Morgan Stanley upgraded Equinor (EQNR) to Overweight from Equal Weight with a price target of $30.90, up from $25.80 as part of a broader research note previewing 2025 in the Energy sector. Oil & gas have mixed prospects in 2025, with Gas markets looking robust, but the oil market seen as well supplied, and downstream margins likely remain under pressure, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Morgan Stanley adds that while it still foresees minor downwards pressure on consensus earnings estimates, after sharp declines, the firm believes that earnings downgrade cycle is nearing completion. For Equinor, the firm is positive on the recent rally in European gas prices, which is well underpinned by robust global LNG demand and low inventories, also noting that it sees downside risks to Equinor’s capex guidance.
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