PTEN Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
PTEN - Patterson-UTI Energy Inc
$10.83
-0.22 (-1.99%)
▼
5d:
-0.55%
30d:
+22.79%
90d:
+82.63%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Mar 31, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Apr 22, 2026
21d
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: PTEN shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Company currently unprofitable (negative forward earnings). Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: PTEN shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Company currently unprofitable (negative forward earnings). Moderate conviction.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: PTEN is currently trading at $10.83, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $8.72 to $10.83.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PTEN is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $10.37, while resistance sits at $11.75.
Market Sentiment: PTEN has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $9.00. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PTEN is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $10.37, while resistance sits at $11.75.
Market Sentiment: PTEN has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $9.00. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Fair Price Range
$8.72 -
$10.83
Company Quality Score
55/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
68.4%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading 16.9% above Wall St target ($9.00)
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$8.72 -
$10.83
Current vs Fair Value
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$10.37
Resistance Level
$11.75
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Mar 31, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
-49.18
Wall Street Target
$9.00
(-16.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-1.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-97.9%
Profit Margin
-1.9%
Share & Embed Analysis
Last updated: March 31, 2026 6:55 PM ET
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
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Sells
Net
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