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Patterson UTI Energy vs Nabors Industries: PTEN and NBR compared
Patterson UTI Energy is the larger company: $1.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $872M for Nabors Industries (Q3 2026). Patterson UTI Energy is growing faster (+14% against +7% a year earlier). Nabors Industries is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.7% against 4.7%.
Where the money goes: PTEN and NBR
Patterson UTI Energy (PTEN) · Q3 2026
Patterson UTI Energy, Q3 2026: revenue $1.3B (+14% year over year), operating margin 4.7%, net earnings $28.6M, operating cash flow $301M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Nabors Industries (NBR) · Q3 2026
Nabors Industries, Q3 2026: revenue $872M (+7% year over year), operating margin 15.7%, net earnings $16.0M, operating cash flow $239M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Patterson UTI Energy (PTEN) | Nabors Industries (NBR) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.3B | $872M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +14% | +7% |
| Operating margin | 4.7% | 15.7% |
| Net earnings | $28.6M | $16.0M |
| Net margin | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Operating cash flow | $301M | $239M |
| Free cash flow | $160M | $74.5M |
| Market value | $3.8B | $1.1B |
| Analysts’ mean target | $14.83 | $107.38 |
Where the revenue comes from
Patterson UTI Energy
- Completion Services: $808M (60%)
- Drilling Services: $417M (31%)
- Drilling Products: $110M (8%)
- Other: $6.4M (0%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Patterson UTI Energy or Nabors Industries?
Patterson UTI Energy is the larger company: $1.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $872M for Nabors Industries (Q3 2026).
Is Patterson UTI Energy or Nabors Industries growing faster?
Patterson UTI Energy is growing faster (+14% against +7% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Patterson UTI Energy or Nabors Industries?
Nabors Industries is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.7% against 4.7%.
More: Patterson UTI Energy earnings · how Patterson UTI Energy makes money · Nabors Industries earnings · how Nabors Industries makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 2, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.