Equinor’s adjusted operating income nearly doubled year over year to $12.35 billion in the third quarter of 2026. Higher commodity prices, strong refining margins and high production drove the increase.
Net income was $2.54 billion, compared with a loss in Q3 2025.
Total equity production rose 2% year over year to 2.166 million barrels of oil equivalent per day.
Citing strong operational performance, Equinor raised its full-year 2026 oil and gas production growth guidance to around 4%, from approximately 3%.
The company also announced a cash dividend of $0.39 per share and a new tranche of its share buy-back program.