PATTERSON UTI ENERGY INC, 10-K filed on 2/11/2025
Annual Report
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Cover - USD ($)
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Feb. 05, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Cover [Abstract]      
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Entity File Number 1-39270    
Entity Registrant Name Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 75-2504748    
Entity Address, Address Line One 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    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value    
Trading Symbol PTEN    
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ    
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Entity Public Float     $ 4.0
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   386,390,297  
Documents Incorporated by Reference Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this report.    
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Firm ID 238
Auditor Name PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Auditor Location Houston, Texas
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current assets:    
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 241,293 $ 192,680
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $15,047 and $3,490 at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively 763,806 971,091
Inventory 167,023 180,805
Other current assets 123,193 141,122
Total current assets 1,295,315 1,485,698
Property and equipment, net 3,010,342 3,340,412
Operating lease right of use asset 44,385 47,599
Finance lease right of use asset 27,018 63,228
Goodwill 487,388 1,379,741
Intangible assets, net 929,610 1,051,697
Deposits on equipment purchases 15,699 28,305
Other assets 23,709 19,424
Deferred tax assets, net 0 3,927
Total assets 5,833,466 7,420,031
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 421,318 534,420
Accrued liabilities 385,751 446,268
Operating lease liability 13,322 13,541
Finance lease liability 15,214 43,980
Current maturities of long-term debt 6,388 12,226
Total current liabilities 841,993 1,050,435
Long-term operating lease liability 34,305 37,848
Long-term finance lease liability 10,216 12,953
Long-term debt, net of debt discount and issuance costs of $7,637 and $8,919 at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively 1,219,770 1,224,941
Deferred tax liabilities, net 238,097 248,107
Other liabilities 13,241 25,066
Total liabilities 2,357,622 2,599,350
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 10)
Stockholders’ equity:    
Preferred stock, par value $0.01; authorized 1,000,000 shares, no shares issued 0 0
Common stock, par value $0.01; authorized 800,000,000 and 800,000,000 shares with 520,784,783 and 516,775,313 issued and 387,344,755 and 411,195,302 outstanding at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively 5,206 5,166
Additional paid-in capital 6,453,606 6,407,294
Retained earnings (deficit) (1,039,338) 57,035
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (2,584) 472
Treasury stock, at cost, 133,440,028 shares and 105,580,011 shares at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively (1,951,067) (1,657,675)
Total stockholders’ equity attributable to controlling interests 3,465,823 4,812,292
Noncontrolling interest 10,021 8,389
Total equity 3,475,844 4,820,681
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 5,833,466 $ 7,420,031
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts $ 15,047 $ 3,490
Long-term debt, debt discount and issuance costs $ 7,637 $ 8,919
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares) 1,000,000 1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 0 0
Common stock, par value (in usd per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common stock, authorized (in shares) 800,000,000 800,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares) 520,784,783 516,775,313
Common stock, outstanding (in shares) 387,344,755 411,195,302
Treasury stock, shares (in shares) 133,440,028 105,580,011
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Operating revenues:      
Total operating revenues $ 5,377,911 $ 4,146,456 $ 2,647,592
Operating costs and expenses:      
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment 1,171,873 731,416 483,945
Impairment of goodwill 885,240 0 0
Selling, general and administrative 268,337 169,962 116,589
Merger and integration expense 33,037 98,077 2,069
Other operating income, net (10,708) (16,272) (12,592)
Total operating costs and expenses 6,267,648 3,794,502 2,436,561
Operating income (loss) (889,737) 351,954 211,031
Other income (expense):      
Interest income 5,729 6,122 360
Interest expense, net of amount capitalized (71,963) (52,870) (40,256)
Other income (expense) (975) 1,898 (3,273)
Total other income (expense) (67,209) (44,850) (43,169)
Income (loss) before income taxes (956,946) 307,104 167,862
Income tax expense 9,453 61,152 13,204
Net income (loss) (966,399) 245,952 154,658
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest 1,632 (340) 0
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $ (968,031) $ 246,292 $ 154,658
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholder per common share:      
Basic (in usd per share) $ (2.44) $ 0.88 $ 0.72
Diluted (in usd per share) $ (2.44) $ 0.88 $ 0.70
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:      
Basic (in shares) 397,196 279,501 215,935
Diluted (in shares) 397,196 280,061 219,496
Drilling Services      
Operating revenues:      
Total operating revenues $ 1,727,810 $ 1,919,759 $ 1,544,820
Operating costs and expenses:      
Operating costs and expenses 1,029,591 1,119,200 1,025,904
Completion Services      
Operating revenues:      
Total operating revenues 3,232,785 2,017,440 1,022,413
Operating costs and expenses:      
Operating costs and expenses 2,658,170 1,567,940 781,385
Impairment of goodwill 885,240    
Drilling Products      
Operating revenues:      
Total operating revenues 351,651 134,679 0
Operating costs and expenses:      
Operating costs and expenses 191,107 81,555 0
Impairment of goodwill 0    
Other      
Operating revenues:      
Total operating revenues 65,665 74,578 80,359
Operating costs and expenses:      
Operating costs and expenses $ 41,001 $ 42,624 $ 39,261
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income (loss) $ (966,399) $ 245,952 $ 154,658
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of $0 for all periods (3,056) 472 1,793
Release of cumulative translation adjustment, net of taxes of $0 for 2024 and 2023 and $3,770 for 2022 0 0 (7,708)
Comprehensive income (loss) (969,455) 246,424 148,743
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest 1,632 (340) 0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $ (971,087) $ 246,764 $ 148,743
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Release of cumulative translation adjustment, tax $ 0 $ 0 $ 3,770
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Retained Earnings (Deficit)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Treasury Stock
Noncontrolling Interest
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 1,609,487 $ 2,993 $ 3,171,536 $ (198,316) $ 5,915 $ (1,372,641) $ 0
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021   299,269,000          
Net income (loss) 154,658     154,658      
Foreign currency translation adjustment 1,793       1,793    
Release of cumulative translation adjustment (7,708)       (7,708)    
Issuance of restricted stock 0 $ 10 (10)        
Issuance of restricted stock (in shares)   980,000          
Vesting of restricted stock units 0 $ 14 (14)        
Vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)   1,437,000          
Exercise of stock options 10,368 $ 6 10,362        
Exercise of stock options (in shares)   640,000          
Stock-based compensation 21,099   21,099        
Payment of cash dividends (43,096)     (43,096)      
Dividend equivalents (640)     (640)      
Purchase of treasury stock (80,438)         (80,438)  
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2022 1,665,523 $ 3,023 3,202,973 (87,394) 0 (1,453,079) 0
Ending Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022   302,326,000          
Net income (loss) 245,952     246,292     (340)
Foreign currency translation adjustment 472       472    
Noncontrolling interest 8,729           8,729
Release of cumulative translation adjustment 0            
Issuance of common stock - Ulterra acquisition 521,406 $ 349 521,057        
Issuance of common stock - Ulterra acquisition (in shares)   34,900,000          
Issuance of common stock - NexTier merger 2,565,895 $ 1,720 2,564,175        
Issuance of common stock - NexTier merger (in shares)   172,092,000          
Issuance of replacement awards related to NexTier merger 72,413   72,413        
Issuance of restricted stock 0 $ 10 (10)        
Issuance of restricted stock (in shares)   1,077,000          
Vesting of restricted stock units 0 $ 64 (64)        
Vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)   6,380,000          
Stock-based compensation 46,750   46,750        
Payment of cash dividends (100,034)     (100,034)      
Dividend equivalents (1,829)     (1,829)      
Purchase of treasury stock (204,596)         (204,596)  
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 4,820,681 $ 5,166 6,407,294 57,035 472 (1,657,675) 8,389
Ending Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 516,775,313 516,775,000          
Net income (loss) $ (966,399)     (968,031)     1,632
Foreign currency translation adjustment (3,056)       (3,056)    
Release of cumulative translation adjustment 0            
Issuance of restricted stock 0 $ 7 (7)        
Issuance of restricted stock (in shares)   719,000          
Vesting of restricted stock units $ 0 $ 33 (33)        
Vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)   3,291,000          
Exercise of stock options (in shares) 0            
Stock-based compensation $ 46,352   46,352        
Payment of cash dividends (126,791)     (126,791)      
Dividend equivalents (1,551)     (1,551)      
Purchase of treasury stock (293,392)         (293,392)  
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2024 $ 3,475,844 $ 5,206 $ 6,453,606 $ (1,039,338) $ (2,584) $ (1,951,067) $ 10,021
Ending Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024 520,784,783 520,785,000          
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]      
Payment of cash dividends per share (in usd per share) $ 0.32 $ 0.32 $ 0.20
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income (loss) $ (966,399) $ 245,952 $ 154,658
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment 1,171,873 731,416 483,945
Impairment of goodwill 885,240 0 0
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) (1,765) 51,866 6,998
Stock-based compensation 46,352 46,750 21,099
Net gain on asset disposals (3,688) (1,798) (12,075)
Other 7,936 (1,053) (1,507)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable 203,652 84,544 (209,226)
Inventory (11,463) (30,793) (23,154)
Other current assets 19,599 (10,360) (1,975)
Other assets 33,760 24,686 10,643
Accounts payable (112,858) (69,729) 38,986
Accrued liabilities (66,582) (23,484) 67,380
Other liabilities (30,121) (42,083) 30,416
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,175,536 1,005,914 566,188
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired - NexTier 0 (65,185) 0
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired - Ulterra 2,983 (357,314) 0
Purchases of property and equipment (678,386) (615,690) (436,797)
Proceeds from disposal of assets 25,832 26,473 26,074
Other (5,173) (5,874) (2,504)
Net cash used in investing activities (654,744) (1,017,590) (413,227)
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Purchases of treasury stock (290,427) (200,710) (70,070)
Dividends paid (126,791) (100,034) (43,096)
Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facility 50,000 420,000 150,000
Repayment of borrowings under revolving credit facility (50,000) (420,000) (150,000)
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes 0 396,412 0
Repayment of senior notes 0 (7,837) (19,760)
Payments on finance leases (45,484) (15,915) 0
Other (12,290) (6,349) (455)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (474,992) 65,567 (133,381)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 2,813 1,236 449
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 48,613 55,127 20,029
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year 192,680 137,553 117,524
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year 241,293 192,680 137,553
Net cash (paid) received during the year for:      
Interest, net of capitalized interest of $1,334 in 2024, $1,692 in 2023, and $976 in 2022 (68,563) (39,607) (39,855)
Income taxes (14,767) (27,169) (1,526)
Non-cash investing and financing activities:      
Net increase (decrease) in payables for purchases of property and equipment (133) (15,111) 7,953
Net (increase) decrease in deposits on equipment purchases 12,607 7,876 (12,202)
Issuance of common stock for business acquisitions 0 3,159,714 0
Cashless exercise of stock options 0 0 10,368
Purchases of property and equipment through exchange of lease right of use asset 30,961 3,241 0
Derecognition of right of use asset $ (36,117) $ (3,241) $ 0
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]      
Interest expense, capitalized interest $ 1,334 $ 1,692 $ 976
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Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
A description of the business and basis of presentation follows:
Description of business — Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., through its wholly-owned subsidiaries and consolidating interest of a joint venture (collectively referred to herein as “we,” “us,” “our,” “ours” and like terms), is a Houston, Texas-based leading provider of drilling and completion services to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States and other select countries, including contract drilling services, integrated well completion services and directional drilling services in the United States, and specialized drill bit solutions in the United States, Middle East and many other regions around the world. We operate under three reportable business segments: (i) drilling services, (ii) completion services, and (iii) drilling products. We have other operations through which we provide oilfield rental tools in select markets in the United States. In addition, we own and invest, as a non-operating, working interest owner, in oil and natural gas assets that are primarily located in Texas and New Mexico.
