Stock Track | Patterson-UTI Energy Soars 6.09% After Hours on Better-than-Expected Q3 Results and Strong Outlook

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Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) saw its stock price surge 6.09% in after-hours trading on Wednesday, following the release of its third-quarter financial results that surpassed analysts' expectations. The oilfield services provider demonstrated resilience in a challenging market environment, reporting revenue that beat estimates and a narrower loss than anticipated.

For the third quarter of 2025, Patterson-UTI posted revenue of $1.2 billion, outperforming the analyst consensus estimate of $1.17 billion. The company's adjusted earnings per share (EPS) came in at a loss of $(0.05), significantly better than the expected loss of $(0.10). Despite reporting a net loss of $36 million for the quarter, the company's performance indicates improved operational efficiency and cost management.

Investors were particularly encouraged by Patterson-UTI's commitment to shareholder returns and its positive outlook. The company returned $64 million to shareholders during the quarter through dividends and share repurchases, declaring a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share. Looking ahead, management anticipates the strongest free cash flow generation in the fourth quarter, which has likely contributed to the stock's after-hours rally. Additionally, the company maintains a favorable standing among analysts, with a consensus "buy" rating and a median 12-month price target of $7.00, representing a potential upside of about 13.9% from its recent closing price.

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