Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.32
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.8%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
1 years
PTEN Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.9% and trend is rising.
PTEN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.8%
Trailing DPS$0.32
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout44.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR17.0%
5Y CAGR26.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.6%
Total Shareholder Yield4.4%
1Y Total Return111.0%
5Y Total Return48.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,87110Y ago$7,79520Y ago$4,906
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). PTEN's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
PTEN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
PTEN Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 44.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PTEN has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 17.0% and 5-year CAGR of 26.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PTEN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.8% dividend yield, 1.6% buyback yield, 4.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 48.7%, with dividends contributing 15.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $7,795 today.
PTEN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.40
Avg/Payment$0.0700
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026Latest | $0.1000 | — | 3.00% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.1000 | ↑ +25.0% | 3.85% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 5.45% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 5.57% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 5.81% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 4.27% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.0800 | — | 3.84% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.0800 | — | 3.67% | Sep 16, 2024 |
PTEN Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.8%
#1 of 7
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
1Y
26.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.4%
#3 of 7
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st PTENPatterson-UTI Energy… | $4.3B | 2.8% | — | 1 | Unknown |
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PTEN Annual Dividend History (1992–2026)
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.20 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.7% |
| 2025 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.24 | — | — | 5.9% |
| 2024 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $-2.44 | — | — | 5.9% |
| 2023 | $0.32 | 60.0% | 4 | $0.88 | 36.4% | 2.75x | 5.9% |
| 2022 | $0.20 | 150.0% | 4 | $0.70 | 28.6% | 3.50x | 3.7% |
| 2021 | $0.08 | -20.0% | 4 | $-3.37 | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2020 | $0.10 | -37.5% | 4 | $-4.27 | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2019 | $0.16 | 14.3% | 4 | $-2.10 | — | — | 3.0% |
| 2018 | $0.14 | 75.0% | 4 | $-1.47 | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2017 | $0.08 | -50.0% | 4 | $0.03 | 266.7% | 0.37x | 1.5% |
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Start ComparisonPTEN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PTEN stock.
How much dividend does PTEN pay per share?
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.32 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is PTEN's next ex-dividend date?
PTEN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PTEN typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is PTEN's dividend safe?
PTEN's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +44.4%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has PTEN increased its dividend?
PTEN has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +26.2%.
How often does PTEN pay dividends?
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.32 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2004 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PTEN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PTEN five years ago would be worth approximately $14,871 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PTEN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PTEN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.