MARKET_TICKER: PTEN

PATTERSON UTI ENERGYInsider Trading & SEC Form 4 Analysis

Institutional analysis of internal capital flows based on SEC Form 4 filings.

Executive Sentiment

BEARISH

SOURCE: EDGAR_SYSTEMSTATUS: VERIFIED

Automated_Intelligence_Report :: PTEN

Algorithmic analysis of recent insider trading activity for PTEN reveals a bearish posture among the C-suite and board members. Based on the latest SEC Form 4 filings, we have tracked capital events executed by 17 distinct corporate insiders. The aggregate nominal exposure during this reporting cycle reached $34.66M.

Market dynamics show a negative net capital flow of $24.55M when isolating open-market purchases versus open-market sales. The trading volume is heavily weighted towards open-market executions, providing a clearer signal of insider conviction regarding current valuation levels compared to option-based equity grants.

From a microstructural perspective, the landscape is fragmented. Hendricks William Andrew JR led the buying pressure, while Drummond Robert Wayne Jr registered the largest single offload of shares. Continuous monitoring of these Tier-1 actors is essential, as their liquidity decisions often precede material corporate events or reflect an informed, asymmetric perspective on the future performance of PTEN.

Volume_30D

$34.66M

USD NOMINAL VALUE

Active_Insiders

UNIQUE C-SUITE ENTITIES

Last_Entry

2026.05.09

ISO_8601 FORMAT

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Entity / Timeline	Methodology	Position	Net Value
Wexler Seth David2026.05.09	ACQUISITION	10,363	$118,345.46
BERNS KENNETH N2026.05.09	ACQUISITION	12,096	$138,136.32
Hendricks William Andrew JR2026.05.09	ACQUISITION	48,952	$559,031.84
Holcomb James Michael2026.05.09	ACQUISITION	12,395	$141,550.9
Smith Charles Andrew2026.05.09	ACQUISITION	13,016	$148,642.72
Jaime Cesar2026.05.05	DISPOSAL	10,000	$122,900
Hendricks William Andrew JR2026.05.05	ACQUISITION	31,677	$389,310.33
BERNS KENNETH N2026.05.05	ACQUISITION	12,680	$155,837.2
Holcomb James Michael2026.05.05	ACQUISITION	9,741	$119,716.89
Smith Charles Andrew2026.05.05	ACQUISITION	11,943	$146,779.47
Wexler Seth David2026.05.05	ACQUISITION	8,185	$100,593.65
Drummond Robert Wayne Jr2026.05.04	DISPOSAL	61,475	$738,929.5
Drummond Robert Wayne Jr2026.05.01	DISPOSAL	322,699	$3,885,295.96
Hendricks William Andrew JR2026.05.01	ACQUISITION	53,989	$659,745.58
Hendricks William Andrew JR2026.05.01	ACQUISITION	97,333	$1,051,196.4
Hendricks William Andrew JR2026.05.01	DISPOSAL	250,000	$2,962,500
Smith Charles Andrew2026.05.01	ACQUISITION	14,357	$175,442.54
Smith Charles Andrew2026.05.01	ACQUISITION	24,033	$259,556.4
BERNS KENNETH N2026.05.01	ACQUISITION	11,157	$136,338.54
BERNS KENNETH N2026.05.01	ACQUISITION	20,033	$216,356.4

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Automated_Queries :: Frequently Asked Questions

>Who is currently buying PTEN stock?

Based on the latest SEC Form 4 filings, Hendricks William Andrew JR (Director) has been actively acquiring shares. The total recent insider buying volume stands at $0.20M.

>Are PTEN insiders selling their shares?

Yes, we have tracked $24.75M in recent insider liquidations. The most notable recent seller is Drummond Robert Wayne Jr, who executed the largest single offload.

>What is the overall insider sentiment for PTEN?

The short-term structural capital flow indicates a BEARISH sentiment, with a net flow of $24.55M generated by 17 active C-Suite entities.

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