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Historical analyst accuracy
For Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 26% were profitable, average return -9% (192 calls). At 3 months: -0% average return (40% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citigroup | 22 | 14% | -11% |
| Morgan Stanley | 20 | 25% | -11% |
| Susquehanna | 14 | 21% | -5% |
| Barclays | 13 | 38% | +17% |
| RBC Capital | 11 | 18% | -6% |
Frequently asked questions
Is Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) is "Buy" (18 bullish, 1 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 26% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.'s price target?
The median 12-month price target is $13.00 (+6% vs $12.26), ranging from $10.00 to $16.00 (9 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.?
Over 1 year, 26% of analyst targets on Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. were profitable, for an average return of -9% (across 192 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $13.00 within 12 months, i.e. +6% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $16.00, the most cautious $10.00.
What is the Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $13.00, +6%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (26%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. overvalued?
Detailed valuation data for Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. is available in the interactive analysis.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.