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<p><strong id="dateline">HOUSTON, TX / <a href='https://www.accessnewswire.com/'>ACCESS Newswire</a> / August 14, 2026 / </strong><strong>PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY, INC. </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PTEN">PTEN</a>) today reported that for the month of July 2026, the Company had an average of 98 drilling rigs operating in the United States.</p><p>Average drilling rigs operating reported in the Company's monthly announcements represent the average number of the Company's drilling rigs that were earning revenue under a drilling contract in the United States. The Company cautioned that numerous factors in addition to average drilling rigs operating can impact the Company's operating results and that a particular trend in the number of drilling rigs operating may or may not indicate a trend in or be indicative of the Company's financial performance. The Company intends to continue providing monthly updates on drilling rigs operating shortly after the end of each month.</p><p><strong>About Patterson-UTI</strong></p><p>Patterson-UTI is a leading provider of drilling and completion services to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States and other select countries, including contract drilling services, integrated well completion services and directional drilling services in the United States, and specialized drill bit solutions in the United States, Middle East and many other regions around the world. For more information, visit <a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/p4bu">www.patenergy.com</a>.</p><p><strong>Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements</strong></p><p><i>This press release contains forward-looking statements which are protected as forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are not limited to historical facts, but reflect Patterson-UTI's current beliefs, expectations or intentions regarding future events. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "budgeted," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "predict," "potential," "project," "pursue," "should," "strategy," "target," or "will," and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. The statements in this press release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding Patterson-UTI's future expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, financial conditions, assumptions or future events or performance that are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Patterson-UTI's control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: adverse oil and natural gas industry conditions; global economic conditions, including inflationary pressures and risks of economic downturns or recessions in the United States and elsewhere; volatility in customer spending and in oil and natural gas prices that could adversely affect demand for Patterson-UTI's services and their associated effect on rates; excess availability of land drilling rigs, pressure pumping and directional drilling equipment, including as a result of reactivation, improvement or construction; competition and demand for Patterson-UTI's services; the impact of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine; strength and financial resources of competitors; utilization, margins and planned capital expenditures; liabilities from operational risks for which Patterson-UTI does not have and receive full indemnification or insurance; operating hazards attendant to the oil and natural gas business; failure by customers to pay or satisfy their contractual obligations (particularly with respect to fixed-term contracts); the ability to realize backlog; specialization of methods, equipment and services and new technologies, including the ability to develop and obtain satisfactory returns from new technology; the ability to retain management and field personnel; loss of key customers; shortages, delays in delivery, and interruptions in supply, of equipment and materials; cybersecurity events; synergies, costs and financial and operating impacts of acquisitions; difficulty in building and deploying new equipment; governmental regulation; climate legislation, regulation and other related risks; environmental, social and governance practices, including the perception thereof; environmental risks and ability to satisfy future environmental costs; technology-related disputes; legal proceedings and actions by governmental or other regulatory agencies; the ability to effectively identify and enter new markets; public health crises, pandemics and epidemics; weather; operating costs; expansion and development trends of the oil and natural gas industry; ability to obtain insurance coverage on commercially reasonable terms; financial flexibility; interest rate volatility; adverse credit and equity market conditions; availability of capital and the ability to repay indebtedness when due; our return of capital to stockholders; stock price volatility; and compliance with covenants under Patterson-UTI's debt agreements.</i></p><p><i>Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in Patterson-UTI's SEC filings. Patterson-UTI's filings may be obtained by contacting Patterson-UTI or the SEC or through Patterson-UTI's website at </i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/p4bv"><i>http://www.patenergy.com</i></a><i> or through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering and Analysis Retrieval System (EDGAR) at </i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/p4bw"><i>http://www.sec.gov</i></a><i>. Patterson-UTI undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement.</i></p><p><strong>Contact:</strong><br/>Michael Sabella<br/>Vice President, Investor Relations<br/>(281) 885-7589</p><p><strong>SOURCE: </strong>Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.</p><br/><br/>View the original <a href='https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/oil-gas-and-energy/patterson-uti-reports-drilling-activity-for-july-2026-1207577'>press release</a> on ACCESS Newswire<br/><br/>
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Patterson-UTI Reports Drilling Activity for July 2026

Patterson-UTI July Rig Count Signals Modest PTEN Near-Term Outlook

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    <p>PTEN disclosed that, for July 2026, its average US drilling rigs operating stood at 98. While monthly rig counts are a useful activity gauge, Patterson-UTI cautions they do not guarantee revenue trends. The data provides a near-term signal for utilization and pricing dynamics, with investors watching for sequential changes in upcoming months.</p>
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    <ul><li>PTEN July 2026 US drilling rigs average: 98.</li><li>Rigs-under-contract metric is revenue-relevant but not definitive.</li><li>PTEN will continue monthly rig updates after month-end.</li><li>Forward-looking statements outline risks and variability in results.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN)</strong>: Reports July 2026 US rig activity; provides monthly drilling metrics that may influence near-term utilization signals and potential backlog expectations.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Industry News</h3>
    <p>Industry News: It reports a monthly operational metric for a leading oilfield services provider; such data feeds into the short-term demand and utilization narrative for PTEN and the onshore drilling environment.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>July 2026 US rigs: 98; informs utilization outlook.</li><li>Rigs trend can influence contract activity and pricing.</li><li>No earnings guidance provided; reaction may be muted.</li><li>Watch August update for sequential rig changes.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>Month: July 2026.</li><li>Average US drilling rigs operating: 98.</li><li>PTEN ticker: NASDAQ.</li><li>PTEN intends to continue monthly updates after month-end.</li><li>Press release contains forward-looking statements and risk factors.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Neutral-to-modest upside for PTEN if July rig trend stays stable; monitor monthly updates.</p>
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  <p><strong id="dateline">HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2026 / </strong><strong>PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY, INC. </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PTEN">PTEN</a>) today reported that for the month of July 2026, the Company had an average of 98 drilling rigs operating in the United States.</p>