On August 14, 2023, we completed our acquisition (the “Ulterra acquisition”) of Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P. (“Ulterra”), a global provider of specialized drill bit solutions. On September 1, 2023, we completed our merger (the “NexTier merger”) with NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc. (“NexTier”), a predominately U.S. land-focused oilfield service provider, with a diverse set of well completion and production services across a variety of active basins. See Note 2 for additional details on the acquisition and merger.
Basis of presentation — The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Patterson-UTI, its wholly-owned subsidiaries and the consolidating interest of a joint venture. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Except for wholly-owned subsidiaries and our interest in a joint venture, we have no controlling financial interests in any other entity which would require consolidation. As used in these notes, “we,” “us,” “our,” “ours” and like terms refer collectively to Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc, and its consolidated subsidiaries. Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. conducts its business operations through its wholly-owned subsidiaries and has no employees or independent operations. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.
The U.S. dollar is the reporting currency and functional currency for most of our operations except certain of our foreign subsidiaries, which use their local currencies as their functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates in effect as of the balance sheet date. The effects of these translation adjustments are reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income, which is a separate component of stockholders’ equity.
The consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 include the results of Ulterra from August 14, 2023, and the results of NexTier from September 1, 2023.
A summary of the significant accounting policies follows:
Management estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from such estimates.
Cash and cash equivalents — Cash equivalents are highly liquid, short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less from their date of purchase.
Restricted cash — Restricted cash includes amounts restricted as cash collateral for the issuance of standby letters of credit.
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of such amounts shown in the statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:
Year Ended December 31,
20242023
Cash and cash equivalents$239,182 $190,108 
Restricted cash2,111 2,572 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$241,293 $192,680 
Accounts receivable — Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount. The allowance for credit losses represents our estimate of the amount of probable credit losses existing in our accounts receivable. Significant individual accounts receivable balances and balances which have been outstanding greater than 90 days are reviewed individually for collectability. Account balances, when determined to be uncollectible, are charged against the allowance.
Inventories — Inventories consist primarily of sand and other products to be used in conjunction with our completion services activities, materials used in our equipment servicing business, spare parts for drilling services and raw materials for drilling products. Such inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The majority of our inventory is recorded using weighted average cost.
We periodically review the nature and quantities of inventory on hand and evaluate the net realizable value of items based on historical usage patterns, known changes to equipment or processes and customer demand for specific products. Provision for excess or obsolete inventories is determined based on historical usage of inventory on-hand, volume on-hand versus anticipated usage, technological advances and consideration of current market conditions. Inventories that have not turned over for more than a year are subject to slow-moving reserve provisions. In addition, inventories that have become obsolete due to technological advances or are no longer configured to operate with our equipment are written off.
Other current assets — Other current assets include reimbursement from our workers compensation insurance carrier for claims in excess of our deductible in the amount of $33.2 million and $31.0 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We also maintain prepayments for items such as insurance, rent and inventory.
Long-lived assets with definite lives — Property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation, amortization, depletion and impairment. Depreciation and amortization is recorded on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives.
The estimated useful lives are shown below:
 Useful Lives
Equipment
1-25 years
Rental equipment
4-8 runs
Buildings and leasehold improvements
1-30 years
Other
3-20 years
Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets is calculated on the straight-lined method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from 3 to 15 years.
Long-lived assets with definite lives, including property and equipment and certain intangible assets, are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of certain assets may not be recovered over their estimated remaining useful lives (“triggering events”). Assets are grouped at the lowest level at which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of other asset groupings for impairment assessment. If there is a triggering event, we estimate future cash flows over the life of the respective assets or asset groupings in our assessment of its recoverability. These estimates of cash flows are based on historical cyclical trends in the industry as well as our expectations regarding the continuation of these trends in the future. If estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of an asset or asset group is less than its respective carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds its estimated fair value.
Maintenance and repairs — Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense when incurred. Renewals and betterments which extend the life or improve existing property and equipment are capitalized.
Disposals — Upon disposition of property and equipment, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in our consolidated statements of operations.
Goodwill — As a result of both the Ulterra acquisition and the NexTier merger, we have recognized goodwill. Goodwill from acquisitions is recorded as the excess of the consideration transferred plus the fair value of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date over the fair values of the identifiable net assets acquired. Goodwill is considered to have an indefinite useful economic life and is not amortized. We assess impairment of goodwill at least annually, as of July 31, or on an interim basis if events or circumstances indicate that the fair value of goodwill may have decreased below its carrying value. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, we recognize an impairment in an amount equal to the excess, limited to the total amount of
goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. During the third quarter of 2024, we recorded an $885 million impairment charge to goodwill related to our completion services reporting unit. See Note 7 for details.
Leases — We have operating leases for operating locations, corporate offices and certain operating equipment. We determine if a contract contains a lease at inception or as a result of an acquisition. A right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability are recognized on our consolidated balance sheet at commencement at an amount based on the present value of the remaining lease payments over the lease term. The lease term may include the option to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise the option. By our policy election, right-of-use assets and lease liabilities with an initial term of one year or less are not recognized for leasing arrangements, and non-lease and lease components are treated as a single lease component instead of bifurcating those components. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis. If available, we use the rate implicit in the lease at commencement date to discount the lease payments. If the implicit rate is not readily determinable, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in the determination of the present value of future lease payments.
For finance leases, we amortize the right-of-use asset on a straight-line basis over the earlier of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term and record this amortization in depreciation and amortization expense in the consolidated statements of operations. If available, we use the rate implicit in the lease at commencement date to discount the lease payments. If the implicit rate is not available, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in the determination of the present value of future lease payments. The lease term may include the option to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise the option. By our policy election, right-of-use assets and lease liabilities with an initial term of one year or less are not recognized for leasing arrangements, and non-lease and lease components are treated as a single lease component instead of bifurcating those components. For finance leases where we have determined we are reasonably certain to exercise a purchase option to acquire the underlying asset, we amortize the right-of-use asset over the lease term and record this amortization in “Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment” in the consolidated statements of operations. We adjust the lease liability to reflect lease payments made during the period and interest incurred on the lease liability using the effective interest method. The incurred interest expense is recorded in “Interest expense” in the consolidated statements of operations.
In the third quarter of 2023, as part of the Ulterra acquisition and the NexTier merger, we acquired certain operating and finance leases. We inherited NexTier’s and Ulterra’s lease classifications as of the time of each respective acquisition. We elected as an accounting policy election by class of underlying assets to not recognize assets or liabilities at the acquisition date for leases that had a remaining lease term of twelve months or less. See Notes 2 and 13 for details.
Revenue recognition — Revenues from our drilling services, completion services, drilling products, and other activities are recognized upon the transfer of control of the related services and products to the customer. See Note 3 for details.
Income taxes — The asset and liability method is used in accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards and for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the results of operations in the period that includes the enactment date. If applicable, a valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets unless it is more likely than not that such assets will be realized. Our policy is to account for interest and penalties with respect to income taxes as operating expenses.
Stock-based compensation — We recognize the cost of share-based payments under the fair-value-based method. Under this method, compensation cost related to share-based payments is measured based on the estimated fair value of the awards at the date of grant, net of estimated forfeitures. This expense is recognized over the expected life of the awards, as described in Note 12.
