Stock·NYSE·Energy
Equinor ASA Sponsored (EQNR)
- Market cap
- $106.39B
- P/E
- 12.31
- Dividend yield
- 3.28%
- Street target
- $38.80median of 7 analysts
- 52-week range
- $22.26 $46.26
The short version
Where EQNR stands today, in four lines, and what CleaRank Financial AI makes of it.
EQNR at a glance
Equinor ASA Sponsored (EQNR): Sell, 21/100 on CleaRank's AI score.
- Trend Up: the price is above both its 50- and 200-day moving averages ($42.80 and $36.42).
- Earnings EQNR beat estimates in 3 of its last 6 quarters, yet fell the next day after 2 of those beats.
- Valuation P/E of 12.3 against 18.4 for the Energy sector: a discount to peers (-33%).
Figures as of October 16, 2026.
CleaRank Financial AI
Equinor ASA (EQNR) is currently trading at $46.25, above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($42.80 and $36.42), indicating some positive short-term technical momentum.
However, the company's fundamental outlook is clouded by a prevailing bearish sentiment from Wall Street analysts, who have collectively assigned a 'Sell' rating and a median price target of $38.8, implying a -16.1% downside. Recent earnings reports have also shown a pattern of misses, with the latest quarter reporting an EPS of $1.33 against an estimate of $1.46. The company operates in the integrated Oil & Gas sector, which has seen revenue growth of 32.8% on average, while Equinor itself reported 37.4% revenue growth. Despite the current price being above key moving averages, the divergence between technicals and analyst sentiment, coupled with recent earnings performance, presents a significant risk.
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Figures we compute ourselves from EQNR's own price, earnings and insider-filing history. Tap one to see it in context.
Price and trading
The chart, today's range and how far the price has moved over each period.
Trend checks
4/4Price above its 50-day average ›
The price of $46.25 is 8.1% above the 50-day simple moving average of $42.80.Price above its 200-day average ›
The price is 27.0% above the 200-day simple moving average of $36.42.50-day average above the 200-day ›
The 50-day average ($42.80) is 17.5% above the 200-day average ($36.42), the arrangement of a rising longer-term trend.In the upper half of its 52-week range ›
The price sits at 100% of its 52-week range, between $22.26 and $46.26.
EQNR share price
Pick a period: each tab shows how far EQNR has moved over it, to the last close.
Today's trading
Where EQNR sits inside today's range and its 52-week range.
Fundamentals
Valuation against the sector, and the revenue and earnings behind it.
Valuation and quality checks
4/5P/E below the sector median ›
The trailing P/E of 12.31 is 33.1% below the Energy median of 18.4.P/S below the sector median ›
The price-to-sales ratio of 0.94 is 62.2% below the sector median of 2.5.Profitable over the last 12 months ›
Net income over the last 12 months was $9.1B on revenue of $113.7B, a net margin of 8.0%.Beat estimates in most recent reports ›
EQNR beat the EPS estimate in 3 of its last 6 reports.Pays a dividend ›
The trailing dividend yield is 3.28%, or $1.52 a share a year.
Key statistics
The headline figures for EQNR.
As of October 16, 2026, EQNR trades at $46.25, with a market value of $106.39B, a P/E ratio of 12.31 and a dividend yield of 3.28%.
What the numbers say
CleaRank Financial AI's reading of EQNR's valuation, growth and risks.
Equinor ASA (EQNR) exhibits a P/E ratio of 12.31, which is below the sector median of 18.4, suggesting a potentially attractive valuation on this metric.
The company's price-to-sales ratio stands at 0.94, also below the sector average of 2.5. Equinor's return on equity is 21.27%, exceeding the sector average of 14.2%, and its operating margin of 36.11% is strong. However, the profit margin of 7.97% is below the sector average, and its debt-to-equity ratio of 0.75 is slightly above the sector median of 0.75. Despite strong operational metrics and a favorable valuation relative to peers, the forward-looking growth estimates, with revenue expected to decline by 9.00% next year, and a bearish Wall Street consensus raise concerns about future performance.
EQNR against the Energy sector
How EQNR compares with the median Energy stock CleaRank tracks.
Price to earnings vs sector: EQNR trades at a notable discount to sector peers (-33%), which may indicate undervaluation or specific company headwinds.
Return vs XLE: Since May 5, 2025, EQNR has gained 94.5% against a gain of 65.4% for XLE.
Performance against XLE
EQNR and the Energy sector fund over the same days.
Revenue and earnings
How much EQNR sells, and how much of it becomes profit.
