Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Apr. 02, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Apr. 2, 2020 |
Entity Registrant Name | Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000889900 |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Entity File Number | 0-22664 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 75-2504748 |
Entity Address Address Line1 | 10713 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 800 |
Entity Address City Or Town | Houston |
Entity Address State Or Province | TX |
Entity Address Postal Zip Code | 77064 |
City Area Code | 281 |
Local Phone Number | 765-7100 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value |
Trading Symbol | PTEN |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |