Equity Research Upgrades EPS And PT On Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN)


Crypto Whales Are Loading Up — Are You?

New research shows the biggest crypto buyers are back. And this time? They could hold for the possibility that Bitcoin will surpass $100,000 in 2024. You don’t want to miss the next massive crypto bull run like we saw in 2020 and 2021. To know exactly what’s going on and what to buy… Get Access To Benzinga’s Best Crypto Research and Investments For Only $1.


Equity Research upgraded its earnings per share estimates and price target on Patterson-UTI Energy (NASDAQ: PTEN) in a research report published today. In the report, Equity states, "Reflecting our continued conviction about a strong market in the US for horizontal drilling in the shales through 2012; continued strengthening in pricing -- particularly in land rigs but also in pressure pumping; and also the strategic decision to build 25 new APEX fit-for-purpose rigs in 2012, we are raising our EPS estimate from what had been a high on the street of $2.15 and $2.65 to $2.25 and $3.00." Equity also moved its price target from $34 to $40.Equity currently has a Buy rating on Patterson-UTI's shares.On Friday, Patterson-UTI lost 0.48% to end the week at $31.12.

Crypto Whales Are Loading Up — Are You?

New research shows the biggest crypto buyers are back. And this time? They could hold for the possibility that Bitcoin will surpass $100,000 in 2024. You don’t want to miss the next massive crypto bull run like we saw in 2020 and 2021. To know exactly what’s going on and what to buy… Get Access To Benzinga’s Best Crypto Research and Investments For Only $1.


ENTER TO WIN $500 IN STOCK OR CRYPTO

Enter your email and you'll also get Benzinga's ultimate morning update AND a free $30 gift card and more!

Posted In: Analyst ColorEarningsPrice TargetAnalyst RatingsEnergyEquity ResearchOil & Gas DrillingPatterson-UTI Energy