Patterson-UTI Energy Inc is a Texas based provider of drilling and completion services to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies, offering contract drilling, integrated well completion, directional drilling services, and specialized drill bit solutions... Show more
PTEN broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 19, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 44 similar instances where the stock broke above the upper band. In 38 of the 44 cases the stock fell afterwards. This puts the odds of success at 86%.
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In 46 of 56 cases where PTEN's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 82%.
The 10-day moving average for PTEN crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on September 29, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In 12 of 16 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 75%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where PTEN declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 79%.
The Aroon Indicator for PTEN entered a downward trend on October 08, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where PTEN's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, 26 of 30 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 87%.
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 23, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on PTEN as a result. In 66 of 87 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 76%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for PTEN just turned positive on October 09, 2026. Looking at past instances where PTEN's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 37 of 45 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 82%.
PTEN moved above its 50-day moving average on October 23, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
Following a +6.54% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where PTEN advanced for three days, in 241 of 311 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 77%.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 8 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.473) is normal, around the industry mean (1.478). P/E Ratio (-49.875) is within average values for comparable stocks, (167.980). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.700) is also within normal values, averaging (2.853). Dividend Yield (0.033) settles around the average of (0.034) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.980) is also within normal values, averaging (1.725).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 38 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. PTEN’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 50 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 65 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 77 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. PTEN’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 65, placing this stock worse than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 91 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a provider of onshore contract drilling and pressure pumping services
Industry ContractDrilling