Equinor ASA (EQNR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$36.69 -0.22 (-0.61%)

Closing price 05/8/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

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$36.84 +0.16 (+0.43%)

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Equinor ASA - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
3

Hold
11

Buy
2

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 "Hold." Out of the 16 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 11 have given a hold rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for EQNR.

Consensus Price Target

$35.61
-2.92% 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 -2.92% from the current price of $36.69.

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

Type	Current Forecast 5/9/25 to 5/9/26	1 Month Ago 4/9/25 to 4/9/26	3 Months Ago 2/8/25 to 2/8/26	1 Year Ago 5/9/24 to 5/9/25
Strong Buy	2 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)	0 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	11 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	3 Sell rating(s)	4 Sell rating(s)	9 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$35.61	$34.61	$24.71	$23.60
Forecasted Upside	-2.92% Downside	-10.20% Downside	-10.30% Downside	2.56% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Reduce	Reduce	Moderate 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.

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.

Equinor ASA Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Equinor ASA	Energy Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.06	2.40	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-2.92% Downside	39.05% Upside	15.52% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent EQNR News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
5/7/2026	Weiss Ratings Not Rated		Upgrade	Hold (C) ➝ Hold (C+)
5/7/2026	TD Cowen 3 of 5 stars	Jason Gabelman Not Rated	Boost Target	Hold	$38.00 ➝ $40.00	+5.18%
5/6/2026	DZ Bank 4 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
4/9/2026	Rothschild & Co Redburn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong Sell ➝ Hold
3/27/2026	Pareto Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
3/25/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
3/24/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underweight ➝ Equal Weight	$40.40	+1.02%
3/20/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Sell ➝ Neutral
2/5/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
1/8/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Wilson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Hold
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10/31/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Equal Weight ➝ Underweight
10/17/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
8/12/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Matthew Lofting Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Underweight
7/24/2025	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
5/20/2025	Kepler Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	B. Hodee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Hold ➝ Reduce
5/20/2025	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	J. Carmichael Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$26.44	+14.31%
4/22/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Biraj Borkhataria Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Sector Perform ➝ Underperform
2/6/2025	Danske Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
2/6/2025	Nordea Equity Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
10/2/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Alastair Syme Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong Sell

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

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Equinor ASA
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $40, reflecting a strong market position and investor interest.
Equinor ASA has recently seen upgrades in earnings forecasts, with analysts projecting an increase in earnings per share for FY2026, indicating potential for higher profitability.
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 a strong presence in the energy sector.
Recent analyst ratings show a mix of upgrades, with some firms raising their price targets, indicating positive sentiment among market experts.

Equinor ASA
Bear Case

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

Despite recent upgrades, the consensus rating remains cautious, with a significant number of analysts issuing hold or sell ratings.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a 52-week high and low indicating potential risks associated with price fluctuations.
Equinor ASA's price-to-earnings ratio is relatively high, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings potential.
Market conditions in the energy sector can be unpredictable, which may impact Equinor ASA's performance and investor returns.
There are concerns about the company's net margin, which, while positive, may not be as robust as some competitors in the industry.

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 equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Equinor ASA in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 11 hold ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" EQNR shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in EQNR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Equinor ASA's stock has a predicted downside of -2.92% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Equinor ASA's stock had 8 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, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Equinor ASA less than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Equinor ASA is 2.06 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.40. Learn more on how EQNR compares to other companies.

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Equinor ASA (EQNR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Equinor ASA - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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Consensus Price Target

EQNR Analyst Ratings Over Time

EQNR Analyst Recommendations By Month

EQNR Price Targets by Month

Equinor ASA Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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

Equinor ASA
Bull Case

Equinor ASA
Bear Case

EQNR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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Equinor ASA (EQNR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Equinor ASA - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

EQNR Analyst Ratings Over Time

EQNR Analyst Recommendations By Month

EQNR Price Targets by Month

Equinor ASA Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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

Equinor ASA Bull Case

Equinor ASA Bear Case

EQNR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Equinor ASA's forecast for 2026?

Should I buy or sell Equinor ASA stock right now?

Does Equinor ASA's stock price have much downside?

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