  <p>Average drilling rigs operating reported in the Company's monthly announcements represent the average number of the Company's drilling rigs that were earning revenue under a drilling contract in the United States. The Company cautioned that numerous factors in addition to average drilling rigs operating can impact the Company's operating results and that a particular trend in the number of drilling rigs operating may or may not indicate a trend in or be indicative of the Company's financial performance. The Company intends to continue providing monthly updates on drilling rigs operating shortly after the end of each month.</p>

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    <h2>About Patterson-UTI and PTEN</h2>
    <p><strong>About Patterson-UTI</strong></p>
    <p>Patterson-UTI is a leading provider of drilling and completion services to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States and other select countries, including contract drilling services, integrated well completion services and directional drilling services in the United States, and specialized drill bit solutions in the United States, Middle East and many other regions around the world. For more information, visit <a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/p4bu">www.patenergy.com</a>.</p>
    <p>PTEN is the stock symbol for Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., traded on NASDAQ.</p>
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    <h2>Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements</h2>
    <p><i>This press release contains forward-looking statements which are protected as forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are not limited to historical facts, but reflect Patterson-UTI's current beliefs, expectations or intentions regarding future events. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "budgeted," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "predict," "potential," "project," "pursue," "should," "strategy," "target," or "will," and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. The statements in this press release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding Patterson-UTI's future expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, financial conditions, assumptions or future events or performance that are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Patterson-UTI's control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: adverse oil and natural gas industry conditions; global economic conditions, including inflationary pressures and risks of economic downturns or recessions in the United States and elsewhere; volatility in customer spending and in oil and natural gas prices that could adversely affect demand for Patterson-UTI's services and their associated effect on rates; excess availability of land drilling rigs, pressure pumping and directional drilling equipment, including as a result of reactivation, improvement or construction; competition and demand for Patterson-UTI's services; the impact of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine; strength and financial resources of competitors; utilization, margins and planned capital expenditures; liabilities from operational risks for which Patterson-UTI does not have and receive full indemnification or insurance; operating hazards attendant to the oil and natural gas business; failure by customers to pay or satisfy their contractual obligations (particularly with respect to fixed-term contracts); the ability to realize backlog; specialization of methods, equipment and services and new technologies, including the ability to develop and obtain satisfactory returns from new technology; the ability to retain management and field personnel; loss of key customers; shortages, delays in delivery, and interruptions in supply, of equipment and materials; cybersecurity events; synergies, costs and financial and operating impacts of acquisitions; difficulty in building and deploying new equipment; governmental regulation; climate legislation, regulation and other related risks; environmental, social and governance practices, including the perception thereof; environmental risks and ability to satisfy future environmental costs; technology-related disputes; legal proceedings and actions by governmental or other regulatory agencies; the ability to effectively identify and enter new markets; public health crises, pandemics and epidemics; weather; operating costs; expansion and development trends of the oil and natural gas industry; ability to obtain insurance coverage on commercially reasonable terms; financial flexibility; interest rate volatility; adverse credit and equity market conditions; availability of capital and the ability to repay indebtedness when due; our return of capital to stockholders; stock price volatility; and compliance with covenants under Patterson-UTI's debt agreements.</i></p>
    <p><i>Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in Patterson-UTI's SEC filings. Patterson-UTI's filings may be obtained by contacting Patterson-UTI or the SEC or through Patterson-UTI's website at </i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/p4bv"><i>http://www.patenergy.com</i></a><i> or through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering and Analysis Retrieval System (EDGAR) at </i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/p4bw"><i>http://www.sec.gov</i></a><i>. Patterson-UTI undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement.</i></p>
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    <h2>Investor Contact and Source</h2>
    <p><strong>Contact:</strong><br/>Michael Sabella<br/>Vice President, Investor Relations<br/>(281) 885-7589</p>
    <p><strong>SOURCE: </strong>Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.</p>
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    <h2>Additional Information</h2>
    <p>View the original <a href="https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/oil-gas-and-energy/patterson-uti-reports-drilling-activity-for-july-2026-1207577">press release</a> on ACCESS Newswire</p>
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PTEN disclosed that, for July 2026, its average US drilling rigs operating stood at 98. While monthly rig counts are a useful activity gauge, Patterson-UTI cautions they do not guarantee revenue trends. The data provides a near-term signal for utilization and pricing dynamics, with investors watching for sequential changes in upcoming months.

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Patterson-UTI Reports Drilling Activity for July 2026

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