# Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Energy · Industry: Oil & Gas Drilling
- Exchange: NASDAQ · Trading currency: USD

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) is a key provider of onshore contract drilling services for oil and natural gas exploration and production companies. Its operations span across the United States and international markets. The company's diverse business model is structured around three primary segments: 1. Contract Drilling Services: This division delivers drilling solutions predominantly in prominent U.S. basins such as West Texas, Appalachia, the Rockies, Oklahoma, and both South and East Texas, alongside operations in Colombia. As of late 2021, its robust fleet comprised 192 marketable...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $11.97 USD |
| Market Cap | $4.57B |
| P/E (TTM) | — |
| EPS (TTM) | −$0.14 |
| 52-Week Range | $5.24 – $13.39 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.17% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 3.17% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $0.38 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $0.40 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 1 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 25.0% / 7.7% / 38.0% / 17.5% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | -156.0% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 77.0% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | -173.4% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 85.5% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | $0.1000 | 2026-09-15 |
| 2026-06-01 | $0.1000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 2026-03-02 | $0.1000 | 2026-03-16 |
| 2025-12-01 | $0.0800 | 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-09-02 | $0.0800 | 2025-09-15 |
| 2025-06-02 | $0.0800 | 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-03-03 | $0.0800 | 2025-03-17 |
| 2024-12-02 | $0.0800 | 2024-12-16 |
| 2024-09-03 | $0.0800 | 2024-09-16 |
| 2024-06-03 | $0.0800 | 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-02-29 | $0.0800 | 2024-03-15 |
| 2023-11-30 | $0.0800 | 2023-12-15 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/pten/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. do?

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) operates in the Oil & Gas Drilling industry within the Energy sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is PTEN's market cap?

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) has a market capitalization of approximately $4.57 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does PTEN pay a dividend?

Yes, Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 3.17%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### Is PTEN profitable?

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) currently reports negative earnings on a trailing-twelve-month basis. The Earnings and Financials tabs show the full EPS history, revenue trend, and analyst forecasts for future profitability.

### How often does PTEN pay dividends?

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $0.40 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is PTEN's payout ratio?

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/pten
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/pten/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/pten/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/pten/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/pten/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/pten/peers

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