PTEN
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc
DRILLING OIL & GAS WELLS
Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$10.42
+0.37 (+3.68%)
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5d:
-2.16%
30d:
-9.55%
90d:
-4.4%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
WAIT
LOW Confidence (95%)
Quality Score
51/100
Position
OVERSOLD
30-Day Fair Range
$10.61 – $12.27
Position: OVERSOLD
Forward P/E & Valuation
21.3x
CHEAP
vs 85.8x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$14.73
+41.4% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$9.41 / $13.35
Trend: Uptrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$23.78
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$14.77
29.4% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: PTEN is currently trading at $10.42, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $10.61 to $12.27. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 21.3) compared to its historical average (85.8). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 37.1% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PTEN is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $9.41, while resistance sits at $13.35. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 3.7% recently.
Market Sentiment: PTEN scores 65/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $14.73 (+41.4%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PTEN is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $9.41, while resistance sits at $13.35. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 3.7% recently.
Market Sentiment: PTEN scores 65/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $14.73 (+41.4%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$10.61 -
$12.27
Company Quality Score
51/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
95.2%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$10.61 -
$12.27
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support Level
$9.41
Resistance Level
$13.35
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Nov 11, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (65/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+3.7%)
- BULLISH: Trading 41.4% below Wall St target ($14.73)
- WARNING: Composite score 51/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
21.33
Wall Street Target
$14.73
(+41.4%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
14.1%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-97.9%
Profit Margin
-0.5%
Valuation Discount vs History
-37.1% cheaper
PE vs Historical
21.3 vs 85.8
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-37.1%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$9.38
(-10%)
2-Year Target
$8.44
(-19%)
3-Year Target
$7.60
(-27%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 21→86)
$30.55
(+193%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.3, Growth: 1550.3%)
$35.17
(+238%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 19.9, Growth: 1550.3%)
$32.74
(+214%)
Bear:
(PE: 16.9, Growth: 1550.3%)
$27.83
(+167%)
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 21.3 to 85.8
Stabilization Target:
$41.91
(+302.2%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+302.2%
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Bullish
2 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bullish
StockTwits Volume
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Last Tracked
Oct 27, 2026
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AI Retail Discussion Summary:
One bullish StockTwits message expresses optimism about $PTEN's price movement with a target of $13.
Key Retail Themes:
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