Concentration of Credit Risk — Our assets that are potentially subject to concentrations of credit risk are cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and trade accounts receivable. Cash balances are maintained in financial institutions, which at times exceed federally insured limits. We monitor the financial condition of the financial institutions in which accounts are maintained and we have not experienced any losses in such accounts. We maintain an allowance for credit losses based upon several factors, including historical collection experience, current aging status of the customer accounts and financial condition of our customers. There were no material changes in the allowance for credit losses in 2024 and 2023.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards — In March 2020, the FASB issued an accounting standards update to provide temporary optional expedients that simplify the accounting for contract modifications to existing debt agreements expected to arise from the market transition from LIBOR to alternative reference rates. The guidance was effective upon issuance and generally can be applied to applicable contract modifications through December 31, 2024. We adopted the optional relief guidance provided under Topic 848 after modifying our debt agreements to update the reference rate from LIBOR to SOFR or Prime Rate. The adoption of the new guidance did not have a material impact on our financial statements.
In November 2023, the FASB issued an accounting standards update to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements and enhance disclosures about significant segment expenses. We adopted this new accounting pronouncement effective January 1, 2024 and expanded our consolidated financial statement disclosures in order to comply with the update. See Note 17 for details.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards —In December 2023, the FASB issued an accounting standards update to improve income tax disclosure requirements. We plan to adopt this accounting pronouncement during fiscal year 2025, with the first disclosure enhancements reflected in our 2025 fiscal year Form 10-K. We are currently evaluating the impact this pronouncement will have on our disclosures.
In November 2024, the FASB issued guidance expanding disclosure requirements related to certain income statement expenses, which requires public entities to disclose additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to the financial statements on an interim and annual basis. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the effect of this pronouncement on our disclosures.
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Business Combinations
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
Business Combinations Business Combinations
Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P.
On August 14, 2023, we completed the Ulterra acquisition. Total consideration for the acquisition included the issuance of 34.9 million shares of our common stock and payment of approximately $373 million of cash (after purchase price adjustments), which based on the closing price of our common stock of $14.94 on August 14, 2023, valued the transaction at closing at approximately $894 million.
The total fair value of the consideration transferred was determined as follows (in thousands, except stock price):
Shares of our common stock issued to Ulterra34,900
Our common stock price on August 14, 2023$14.94 
Common stock equity consideration$521,406 
Plus net cash consideration372,757 
Total consideration transferred$894,163 
The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the fair value of the consideration transferred is allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date.
The aggregate purchase price noted above was allocated to the major categories of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on preliminary estimated fair values as of the date of the business combination. We applied significant judgment in estimating the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, which involved the use of significant estimates and assumptions with respect to future rig counts, cash flow projections, estimated economic useful lives, operating and capital cost estimates, customer attrition rates, contributory asset charges, royalty rates and discount rate (10.5%). The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other assets, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair values due to their nature or the short-term maturity of instruments. The remaining assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on inputs that are not observable in the market and thus represent Level 3 inputs. The fair value of inventory and rental equipment was determined using a replacement cost approach. Intangible assets primarily consist of customer relationships and developed technology, the fair values of which were determined using an income approach. Property and equipment was valued using a combination of indirect cost and a market approach. The fair value was estimated by using a multi-period excess earnings method for customer relationships and a relief from royalty method for trade name and developed technology. The purchase price allocation was finalized in the third quarter of 2024. The valuation period adjustments did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:
Assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents$18,426 
Accounts receivable68,467 
Inventory (1)
36,313 
Rental equipment (2)
109,055 
Property and equipment27,583 
Intangible assets313,000 
Operating lease right of use asset7,513 
Finance lease right of use asset5,228 
Other assets15,989 
Total assets acquired601,574 
 
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable23,258 
Accrued liabilities33,323 
Operating lease liability7,513 
Finance lease liability5,228 
Deferred tax liabilities79,863 
Total liabilities assumed149,185 
Less: noncontrolling interest(8,729)
Net assets acquired443,660 
Goodwill450,503 
Total consideration transferred$894,163 

(1)We recorded an adjustment of $5.5 million to write-up acquired drill bits classified as inventory to estimated fair value. This adjustment will be recorded as direct operating expense as acquired drill bits are sold.
(2)We recorded an adjustment of $74.4 million to write-up acquired drill bits classified as long-lived assets to estimated fair value. This adjustment will be depreciated as acquired drill bits are rented over a weighted-average estimated useful life of 7.5 runs.
The goodwill recognized in the acquisition represents the excess of the gross consideration transferred over the fair value of the underlying net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill represents the potential for new growth opportunities internationally with the acquisition of Ulterra as well as the recognition of deferred taxes for the difference between the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the respective carry-over tax basis. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. All of the goodwill was assigned to our Drilling Products segment. See Note 7.
Approximately $135 million of revenues and $3.4 million of net loss attributed to the Ulterra acquisition are included in the consolidated statements of operations for the period from the closing date on August 14, 2023 through December 31, 2023. We incurred $5.6 million of merger and integration expense related to the Ulterra acquisition in 2023. We did not incur any material merger and integration expense related to the Ulterra acquisition in 2024.
A portion of the fair value consideration transferred has been provisionally assigned to identifiable intangible assets as follows:
Fair Value
(in thousands)
Weighted Average Useful Life
(in years)
Customer relationships$245,000 15
Trade name16,000 11
Developed technology52,000 5
Intangible assets$313,000 
Pro Forma
The following pro forma condensed combined financial information was derived from our and Ulterra’s historical financial statements and gives effect to the acquisition as if it had occurred on January 1, 2022. The below information reflects pro forma adjustments based on available information and certain assumptions we believe are reasonable, including (i) adjustments related to the depreciation and amortization of the step up to fair value of $77.6 million for acquired intangibles, $74.4 million for acquired drill bits classified as long-lived assets, and $5.5 million for acquired drill bits classified as inventory, (ii) removal of $12.8 million in 2023 and $28.1 million in 2022 of historical interest expense of the acquired entity and (iii) $17.4 million in 2023 and $11.3 million in 2022 of tax benefit relating to the aforementioned pro forma adjustments.
The pro forma results of operations do not include any anticipated cost savings or other synergies that may result from the Ulterra acquisition nor do they include any estimated costs that will be incurred to integrate Ulterra operations. The pro forma results of operations include our merger and integration expense of $5.6 million as if they had been incurred in the first quarter of 2022.
The pro forma condensed combined financial information has been included for comparative purposes and is not necessarily indicative of the results that might have actually occurred had the Ulterra acquisition taken place on January 1, 2022. Furthermore, the financial information is not intended to be a projection of future results. The following table summarizes our selected financial information on a pro forma basis (in thousands, except per share data):

20232022
(Unaudited)
Revenues$4,369,596 $3,017,778 
Net income$190,136 $141,458 
NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc.
On September 1, 2023, we completed the NexTier merger. Under the terms of the merger agreement, NexTier became our wholly-owned subsidiary. Each share of NexTier common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the merger was converted into the right to receive 0.752 shares of our common stock. Additionally, certain equity awards that were granted and outstanding under NexTier long-term incentive plans were assumed by us, and such equity awards were converted into equity awards in respect of our common stock in accordance with the merger agreement.
NexTier is a predominately U.S. land-focused oilfield service provider, with a diverse set of well completion and production services across a variety of active basins.
The total fair value of the consideration transferred was determined as follows (in thousands, except exchange ratio and stock price):
Number of shares of NexTier common stock outstanding as of September 1, 2023228,846
Multiplied by the exchange ratio0.752
Number of shares of Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. common stock issued in connection with the merger172,092
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. common stock price on September 1, 2023$14.91 
Common stock equity consideration2,565,895 
Acceleration of RSU awards1,997 
Fair value of replacement equity awards (1)
70,416 
NexTier long-term debt repaid by Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.161,000 
Consideration transferred$2,799,308 
(1)In connection with the merger, each of the share-based awards held by legacy NexTier employees were replaced with our share-based awards on the merger date. The fair value of the replacement awards has been allocated between each employee’s pre-combination and post-combination services. Amounts allocated to pre-combination services have been included as consideration transferred as part of the merger. See Note 12 for replacement awards details.
The transaction was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method with Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. determined to be the acquirer. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the fair value of the consideration transferred is allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date.
The aggregate purchase price noted above was allocated to the major categories of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on preliminary estimated fair values as of the date of the business combination. We applied significant judgment in estimating the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, which involved the use of significant estimates and assumptions with respect to future rig counts, cash flow projections, estimated economic useful lives, operating and capital cost estimates, customer attrition rates, contributory asset charges, royalty rates and discount rate (14.0%). The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, inventory, other assets, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and other liabilities approximate their fair values due to their nature or the short-term maturity of instruments. The remaining assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on inputs that are not observable in the market and thus represent Level 3 inputs. The fair value of property and equipment was determined using a combination of replacement cost and indirect cost. Intangible assets were valued using an income approach. The fair value was estimated by using multi-period excess earnings method for customer relationships and a relief from royalty method for trade name and developed technology. The purchase price allocation was finalized in the third quarter of 2024. The valuation period adjustments did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of the merger:
Assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents$95,815 
Accounts receivable420,200 
Inventory71,930 
Property and equipment (1)
1,045,610 
Intangible assets768,000 
Operating lease right of use asset19,091 
Finance lease right of use asset50,733 
Other assets84,677 
Total assets acquired2,556,056 
 
Liabilities assumed: 
Accounts payable358,873 
Accrued liabilities129,535 
Operating lease liability19,091 
Finance lease liability50,733 
Deferred tax liabilities86,293 
Long-term debt22,533 
Other liabilities11,815 
Total liabilities assumed678,873 
Net assets acquired1,877,183 
Goodwill922,125 
Total consideration transferred$2,799,308 
(1)We recorded an adjustment of $263 million to write-up acquired property and equipment to estimated fair value. This adjustment will be depreciated on a straight-line basis over a weighted average period of six years .
