Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) — Analyst outlook / Analyst consensus target is. Based on 53 analyst ratings, the consensus is bullish — 1 Strong Buy, 26 Buy, 19 Hold, 7 Sell.
The consensus price target is $9.00 (low: $7.00, high: $11.00), representing a downside of 8.9% from the current price $9.88.
Analysts estimate Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $0.11 and revenue of $5.45B for the next fiscal year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) track record: 2024: actual $-2.44 vs est $0.11 (missed -2413.5%). 2025: actual $-0.24 vs est $-0.29 (beat +16.9%). Analyst accuracy: 38%.
PTEN Stock — 12-Month Price Forecast
$9.00
▼ -8.91% Downside
Average Price Target
Based on 53 Wall Street analysts offering 12-month price targets for Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., the average price target is $9.00, with a high forecast of $11.00, and a low forecast of $7.00.
The average price target represents a -8.91% change from the last price of $9.88.
Highest Price Target
$11.00
Average Price Target
$9.00
Lowest Price Target
$7.00
PTEN Analyst Ratings
Buy
Based on 53 analysts giving stock ratings to Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. in the past 3 months
EPS Estimates — PTEN
38%
Analyst Accuracy
Inaccurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual –$2.44
vs Est $0.11
▼ 104.3% off
2025
Actual –$0.24
vs Est –$0.29
▲ 20.4% off
Profitability Outlook
Company has been making losses in all recent fiscal years. EPS is improving but still negative. Analysts expect the company to turn profitable.
Revenue Estimates — PTEN
99%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $5.378B
vs Est $5.448B
▼ 1.3% off
2025
Actual $4.827B
vs Est $4.786B
▲ 0.8% off
Revenue Trend
Revenue has declined over the period shown. Analysts expect stable revenue going forward.
