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Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. is projected to rise to $12.68 by 2027, a +35% move from its current price of $9.39. PTEN is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/12/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | $9.11 | $9.39 | $9.69 | +0.03% |
| Jul 14 | $9.00 | $9.39 | $9.81 | +0.05% |
| Jul 15 | $8.91 | $9.40 | $9.91 | +0.08% |
| Jul 16 | $8.84 | $9.40 | $10.00 | +0.10% |
| Jul 17 | $8.78 | $9.40 | $10.07 | +0.13% |
| Jul 18 | $8.72 | $9.40 | $10.14 | +0.16% |
| Jul 19 | $8.67 | $9.41 | $10.20 | +0.18% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $8.67 | $9.41 | $10.20 | +0.18% |
| Week 2 | $8.40 | $9.42 | $10.57 | +0.37% |
| Week 3 | $8.20 | $9.44 | $10.87 | +0.55% |
| Week 4 | $8.04 | $9.46 | $11.13 | +0.73% |
| Week 5 | $7.90 | $9.48 | $11.36 | +0.92% |
| Week 6 | $7.78 | $9.49 | $11.58 | +1.10% |
| Week 7 | $7.67 | $9.51 | $11.79 | +1.29% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. provides drilling and completion services to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States, Canada, Colombia, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Drilling Services, Completion Services, and Drilling Products.
The Drilling Services segment engages in contract and directional drilling, MWD services, equipment supply and rental, and related technology services. The Completion Services segment offers hydraulic fracturing, wireline and pumping, completion support, equipment, materials, cementing, and related logistics activities. The Drilling Products segment designs, manufactures, sells, and rents drill bits and oilfield tools and provides specialized services for land-based drilling activities.
The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
PTEN, Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., is categorized in Energy and currently trades at $9.70 with a market capitalization of $3.68B, and a rank of 1610. The near-term outlook for 2026 is Neutral with an average forecast price of $9.70 and a range from $6.47 to $13.71. Looking further out, the forecast shows bullish momentum, with higher average prices projected in 2027 through 2050 including a 2030 average of $16.88, a 2040 average of $51.16, and a 2050 average of $94.92, signaling meaningful upside over the multi-year horizon.
A major floor 32.2% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 8.8% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 30.7% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 46.8% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key PTEN support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of PTEN market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $9.24 | Buy | $9.31 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $9.18 | Buy | $9.37 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $9.78 | Sell | $9.79 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $11.10 | Sell | $10.40 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $10.53 | Sell | $10.09 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $8.46 | Buy | $9.16 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 41.58 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 83.55 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | -41.19 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -49.39 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.04 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | -6.75 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.38 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 50.61 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -0.83 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -1.37 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 48.84 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -0.38 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -80.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 9.58 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 25.15 | Sell |
| ATR (14) | 0.30 | Info |
Technically, the sentiment is BULLISH with an RSI14 of 40. The 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is $11.19 and the 200-day simple moving average (SMA200) is $8.42, highlighting a mix of near-term momentum and underlying support. The current support level is $8.56 and resistance is $12.27, framing a near-term range around the present price.