The goodwill recognized in the merger represents the excess of the gross consideration transferred over the fair value of the underlying net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill largely consisted of the expected synergies and economies of scale from the combined operations of Patterson-UTI and NexTier as well as the recognition of deferred taxes for the difference between the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the respective carry-over tax basis. All of the goodwill was assigned to our completion services segment. See Note 7.
Approximately $1.1 billion of revenues and $12.5 million of net income attributed to the NexTier merger are included in the consolidated statements of operations for the period from the closing date on September 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we incurred costs related to the NexTier merger totaling $28.7 million and $92.5 million, respectively, which are included in our consolidated statements of operations as “Merger and integration expense.”
A portion of the fair value consideration transferred has been provisionally assigned to identifiable intangible assets as follows:
Fair Value
(in thousands)
Weighted Average Useful Life
(in years)
Customer relationships$540,000 10
Trade name85,000 10
Developed technology143,000 5
Intangible assets$768,000 
Pro Forma
The following pro forma condensed combined financial information was derived from our and NexTier's historical financial statements and gives effect to the acquisition as if it had occurred on January 1, 2022. The below information reflects pro forma adjustments based on available information and certain assumptions we believe are reasonable, including (i) adjustments related to the depreciation and amortization of the step up to fair value of $720.7 million for acquired intangibles and $262.7 million for acquired property and equipment, (ii) removal of $17.7 million in 2023 and $30.0 million in 2022 of historical interest expense of the acquired entity and (iii) $15.1 million in 2023 and $72.7 million of tax benefit in 2022 relating to the aforementioned pro forma adjustments.
The pro forma results of operations do not include any anticipated cost savings or other synergies that may result from the NexTier merger nor do they include any estimated costs that will be incurred to integrate NexTier operations. The pro forma results of operations include our merger and integration expense of $92.5 million as if they had been incurred in the first quarter of 2022.
The pro forma condensed combined financial information has been included for comparative purposes and is not necessarily indicative of the results that might have actually occurred had the NexTier merger taken place on January 1, 2022. Furthermore, the financial information is not intended to be a projection of future results. The following table summarizes our selected financial information on a pro forma basis (in thousands, except per share data):
20232022
(Unaudited)
Revenues$6,604,824 $5,892,414 
Net income$598,709 $196,220 
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Revenues
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenues Revenues
ASC Topic 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Drilling Services and Completion Servicesrevenue is recognized based on our customers’ ability to benefit from our services in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for those services. This typically happens when the service is performed. The services we provide represent a series of distinct services, generally provided daily, that are substantially the same, with the same pattern of transfer to the customer. Because our customers benefit equally throughout the service period, generally measured in days, and our efforts in providing services are incurred relatively evenly over the period of performance, revenue is recognized as we provide services to the customer.
Drilling Services revenue primarily consists of daywork drilling contracts for which related revenues and expenses are recognized as services are performed. For certain contracts, we receive payments for the mobilization of rigs and other drilling equipment. We defer revenue and related direct operating expense related to mobilizations and recognize those revenues and expenses on a straight-line basis as drilling services are provided. Costs incurred to relocate rigs and other drilling equipment to areas in which a contract has not been secured are expensed as incurred and are recorded in Drilling Services operating expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). For certain contracts, we are also entitled to early termination payments if our customers choose to terminate a contract prior to the expiration of the contractual term. We recognize revenue associated with early termination payments when all contractual requirements have been met.
Completion Services revenue consists of services and products related to our suite of completion businesses including hydraulic fracturing, completion support services, wireline and pumpdown services, and cementing. These services are pursuant to contractual arrangements, such as term contracts and pricing agreements. Revenue from these services is earned as services are rendered, which is generally on a per stage or fixed monthly rate except for our cementing services. All revenue is recognized when a contract with a customer exists, the performance obligations under the contract have been satisfied over time, the amount to which we have the right to invoice has been determined and collectability of amounts subject to invoice is probable. Contract fulfillment costs, such as mobilization costs and shipping and handling costs, are expensed as incurred and are recorded in Completion Services operating
expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). To the extent fulfillment costs are considered separate performance obligations that are billable to the customer, the amounts billed are recorded as revenue in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
Once a stage has been completed or products and services have been provided, a field ticket is created that includes charges for the service performed and the chemicals, proppant, and compressed natural gas consumed during the course of the service. The field ticket may also include charges for the mobilization of the equipment and inventory to the location, any additional equipment used on the job, and other miscellaneous items. The field ticket represents the amounts to which we have the right to invoice and to recognize as revenue.
A portion of our contracts contain variable consideration; however, this variable consideration is typically unknown at the time of contract inception, and is not known until the job is complete, at which time the variability is resolved. Examples of variable consideration include the number of hours that will be incurred and the amount of consumables (such as chemicals and proppants) that will be used to complete a job.
Revenue is presented net of any sales tax charged to the customer that we are required to remit to local or state governmental taxing authorities. Reimbursements for the purchase of supplies, equipment, personnel services, shipping and other services that are provided at the request of our customers are recorded as revenue when incurred. The related costs are recorded as operating expenses when incurred.
ASC Topic 842 Revenue from Equipment Rentals
Drilling Products Revenue — revenues are primarily generated from the rental of drilling equipment, comprised of drill bits and downhole tools. These arrangements provide the customer with the right to control the use of the identified asset. Generally, the lease terms in such arrangements are for periods of two to three days and do not provide customers with options to purchase the underlying asset.
Other — we are a non-operating working interest owner of oil and natural gas assets primarily located in Texas and New Mexico. The ownership terms are outlined in joint operating agreements for each well between the operator of the well and the various interest owners, including us, who are considered non-operators of the well. We receive revenue each period for our working interest in the well during the period.
Accounts Receivable and Contract Liabilities
Accounts receivable is our right to consideration once it becomes unconditional. Payment terms typically range from 30 to 60 days.
Accounts receivable balances were $697 million and $900 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These balances do not include amounts related to our oil and natural gas working interests nor do they include amounts related to our lease revenues under Topic 842 as those contracts are excluded from Topic 606. Accounts receivable balances are included in “Accounts receivable” in our consolidated balance sheets.
We do not have any significant contract asset balances. Contract liabilities include prepayments received from customers prior to the requested services being completed. Once the services are complete and have been invoiced, the prepayment is applied against the customer’s account to offset the accounts receivable balance. Also included in contract liabilities are payments received from customers for reactivation or initial mobilization of newly constructed or upgraded rigs that were moved on location to the initial well site. These payments are allocated to the overall performance obligation and amortized over the initial term of the contract. Total contract liability balances were $75.6 million and $103 million as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. In 2024, we recognized $102 million of revenue that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period. Revenue related to our contract liabilities balance is expected to be recognized through 2028. In 2023, we recognized $136 million of revenue that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period, of which the recognition of $28.9 million was due to deferred revenue from a customer prepayment, which became recognizable after the customer changed its drilling schedule. The $75.2 million current portion of our contract liability balance is included in “Accrued liabilities” and $0.4 million noncurrent portion of our contract liability balance is included in “Other liabilities” in our consolidated balance sheets.
Contract Costs
Costs incurred for newly constructed rigs or rig upgrades based on a contract with a customer are considered capital improvements and are capitalized to drilling equipment and depreciated over the estimated useful life of the asset.
Remaining Performance Obligations
We maintain a backlog of commitments for contract drilling services under term contracts, which we define as contracts with a duration of six months or more. Our contract drilling backlog in the United States as of December 31, 2024 was approximately $426 million. Approximately 7.1% of our total contract drilling backlog in the United States at December 31, 2024 is reasonably expected to remain at December 31, 2025. We generally calculate our backlog by multiplying the dayrate under our term drilling contracts by the number of days remaining under the contract. The calculation does not include any revenues related to fees for other services such as for mobilization, other than initial mobilization, demobilization and customer reimbursables, nor does it include potential reductions in rates for unscheduled standby or during periods in which the rig is moving or incurring maintenance and repair time in excess of what is permitted under the drilling contract. For contracts that contain variable dayrate pricing, our backlog calculation uses the dayrate in effect for periods where the dayrate is fixed, and, for periods that remain subject to variable pricing, uses commodity pricing or other related indices in effect at December 31, 2024. In addition, our term drilling contracts are generally subject to termination by the customer on short notice and provide for an early termination payment to us in the event that the contract is terminated by the customer. For contracts on which we have received notice for the rig to be placed on standby, our backlog calculation uses the standby rate for the period over which we expect to receive the standby rate. For contracts on which we have received an early termination notice, our backlog calculation includes the early termination rate, instead of the dayrate, for the period over which we expect to receive the lower rate. Please see “Our current backlog of contract drilling revenue may decline and may not ultimately be realized, as fixed-term contracts may in certain instances be terminated without an early termination payment” included in Item 1A of this Report.
