Why Patterson-UTI Energy Inc (PTEN) Stock Is Rising
As of 2026-08-25, Patterson-UTI Energy Inc (PTEN) has a next-year EPS growth estimate of 1578.88%. Featured in 5 EPS revision reports, most recently on 2026-07-15.
Why PTEN Stock Is Rising
- +EPS Estimate Upgraded: Analysts raised Patterson-UTI Energy Inc's next-year EPS growth estimate from 623.79% to 942.09% on 2026-08-18.
- +Sustained Upward Momentum: The estimate has risen consistently across 3 trading sessions since detection, now up a net +636.79 pp to 1578.88%.
- !Largest Single-Day Revision: +279.17 pp on 2026-08-20 (1190.03% → 1469.20%).
- ·Current-Year Growth: Projected at 91.30%, supporting the forward estimate revision.
News Context
The primary driver is a sharp upward revision to Patterson-UTI’s next-year EPS growth estimate, which analysts raised on August 18 and which has continued climbing across three trading sessions. The upgrade follows Q2 earnings reports highlighting strong revenue growth, and the July drilling activity report provides a plausible supporting catalyst. Momentum has carried the estimate from roughly 624% to nearly 1,579% growth.
Generated 2026-08-25 · news as of 2026-08-25
Current Snapshot
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Oil & Gas Drilling
- EPS growth next year
- 1578.88%
- EPS growth this year
- 91.30%
- EPS next quarter (est)
- $0.03
- Last price
- $11.52
EPS Revision History
| Date | EPS Next Y | EPS This Y | Next Q (est) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | 1578.88% | 91.30% | $0.03 | $11.52 |
| 2026-08-24 | 1578.88% | 91.30% | $0.03 | $11.86 |
| 2026-08-23 | 1469.20% | 90.45% | $0.03 | $12.34 |
| 2026-08-21 | 1469.20% | 90.45% | $0.03 | $12.34 |
| 2026-08-20 | 1469.20% | 90.45% | $0.03 | $12.18 |
| 2026-08-19 | 1190.03% | 87.93% | $0.03 | $12.06 |
| 2026-08-18 | 942.09% | 84.67% | $0.03 | $12.12 |
| 2026-08-17 | 623.79% | 77.38% | $0.02 | $12.22 |
| 2026-08-16 | 623.79% | 77.38% | $0.02 | $11.37 |
| 2026-08-14 | 623.79% | 77.38% | $0.02 | $11.37 |
| 2026-08-13 | 543.91% | 74.44% | $0.02 | $10.90 |
| 2026-08-12 | 543.91% | 74.44% | $0.02 | $11.02 |
| 2026-08-11 | 543.91% | 74.44% | $0.02 | $11.06 |
| 2026-08-10 | 543.91% | 74.44% | $0.02 | $10.99 |
| 2026-08-09 | 543.91% | 74.44% | $0.02 | $9.87 |
| 2026-08-07 | 543.91% | 74.44% | $0.02 | $9.87 |
| 2026-08-06 | 570.34% | 75.28% | $0.02 | $10.05 |
| 2026-08-05 | 570.34% | 75.28% | $0.02 | $9.54 |
| 2026-08-04 | 570.34% | 75.28% | $0.02 | $10.09 |
| 2026-08-03 | 531.05% | 73.52% | $0.02 | $10.27 |
| 2026-08-02 | 499.36% | 71.55% | $0.02 | $10.48 |
| 2026-07-31 | 399.16% | 65.02% | $0.02 | $10.48 |
| 2026-07-30 | 350.54% | 61.31% | $0.01 | $9.85 |
| 2026-07-29 | 350.44% | 61.26% | -$0.04 | $9.33 |
| 2026-07-28 | 350.44% | 61.26% | -$0.04 | $9.17 |
| 2026-07-27 | 350.44% | 61.26% | -$0.04 | $9.41 |
| 2026-07-26 | 350.44% | 61.26% | -$0.04 | $10.20 |
| 2026-07-24 | 350.44% | 61.26% | -$0.04 | $10.20 |
| 2026-07-23 | 350.44% | 61.26% | -$0.04 | $10.34 |
| 2026-07-22 | 350.44% | 61.26% | -$0.04 | $10.72 |
Reports Featuring PTEN
- 2026-07-15
RH Leads EPS Revision Rally with 17% Surge; Onewater and Patterson-UTI Also Jump
- 2026-07-14
EPS Revision Screen Highlights: ONEW +16.6%, PTEN +15.2%, and NET +13.8%
- 2026-07-13
Top EPS Revision Gainers: PTEN, IQ, ALTG, ONEW, PDS Surge Up to 13.1%
- 2026-04-28
Intel Surges 29% as AI Spending Boom Lifts Chip Stocks This Week
- 2026-04-27
Intel Surges 29% as AI Spending Lifts Chip Stocks — Top EPS Revision Movers Today
Recent News
- Patterson-UTI Reports Drilling Activity for July 2026ACCESSWIRE
- Patterson-UTI Energy Inc (PTEN) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth and ...GuruFocus.com
- Patterson-UTI Energy Inc (PTEN) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth and ...GuruFocus.com
- Patterson-UTI Energy Inc (PTEN) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth and ...GuruFocus.com
- Patterson-UTI Energy Inc (PTEN) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth and ...GuruFocus.com
- Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call SummaryMoby
- Patterson-UTI: Q2 Earnings SnapshotAssociated Press
- Patterson-UTI: Q2 Earnings SnapshotAssociated Press
- Patterson-UTI Energy Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026ACCESSWIRE
- Patterson-UTI Energy Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026ACCESSWIRE
Screen Performance
Aggregate stats across all 2014 tickers our top-EPS-revision screen has flagged over the past 146 days.
- Median return since detection
- +3.1%
- % of tickers in the green
- 56%
- Median return on winners
- +19.9%
- Large revisions captured
- 1606
Past detection performance reflects the price change between when a ticker first entered our screen and the most recent observation. Not a forward-looking forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Patterson-UTI Energy Inc (PTEN) stock go up recently?▾
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc (PTEN) stock has risen following an analyst upgrade of its next-year EPS growth estimate from 623.79% to 942.09% on 2026-08-18. The estimate has since risen consistently across 3 additional trading sessions, gaining a net +636.79 pp to 1578.88%. EPS estimate upgrades are among the strongest leading indicators of stock outperformance.
What is Patterson-UTI Energy Inc's next-year EPS growth estimate?▾
As of 2026-08-25, Patterson-UTI Energy Inc (PTEN) has a next-year EPS growth estimate of 1578.88%, based on analyst consensus.
When was the latest EPS estimate revision for PTEN?▾
The most recent revision occurred on 2026-08-24, when analysts adjusted the next-year EPS growth estimate from 1469.20% to 1578.88%.
What sector and industry does Patterson-UTI Energy Inc belong to?▾
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas Drilling industry.
How often is this EPS estimate data updated?▾
EPS revision data is refreshed daily from analyst consensus estimates. PTEN appears on this page because it was flagged by our daily top-EPS-revision-performer screen.
EPS revision data sourced from analyst consensus estimates, refreshed daily. Patterson-UTI Energy Inc (PTEN) appears here because it was detected by our daily top-EPS-revision-performer screen.