Patterson-Uti Energy Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Patterson-UTI Energy reported a net loss of $362 million for Q4 2021, up from $107 million in Q4 2020. Excluding non-cash charges, the adjusted net loss was $82.2 million. Revenues increased to $466 million in Q4, compared to $221 million in the previous year. For the full year, the net loss was $655 million on revenues of $1.4 billion. The company anticipates improved drilling activity and cash flow in 2022, increasing its dividend to $0.04 per share. CEO Andy Hendricks emphasized strong growth prospects due to a robust rig fleet and market conditions.

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTEN) reported an average of 113 drilling rigs operating in the U.S. for January 2022. This figure represents the average number of drilling rigs earning revenue under contract. The company cautioned that additional factors can impact operating results, indicating that trends in rig counts may not correlate with financial performance. Patterson-UTI plans to continue providing monthly updates on its drilling activity.

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTEN) reported an average of 110 drilling rigs operating in the U.S. for December 2021, with an average of 106 rigs for the three months ending December 31, 2021. These figures represent the average number of rigs earning revenue under contract. The company cautioned that various factors influence its operating results beyond the number of rigs operating and committed to providing monthly updates.

Patterson-UTI Energy (NASDAQ:PTEN) has completed the sale of its well service rig and wireline business to Clearwell Dynamics for $43 million in cash, finalized on December 31, 2021. The company acquired these assets through its purchase of Pioneer Energy Services Corp. CEO Andy Hendricks expressed satisfaction with the acquisition and integration of the drilling businesses, noting that the sale allows the production services business to operate more effectively as a standalone entity. The sale proceeds exceed the cash portion of the initial purchase price.

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEN) will host a conference call on February 10, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. CT to discuss its fourth quarter results for the period ending December 31, 2021. Interested participants can join the call by dialing (646) 960-0676 or (888) 550-5422 using Conference ID 3822955. The call will also be available via webcast on the Company’s Investor Relations website. A replay will be accessible for two weeks following the event.

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEN) reported an average of 106 drilling rigs operating in the U.S. for November 2021 and an average of 104 for the two months ending November 30, 2021. These figures represent rigs earning revenue under contract. The company will continue to provide monthly updates. However, it cautions that factors beyond average rig counts can affect operational results, indicating that this metric alone may not reflect financial performance.

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEN) reported an average of 103 drilling rigs operating in the U.S. for October 2021. This figure reflects the average number of rigs earning revenue under contract. The company emphasized that various factors can influence its operating results and trends in rig numbers may not directly correlate with financial performance. Monthly updates on drilling activity will continue to be provided.

Patterson-UTI Energy reported a net loss of $83.0 million, or $0.44 per share, for Q3 2021, an improvement from $112 million in Q3 2020. Revenues reached $358 million, up from $207 million a year prior. For the first nine months, the company posted a net loss of $293 million on revenues of $891 million. Highlights include a 44% sequential increase in adjusted EBITDA to $51.1 million and an improvement in the average rig count to 80 rigs. Payout of a quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share is scheduled for December 16, 2021.

Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) has partnered with Corva to enhance drilling and completion services through advanced data analytics. This collaboration will provide oil & gas producers with digital tools to increase productivity and efficiency while achieving lower emissions. Patterson-UTI will leverage its Cortex® Key edge server for real-time data access, integrating it with Corva's suite of over 60 drilling apps. The goal is to drive digital transformation in drilling operations, optimize costs, and improve environmental performance.