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Inventory
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventory Inventory
Inventory consisted of the following at December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
 20242023
Raw materials and supplies$121,694 $141,311 
Work-in-process6,681 7,437 
Finished goods38,648 32,057 
Inventory$167,023 $180,805 
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Other Current Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Other Assets [Abstract]  
Other Current Assets Other Current Assets
Other current assets consisted of the following at December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
 20242023
Federal and state income taxes receivable$24,777 $26,949 
Workers’ compensation receivable33,240 31,006 
Prepaid expenses34,004 46,394 
Other31,172 36,773 
Other current assets$123,193 $141,122 
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Property and Equipment
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consisted of the following at December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
20242023
Equipment$8,416,063 $8,506,727 
Oil and natural gas properties243,663 238,337 
Buildings248,739 248,693 
Rental equipment136,256 119,653 
Land37,847 38,811 
Total property and equipment9,082,568 9,152,221 
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment(6,072,226)(5,811,809)
Property and equipment, net$3,010,342 $3,340,412 
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment — The following table summarizes depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment expense related to property and equipment and intangible assets for 2024, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):
202420232022
Depreciation and impairment expense$1,039,536 $682,672 $472,969 
Amortization expense124,716 41,521 2,891 
Depletion expense7,621 7,223 8,085 
Total$1,171,873 $731,416 $483,945 

We review our long-lived assets, including property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of certain assets may not be recovered over their estimated remaining useful lives (“triggering events”). In connection with this review, assets are grouped at the lowest level at which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of other asset groupings. We estimate the undiscounted future cash flows over the life of the respective asset or the primary asset in an asset group. These estimates of cash flows are based on historical cyclical trends in the industry as well as our expectations regarding the continuation of these trends in the future. Provisions for asset impairment are charged against income when estimated future cash flows, on an undiscounted basis, are less than the asset’s net book value. Any provision for impairment is measured at fair value.
Negative market indicators such as lower industry-wide drilling rig count forecasts, increased volatility and pricing declines in the pressure pumping market, and continued efficiency gains and technology advancements reducing operating days have led to our reduced outlook for activity. The reduction in activity forecasts, the recent decline in the market price of our common stock, and the results of the fair value determination of certain of our reporting units, were triggering events indicating that certain of our long-lived tangible and intangible assets may be impaired. We deemed it necessary to perform recoverability tests on our asset groups within our completion services reporting unit and our Latin American contract drilling asset group as of September 30, 2024. Future cash flows were estimated over the expected remaining life of the primary asset for each asset group, and we determined that, on an undiscounted basis, expected cash flows exceeded the carrying value of the asset groups. As such, no impairment was indicated for our long-lived tangible or definite-lived intangible assets.
We also evaluated our fleet of drilling rigs for marketability based on the condition of inactive rigs, expenditures that would be necessary to bring them to working condition and the expected demand for drilling services by rig type. The components comprising rigs that will no longer be marketed were evaluated, and those components with continuing utility to other marketed rigs were identified for transfer to other rigs or to yards to be used as spare equipment. The remaining components of these rigs were abandoned. During the third quarter of 2024, we identified 42 legacy, non-Tier-1 super-spec drilling rigs and related equipment to be abandoned. Based on the strong customer preference across the industry for Tier-1 super-spec drilling rigs, in addition to efficiency gains and technology advancements that have reduced the total number of rigs needed for the U.S. drilling market, we believe the 42 rigs that were abandoned had limited commercial opportunity. Accordingly, we recorded a charge of $114 million related to this abandonment in 2024. No similar charges were incurred in 2022 or 2023.
We also periodically evaluate our other tangible long-lived assets for marketability based on the condition of inactive equipment, expenditures that would be necessary to bring the equipment to working condition and the expected demand for such equipment. The components of equipment that will no longer be marketed are evaluated, and those components with continuing utility will be used as
parts to support active equipment. The remaining components of this equipment are abandoned. There were no material abandonments in 2022, 2023 or 2024 except for the aforementioned 42 legacy, non-Tier-1 super spec drilling rigs and related equipment.
Geopolitical instability, global or regional decreases in the demand of our services and products, or other unforeseen macroeconomic considerations could negatively impact the expected cash flows used in our recoverability tests on our asset groups. Such changes could result in impairment charges in the future, which could be material to our results of operations and financial statements as a whole.
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill — Goodwill is evaluated at least annually on July 31, or more frequently when events and circumstances occur indicating recorded goodwill may be impaired. Goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level, which is at or one level below our operating segments. We determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value after considering qualitative, market and other factors. Any necessary goodwill impairment is determined using a quantitative impairment test. If the resulting fair value of goodwill is less than the carrying value of goodwill, an impairment loss would be recognized for the amount of the shortfall. The fair value of a reporting unit is determined using significant unobservable inputs, or level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. These inputs are based on internal management estimates, forecasts, and significant judgment.
We determined our drilling products operating segment consists of a single reporting unit and, accordingly, goodwill acquired from the Ulterra acquisition was allocated to that reporting unit. We determined our completion services operating segment consists of two reporting units; completion services, which is primarily comprised of our hydraulic fracturing operations and other integrated service offerings, and cementing services.
Goodwill Impairment Assessment
Negative market indicators such as lower industry-wide drilling rig and pressure pumping fleet count forecasts, increased volatility and pricing declines in the pressure pumping market, and continued efficiency gains and technology advancements reducing operating days have led to our reduced outlook for activity. During the third quarter of 2024, we viewed the reduction in activity forecasts combined with the decline in the market price of our common stock as a triggering event that warranted a quantitative assessment for goodwill impairment.
We estimated the fair value of the drilling products and the completion services reporting units using the income approach. Under this approach, we used a discounted cash flow model, which utilized present values of cash flows to estimate fair value. Forecasted cash flows reflected known market conditions in the third quarter of 2024 and management's anticipated business outlook for each reporting unit. Future cash flows were projected based on estimates of revenue growth rates, gross profit, selling, general and administrative expense, changes in working capital, and capital expenditures. The terminal period used within the discounted cash flow model for each reporting unit consisted of a 1% growth estimate. Future cash flows were then discounted using a market-participant, risk-adjusted weighted average cost of capital of 10.25% for the drilling products reporting unit and 10.75% for the completion services reporting unit. Financial and credit market volatility directly impacts our fair value measurement through the weighted average cost of capital used to determine a discount rate. During times of volatility, significant judgment must be applied to determine whether credit market changes are a short-term or long-term trend.
We estimated the fair value of the cementing services reporting unit in our completion services operating segment using a market approach. The market approach was based on trading multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization for companies comparable to the cementing services reporting unit.
The forecast for the completion services reporting unit assumed lower activity in 2025 compared to average activity levels for full year 2024 and increases in estimated activity of 2% to 8% beginning in 2026 through 2029. Those estimates were based on future drilling rig and pressure pumping fleet count forecasts during the third quarter of 2024 and estimated market share. Additionally, the forecast reflected the expectation that industry-wide pricing pressure will persist within the completions market and continue to compress adjusted gross profit. These factors negatively impacted the estimated value of the reporting unit.
Based on the results of the quantitative assessment, the fair value of the completion services reporting unit was less than its carrying value. Accordingly, we recorded an $885 million impairment charge to goodwill for the completion services reporting unit during the third quarter of 2024.
The forecast for the drilling products reporting unit assumed continued growth domestically as well as in international markets. Geopolitical instability in regions in which we expect to maintain and grow market share, a global decrease in the demand of drilling products, or other unforeseen macroeconomic considerations could negatively impact the key assumptions used in our goodwill assessment for our drilling products reporting unit.
Based on the results of the goodwill impairment tests performed during the third quarter of 2024, the fair values of the drilling products and cementing services reporting units exceeded their carrying values by approximately 13% and 73%, respectively. Accordingly, no impairment was recorded for the drilling products and cementing services reporting units.
Goodwill by operating segment as of December 31, 2023 and 2024 and changes for the years then ended are as follows (in thousands):
 Completion
Services
Drilling
Products
Total
Balance, December 31, 2023$922,125 $457,616 $1,379,741 
Measurement period adjustment— (7,113)(7,113)
Impairment(885,240)— (885,240)
Balance, December 31, 2024$36,885 $450,503 $487,388 
Intangible Assets — Our intangible assets were recorded at fair value on the date of acquisition and are amortized on a straight-line basis. The following table identifies the segment and weighted average useful life of each of our intangible assets:
SegmentWeighted Average
Useful Life
(in years)
Customer relationshipsDrilling Services, Completion Services and Drilling Products11.5
Developed technologyDrilling Services, Completion Services and Drilling Products5.2
Trade nameCompletion Services and Drilling Products10.2
OtherDrilling Services and Completion Services3.1
The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of intangible assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (in thousands):
 20242023
 Gross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Carrying
Amount
Gross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Carrying
Amount
Customer relationships$782,789 $(95,785)$687,004 $786,715 $(25,563)$761,152 
Developed technology202,772 (56,562)146,210 202,772 (16,435)186,337 
Trade name101,000 (14,097)86,903 101,000 (3,406)97,594 
Other12,986 (3,493)9,493 7,345 (731)6,614 
Intangible assets, net$1,099,547 $(169,937)$929,610 $1,097,832 $(46,135)$1,051,697 
Amortization expense on intangible assets of approximately $124 million, $41.5 million, and $1.3 million was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The remaining amortization expense associated with finite-lived intangible assets, excluding in-process software, is expected to be as follows (in thousands):
Year ending December 31,
2025$123,645 
2026123,277 
2027121,250 
2028105,236 
202980,068 
Thereafter373,535 
Total$927,011 
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Accrued Liabilities
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Accrued Liabilities Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities consisted of the following at December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
 20242023
Salaries, wages, payroll taxes and benefits$110,212 $129,982 
Workers’ compensation liability73,730 67,396 
Property, sales, use and other taxes54,445 62,194 
Insurance, other than workers’ compensation10,703 11,524 
Accrued interest payable17,484 19,172 
Deferred revenue75,195 98,914 
Federal and state income taxes payable— 3,437 
Accrued merger and integration expense4,723 15,113 
Other39,259 38,536 
Accrued liabilities$385,751 $446,268 
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Long-Term Debt
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-Term Debt Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consisted of the following at December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
 Effective Interest RateDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2023
3.95% Senior Notes Due 2028
4.03%$482,505 $482,505 
5.15% Senior Notes Due 2029
5.26%344,895 344,895 
7.15% Senior Notes Due 2033
7.28%400,000 400,000 
Equipment Loans Due 20255.25%6,395 18,686 
  1,233,795 1,246,086 
Less deferred financing costs and discounts (7,637)(8,919)
Less current portion (6,388)(12,226)
Total $1,219,770 $1,224,941 
Credit Agreement — On January 31, 2025, we entered into the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with the lenders party thereto and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and the other parties thereto (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement amended and restated our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of March 27, 2018 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified at December 31, 2024, the “Prior Credit Agreement”). The commitments under the Credit Agreement are $500 million, and the loans and commitments under the Credit Agreement mature on January 31, 2030.
