Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) Insider Trading
Over the last 3 months, PTEN insiders made 0 open-market buys and 3 sales, a net sale of -$4.9M (SEC Form 4). Over the last 6 months, 311 institutions increased and 251 reduced their position (13F).
Insider Activity
Sentiment
0/100
Buys (3m)
0
Sells (3m)
3
Net (3m)
-$4.9M
Insider trades by month Buys Sells
Dec
Feb
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May
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Aug
Context3-month price +7.9%Institutions accumulating (13F)
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | STEWART JAMES CARLdirector | Sell | 207,000 | $11.54 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Robinson Forrest Cofficer: Chief Accounting Officer | Grant | 20,833 | — |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Robinson Forrest Cofficer: Chief Accounting Officer | Sell | 13,670 | $12.01 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Robinson Forrest Cofficer: Chief Accounting Officer | Tax | 5,749 | $11.90 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Hendricks William Andrew JRdirector, officer: President & CEO | Sell | 200,000 | $11.64 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Holcomb James Michaelofficer: EVP & Chief Operating Officer | Sell | 150,000 | $11.47 |
| May 12, 2026 | Holcomb James Michaelofficer: EVP & Chief Operating Officer | Tax | 12,395 | $11.42 |
| May 12, 2026 | Wexler Seth Davidofficer: EVP, General Counsel&Secretary | Tax | 10,363 | $11.42 |
| May 12, 2026 | BERNS KENNETH Nofficer: Executive Vice President | Tax | 12,096 | $11.42 |
| May 12, 2026 | Hendricks William Andrew JRdirector, officer: President & CEO | Tax | 48,952 | $11.42 |
| May 12, 2026 | Smith Charles Andrewofficer: EVP & Chief Financial Officer | Tax | 13,016 | $11.42 |
| May 7, 2026 | Jaime Cesardirector | Sell | 10,000 | $12.29 |
| May 7, 2026 | Holcomb James Michaelofficer: EVP & Chief Operating Officer | Tax | 9,741 | $12.29 |
| May 7, 2026 | Hendricks William Andrew JRdirector, officer: President & CEO | Tax | 31,677 | $12.29 |
| May 7, 2026 | BERNS KENNETH Nofficer: Executive Vice President | Tax | 12,680 | $12.29 |
| May 7, 2026 | Wexler Seth Davidofficer: EVP/General Counsel/Secretary | Tax | 8,185 | $12.29 |
| May 7, 2026 | Smith Charles Andrewofficer: EVP & Chief Financial Officer | Tax | 11,943 | $12.29 |
| May 4, 2026 | Smith Charles Andrewofficer: EVP & Chief Financial Officer | Grant | 57,500 | — |
| May 4, 2026 | BERNS KENNETH Nofficer: Executive Vice President | Option | 20,033 | — |
| May 4, 2026 | Holcomb James Michaelofficer: EVP & Chief Business Officer | Grant | 36,500 | — |
| May 4, 2026 | Holcomb James Michaelofficer: EVP & Chief Business Officer | Tax | 13,665 | $12.22 |
| May 4, 2026 | Holcomb James Michaelofficer: EVP & Chief Business Officer | Grant | 54,800 | — |
| May 4, 2026 | Hendricks William Andrew JRdirector, officer: President & CEO | Grant | 155,300 | — |
| May 4, 2026 | Smith Charles Andrewofficer: EVP & Chief Financial Officer | Tax | 14,357 | $12.22 |
| May 4, 2026 | Wexler Seth Davidofficer: EVP/General Counsel/Secretary | Grant | 32,900 | — |
| May 4, 2026 | Hendricks William Andrew JRdirector, officer: President & CEO | Sell | 250,000 | $11.85 |
| May 4, 2026 | BERNS KENNETH Nofficer: Executive Vice President | Tax | 11,157 | $12.22 |
| May 4, 2026 | Smith Charles Andrewofficer: EVP & Chief Financial Officer | Grant | 38,400 | — |
| May 4, 2026 | Drummond Robert Wayne Jrdirector | Sell | 322,699 | $12.04 |
| May 4, 2026 | Hendricks William Andrew JRdirector, officer: President & CEO | Grant | 232,900 | — |
Source: PTEN SEC Form 4 filings, latest Aug 26, 2026. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.
Institutional activity (13F)
How institutions changed their PTEN positions over the last 6 months (SEC Form 13F).
Increased
311
New positions
177
Reduced
251
Sold out
57
Largest moves
| Institution | Action | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | Increased | 62.9M | Aug 7, 2026 |
| BLACKROCK, INC. | Increased | 60.9M | May 13, 2026 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | Increased | 27.2M | Aug 13, 2026 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | New Position | 27.1M | May 8, 2026 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | Increased | 22.8M | Aug 11, 2026 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | Increased | 21.2M | May 7, 2026 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | Increased | 16.7M | Aug 13, 2026 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | New Position | 16.6M | May 15, 2026 |
| AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | Increased | 16.4M | May 15, 2026 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | Increased | 16.3M | Aug 14, 2026 |
| SOURCEROCK GROUP LLC | Increased | 16.3M | May 15, 2026 |
| AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | Reduced | 16.2M | Aug 12, 2026 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | Reduced | 15.2M | May 15, 2026 |
| STATE STREET CORP | Increased | 15.1M | Aug 7, 2026 |
| STATE STREET CORP | Reduced | 15.0M | May 15, 2026 |
Source: SEC Form 13F filings. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.