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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)
0.01
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$13
+4.4%
Highest Price Target
$17
+40.5%
Lowest Price Target
$7
-42.1%
Short Interest
9.2%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Barclays | Eddie Kim— | +32.2% | $15 → $16 | Maintained | Overweight |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Susquehanna | Charles Minervino— | +7.4% | $12 → $13 | Maintained | Positive |