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PTEN today

$10.67+$0.25 (+2.40%)close Nov 12, 2026

Trend

DailyUptrend (confirmed)

4 hourExpanding

1 hourSymmetric Triangle

15 minLeaning Bearish

5 minStrong Bullish

Daily trend turns down below $10.46

Key levels

Resistance$12.25

Resistance$10.93

Support$9.41

Support$8.50

Latest news & SEC filings

AnalystCitigroup keeps Neutral rating on Patterson-UTI Energy, cuts target to $11

AnalystPiper Sandler lifts its valuation target for Patterson-UTI Energy to $15

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About Patterson-UTI Energy

Patterson-UTI Energy is an oilfield services provider that drills wells and handles well completion for energy producers. Its services include land-based drilling rigs, hydraulic fracturing, and custom drill bit technology. The company operates mainly in the United States, working for large exploration and production firms.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 10, 2026.

Nasdaq · Energy

PATTERSON UTI ENERGY INC (PTEN)

$10.67+0.25 (+2.40%)
WATCHLISTGrade: B+Risk: LOW
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
10.5511.2411.9412.6310.67Oct 12Oct 20Oct 28Nov 5
High10.77
Low10.21
Open10.46
Volume7.35M
Avg Vol7.01M
VWAP10.59
30d High13.32
30d Low9.86
30d Chg-4.82%

What Is the Price Target for PTEN?

SEPT Low Target

$11.00

SEPT Mid Target

$14.00

SEPT High Target

$17.00

Analyst Consensus

$14.00

Current: $10.45Upside: +34.0%Confidence: 85%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is PTEN a Buy or Sell Right Now?

68
Investability Score
WATCHLIST12-18 months
News summary · last 30 days
Critical news
Oct 29HIGHEarnings: growth/beat

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing -10.2% YoY with STRONG trend — consistent growth.

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Is PTEN Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

OVERVALUED

Methods Used

P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$11.39

22

Moat Score

NONE

5/9

Piotroski Score

1.6

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with PTEN?

Insider Signal

SELLING

0 buys / 7 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

NEUTRAL

0 buys / 0 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

MEDIUM

Signal: NEUTRAL

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
Hendricks William Andrew JRdirector officerSale250,000$3.0MSep 18, 2026
Robinson Forrest CofficerBuy20,833-Jun 9, 2026
Robinson Forrest CofficerSale5,749$68KJun 9, 2026
Robinson Forrest CofficerSale13,670$164KJun 8, 2026
Hendricks William Andrew JRdirector officerSale200,000$2.3MJun 5, 2026
Holcomb James MichaelofficerSale150,000$1.7MMay 28, 2026

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PTEN Growth Story

Revenue YoY

-10.3%

3yr Revenue CAGR

22.2%

EPS Growth YoY

90.16%

FCF Growth YoY

-25.1%

Revenue Trend

STRONG

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TimePriceSizeValueSide
21:31:12$10.674,323$$46KBUY
21:00:43$10.671,324$$14KBUY
21:00:43$10.671,822$$19KBUY
21:00:42$10.671,005$$11KBUY
21:00:42$10.6732,000$$341KBUY

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TypeStrikeExpiryDTEPremiumSizeTrade
CALL$11Feb 1999$$20.0K200BLOCK

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PTEN — frequently asked questions

What is PTEN stock price today?

PATTERSON UTI ENERGY INC (PTEN) is at $10.67, up 2.40% (+$0.25) at the Nov 12, 2026 close.

Why is PTEN stock moving today?

Latest PTEN news — Nov 10, 2026: Citigroup keeps Neutral rating on Patterson-UTI Energy, cuts target to $11 · Nov 3, 2026: Piper Sandler lifts its valuation target for Patterson-UTI Energy to $15

What is the PTEN price target?

The average analyst price target for PTEN is $14.00, ranging from $11 to $17, based on 10 analysts. Latest: Citigroup maintains on Nov 10, 2026.

What do analysts rate PTEN?

Analyst ratings for PTEN: 4 Buy, 16 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did PTEN beat earnings?

PTEN last reported on Oct 29, 2026: EPS $0.07 vs $0.03 expected — a beat of 133.3%.

Does PTEN pay a dividend?

Yes. PTEN's dividend yield is 5.23%.

What are PTEN support and resistance levels?

Support: $9.41, $8.50, $7.72. Resistance: $10.93, $12.25, $13.35.

What are insiders doing with PTEN?

Insider activity: SELLING, 0 buys and 7 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on PTEN?

Nov 10, 2026: Citigroup keeps Neutral rating on Patterson-UTI Energy, cuts target to $11 · Nov 3, 2026: Piper Sandler lifts its valuation target for Patterson-UTI Energy to $15