Revenue growth: Revenue grew 3.2% in FY2025 to $106B, from $103B a year earlier.
Profit margin: The net margin was 4.8% in FY2025, down from 8.6% the year before.
Profitable: EQNR earned $5.1B in FY2025.
Earnings reality check
Did EQNR beat what analysts expected, and how did the stock react?
Earnings record: EQNR beat the analyst estimate in 3 of the last 6 quarters.
Market reaction: The stock fell in the first session after 2 of those 3 beats, so a beat has not been enough on its own.
| Report | Estimate | Actual | Surprise | First session | 5 sessions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026after close | $1.46 | $1.33 | -8.90% | +2.58% | +2.48% |
| Feb 4, 2026after close | $0.67 | $0.81 | +20.90% | -1.23% | +6.68% |
| Apr 29, 2025after close | $0.85 | $0.66 | -22.35% | -3.42% | +0.82% |
| Feb 4, 2025after close | $0.62 | $0.63 | +1.61% | -5.37% | -0.44% |
| Oct 23, 2024after close | $0.74 | $0.79 | +6.76% | +3.63% | +1.53% |
| Jul 23, 2024after close | $0.85 | $0.84 | -1.18% | +1.03% | +2.13% |
As of October 16, 2026, EQNR has beaten the analyst EPS estimate in 3 of its last 6 reported quarters and fell in the first trading session after 2 of those beats; its latest report, on July 22, 2026, came in 8.90% below the estimate and the stock moved +2.58% in the first session.
The first session is the first full trading day on the news: the report day itself for a report before the open, the next day for one after the close. Surprise is actual EPS against the consensus estimate.
AI analysis and technicals
CleaRank's score and reasoning, the indicators behind it, and what the price moves with.
Momentum checks
3/3RSI not overbought or oversold ›
The 14-day RSI is 65.4, showing bullish momentum without being overbought.RSI above 50 ›
An RSI of 65.4 is above the 50 midpoint, so buyers have had the upper hand over the last 14 days.MACD line above zero ›
The MACD line is positive, so the 12-day average is above the 26-day average.
CleaRank AI analysis of EQNR
The score, the reasoning behind it, and what could move the price next.
Equinor ASA (EQNR) is currently trading above its 50-day SMA of $42.80 and its 200-day SMA of $36.42, suggesting an overall bullish trend in the medium to long term.
The 14-day RSI is at 65.37, indicating bullish momentum but not yet overbought territory. The MACD is at 0.69, also pointing towards positive momentum. However, the stochastic indicator is at 99.81, suggesting the stock is in overbought conditions on that measure, which could signal a potential short-term pullback. Key support levels are near the 50-day SMA at $42.80, while resistance may be found near recent highs.
Positive Technical Momentum ›
The stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($42.80 and $36.42), indicating positive short-to-medium term technical trends.
Source: Technical AnalysisStronger-than-Sector ROE and Valuation Metrics ›
Equinor's return on equity (21.27%) exceeds the sector average (14.2%), and its P/E and P/S ratios are below sector medians, suggesting potential value.
Source: Fundamental Analysis
Negative Wall Street Consensus and Price Target ›
A majority of Wall Street analysts rate EQNR as 'Sell' with a median price target of $38.8, significantly below the current price, indicating a bearish outlook.
Source: Wall Street AnalystsProjected Revenue Decline ›
Forward-looking estimates predict a revenue growth of -9.00% for next year, suggesting potential challenges in top-line performance.
Source: Wall Street EstimatesRecent Earnings Misses ›
The latest earnings report missed analyst estimates by 8.9%, continuing a pattern of inconsistent performance that could weigh on investor confidence.
Source: Company Earnings Reports
- While technically above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($42.80 and $36.42), the stochastic indicator is signaling overbought conditions, suggesting caution for new entries.
Technical indicators
Momentum and trend for EQNR, from its daily closes.
As of October 16, 2026, with EQNR at $46.25, its 14-day RSI is 65.4 (showing bullish momentum without being overbought), its 50-day simple moving average is $42.80 and its 200-day is $36.42.
Calculated by CleaRank on daily closes as of October 16, 2026: Wilder's 14-day RSI, 50- and 200-day simple moving averages, MACD line (12, 26).
What EQNR moves with
Correlation of daily returns over one year: +1 moves in step, 0 has no link, -1 moves the opposite way.
As of October 16, 2026, EQNR's 1-year correlation of daily returns is +0.03 with S&P 500 (SPY), -0.02 with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), +0.01 with Bitcoin (BTC) and +0.00 with gold (XAU).
What Wall Street expects
The analysts' target range and how their ratings split.
