PATTERSON UTI ENERGY INC 8-K

What Happened
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on January 5, 2026, furnishing an investor presentation (attached as Exhibit 99.1) that includes updates to the company's previously issued guidance for the fourth quarter of 2025. The disclosure was made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). The filing is signed by C. Andrew Smith, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Key Details

• Investor presentation dated January 5, 2026, attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
• Presentation includes updates to previously issued guidance for Q4 2025 (specific revised figures are in the slides).
• Disclosure furnished under Item 2.02 (results/financial condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD).
• Filing signed by C. Andrew Smith, EVP & CFO.

Why It Matters
Updated guidance can change investor expectations for the company’s quarterly results and near-term financial outlook. Because the company used Regulation FD disclosure, the information in the presentation was made public to all investors at once; shareholders and analysts should review Exhibit 99.1 (the slides) for the specific revised metrics and any impacts on revenue, earnings, or other guidance items.