The Credit Agreement provides for a committed senior unsecured credit facility that permits aggregate revolving credit borrowings of up to $500 million, with a letter of credit sub-facility of $100 million and a swing line sub-facility that, at any time outstanding, is limited to the lesser of $50 million and the amount of the swing line provider’s unused commitment. Subject to customary conditions, we may request that the lenders’ aggregate commitments be increased by up to $200 million, not to exceed total commitments of $700 million. For a description of the Credit Agreement, see “Liquidity and Capital Resources” included in Part II, Item 7— “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of this Report.
On April 5, 2024, we entered into a Commitment Increase Agreement (the “Commitment Increase Agreement”), which increased the commitments under our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 27, 2018 (as modified by the Commitment Increase Agreement and amended to date, the “Prior Credit Agreement”), by and among us, as borrower, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, letter of credit issuer, swing line lender and lender and each of the other letter of credit issuers and lenders party thereto.
The Commitment Increase Agreement increased the commitments under our Prior Credit Agreement to $615 million. The maturity date for $567 million of such commitments was March 27, 2026; and the maturity date for $48.3 million of such commitments was March 27, 2025.
On August 29, 2023, we entered into Amendment No. 4 to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement Amendment”), which, among other things, extended the maturity date for $85.0 million of revolving credit commitments of certain lenders under the Prior Credit Agreement from March 27, 2025 to March 27, 2026.
The Prior Credit Agreement is a committed senior unsecured revolving credit facility that permits aggregate borrowings of up to $615 million, including a letter of credit facility that, at any time outstanding, is limited to $100 million and a swing line facility that, at any time outstanding, is limited to the lesser of $50.0 million and the amount of the swing line provider’s unused commitment.
Loans under the Prior Credit Agreement bear interest by reference, at our election, to the SOFR rate (subject to a 0.10% per annum adjustment) or base rate, in each case subject to a 0% floor. The applicable margin on SOFR rate loans varies from 1.00% to 2.00% and the applicable margin on base rate loans varies from 0.00% to 1.00%, in each case determined based on our credit rating. As of December 31, 2024, the applicable margin on SOFR rate loans was 1.75% and the applicable margin on base rate loans was 0.75%. A letter of credit fee is payable by us equal to the applicable margin for SOFR rate loans times the daily amount available to be drawn under outstanding letters of credit. The commitment fee rate payable to the lenders varies from 0.10% to 0.30% based on our credit rating.
None of our subsidiaries are currently required to be a guarantor under the Prior Credit Agreement. However, if any subsidiary guarantees or incurs debt, which does not qualify for certain limited exceptions and is otherwise, in the aggregate with all other similar debt, in excess of Priority Debt (as defined in the Prior Credit Agreement), such subsidiary is required to become a guarantor under the Prior Credit Agreement.
The Prior Credit Agreement contains representations, warranties, affirmative and negative covenants and events of default and associated remedies that we believe are customary for agreements of this nature, including certain restrictions on our ability and the ability of each of our subsidiaries to grant liens and on the ability of each of our non-guarantor subsidiaries to incur debt. If our credit rating is below investment grade at both Moody’s and S&P, we will become subject to a restricted payment covenant, which would generally require us to have a Pro Forma Debt Service Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Prior Credit Agreement) greater than or equal to 1.50 to 1.00 immediately before and immediately after making any restricted payment. Restricted payments include, among other things, dividend payments, repurchases of our common stock, distributions to holders of our common stock or any other payment or other distribution to third parties on account of our or our subsidiaries’ equity interests. Our credit rating is currently investment grade at both credit rating agencies. The Prior Credit Agreement also requires that our total debt to capitalization ratio, expressed as a percentage, not exceed 50% as of the last day of each fiscal quarter. The Prior Credit Agreement generally defines the total debt to capitalization ratio as the ratio of (a) total borrowed money indebtedness to (b) the sum of such indebtedness plus consolidated net worth, with consolidated net worth determined as of the end of the most recently ended fiscal quarter. We were in compliance with these covenants at December 31, 2024.
As of December 31, 2024, we had no borrowings outstanding under our revolving credit facility. We had $2.1 million in letters of credit outstanding under the Prior Credit Agreement at December 31, 2024 and, as a result, had available borrowing capacity of approximately $613 million at that date.
2015 Reimbursement Agreement — On March 16, 2015, we entered into a Reimbursement Agreement (as amended from time to time, the “Reimbursement Agreement”) with The Bank of Nova Scotia (“Scotiabank”), pursuant to which we may from time to time request that Scotiabank issue an unspecified amount of letters of credit. As of December 31, 2024, we had $38.8 million in letters of credit outstanding under the Reimbursement Agreement.
Under the terms of the Reimbursement Agreement, we will reimburse Scotiabank on demand for any amounts that Scotiabank has disbursed under any of our letters of credit issued thereunder. Fees, charges and other reasonable expenses for the issuance of letters of credit are payable by us at the time of issuance at such rates and amounts as are in accordance with Scotiabank’s prevailing practice. We are obligated to pay to Scotiabank interest on all amounts not paid by us on the date of demand or when otherwise due at the Prime rate plus 2.00% per annum, calculated daily and payable monthly, in arrears, on the basis of a calendar year for the actual number of days elapsed, with interest on overdue interest at the same rate as on the reimbursement amounts. A letter of credit fee is payable by us equal to 1.50% times the amount of outstanding letters of credit.
We have also agreed that if obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by liens on any of our or our subsidiaries’ property, then our reimbursement obligations and (to the extent similar obligations would be secured under the Credit Agreement) other obligations under the Reimbursement Agreement and any letters of credit will be equally and ratably secured by all property subject to such liens securing the Credit Agreement.
Pursuant to a Continuing Guaranty dated as of March 16, 2015, our payment obligations under the Reimbursement Agreement are jointly and severally guaranteed as to payment and not as to collection by our subsidiaries that from time to time guarantee payment under the Credit Agreement. None of our subsidiaries are currently required to guarantee payment under the Credit Agreement.
2028 Senior Notes, 2029 Senior Notes and 2033 Senior Notes —On January 19, 2018, we completed an offering of $525 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.95% Senior Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”). On November 15, 2019, we completed an offering of $350 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.15% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”). On September 13, 2023, we completed an offering of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.15% Senior Notes due 2033 (the “2033 Notes”). The net proceeds before offering expenses from the offering of the 2033 Notes were approximately $396 million, which we used to repay amounts outstanding under our Prior Credit Agreement.
We pay interest on the 2028 Notes on February 1 and August 1 of each year. The 2028 Notes will mature on February 1, 2028. The 2028 Notes bear interest at a rate of 3.95% per annum.
We pay interest on the 2029 Notes on May 15 and November 15 of each year. The 2029 Notes will mature on November 15, 2029. The 2029 Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.15% per annum.
We pay interest on the 2033 Notes on April 1 and October 1 of each year. The 2033 Notes will mature on October 1, 2033. The 2033 Notes bear interest at a rate of 7.15% per annum.
The 2028 Notes, 2029 Notes and 2033 Notes (together, the “Senior Notes”) are our senior unsecured obligations, which rank equally with all of our other existing and future senior unsecured debt and will rank senior in right of payment to all of our other future subordinated debt. The Senior Notes will be effectively subordinated to any of our future secured debt to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt. In addition, the Senior Notes will be structurally subordinated to the liabilities (including trade payables) of our subsidiaries that do not guarantee the Senior Notes. None of our subsidiaries are currently required to be a guarantor under the Senior Notes. If our subsidiaries guarantee the Senior Notes in the future, such guarantees (the “Guarantees”) will rank equally in right of payment with all of the guarantors’ future unsecured senior debt and senior in right of payment to all of the guarantors’ future subordinated debt. The Guarantees will be effectively subordinated to any of the guarantors’ future secured debt to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt.
At our option, we may redeem the Senior Notes in whole or in part, at any time or from time to time at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of such Senior Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on those Senior Notes to the redemption date, plus a “make-whole” premium. Additionally, commencing on November 1, 2027, in the case of the 2028 Notes, on August 15, 2029, in the case of the 2029 Notes, and on July 1, 2033, in the case of the 2033 Notes, at our option, we may redeem the respective Senior Notes in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on those Senior Notes to the applicable redemption date.
The indentures pursuant to which the Senior Notes were issued include covenants that, among other things, limit our and our subsidiaries’ ability to incur certain liens, engage in sale and lease-back transactions or consolidate, merge, or transfer all or substantially all of their assets. These covenants are subject to important qualifications and limitations set forth in the indentures.
Upon the occurrence of a change of control triggering event, as defined in the indentures, each holder of the Senior Notes may require us to purchase all or a portion of such holder’s Senior Notes at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable repurchase date.
The indentures also provide for events of default which, if any of them occurs, would permit or require the principal of, premium, if any, and accrued interest, if any, on the Senior Notes to become or to be declared due and payable.