Over the last 30 days, the price has traded between $7.86 and $11.98, reflecting a modestly elevated trading band.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6.47 | $9.39 | $13.14 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $9.97 | $12.68 | $17.11 | +35% | Bullish | |
| $10.31 | $13.53 | $19.02 | +44% | Bullish | |
| $10.85 | $14.62 | $21.22 | +56% | Bullish | |
| $11.35 | $15.66 | $23.35 | +67% | Bullish | |
| $11.95 | $16.83 | $25.69 | +79% | Bullish | |
| $13.74 | $19.75 | $30.78 | +110% | Bullish | |
| $15.55 | $22.78 | $36.17 | +143% | Bullish | |
| $18.13 | $27.03 | $43.67 | +188% | Bullish | |
| $19.89 | $30.18 | $49.54 | +221% | Bullish | |
| $26.99 | $44.29 | $77.76 | +372% | Bullish | |
| $43.52 | $81.94 | $158.50 | +773% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $6.47 | $9.39 | $11.49 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $8.28 | $9.80 | $11.95 | +4.42% |
| September 2026 | $8.06 | $9.62 | $11.86 | -1.92% |
| October 2026 | $8.07 | $9.70 | $12.09 | +0.86% |
| November 2026 | $8.42 | $10.18 | $12.80 | +4.97% |
| December 2026 | $8.53 | $10.37 | $13.14 | +1.84% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month PTEN forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
By 2026, PTEN could reach as high as $13.14, with a base case around $9.39 and support toward $6.47 — roughly 0% from $9.39. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Expect PTEN to range from $9.97 to $17.11 through 2027. The $12.68 average target implies a +35% move from current prices. That is up +35% on the projected 2026 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The PTEN price prediction for 2028 points to an average of $13.53 (low $10.31, high $19.02) — a potential gain of +44% on today's $9.39. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2029, PTEN is projected to trade between $10.85 and $21.22, averaging $14.62 — a potential gain of +56% from today's $9.39. That is up +8% on the projected 2028 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.'s 2030 outlook centres on $15.66, within a $11.35 to $23.35 range. That is up +7% on the projected 2029 average. That marks a +67% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2031, PTEN could reach as high as $25.69, with a base case around $16.83 and support toward $11.95 — roughly +79% from $9.39. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect PTEN to range from $13.74 to $30.78 through 2032. The $19.75 average target implies a +110% move from current prices. That is up +17% on the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The PTEN price prediction for 2033 points to an average of $22.78 (low $15.55, high $36.17) — a potential gain of +143% on today's $9.39. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2034, PTEN is projected to trade between $18.13 and $43.67, averaging $27.03 — a potential gain of +188% from today's $9.39. That is up +19% on the projected 2033 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.'s 2035 outlook centres on $30.18, within a $19.89 to $49.54 range. That is up +12% on the projected 2034 average. That marks a +221% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2040, PTEN could reach as high as $77.76, with a base case around $44.29 and support toward $26.99 — roughly +372% from $9.39. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect PTEN to range from $43.52 to $158.50 through 2050. The $81.94 average target implies a +773% move from current prices. That is up +85% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in PTEN today (≈ 106.496273 PTEN) could be worth
$8,725.98
+$7,725.98 (+773%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected PTEN price of $81.94 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in PTENwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in PTEN on Jul 10, 2025 (≈ 152.439026 PTEN) would be worth
$1,431.4
+$431.4 (+43.1%) today · 1.43× · US Dollar
Based on a PTEN entry price of $6.56 vs. today's $9.39.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $8.66 | $1,084.3 | +8.4% |
| 1 month ago | $12.02 | $781.2 | -21.9% |
| 3 months ago | $10.05 | $934.33 | -6.6% |
| 6 months ago | $6.75 | $1,391.11 | +39.1% |
| 1 year ago | $6.56 | $1,431.4 | +43.1% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $9.24 | $1,016.23 | +1.6% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our PTEN forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $19.00 around 2032.
Implied market cap at $19.00: $7.21B
In the multi-year forecast, 2026 shows a Neutral stance with an average price of $9.70 and a min of $6.47 and max of $13.71, implying little net change in the near term. The forecast strengthens into 2027 with an average of $13.32 and a 37.4% ROI, followed by 2028 at $14.34 (47.8% ROI) and 2029 at $15.54 (60.2% ROI). The 2030 outlook climbs to an average of $16.88 with a 74% ROI, indicating stronger upside potential.
The path continues with 2040 averaging $51.16 and a 427.4% ROI, and 2050 averaging $94.92 with an 878.5% ROI, all labeled Bullish. These figures describe a trajectory of rising values and expanding upside potential over time, acknowledging that these are estimates and not guarantees.
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The 2030 forecast shows an average price of $16.88 with a min of $12.14 and a max of $25.41, and a ROI of 74%. The sentiment is BULLISH.
The near term (2026) is Neutral with an average of $9.70. From 2027 onward the forecast is Bullish, with the 2030 average at $16.88 and ROI of 74%, the 2040 average at $51.16 with ROI 427.4%, and the 2050 average at $94.92 with ROI 878.5%.
Yes. The forecast shows a 2050 max of $186.67, and a 2040 max of $91.08, indicating that the price could exceed $100 by 2050.
The current price is $9.70. The 30-day range is $7.86 to $11.98.
The 2027 forecast shows an average price of $13.32, a min of $10.43, a max of $18.10, and a ROI of 37.4%, with a Bullish sentiment.
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