• Eddie Kim from Barclays sets a price target of $8 for PTEN, indicating a potential downside of approximately -7.62%.
• Principal Financial Group Inc. reduces its stake in PTEN by 2.8%, selling 128,992 shares, while American Century Companies Inc. increases its holdings by 23.4%.
• Sourcerock Group LLC boosts its stake in PTEN by 109.2%, reflecting growing investor confidence in the company's potential.

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEN) is a leading entity in the oil and gas sector, known for its drilling and pressure pumping services. The company boasts an extensive fleet of land-based drilling rigs, primarily operating within the United States. As of February 9, 2026, Eddie Kim from Barclays has set a price target of $8 for PTEN, while the stock was trading at $8.66, suggesting a potential downside of approximately -7.62%.

Principal Financial Group Inc. has recently trimmed its stake in PTEN by 2.8%, offloading 128,992 shares. This sale reduces their holdings to 4.42 million shares, which represents about 1.17% of the company, with a value of $22.9 million. Despite this sell-off, PTEN has attracted increased interest from other institutional investors. Notably, American Century Companies Inc. has raised its stake by 23.4% in the second quarter, purchasing an additional 2.75 million shares to hold a total of 14.46 million shares valued at $85.8 million.

Moreover, Sourcerock Group LLC has significantly increased its investment in PTEN by 109.2% during the same period, signaling a bolstered confidence among some investors in the company's future prospects. The stock is currently priced at $8.66, marking a 5.99% increase with a change of $0.49. Throughout the day, PTEN's stock has seen fluctuations between $8.14 and $8.68, demonstrating its volatility in the market.

Over the past year, PTEN has reached a high of $9.3 and a low of $5.1, showcasing its dynamic performance in the market. The company's market capitalization stands at approximately $3.34 billion, underscoring its significant footprint in the industry. Today's trading volume for PTEN is at 11.49 million shares, indicating a high level of investor interest and activity in the stock.