Patterson-UTI Energy

Shares of Patterson-UTI Energy traded at 13.08 USD as a new 52-week high and are currently only about 1% below that level. Year to date the stock is up 133%, up 47% in six months and nearly 10% in the past week. In the second quarter revenue climbed 10% to 1.23 billion USD and beat expectations, while adjusted earnings amounted to a loss of 5 cents per share. Several analysts raised estimates, Piper Sandler reiterated overweight with a 14.00 USD price target; the company emphasized its focus on free cash flow and growth in drilling and completion services. » Więcej na de.investing.com

Patterson-UTI reports an average of 95 revenue-generating drilling rigs in the U.S. for June; the quarterly average for the period ending June 30 was 92 rigs. The company says it will regularly publish the number of active rigs shortly after month-end. The stock has been volatile (weekly loss 9.3%) but is up 44.7% year-to-date; market capitalization is $3.23 billion and dividend yield 4.62%. » Więcej na de.investing.com

Barclays raised its price target on Patterson-UTI Energy from $8 to $10 while maintaining an Equal Weight rating after the company beat Q1 2026 revenue and earnings estimates. Management signaled near-term rig additions and expects an average rig count of about 90 in Q2, with Drilling Services adjusted gross profit targeted near $130 million. Barclays anticipates this will lift completion activity by Q3. Patterson-UTI also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, implying a roughly 3.46% annual yield. » Więcej na finance.yahoo.com