Equinor ASA (EQNR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$24.24 +0.34 (+1.42%)

(As of 09:06 AM ET)

Equinor ASA - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
5

Buy
3

Based on 10 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 10 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for EQNR.

Consensus Price Target

$26.90
10.97% Upside

According to the 10 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 10.97% from the current price of $24.24.

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EQNR Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/28/23 to 11/27/24	1 Month Ago 10/29/23 to 10/28/24	3 Months Ago 8/30/23 to 8/29/24	1 Year Ago 11/28/22 to 11/28/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	4 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$26.90	$26.90	$26.90	N/A
Forecasted Upside	10.97% Upside	9.00% Upside	-1.08% Downside	N/A
Consensus Rating	Hold	Reduce	Reduce	Hold

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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.

EQNR Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Equinor ASA Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Equinor ASA	Oils/Energy Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.10	2.62	2.50
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	12.58% Upside	1,608.49% Upside	6.73% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent EQNR News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/25/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	L. Rainforth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight
11/20/2024	Redburn Atlantic 5 of 5 stars	P. Low Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy
10/14/2024	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Underweight ➝ Equal Weight	$25.80	+1.02%
10/2/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Syme Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong Sell
8/8/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	H. Patricot Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Sell ➝ Neutral
7/10/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$30.00 ➝ $28.00	+4.36%
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2/8/2024	DZ Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
12/19/2023	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Sector Perform
12/7/2023	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy
11/29/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Hold ➝ Underperform
10/5/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Sell
7/19/2023	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Hold ➝ Sell
4/4/2023	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Underperform
3/30/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	James Hubbard Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
3/22/2023	Societe Generale Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Yoann Charenton Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
2/9/2023	Nordea Equity Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
2/9/2023	Pareto Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
1/19/2023	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Underweight
1/6/2023	DNB Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
1/3/2023	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform
12/1/2022	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold

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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 Monday, November 25, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Equinor ASA pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Equinor ASA
Bull Case

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

Equinor ASA recently reported a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $0.79, exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.74, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
The company has a market capitalization of approximately $62.89 billion, which reflects its substantial size and stability in the energy sector.
Equinor ASA's stock price is currently $22.52, which is relatively low compared to its 12-month high of $33.63, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
Institutional investors own 5.51% of Equinor ASA, indicating a level of confidence from large financial entities in the company's future prospects.
The company has a solid debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, suggesting a balanced approach to leveraging and financial health, which can be attractive to risk-averse investors.

Equinor ASA
Bear Case

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

Equinor ASA's stock has experienced a decline of 1.3% recently, which may indicate short-term volatility and investor uncertainty.
The company reported a net margin of 8.95%, which, while positive, may be lower than some competitors in the energy sector, suggesting potential challenges in profitability.
Analysts have mixed ratings on Equinor ASA, with two sell ratings and a consensus rating of "Hold," indicating a lack of strong bullish sentiment in the market.
The P/E ratio of 7.00, while low, may suggest that the stock is undervalued, but it could also reflect market skepticism about future growth prospects.
Equinor ASA's stock has a beta of 0.84, indicating lower volatility compared to the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities.

EQNR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 10 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.
: 10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Equinor ASA in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 10.97% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Equinor ASA's stock had 5 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Equinor ASA has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, 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 11/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Equinor ASA (EQNR) Stock Forecast & Price Target