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EQNREquinor ASABuy Wait5.7·$32.04+2.66%
Buy WaitModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

Equinor screens attractively valued at a forward price-to-earnings of 8.4 times and has delivered three consecutive earnings beats with exceptional cash conversion, but its stock is trading below the analyst consensus target on negative price momentum and faces a meaningful risk that current earnings estimates embed commodity prices that may not persist — with the forward-to-trailing earnings ratio of 0.54 suggesting analysts already expect a near-halving of earnings.

Thesis pillars

  • Exceptional Free Cash Flow ConversionStable
  • Commodity Cycle Mean Reversion RiskStable
  • Earnings Beat Streak ValuationStable
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Equinor ASA (EQNR) Stock Analysis

Catalyst-Driven edge

Buy WaitVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Energy · Oil & Gas Integrated

Wait for pullback to $31.36. Weak momentum — blocks BUY_NOW at $32.04. Engine's entry $31.36 (Support Atr Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risk: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Equinor ASA operates as an energy company in Norway and internationally. It operates through Exploration & Production Norway; Exploration & Production International; Exploration & Production USA; Marketing, Midstream & Processing; and Renewables segments. The company engages in... Read more

$32.04+20.4% A.UpsideScore 5.7/10#9 of 17 Oil & Gas Integrated
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield23.62%
IncomeYield4.74%(5y avg 3.75%)Payout66.97%
Entry $31.36(Support Atr Sticky)Stop $29.48Target $37.68(resistance)A.R:R -0.7:1
Analyst target$35.35+10.3%6 analysts
$37.68our TP
$32.04price
$35.35mean
$40

Wait for pullback to $31.36. Weak momentum — blocks BUY_NOW at $32.04. Engine's entry $31.36 (Support Atr Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risk: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. | News modifier +1 (HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT) Score 5.7/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, earnings proximity 18d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-07-06
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Jul 22, 202618d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Earnings estimates trending UP
Attractive valuation
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)14.5
P/E (Fwd)8.2
Mkt Cap$76.6B
EV/EBITDA4.8
Profit Mgn5.3%
ROE12.4%
Rev Growth-5.3%
Beta-0.75
Dividend4.74%
Rating analysts37

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C0.78neutral
IV55%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Growth Rank
1.8
Quality Rank
2.9
Value Rank
4.7
GatesA.R:R -0.7=NEGATIVEMomentum 5.2<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Momentum 5.2>=4.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsEARNINGS PROXIMITY 18d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
21 · Oversold
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $30.83Resistance $38.45

Price Targets

$29
$31
$38
A.Upside+17.6%
A.R:R-0.7:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionMedium conviction
Suggested %0.7%
Max %1.4%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-4.0% upside)
! NEWS_MOD=+1: HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-22 (18d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EQNR stock a buy right now?

Wait for pullback to $31.36. Weak momentum — blocks BUY_NOW at $32.04. Engine's entry $31.36 (Support Atr Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risk: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. | News modifier +1 (HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT) Target $37.68 (+17.6%), stop $29.48 (−8.7%), A.R:R -0.7:1. Score 5.7/10, moderate confidence.

What is the EQNR stock price target?

Take-profit target: $37.68 (+20.4% upside). Target $37.68 (+17.6%), stop $29.48 (−8.7%), A.R:R -0.7:1. Stop-loss: $29.48.

What are the risks of investing in EQNR?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Is EQNR overvalued or undervalued?

Equinor ASA trades at a P/E of 14.5 (forward 8.2). TrendMatrix value score: 8.0/10. Verdict: Buy (Wait for Entry).

What do analysts say about EQNR?

37 analysts cover EQNR with a consensus score of 2.7/5. Average price target: $35.

What does Equinor ASA do?Equinor ASA operates as an energy company in Norway and internationally. It operates through Exploration & Production...

Equinor ASA operates as an energy company in Norway and internationally. It operates through Exploration & Production Norway; Exploration & Production International; Exploration & Production USA; Marketing, Midstream & Processing; and Renewables segments. The company engages in the discovery and appraisal of new resources, as well as commercial development and operation of the oil and gas portfolios; oil and gas field development, well deliveries, and sourcing; research, technology development, specialist advisory services, digitalization, IT, improvement, innovation, and ventures and future business; and developing, exploring, investing in, and operating areas within renewable energy, such as offshore wind, green hydrogen, storage solutions, and solar power. It is also involved in the marketing, trading, processing, and transportation of crude oil and condensate, natural gas, NGL and refined products, including refineries, terminals, and processing plant operation; power and emissions trading; development of transportation solutions for natural gas, liquids, and crude oil, including pipelines, shipping, trucking, and rail; and provision of low carbon solutions. The company was formerly known as Statoil ASA and changed its name to Equinor ASA in May 2018. Equinor ASA was incorporated in 1972 and is headquartered in Stavanger, Norway.

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