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EQUINOR ASA ADR (EQNR) is down -3.42% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 1 story on EQNR across 1 source in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bearish (avg 34/100).
EQNR stock is down 3.42% at $38.98 as of the latest trade. The stock opened with a -4.6% gap from the prior close and has continued to trade lower throughout the session. The move follows a disappointing Q2 performance, including adjusted earnings per share below estimates and revenue falling short of expectations.
Equinor’s shares fell sharply in early trading after the company reported Q2 adjusted earnings per share of $1.33, which missed the estimated $1.39. Revenue for the quarter was reported at $34.023 billion, also below the projected $35.342 billion. The underperformance contributed to the stock’s early decline. In addition, Equinor announced the commencement of the third tranche of its 2026 buy-back program on July 23, which includes the redemption of state shares. The company also outlined a $13 billion organic capital expenditure plan for 2026, along with a target of 3% production growth and the maintenance of 35 Mboe per day.
EQNR opened at $38.49, reflecting a -4.6% gap from its prior close of $40.35. The stock reached a high of $39.12 at 9:30 AM ET and a low of $38.42 at 7:00 AM ET. As of the latest trade, it is at $38.90 with a volume of 0.4 million shares, which is 0.1 times the 3-month daily average. Unusual options activity includes one notable print, with a put premium of $352,000 being the largest single print. The stock has risen 12.5% over the past 8 sessions, moving from $35.87 to $40.35.
Equinor is scheduled to report earnings on July 22, 2026. Investors will be watching for further details on the company’s performance and guidance for the remainder of the year.
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In Europe, the Stoxx Europe 600 gained 0.8% in morning trading. Gerresheimer climbed 11.2% and Auto1 Group added 5.6%. On the other hand, Equinor lost 5.6%, and Var Energi slipped 4.7%. The FTSE 100 added 0.5%. Other stocks in Europe were up as France's CAC 40 gained 0.9% and Germany's DAX rose 1.3%.
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