Dec 28, 2025 • Insider Monkey
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Jim Cramer on Patterson-UTI: “It’s Just a Flat-Out No on This Show
Jim Cramer has stated a clear "no" on Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEN), and by extension, oil and gas stocks in general, during a recent show. He indicated that he hasn't recommended such stocks for a long time and does not intend to do so this year. Patterson-UTI Energy provides drilling and completion services for oil and gas wells, reporting an average of 93 drilling rigs operating in the US in November 2025.
Dec 23, 2025 • MarketBeat
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Wedge Capital Management L L P NC Raises Stock Position in Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. $PTEN
Wedge Capital Management L L P NC significantly increased its stake in Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTEN) during the third quarter, boosting its holdings by 103.5% to 564,630 shares, valued at approximately $2.93 million. This comes as other major institutions have also added to their positions, bringing the total institutional ownership to about 97.91%. Despite a recent quarterly loss and negative projected EPS for the year, Patterson-UTI Energy offers a 5.4% dividend yield, while director James Carl Stewart recently sold over 368,000 shares, reducing his ownership by 64%.
Dec 19, 2025 • MarketBeat
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James Carl Stewart Sells 350,000 Shares of Patterson-UTI Energy (NASDAQ:PTEN) Stock
James Carl Stewart, a Director at Patterson-UTI Energy (NASDAQ:PTEN), sold a total of 718,254 shares between December 17-18, 2025, netting approximately $4.22 million and reducing his stake by 37.83%. The company, trading around $5.83, has a market cap of $2.21 billion and analysts expect a negative EPS of roughly -$0.10 for the current fiscal year. Despite negative earnings, Patterson-UTI Energy pays a quarterly dividend of $0.08, yielding about 5.5%.
Dec 18, 2025 • Stock Traders Daily
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Understanding Momentum Shifts in (PTEN)
An analysis of Patterson-uti Energy Inc. (PTEN) reveals a mid-channel oscillation pattern and a significant 52.5:1 risk-reward short setup. The stock shows weak sentiment in the near and long term but strong support in the mid-term, with specific entry and target zones for different trading strategies. The report highlights the use of AI models to generate trading strategies and risk management parameters.
Dec 16, 2025 • ts2.tech
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Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) Stock Drops as Oil Slips Below $60: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)
Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) shares dropped significantly on December 16, 2025, as crude oil prices fell below $60 per barrel, raising concerns about potential budget tightening by oil and gas exploration and production companies in 2026. Analysts are divided on PTEN's outlook, with some expressing caution due to an uncertain oil backdrop and constrained North American onshore spending, while others maintain a "Buy" rating based on strong Q3 results. The company's performance is heavily influenced by oil price direction, rig counts, and upcoming Q4 earnings commentary regarding customer behavior in early 2026.
Dec 14, 2025 • Investing.com
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Patterson-UTI Energy stock downgraded by JPMorgan on North American spending concerns
JPMorgan downgraded Patterson-UTI Energy (NASDAQ:PTEN) from Neutral to Underweight, setting a price target of $6.00 due to anticipated North American spending headwinds in the energy services sector. The firm expects softer 2026 capital expenditure guidance from major oil and exploration companies. Despite this, Patterson-UTI maintains a solid dividend yield of 5.06% and healthy liquidity, with other recent news indicating mixed Q3 2025 financial results but a raised price target from Goldman Sachs.