Downside-10.30% Downside3.04% Upside
Consensus RatingReduceReduceReduceModerate Buy

EQNR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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EQNR Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Equinor ASA Stock vs. The Competition

TypeEquinor ASAEnergy CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
1.94
2.41
2.52
Consensus RatingReduceHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-3.16% Downside37.72% Upside14.95% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/7/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetHold$38.00 ➝ $40.00+5.18%
4/9/2026 UpgradeStrong SellHold
3/27/2026
Pareto Securities logo
Pareto Securities
3 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
3/25/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
3/24/2026 UpgradeUnderweightEqual Weight$40.40+1.02%
3/20/2026 UpgradeStrong SellHold
3/20/2026 UpgradeSellNeutral
2/5/2026 DowngradeBuyNeutral
1/12/2026 UpgradeSell (D+)Hold (C-)
1/8/2026Initiated CoverageHold
10/31/2025 Reiterated RatingEqual WeightUnderweight
10/17/2025 DowngradeOutperformMarket Perform
8/12/2025DowngradeNeutralUnderweight
7/24/2025 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
5/20/2025DowngradeHoldReduce
5/20/2025DowngradeBuyHold$26.44+14.31%
4/22/2025DowngradeSector PerformUnderperform
2/6/2025 UpgradeHoldBuy
2/6/2025 UpgradeHoldBuy
10/2/2024UpgradeStrong Sell

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Should I Buy Equinor ASA Stock? EQNR Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Equinor ASA pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Equinor ASA
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Equinor ASA:

  • The current stock price is around $38, reflecting a strong performance in the market.
  • Equinor ASA has recently seen upgrades in earnings forecasts, with analysts predicting an increase in earnings per share for FY2026, indicating positive growth potential.
  • The company reported quarterly earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations, showcasing its ability to generate revenue effectively.
  • Equinor ASA has a solid market capitalization, which suggests stability and investor confidence in its operations.
  • Recent analyst ratings show a mix of upgrades, with some firms raising their price targets, indicating a generally favorable outlook for the stock.

Equinor ASA
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Equinor ASA for these reasons:

  • Despite recent upgrades, the consensus rating remains "Reduce," suggesting that some analysts are cautious about the stock's future performance.
  • Equinor ASA has a relatively high price-to-earnings ratio, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • There have been mixed ratings from various brokerages, with some downgrading their outlook, which could create uncertainty for potential investors.
  • The company operates in a volatile industry, which can be affected by fluctuating oil prices and regulatory changes, posing risks to its profitability.
  • Equinor ASA's net margin is relatively low, which may limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities compared to competitors with higher margins.

EQNR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Equinor ASA is $35.61, with a high forecast of $40.40 and a low forecast of $26.44.

16 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Equinor ASA in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 12 hold ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" EQNR shares.

According to analysts, Equinor ASA's stock has a predicted downside of -3.53% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Equinor ASA's stock had 6 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Equinor ASA has been rated by research analysts at DZ Bank, Morgan Stanley, Pareto Securities, Rothschild & Co Redburn, TD Cowen, UBS Group, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Equinor ASA less than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating for Equinor ASA is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "energy" companies is Hold. Learn more on how EQNR compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:EQNR) was last updated on 5/7/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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