PTEN Dividend History & Analysis | 5.3% Yield

PTEN has a dividend yield of 5.3% and paid 0.32 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.27%
Payout Ratio 213.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 41.42%
Consistency Lifetime 87.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.70%
Payout FCF 42.7%
Streak Years 22
Dividend Rating 80.37%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 8.9%
Total Return 5y: 54.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Oil & Gas Drilling

Top 2 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NE 5,658 M 9.24% 11.8%
HP 3,434 M 4.67% 5.69%
Top 1 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
NE 5,658 M 89.0% 100%

PTEN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.08 0% 1.4%
2025-09-02 2025-09-02 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.08 0% 1.41%
2025-06-02 2025-06-02 2025-06-16 Quarterly 0.08 0% 1.42%
2025-03-03 2025-03-03 2025-03-17 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.95%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.95%
2024-09-03 2024-09-03 2024-09-16 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.9%
2024-06-03 2024-06-03 2024-06-17 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.73%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.69%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.67%
2023-09-06 2023-09-07 2023-09-21 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.54%
2023-05-31 2023-06-01 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.81%
2023-03-01 2023-03-02 2023-03-16 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.59%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.08 100% 0.45%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.04 0% 0.28%
2022-06-01 2022-06-02 2022-06-16 Quarterly 0.04 0% 0.21%
2022-03-02 2022-03-03 2022-03-17 Quarterly 0.04 100% 0.28%
2021-12-01 2021-12-02 2021-12-16 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.27%
2021-09-01 2021-09-02 2021-09-16 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.26%
2021-06-02 2021-06-03 2021-06-17 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.22%
2021-03-03 2021-03-04 2021-03-18 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.26%
2020-12-02 2020-12-03 2020-12-17 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2020-09-02 2020-09-03 2020-09-17 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2020-06-03 2020-06-04 2020-06-18 Quarterly 0.02 -50% N/A
2020-03-04 2020-03-05 2020-03-19 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2019-12-04 2019-12-05 2019-12-19 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2019-09-04 2019-09-05 2019-09-19 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2019-06-05 2019-06-06 2019-06-20 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2019-03-06 2019-03-07 2019-03-21 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2018-12-06 2018-12-06 2018-12-20 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2018-09-05 2018-09-06 2018-09-20 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2018-06-06 2018-06-07 2018-06-21 Quarterly 0.04 100% N/A
2018-03-07 2018-03-08 2018-03-22 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2017-12-06 2017-12-07 2017-12-21 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2017-09-06 2017-09-07 2017-09-21 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2017-06-06 2017-06-08 2017-06-22 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2017-03-06 2017-03-08 2017-03-22 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2016-12-06 2016-12-08 2016-12-22 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2016-09-06 2016-09-08 2016-09-22 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2016-06-07 2016-06-09 2016-06-23 Quarterly 0.02 -80% N/A
2016-03-08 2016-03-10 2016-03-24 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-12-08 2015-12-10 2015-12-24 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-09-08 2015-09-10 2015-09-24 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-06-08 2015-06-10 2015-06-24 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-03-09 2015-03-11 2015-03-25 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-12-08 2014-12-10 2014-12-24 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-09-08 2014-09-10 2014-09-24 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-06-10 2014-06-12 2014-06-26 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-03-10 2014-03-12 2014-03-27 Quarterly 0.1 100% N/A
2013-12-13 2013-12-17 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2013-09-12 2013-09-16 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A

PTEN Dividend FAQ

Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEN) delivers drilling and completion services to oil and natural-gas producers through three operating segments: Drilling Services (contract and directional drilling, MWD, and related software), Completion Services (hydraulic fracturing, wireline, cementing, and ancillary power-logistics solutions), and Drilling Products (design, manufacture, and rental of polycrystalline-diamond-compact drill bits and other land-based tooling). The firm, founded in 1978 and based in Houston, also offers data-analytics tools such as HiFi Nav and HiFi Guidance that aim to improve well placement and trajectory optimization.

What is the Dividend Yield of PTEN?

As of February 2026, PTEN`s dividend yield is 5.27%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.32 USD by the current share price of 8.66.

Does PTEN pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, PTEN paid a dividend of 0.32 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-01 and the payout was 0.08 USD.

How often does PTEN pay dividends?

PTEN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, PTEN has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-01.

PTEN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for PTEN for the next 4 payments are between 0.05 (-37.5%) and 0.053 (-33.8%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will PTEN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.08 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for PTEN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of PTEN?

PTEN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 41.4% per year.
Strong growth: PTEN's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of PTEN?

PTEN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.70%. If you bought PTEN's shares at 5.61 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.32 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.70% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of PTEN?

PTEN Payout Consistency is 87.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Patterson-UTI Energy has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does PTEN have a good Dividend Yield?

PTEN`s 5.27% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of PTEN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of PTEN is 213.3%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of PTEN?

PTEN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 80.37%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

PTEN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in PTEN's Outstanding Shares?

Patterson-UTI Energy's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.13% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has PTEN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 1, 2004 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1992 11,616,000
1993 10,000,000 -13.91%
1994 20,000,000 +100%
1995 22,500,000 +12.5%
1996 30,000,000 +33.33%
1997 58,518,500 +95.06%
1998 50,000,000 -14.56%
1999 68,571,400 +37.14%
2000 76,590,000 +11.69%
2001 154,824,000 +102.15%
2002 160,326,000 +3.55%
2003 163,748,000 +2.13%
2004 168,757,000 +3.06%
2005 171,818,000 +1.81%
2006 155,387,000 -9.56%
2007 152,600,000 -1.79%
2008 151,735,000 -0.57%
2009 152,458,000 +0.48%
2010 153,122,000 +0.44%
2011 154,625,000 +0.98%
2012 147,515,000 -4.6%
2013 144,170,000 -2.27%
2014 145,593,000 +0.99%
2015 145,709,000 +0.08%
2016 146,664,000 +0.66%
2017 221,904,000 +51.3%
2018 215,700,000 -2.8%
2019 193,687,000 -10.21%
2020 187,478,000 -3.21%
2021 215,087,000 +14.73%
2022 219,838,000 +2.21%
2023 418,751,000 +90.48%
2024 389,450,000 -7%
2025 384,888,000 -1.17%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-29 02:40