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Market sentiment signals for Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Overweight
17 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
0.52
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$13
+16.9%
Highest Price Target
$17
+57.4%
Lowest Price Target
$7
-35.2%
Short Interest
9.5%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Barclays | Eddie Kim— | +48.1% | $15 → $16 | Maintained | Overweight |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Susquehanna | Charles Minervino— | +20.3% | $12 → $13 | Maintained | Positive |