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Equinor ASA (EQNR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$22.69 -0.10 (-0.44%)
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Equinor ASA - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 9 Analyst Ratings
Sell
1
Hold
4
Buy
4

Based on 9 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Equinor ASA in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 9 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, 3 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for EQNR.

Consensus Price Target

$26.90
18.55% Upside
According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Equinor ASA, the average price target is $26.90. The highest price target for EQNR is $28.00, while the lowest price target for EQNR is $25.80. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.55% from the current price of $22.69.
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EQNR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/27/23 to 12/26/24		1 Month Ago
11/27/23 to 11/26/24		3 Months Ago
9/28/23 to 9/27/24		1 Year Ago
12/27/22 to 12/27/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
5 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$26.90$26.90$26.90N/A
Forecasted Upside18.55% Upside12.58% Upside7.69% UpsideN/A
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Reduce
Hold

EQNR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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EQNR Price Targets by Month

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Equinor ASA Stock vs. The Competition

TypeEquinor ASAOils/Energy CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.44
2.63
2.51
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.45% Upside1,426.58% Upside13.34% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/9/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars		 UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Overweight
11/27/2024Berenberg Bank
2 of 5 stars		J. Carmichael
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
11/25/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars		L. Rainforth
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight
11/20/2024Redburn Atlantic
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		P. Low
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
10/14/2024Morgan Stanley
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$25.80+1.02%
10/2/2024Citigroup
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		A. Syme
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeStrong Sell
8/8/2024UBS Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		H. Patricot
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral
7/10/2024TD Cowen
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$30.00 ➝ $28.00+4.36%
2/8/2024DZ Bank
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
12/19/2023Royal Bank of Canada
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector Perform
12/7/2023Bank of America
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
11/29/2023Jefferies Financial Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 DowngradeHold ➝ Underperform
10/5/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 DowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell
4/4/2023BNP Paribas
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform
3/30/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		James Hubbard
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
3/22/2023Societe Generale
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Yoann Charenton
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
2/9/2023Nordea Equity Research
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
2/9/2023Pareto Securities
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
1/6/2023DNB Markets
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
1/3/2023Sanford C. Bernstein
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform

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Should I Buy Equinor ASA Stock? EQNR Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Equinor ASA pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Equinor ASA
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Equinor ASA:

  • Equinor ASA recently reported earnings of $0.79 per share, exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.74, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
  • The company generated revenue of $25.45 billion for the latest quarter, surpassing analyst expectations of $24.45 billion, showcasing robust operational capabilities.
  • Equinor ASA's current stock price is $24.37, reflecting a recent increase of 2.0%, which may indicate positive market sentiment and potential for further growth.
  • The firm has a solid return on equity of 19.97%, suggesting efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, which is attractive to investors looking for strong financial metrics.
  • Equinor ASA has a manageable debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, indicating a balanced approach to leveraging, which can reduce financial risk for investors.

Equinor ASA
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Equinor ASA for these reasons:

  • Natixis Advisors LLC significantly reduced its holdings in Equinor ASA by 84.1%, which may signal a lack of confidence among institutional investors.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a 12-month low of $22.15, suggesting potential risks associated with price fluctuations.
  • Equinor ASA's price-to-earnings ratio of 7.48, while relatively low, may indicate that the stock is undervalued, but it could also reflect market skepticism about future growth prospects.
  • The company has a P/E/G ratio of 5.30, which is higher than the typical range for growth stocks, potentially indicating that the stock may not be a good value relative to its growth rate.
  • Recent trading volumes have been below average, which could suggest reduced investor interest and liquidity concerns in the stock.

EQNR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Equinor ASA is $26.90, with a high forecast of $28.00 and a low forecast of $25.80.

9 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Equinor ASA in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" EQNR shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in EQNR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Equinor ASA's stock has a predicted upside of 18.55% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Equinor ASA's stock had 7 upgrades by analysts.

Equinor ASA has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Berenberg Bank, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, and Redburn Atlantic in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Equinor ASA less than other "oils/energy" companies. The consensus rating for Equinor ASA is Hold while the average consensus rating for "oils/energy" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how EQNR compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:EQNR) was last updated on 12/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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