Patterson-UTI's Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates in Q1

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) reported breakeven adjusted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2025. The metric outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 4 cents. This outperformance was driven by an 11.2% year-over-year reduction in costs and expenses. However, the bottom line declined from the year-ago quarter's 15 cents. This year-over-year deterioration was mainly due to poor contribution from the Drilling Services, Completion Services and Other Services segments. (Find the lates ...