Analysts checks
1/3Most analysts rate it a buy ›
1 of 7 analysts rate it a buy or strong buy, 4 a hold and 2 a sell.Median target above the price ›
The median 12-month target of $38.80 is 16.1% below the price.More buy ratings than three months ago ›
1 of 7 rate it a buy now, against 0 of 6 three months ago.
EQNR Wall Street View
12-month price targets
Ratings
Recent rating actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold |
| Jun 29, 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold |
| Jun 5, 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold |
| May 7, 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold |
As of October 16, 2026, 7 Wall Street analysts cover EQNR: 1 rate it a buy or strong buy, 4 a hold and 2 a sell or strong sell. Their 12-month price targets range from $33.00 to $51.00, with a median of $38.80, 16.1% below the price of $46.25.
Source: TwelveData analyst consensus. Targets and ratings belong to the analysts, not to CleaRank.
A trade plan, if you want one
Entry, stop and target levels from the moving averages and recent volatility. Educational, not advice.
EQNR trade plan
Entry, stop and target levels, sized to your account. Change the bias or the risk and every level updates.
Short entry pick an entry style
Risk management
Profit targets (Based on Conservative Entry)
These levels come from EQNR's moving averages and recent volatility, not from a forecast. Educational levels, not financial advice; the full disclaimer is at the foot of the page.
Risk profile
How much EQNR tends to move, against the market and on its own.
The long record
EQNR's worst falls and recoveries, what $10,000 became, and which months have been kind to it.
Track record checks
2/4Average daily move under 2% ›
The price has moved 2.07% on an average day (30-day standard deviation of daily returns).Recovered from its worst fall ›
The worst fall was 63.2%, from September 2018 to March 2020, regained by September 2021.Most 1-year holds ended higher ›
58% of 1-year holding periods in the last 10 years ended with a gain.Beat the S&P 500 since the chart begins ›
$10,000 invested in October 2016 is now worth $42,704, against $42,525 in the S&P 500 (SPY).
EQNR Drawdowns & Recovery
As of October 16, 2026, EQNR's worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 10 years with dividends reinvested was -63.2% (September 2018 to March 2020); it regained that peak by September 2021, 18 months after the low, and 58% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.
From weekly closing values with dividends reinvested. A drawdown is the fall from the highest value reached so far to a later low.
Growth of $10,000
What $10,000 put into EQNR in October 2016 is worth now, against the same amount in the S&P 500.
Against the market: EQNR beat the S&P 500 over this period: $42,704 against $42,525.
A $10,000 investment in EQNR in October 2016 would be worth about $42,704 today with dividends reinvested, compared with about $42,525 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark (also with dividends reinvested).
Seasonal patterns
Which calendar months have been kind to EQNR, and which have not.
Strongest month, August: an average of +4.48%, up in 8 of 10 years.
Weakest month, February: an average of -0.13%, up in 5 of 10 years.
This month, October: has averaged +0.58%, up in 4 of 9 years. Past seasonality does not repeat on schedule.
Over the last 10 years, EQNR's strongest calendar month has been August (average +4.48%, up in 8 of 10 years) and its weakest February (average -0.13%, up in 5 of 10 years).
Average return for each calendar month over the last 10 years, from weekly closing prices with dividends included.
Long-term scenarios
Thousands of simulated paths from the price history. A range of outcomes, not a forecast.
Monte Carlo projection
Thousands of simulated paths for $10,000 in EQNR, from its own past volatility. The shaded area holds 80% of them.
CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in EQNR today could grow to about $21,395 by 2036 in the base case, with a 90th-percentile outcome near $87,565 and a 10th-percentile outcome around $5,227. The simulation models price only; at today's 3.28% yield, dividends would add to these figures. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees.
EQNR Stock Price Prediction: 2030
The same simulation in share prices, year by year.
CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $62.70 for EQNR by 2030 in the base case, from $46.25 today (1.4x over 4 years). The 10th-percentile path ends near $25.71. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on EQNR's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.
| Year | 10th percentile | Base case | 90th percentile | range base today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $31.96 | $49.90 | $77.93 | |
| 2028 | $28.67 | $53.85 | $101 | |
| 2029 | $26.85 | $58.10 | $126 | |
| 2030 | $25.71 | $62.70 | $153 | |
| 2031 | $24.98 | $67.65 | $183 |
Method: a lognormal simulation of EQNR's own volatility and capped historical trend, re-run daily; base case is the median path, the outer columns the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Questions people ask
Answered from the figures on this page, as of October 16, 2026.