PTEN Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

PTEN - Patterson-UTI Energy Inc

DRILLING OIL & GAS WELLS
$7.53
-0.01 (-0.13%) ▼
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
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Last Updated: January 30, 2026
Earnings: Feb 04, 2026 3d

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📊 HOLD: PTEN shows balanced signals. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly. Monitor for clearer direction.

In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: PTEN is currently trading at $7.53, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $6.23 to $7.37.

Technical Outlook: Technically, PTEN is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $7.00, while resistance sits at $7.85.

Market Sentiment: PTEN has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position EXTENDED
Fair Price Range $6.23 - $7.37
Company Quality Score 58/100 (HOLD)
Volume Confirmation HIGH
Confidence Score 57.9%

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All Signals

  • BEARISH: Price extended above range
  • BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
  • BULLISH: High volume confirmation
  • NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($7.27)

Fair Price Analysis

30-Day Fair Range $6.23 - $7.37
Current vs Fair Value EXTENDED

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $7.00
Resistance Level $7.85
Current Trend Strong Uptrend

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) -20.46
Wall Street Target $7.27 (-3.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY) -13.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY) -97.9%
Profit Margin -2.8%
Last updated: January 31, 2026 11:14 AM ET
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