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Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (PTEN) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±8.9% Move

$12.69 +0.71% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (PTEN) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 64/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH Cap $4.84B

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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+2.7% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PTEN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±8.9%

NEXT EST. WINDOW: Dec 30, 2026 (~58 DAYS)

Historical OHLCV Volatility ±8.9% Swing Band

±$1.13 Expected Swing

MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

PTEN Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 64/100

Trailing EPS: $-0.24 • YoY Revenue Growth: -9.8%

Model Bullish Setup (64/100)Model Risk Weight (36/100)

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Recent SEC Reported Revenue, Net Profit & Diluted EPS Cadence

Period	Filed	Revenue	Net Profit	Free Cash Flow	Gross Margin
FY 2025	2025-12-31	$4.79B	-$93.1M	$372.2M	52%
FY 2024	2024-12-31	$5.31B	-$966.4M	$497.1M	52%
FY 2023	2023-12-31	$4.07B	$246.0M	$822.7M	52%

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PTEN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +3.25%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL

2026-11-01O $12.60H $12.69L $12.60C $12.69VOL 13.22M

RES: $13.54SUP: $11.15SMA50: $11.90SMA200: $10.60

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21.4%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -9.8% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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1. Head-to-Head Energy Peer Comparison (PTEN vs. CRGY, CNX, HP, HESM)

Industry: Oil & Gas Production (41 Tracked Issuers)

Across 88 tracked Energy securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (PTEN) ranks #60 by composite RQD confidence (64/100, grade C) and #80 by equity capitalization ($4.84B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CNX leads on earnings valuation at 8.6x trailing P/E, while HESM leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 19.1% ROIC and — gross margin. CNX currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 70/100 (B-) compared with PTEN at 64/100 (C).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
PTEN ACTIVE Patterson-UTI Energy Inc.	C	64/100	—	—	-0.8%	+0.71%	$4.84B	Benchmark Subject
CRGY Crescent Energy Company	C-	60/100	34.2x	—	1.7%	0.00%	$4.54B	/crgy-vs-pten →
CNX CNX Resources Corporation	B-	70/100	8.6x	—	9.3%	-3.31%	$5.44B	/cnx-vs-pten →
HP Helmerich & Payne Inc.	C	62/100	—	—	0.1%	-0.55%	$4.16B	/hp-vs-pten →
HESM Hess Midstream LP Class A Representing Limited Partner Interests	D+	54/100	11.7x	—	19.1%	+1.70%	$4.14B	/hesm-vs-pten →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000889900

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (PTEN) reported GAAP revenue of $4.79B (-9.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $5.31B , and +17.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$93.1M, operating cash flow of $961.2M, and free cash flow of $372.2M (-25.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, PTEN closed FY2025 with $5.57B in total assets against $1.22B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.88, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$4.79B	-$93.1M	$961.2M	$372.2M	$5.57B	$1.22B
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$5.31B	-$966.4M	$1.18B	$497.1M	$5.83B	$1.22B
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$4.07B	$246.0M	$1.01B	$822.7M	$4.89B	$1.14B

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Is PTEN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEN) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 64/100 at a spot price of $12.69 (+0.71% 1D, market cap $4.84B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 88 tracked Energy issuers, PTEN ranks #60 in composite RQD confidence.

How does PTEN compare to CRGY and CNX in the Energy sector?

Within the Energy sector (Oil & Gas Production), PTEN carries a Roarable C (64/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -0.8%. By comparison, CRGY (Crescent Energy Company) holds a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E 34.2x, ROIC 1.7%, cap $4.54B) and CNX (CNX Resources Corporation) posts a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 8.6x, ROIC 9.3%, cap $5.44B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CNX leads on earnings multiple (8.6x) while HESM leads on capital efficiency (19.1% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for PTEN?

Per PTEN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000889900), Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. generated $4.79B in revenue (-9.8% YoY), -$93.1M in net income, and $372.2M in free cash flow against $5.57B in total assets and $1.22B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is PTEN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

PTEN last traded at $12.69 (+0.71% on volume of 13,217,858 shares), positioning the stock +6.64% above its 50-day simple moving average ($11.90) and +19.72% above its 200-day simple moving average ($10.60). Across its 52-week range of $5.24 to $13.39, PTEN sits at the 91.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 59.4 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.9% ($11.56 to $13.82).

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When is PTEN's next earnings date?

Based on SEC filing cadence, Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (PTEN)'s next quarterly reporting window is estimated around Dec 30, 2026.

How much is PTEN stock expected to move on earnings?

Volatility modeling currently projects a ±8.9% event move for PTEN, spanning a range between $11.56 and $13.82.

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