Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s PTEN Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 5.73 M shares of Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) worth $35.01 M, representing 0.05% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 46 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in PTEN, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2025, adding 3.48 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2025, reducing 3.01 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -3.01 M | Reduce 34.42% | 5.73 M | $6.11 |
| Q3 2025 | +438,500 | Add 5.28% | 8.74 M | $5.18 |
| Q2 2025 | +3.48 M | Add 72.24% | 8.3 M | $5.93 |
| Q1 2025 | +3.26 M | Add 209.20% | 4.82 M | $8.22 |
| Q4 2024 | +1.28 M | Add 467.62% | 1.56 M | $8.26 |
| Q3 2024 | +274,515 | New Buy | 274,515 | $7.65 |
| Q1 2024 | -847,220 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | -534,210 | Reduce 38.67% | 847,220 | $10.80 |
| Q3 2023 | -1.96 M | Reduce 58.61% | 1.38 M | $13.84 |
| Q2 2023 | +1.3 M | Add 64.14% | 3.34 M | $0.01 |
| Q1 2023 | -137,300 | Reduce 6.33% | 2.03 M | $0.01 |
| Q4 2022 | -25,862 | Reduce 1.18% | 2.17 M | $0.02 |
| Q3 2022 | -60,200 | Reduce 2.67% | 2.2 M | $11.68 |
| Q2 2022 | +445,600 | Add 24.60% | 2.26 M | $15.76 |
| Q1 2022 | +183,600 | Add 11.28% | 1.81 M | $15.48 |
| Q4 2021 | -581,500 | Reduce 26.32% | 1.63 M | $8.45 |
| Q3 2021 | -1.26 M | Reduce 36.25% | 2.21 M | $9.00 |
| Q2 2021 | -2.42 M | Reduce 41.10% | 3.46 M | $9.94 |
| Q1 2021 | -2.61 M | Reduce 30.74% | 5.88 M | $7.13 |
| Q4 2020 | -1.23 M | Reduce 12.66% | 8.49 M | $5.26 |
| Q3 2020 | -2.96 M | Reduce 23.33% | 9.72 M | $2.85 |
| Q2 2020 | +132,998 | Add 1.06% | 12.68 M | $3.47 |
| Q1 2020 | +1.09 M | Add 9.47% | 12.55 M | $2.35 |
| Q4 2019 | +1.63 M | Add 16.59% | 11.46 M | $10.50 |
| Q3 2019 | +3.36 M | Add 51.86% | 9.83 M | $8.55 |
| Q2 2019 | +2.96 M | Add 84.21% | 6.47 M | $11.51 |
| Q1 2019 | +3.23 M | Add 1143.56% | 3.51 M | $14.02 |
| Q4 2018 | +282,653 | New Buy | 282,653 | $10.35 |
| Q3 2017 | -1.4 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2017 | +411,040 | Add 41.76% | 1.4 M | $20.19 |
| Q1 2017 | +949,960 | Add 2774.58% | 984,198 | $24.27 |
| Q4 2016 | +21,000 | Add 158.63% | 34,238 | $26.93 |
| Q3 2016 | -789,900 | Reduce 98.35% | 13,238 | $22.36 |
| Q2 2016 | -39,800 | Reduce 4.72% | 803,138 | $21.32 |
| Q1 2016 | +632,200 | Add 299.99% | 842,938 | $17.62 |
| Q4 2015 | -1.32 M | Reduce 86.20% | 210,738 | $15.08 |
| Q3 2015 | +1.13 M | Add 281.27% | 1.53 M | $13.14 |
| Q2 2015 | +400,538 | New Buy | 400,538 | $18.81 |
| Q1 2015 | -1.02 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | +1.02 M | New Buy | 1.02 M | $16.59 |
| Q3 2014 | -99,738 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2014 | -793,296 | Reduce 88.83% | 99,738 | $34.94 |
| Q1 2014 | +893,034 | New Buy | 893,034 | $31.68 |
| Q4 2013 | -284,238 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2013 | -1.05 M | Reduce 78.68% | 284,238 | $21.38 |
| Q2 2013 | +1.33 M | Add 0.00% | 1.33 M | $19.35 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Patterson-UTI Energy Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) in Q2 2013, acquiring 1,332,938 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has held Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) for 46 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) was in Q2 2025, adding 8,298,499 shares worth $49.21 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 5,729,699 shares of Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN), valued at approximately $35.01 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) represents approximately 0.05% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) was 12,683,157 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2020.