Equinor ASA filed a Form 6-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 28, 2026, reporting its third quarter 2026 financial statements and operational review for the period ended September 30, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Adjusted operating income: USD 12.35 billion in Q3 2026, up 99% from USD 6.215 billion in Q3 2025, according to the filing.
  • Net operating income: USD 11.95 billion in Q3 2026, compared to USD 5.27 billion in Q3 2025.
  • Cash flow from operations after taxes paid: USD 8.14 billion for the quarter, as reported by the company.
  • Equity production: 2,166 mboe per day, a 2% increase compared to Q3 2025.
  • Cash dividend declared: USD 0.39 per share for the third quarter.
  • Share buy-back programme: Up to USD 3 billion for 2026, with a fourth tranche of up to USD 1,125 million announced.
  • Net debt to capital employed adjusted ratio: 3.8% at September 30, 2026, down from 17.8% at December 31, 2025.

Equinor Q3 2026 Financial and Operational Results

According to the filing, Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR) reported an adjusted net income of USD 2.86 billion for Q3 2026, resulting in adjusted earnings per share of USD 1.20. Net income for the quarter was USD 2.54 billion, with basic earnings per share of USD 1.07. The company attributed results primarily to higher liquid prices and European gas prices, with a realised European gas price of USD 20.0 per mmbtu and a liquids price of USD 92.3 per bbl during the quarter.

The filing reported that cash flows provided by operating activities, before taxes paid and working capital items, reached USD 14.68 billion in Q3 2026. Equinor paid the first two NCS tax instalments for 2026 totalling USD 6.2 billion during the quarter. Organic capital expenditure was USD 3.28 billion and total capital expenditures were USD 3.82 billion. For the first nine months of 2026, adjusted operating income reached USD 33.605 billion compared to USD 21.395 billion in the same period of 2025.

On the operational side, the filing noted that renewable power generation increased 26% year-on-year, reaching 1.15 TWh for Equinor's share, driven by contributions from Dogger Bank and a new onshore asset in Brazil. Total power generation was 1.32 TWh. The company disclosed that it acquired a stake in a gas-fired power plant in the U.S., progressed the Bay du Nord project in Canada with a new partner, and accessed exploration acreage in Namibia. Equinor, Aker BP, and Vår Energi also established a new strategic exploration partnership on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The company disclosed it increased its 2026 production growth guidance from approximately 3% to approximately 4%.

What Was Disclosed

Equinor's Form 6-K for October 2026 covers Q3 2026 financial statements and a business review, reporting adjusted operating income of USD 12.35 billion, equity production of 2,166 mboe per day, a quarterly dividend of USD 0.39 per share, and a share buy-back programme of up to USD 3 billion for 2026.