Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Patterson-UTI Energy Hold (4.8 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

When does PTEN report earnings?

Patterson-UTI Energy's next scheduled report is on Feb 3, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.08.

What is the PTEN price target?

The median analyst price target from 15 analysts is $14.00, with a range of $12.00 – $19.00.

Is PTEN Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Patterson-UTI Energy as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Does PTEN pay a dividend?

Yes — Patterson-UTI Energy's dividend yield is 4.0%.

Nama Insights

Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN)

Energy · Oil Gas Drilling · NASDAQ

Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) is a Energy company in the Oil Gas Drilling industry. It has a market capitalization of $3.76B and a free-cash-flow yield of 9.8%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue declined 10.2% and free cash flow per share fell 22.4%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 4.8 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the leading band of its market.

AI scorecard

Hold · 4.8/10

The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Leading · +85.0% over 12 months ex. last

Top 20% of its market on the past year's steady rise.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-51.7%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$3.76B
Trailing P/E	—
Price / book	1.2
Price / sales	0.8
FCF yield	9.8%
Dividend yield	4.0%
Gross margin	4.9%
Operating margin	-1.1%
Net margin	-1.9%
Revenue growth (YoY)	-10.2%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+22.2%
EPS growth (YoY)	—
FCF/share growth (YoY)	-22.4%
Beta	0.8
Exchange	NASDAQ
Sector	Energy
Industry	Oil Gas Drilling

PTEN earnings

Next report: Feb 3, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $0.08). Beat the EPS estimate in 3 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Oct 28, 2026	$0.07	$0.04	+75.0%	$1.34B
Q2 2026	Jul 28, 2026	-$0.05	-$0.03	-66.7%	$1.23B
Q1 2026	Apr 21, 2026	-$0.06	-$0.10	+40.0%	$1.12B
Q4 2025	Feb 3, 2026	-$0.02	-$0.10	+80.0%	$1.15B

PTEN analyst price target

Median target $14.00 from 15 analysts, ranging $12.00 – $19.00.

Oil Gas Drilling peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
NE	Noble	$6.53B	—
RIG	Transocean	$5.85B	65.5
VAL	Valaris	$5.54B	7.0
HP	Helmerich & Payne	$3.52B	—
SDRL	Seadrill	$2.60B	—
NBR	Nabors Industries	$1.20B	—
PDS	Precision Drilling	$1.16B	19.1
BORR	Borr Drilling	$1.00B	—

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Recent Congressional trades

Patterson-UTI Energy trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Debbie Wasserman Schultz	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Nov 20, 2024
Josh Gottheimer	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Feb 15, 2024
Josh Gottheimer	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Jan 7, 2024
Josh Gottheimer	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 21, 2023
Shelley M Capito	Senate	Exchange	$1,001 - $15,000	—

PTEN FAQ

Is PTEN a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Patterson-UTI Energy Hold (4.8 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
When does PTEN report earnings?: Patterson-UTI Energy's next scheduled report is on Feb 3, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.08.
What is the PTEN price target?: The median analyst price target from 15 analysts is $14.00, with a range of $12.00 – $19.00.
Is PTEN Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Patterson-UTI Energy as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does PTEN pay a dividend?: Yes — Patterson-UTI Energy's dividend yield is 4.0%.