Presented below is a schedule of the principal repayment requirements of long-term debt by fiscal year as of December 31, 2024 (in thousands):
Year ending December 31, 
2025$6,395 
2026— 
2027— 
2028482,505 
2029344,895 
Thereafter400,000 
Total$1,233,795 
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Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments – As of December 31, 2024, we maintained letters of credit in the aggregate amount of $42.9 million primarily for the benefit of various insurance companies as collateral for retrospective premiums and retained losses that could become payable under the terms of the underlying insurance contracts and compliance with contractual obligations. These letters of credit expire annually at various times during the year and are typically renewed. As of December 31, 2024, no amounts had been drawn under the letters of credit. As of December 31, 2024, we had $35.0 million in surety bond exposure issued as financial assurance on an insurance agreement.
As of December 31, 2024, we had commitments to purchase major equipment totaling approximately $65.9 million.
Our completion services segment has entered into agreements to purchase minimum quantities of proppants from certain vendors. We purchased $103 million, $135 million and $93.0 million of proppants under take-or-pay or similar agreements during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, the remaining minimum obligation under these agreements was approximately $19.8 million, of which approximately, $17.4 million and $2.4 million relate to 2025 and 2026, respectively.
Contingencies – Our operations are subject to many hazards inherent in the businesses in which we operate, including inclement weather, blowouts, explosions, fires, loss of well control, motor vehicle accidents, equipment failure, unplanned power outages and surges, computer system disruptions or cybersecurity incidents, pollution, exposure and reservoir damage. These hazards could cause personal injury or death, work stoppage, and serious damage to equipment and other property, as well as significant environmental and reservoir damages. These risks could expose us to substantial liability for personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, loss of oil and natural gas production, pollution and other environmental damages. An accident or other event resulting in significant environmental or property damage, or injuries or fatalities involving our employees or other persons could also trigger investigations by federal, state or local authorities. Such an accident or other event could cause us to incur substantial expenses in connection with the investigation, remediation and resolution, as well as cause lasting damage to our reputation, loss of customers and an inability to obtain insurance.
We have indemnification agreements with many of our customers, and we also maintain liability and other forms of insurance. In general, our contracts typically contain provisions requiring our customers to indemnify us for, among other things, reservoir and certain pollution damage. Our right to indemnification may, however, be unenforceable or limited due to negligent or willful acts or omissions by us, our subcontractors and/or suppliers. In addition, certain states, including Louisiana, New Mexico, Texas and Wyoming, have enacted statutes generally referred to as “oilfield anti-indemnity acts” expressly prohibiting certain indemnity agreements contained in or related to oilfield services agreements. Such oilfield anti-indemnity acts may restrict or void a party’s indemnification of us.
Our customers and other third parties may dispute, or be unable to meet, their indemnification obligations to us due to financial, legal or other reasons. Accordingly, we may be unable to transfer these risks to our customers and other third parties by contract or indemnification agreements. Incurring a liability for which we are not fully indemnified or insured could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.
In addition, we maintain insurance coverage of the types and in the amounts we believe to be customary in the industry, but we do not insure against all risks, either because insurance is not available or because it is not commercially justifiable. The insurances that we maintain include coverage for fire, windstorm and other risks of physical loss to our equipment and certain other assets, employers’ liability, automobile liability, commercial general liability, workers’ compensation as well as insurance for other specific risks, together with excess loss liability insurance coverage. We have also elected to retain a greater amount of risk through increased deductibles as compared to prior years, or self-insurance on certain insurance policies. We cannot assure that any insurance obtained by us will be adequate to cover any losses or liabilities nor can we assure that any insurance obtained by us will continue to be made available for purchase or made available on acceptable terms. While we carry insurance to cover physical damage to, or loss of, a substantial portion of our equipment and certain other assets, such insurance does not cover the full replacement cost of such equipment or other assets, and in certain cases, such as losses arising from or attributable to fire and/or explosion resulting from our hydraulic fracturing operations at the wellsite, is subject to significantly higher deductibles than are applicable to our other coverages. We also self-insure a number of risks, including loss of earnings and business interruption and most of our cybersecurity risks, and we do not carry a significant amount of insurance to cover risks of underground reservoir damage.
Certain subsidiaries we acquired in the Ulterra acquisition are defendants in a claim brought by a subsidiary of NOV Inc. alleging breach of a license agreement related to certain patents. Such subsidiaries have asserted defenses to the claim and are defending vigorously against this claim.
The case is Grant Prideco, Inc., et al. v. Schlumberger Technology Corp., et al., in Texas State Court, District of Harris County, 11th Judicial District. On February 6, 2023, Grant Prideco, Inc., ReedHycalog UK, Ltd. ReedHycalog, LP, National Oilwell Varco, LP (“NOV”) sued Ulterra Drilling Technologies, LP (“Ulterra”) and several other companies. NOV seeks a declaration that United States Patent No. 8,721,752 (the “’752 Patent”) is a “Licensed RH Patent” per the terms of a license agreement between Ulterra and NOV. NOV also alleges a breach of contract based on the license agreement between NOV and Ulterra and seeks allegedly owed royalties since October 22, 2021. NOV also seeks attorney’s fees.
On February 27, 2023, Ulterra filed a plea to the jurisdiction, and subject thereto, an answer, affirmative defenses and counterclaims. Ulterra’s counterclaims include: (i) declaratory judgments of non-infringement of U.S. Pat. No. 7,568,534 and the ’752 patent; (ii) a declaratory judgment of no royalties after Oct. 22, 2021; (iii) a declaratory judgment that certain other identified patents are expired and therefore not infringed after Oct. 22, 2021; and (iv) a declaratory judgment of no breach of contract. On the same day, Ulterra filed a notice of removal in federal court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division (SDTX 4:23-cv-00730), as well as a corresponding notice in Texas state court. NOV moved to dismiss and remand the case back to state court. On February 17, 2024, the Court denied NOV’s motion.
Discovery is closed and dispositive motions are scheduled to be fully briefed by the end of March 2025. Trial is currently scheduled for March 31, 2025. An unfavorable judgment or resolution of this claim not covered by indemnity could have a material impact on our financial results.
Additionally, we are party to various legal proceedings arising in the normal course of our business. We do not believe that the outcome of these proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.
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Stockholders’ Equity
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders’ Equity Stockholders’ Equity
Cash Dividend — On February 5, 2025, our Board of Directors approved a cash dividend on our common stock in the amount of $0.08 per share to be paid on March 17, 2025 to holders of record as of March 3, 2025. The amount and timing of all future dividend payments, if any, are subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend upon business conditions, results of operations, financial condition, terms of our debt agreements and other factors. Our Board of Directors may, without advance notice, reduce or suspend our dividend for any reason, including to improve our financial flexibility and position our company for long-term success. There can be no assurance that we will pay a dividend in the future.
Share Repurchases and Acquisitions — In September 2013, our Board of Directors approved a stock buyback program. In February 2024, our Board of Directors approved an increase of the authorization under the stock buyback program to allow for an aggregate of $1.0 billion of future share repurchases. All purchases executed to date have been through open market transactions. Purchases under the buyback program are made at management’s discretion, at prevailing prices, subject to market conditions and other factors. Purchases may be made at any time without prior notice. There is no expiration date associated with the buyback program. As of December 31, 2024, we had remaining authorization to purchase approximately $759 million of our outstanding common stock under the stock buyback program. Shares of stock purchased under the buyback program are held as treasury shares.
We acquired shares of stock from employees during 2024, 2023 and 2022 that are accounted for as treasury stock. Certain of these shares were acquired to satisfy the exercise price and employees’ tax withholding obligations upon the exercise of stock options. The remainder of these shares were acquired to satisfy payroll withholding obligations upon the settlement of performance unit awards and the vesting of restricted stock units. These shares were acquired at fair market value. These acquisitions were made pursuant to the terms of the Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. Amended and Restated 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended (the “2014 Plan”), the Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”), the NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc. Equity and Incentive Award Plan and the NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc. (Former C&J Energy) Management Incentive Plan, and not pursuant to the stock buyback program.
Treasury stock acquisitions during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 were as follows (dollars in thousands):
202420232022
SharesCostSharesCostSharesCost
Treasury shares at beginning of period105,580,011$1,657,675 88,758,722$1,453,079 84,128,995$1,372,641 
Purchases pursuant to stock buyback program26,646,698280,327 14,086,229168,631 3,254,59957,173 
Acquisitions pursuant to long-term incentive plan1,213,31913,065 2,735,06035,965 1,372,10123,237 
Other— — — 3,02728 
Treasury shares at end of period133,440,028$1,951,067 105,580,011$1,657,675 88,758,722$1,453,079 
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Stock-based Compensation
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock-based Compensation Stock-based Compensation
We use share-based payments to compensate employees and non-employee directors. We recognize the cost of share-based payments under the fair-value-based method. Share-based awards include equity instruments in the form of stock options or restricted stock units that have included service conditions and, in certain cases, performance conditions. Our share-based awards also include share-settled performance unit awards. Share-settled performance unit awards are accounted for as equity awards. We issue shares of common stock when vested stock options are exercised and after restricted stock units and share-settled performance unit awards vest.
The 2021 Plan was originally approved by our stockholders on June 3, 2021. Our Board of Directors and our stockholders have approved a series of amendments to the 2021 Plan (the “2021 Plan Amendments”) to increase the number of shares available for issuance under the 2021 Plan. Following the 2021 Plan Amendments, the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock authorized for grant under the 2021 Plan is approximately 39.1 million.
On September 1, 2023, the Board of Directors also approved amendments to the NexTier Plan and the NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc. (Former C&J Energy) Management Incentive Plan (the “Former C&J Energy Plan” and, together with the NexTier Plan, the “Assumed Plans”) to assume awards that were previously granted under the Assumed Plans (consisting of stock options, time- and performance-based restricted stock units and cash-settled performance unit awards), which, in connection with the NexTier merger, were converted into share-based awards in respect of shares of Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. common stock.
