Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. reported that for the month of January 2026, the company had an average of 94 drilling rigs operating in the United States. The average drilling rigs operating represent the average number of the company's drilling rigs that were earning revenue under a drilling contract in the United States. The company noted that multiple factors beyond the average drilling rigs operating can impact its operating results, and trends in rig count may not necessarily indicate trends in financial performance. Patterson-UTI stated its intention to continue providing monthly updates on drilling rigs operating.

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