Equinor ASA (EQNR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$23.29 +0.97 (+4.35%)

Closing price 05/2/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$23.28 0.00 (-0.02%)

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Equinor ASA - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
3

Hold
2

Buy
10

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Equinor ASA in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for EQNR.

Consensus Price Target

$23.60
1.33% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Equinor ASA, the average price target is $23.60. The highest price target for EQNR is $28.20, while the lowest price target for EQNR is $19.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 1.33% from the current price of $23.29.

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EQNR Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/4/24 to 5/4/25	1 Month Ago 4/4/24 to 4/4/25	3 Months Ago 2/4/24 to 2/3/25	1 Year Ago 5/5/23 to 5/4/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	3 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$23.60	$28.10	$29.45	$28.25
Forecasted Upside	1.33% Upside	20.07% Upside	23.55% Upside	3.06% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Reduce

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	2.60	2.70	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	1.33% Upside	1,022.04% Upside	17.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent EQNR News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/2/2025	TD Cowen 4 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Hold	$22.00 ➝ $19.00	-14.91%
4/23/2025	Redburn Atlantic 5 of 5 stars	P. Low Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Sell
4/22/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars	Biraj Borkhataria Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Sector Perform ➝ Underperform
3/17/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Martijn Rats Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$30.90 ➝ $28.20	+16.15%
2/10/2025	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Fustier Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
2/10/2025	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
2/6/2025	DZ Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
2/6/2025	Danske Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
2/6/2025	Pareto Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
2/6/2025	Nordea Equity Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
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12/9/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underweight ➝ Overweight
11/27/2024	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Carmichael Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
11/25/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	L. Rainforth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight
10/2/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Syme Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong Sell
8/8/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	H. Patricot Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Sell ➝ Neutral
12/7/2023	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy
11/29/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Hold ➝ Underperform
10/5/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Neutral ➝ 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 Thursday, April 24, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Equinor ASA pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Equinor ASA
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $23, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the energy sector.
Equinor ASA has a strong return on equity, indicating effective management and profitability, which can attract investors seeking reliable returns.
The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $64 billion, suggesting stability and a significant presence in the market.
Equinor ASA's recent earnings report showed a net margin of 8.49%, reflecting its ability to maintain profitability even in challenging market conditions.
Analysts have recently upgraded their ratings on Equinor ASA, with several firms moving from "hold" to "buy," indicating positive sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.

Equinor ASA
Bear Case

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

The company recently missed earnings expectations, reporting $0.63 per share against a consensus estimate of $0.82, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory.
Equinor ASA has a relatively low price-to-earnings ratio compared to industry peers, which could indicate that the stock is undervalued or that the market has concerns about its future performance.
Despite a solid market cap, the company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, which, while manageable, suggests that it relies on debt financing, potentially increasing financial risk.
The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 52-week range between $21.41 and $29.32, indicating volatility that may deter risk-averse investors.
Recent dividend cuts may signal financial strain or a shift in company strategy, which could be a red flag for income-focused investors.

EQNR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Equinor ASA is $23.60, with a high forecast of $28.20 and a low forecast of $19.00.
: 15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Equinor ASA in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 2 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" EQNR shares.
: According to analysts, Equinor ASA's stock has a predicted upside of 1.33% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Equinor ASA's stock had 6 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.
: Equinor ASA has been rated by research analysts at Danske, DZ Bank, Hsbc Global Res, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, Nordea Equity Research, Pareto Securities, Redburn Atlantic, Royal Bank of Canada, and TD Cowen in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Equinor ASA less than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Equinor ASA is 2.60 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.70. Learn more on how EQNR compares to other companies.

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Equinor ASA (EQNR) Stock Forecast & Price Target