Patterson-UTI Reports Drilling Activity for December 2023
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Insights
The disclosed average number of drilling rigs operating is a critical performance indicator for Patterson-UTI Energy, as it directly correlates with the company's revenue generation capabilities. An average of 119 rigs in December, maintaining close to the three-month average of 118, suggests a stable operational tempo. This stability is essential for investors as it indicates predictable cash flows and potential resilience in the face of market volatility.
However, it is crucial to consider the broader industry context, such as oil prices, demand for drilling services and competitive landscape, to fully understand the implications of these operational metrics. For instance, if the industry is facing a downturn, stable rig counts may not translate into financial stability. Conversely, in a booming market, this could signal that the company is well-positioned to capitalize on increased demand.
From a financial perspective, the rig count is a leading indicator of future revenue and, by extension, future earnings. The consistent rig operation suggests that the company has a steady stream of contracts and is not experiencing significant cancellations or downtime, which could otherwise negatively impact financial results. Investors should monitor subsequent earnings reports to see how these operational figures translate into financial performance.
It is also important to analyze the company's cost structure and efficiency. If Patterson-UTI Energy is maintaining rig counts but at higher operational costs, this could erode profit margins. Conversely, if they are managing to reduce costs or improve efficiency, even a stable rig count could lead to better-than-expected profitability.
The number of active drilling rigs is a proxy for activity within the energy sector, particularly in the exploration and production sub-sector. Patterson-UTI Energy's report of stable rig activity could reflect broader industry trends, such as a stable or increasing demand for oil and gas. This could be indicative of a robust energy market, which is beneficial for the sector as a whole.
It is also essential to assess the impact of external factors such as geopolitical events, regulatory changes and technological advancements in drilling techniques. These factors can significantly influence operational efficiency and cost, thereby affecting the company's competitive position within the industry. A stable rig count in the face of such factors could demonstrate operational excellence and strategic foresight by Patterson-UTI Energy's management.
HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / January 8, 2024 / PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY, INC. (NASDAQ:PTEN) today reported that for the month of December 2023, the Company had an average of 119 drilling rigs operating in the United States. For the three months ended December 31, 2023, the Company had an average of 118 drilling rigs operating in the United States.
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.
About Patterson-UTI
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 www.patenergy.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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.
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 http://www.patenergy.com or through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering and Analysis Retrieval System (EDGAR) at http://www.sec.gov. Patterson-UTI undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement.
Contact:
Michael Sabella
Vice President, Investor Relations
(203) 297-3732
SOURCE: Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.
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