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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)
0.21
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$13
+6.4%
Highest Price Target
$17
+41.2%
Lowest Price Target
$7
-41.9%
Short Interest
12.1%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Citigroup | Scott Gruber— | +12.1% | $11 → $14 | Maintained | Neutral |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Barclays | Eddie Kim— | +32.9% | $15 → $16 | Maintained | Overweight |