Equinor posts Q3 profit surge, raises 2026 production outlook and launches $1.125 bn buy‑back tranche
Equinor reported adjusted operating income of $12.35 bn for Q3 2026, with adjusted net income of $2.86 bn and adjusted EPS of $1.20. Production rose 2% YoY to 2.166 mboe/d and the company lifted its 2026 oil‑and‑gas production growth guidance to around 4%. It declared a $0.39 per‑share cash dividend and announced the start of the fourth share‑buy‑back tranche of up to $1.125 bn on 29 Oct 2026.
Why it matters
The dividend and buy‑back tranche return cash to shareholders and will reduce issued share capital, potentially supporting the share price. The higher production guidance signals stronger future cash flow, which may affect analysts’ forecasts.
Key facts
- 1Adjusted operating income was $12.35 bn in Q3 2026. tradingview.com
- 2Adjusted net income was $2.86 bn and adjusted EPS was $1.20. stocktitan.net
- 3Equity production increased 2% YoY to 2,166 mboe per day. stocktitan.net
- 42026 production growth guidance was raised to around 4%. stocktitan.net
- 5Board approved a cash dividend of $0.39 per share. stocktitan.net
- 6Fourth buy‑back tranche of up to $1.125 bn, including $371.3 m for market purchases, will start on 29 Oct 2026 and end by 1 Feb 2027. stocktitan.net
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 16 of 16 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.