Our share-based compensation plans at December 31, 2024 are as follows:
Plan NameShares
Authorized
for Grant    
Shares Underlying
Awards
Outstanding
Shares
Available
for Grant
2021 Plan39,074,5106,440,88517,520,596
NexTier Plan977,011
Former C&J Energy Plan406,405
2014 Plan1,719,275
Stock Options — We estimate the grant date fair values of stock options using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model. Volatility assumptions are based on the historic volatility of our common stock over the most recent period equal to the expected term of the options as of the date such options are granted. The expected term assumptions are based on our experience with respect to employee stock option activity. Dividend yield assumptions are based on the expected dividends at the time the options are granted.
The risk-free interest rate assumptions are determined by reference to United States Treasury yields. No options were granted during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2024 follows:
 Shares Weighted Average
Exercise Price Per Share
Outstanding at beginning of year2,865,223$23.36 
Exercised$— 
Expired(1,071,218)$25.19 
Outstanding at end of year1,794,005$22.26 
Exercisable at end of year1,794,005$22.26 
Options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2024 have no intrinsic value and a weighted-average remaining contractual term of 1.20 years. Additional information with respect to options granted, vested and exercised during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 follows (in thousands, except per share data):
 202420232022
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock options granted (per share)NANANA
Aggregate grant date fair value of stock options vested during the year$— $— $— 
Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised$— $— $410 
As of December 31, 2024, no options to purchase shares were outstanding and unvested.
Restricted Stock Units (Equity Based) — For all restricted stock unit awards made to date, shares of common stock are not issued until the units vest. Restricted stock units are subject to forfeiture for failure to fulfill service conditions and, in certain cases, performance conditions. Forfeitable dividend equivalents are accrued on certain restricted stock units that will be paid upon vesting. We use the straight-line method to recognize periodic compensation cost over the vesting period.
Restricted stock unit activity for the year ended December 31, 2024 follows:
 Time
Based
Performance
Based
Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair
Value Per Share
Non-vested restricted stock units outstanding at beginning of year5,827,668521,533$10.60 
Granted3,113,411$10.49 
Vested(3,245,228)(45,661)$9.11 
Forfeited(268,194)(23,358)$11.33 
Non-vested restricted stock units outstanding at end of year5,427,657452,514$11.34 
As of December 31, 2024, approximately 5.5 million non-vested restricted stock units outstanding are expected to vest. Additional information as of December 31, 2024 with respect to these non-vested restricted stock units follows (dollars in thousands):
Aggregate intrinsic value$45,167 
Weighted-average remaining vesting period1.71 years
Unrecognized compensation cost$42,828 
Restricted Stock Units (Liability Based) — We converted NexTier’s cash-settled performance based units into our cash-settled restricted stock units in connection with the NexTier merger. These awards are accounted for as liability classified awards and remeasured at fair value at each reporting period. Compensation expense is recorded over the vesting period and is initially based on the fair value at the award conversion date. Compensation expense is subsequently remeasured at each reporting date during the vesting period based on the change in our stock price. Dividend cash equivalents are not paid on cash-settled units. As of December 31, 2024, $3.3 million is included in “Accrued liabilities” in our consolidated balance sheets for these awards. We recognized $0.6 million of compensation expense for these awards during the year ended December 31, 2024.
Performance Unit Awards — We have granted share-settled performance unit awards to certain employees (the “Performance Units”) on an annual basis since 2010. The Performance Units provide for the recipients to receive shares of common stock upon the achievement of certain performance goals during a specified period established by the Compensation Committee. The performance period for the Performance Units is generally the three-year period commencing on April 1 of the year of grant, except as described below for the Performance Units granted in May 2024.
The performance goals for the Performance Units are tied to our total shareholder return for the performance period as compared to total shareholder return for a peer group determined by the Compensation Committee. For the performance units granted in April 2022, the peer group includes one market index. The performance goals are considered to be market conditions under the relevant accounting standards and the market conditions were factored into the determination of the fair value of the respective Performance Units. For the Performance Units granted in April 2022 and May 2023, the recipients will receive the target number of shares if our total shareholder return during the performance period, when compared to the peer group, is at the 55th percentile. If our total shareholder return during the performance period, when compared to the peer group, is at the 75th percentile or higher, then the recipients will receive two times the target number of shares. If our total shareholder return during the performance period, when compared to the peer group, is at the 25th percentile, then the recipients will only receive one-half of the target number of shares. If our total shareholder return during the performance period, when compared to the peer group, is between the 25th and 55th percentile, or the 55th and 75th percentile, then the shares to be received by the recipients will be determined using linear interpolation for levels of achievement between these points.
The Performance Units granted in May 2024 (the "2024 Performance Units") are subject to three separate performance periods—a one-year performance period (the “First Performance Period”), a two-year performance period (the “Second Performance Period”) and a three-year performance period (the “Third Performance Period”), each commencing on April 1, 2024. One-third of the total target number of shares subject to the 2024 Performance Units may become earned in respect of each performance period based on our total shareholder return during such performance period (the target number of shares eligible to vest in the applicable performance period, the “Performance Period Target Amount”). The recipients will earn the Performance Period Target Amount if our total shareholder return during the applicable performance period, when compared to the peer group, is at the 55th percentile. If our total shareholder return during the applicable performance period, when compared to the peer group, is at the 75th percentile or higher, then the recipients will earn two times the Performance Period Target Amount. If our total shareholder return during the applicable performance period, when compared to the peer group, is at the 25th percentile, then the recipients will only earn one-half of the Performance Period Target Amount. If our total shareholder return during the applicable performance period, when compared to the peer group, is between the 25th and 55th percentile, or the 55th and 75th percentile, then the shares to be earned by the recipients will be determined using linear interpolation for levels of achievement between these points. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a number of shares no greater than the Performance Period Target Amount may be earned for each of the First Performance Period and the Second Performance Period, unless our total shareholder return during the Third Performance Period is greater than our total shareholder return for, as applicable, the First Performance Period and/or the Second Performance Period, in which case, the number of shares earned in respect of the First Performance and/or the Second Performance Period, as applicable, will be determined as if our total shareholder return during the Third Performance Period was our total shareholder return during the First Performance Period and/or the Second Performance Period, as applicable. If our total shareholder return during the Third Performance Period is zero or negative, no more than the aggregate target number of shares subject to the 2024 Performance Units may be earned, regardless of results during the First Performance Period and the Second Performance Period. A full three-year service vesting period applies to the Performance Units and no shares will vest and be delivered in respect of the 2024 Performance Units until after the completion of the Third Performance Period.
The payout under the 2024 Performance Units may not exceed the target number of shares if our absolute total shareholder return is negative or zero.
The total target number of shares granted with respect to the Performance Units for the years 2019-2024 is set forth below:
 2024
Performance
Unit Awards
2023
Performance
Unit Awards
2022
Performance
Unit Awards
2021
Performance
Unit Awards
2020
Performance
Unit Awards
2019
Performance
Unit Awards
Target number of shares875,100631,700414,000843,000500,500489,800
In April 2022, 979,600 shares were issued to settle the 2019 Performance Units. In May 2023, 1,001,000 shares were issued to settle the 2020 Performance Units. In May 2024, 718,581 shares were issued to settle the 2021 Performance Units. The Performance Units granted in 2022, 2023 and 2024 have not reached the end of their respective performance periods.
Because the Performance Units are share-settled awards, they are accounted for as equity awards and measured at fair value on the date of grant using a Monte Carlo simulation model. The fair value of the Performance Units is set forth below (in thousands):
2024
Performance
Unit Awards
2023
Performance
Unit Awards
2022
Performance
Unit Awards
2021
Performance
Unit Awards
2020
Performance
Unit Awards
2019
Performance
Unit Awards
Aggregate fair value at date of grant$10,904 $8,440 $10,743 $7,225 $826 $9,958 
The weighted-average fair value calculations for performance units granted during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 were based on the following weighted-average assumptions set forth below:
 202420232022
Risk-free interest rate (1)
4.6 %3.6 %2.9 %
Expected stock volatility (2)
56.9 %72.1 %86.5 %
Expected dividend yield (3)
2.9 %3.0 %1.0 %
Expected term (in years)333
(1)The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury securities for the expected term of the Performance Units.
(2)Expected volatilities are based on the daily closing price of our stock based upon historical experience over a three-year period.
(3)Expected dividend yield is based on the annualized dividend in effect on the measurement date and the stock price on the grant date.
These fair value amounts are charged to expense on a straight-line basis over the performance period. Compensation expense associated with the Performance Units is set forth below (in thousands):
 2024
Performance
Unit Awards
2023
Performance
Unit Awards
2022
Performance
Unit Awards
2021
Performance
Unit Awards
2020
Performance
Unit Awards
2019
Performance
Unit Awards
Year ended December 31, 2024$2,436 $2,665 $3,459 $584 NANA
Year ended December 31, 2023NA$2,248 $3,749 $2,426 $69 NA
Year ended December 31, 2022NANA$2,686 $2,408 $275 $830 
As of December 31, 2024, we had unrecognized compensation cost of $12.8 million related to our unvested Performance Units. The weighted-average remaining vesting period for these unvested Performance Units was 1.04 years as of December 31, 2024.
Dividends on Equity Awards Dividend equivalents are paid or accrued on certain restricted stock units. These dividends are recognized as reductions of retained earnings for the portion of restricted stock units expected to vest.
Phantom Units — In May 2020, the Compensation Committee approved a grant of long-term performance-based phantom units to our Chief Executive Officer and President, William A. Hendricks, Jr. (the “Phantom Units”). The Phantom Units were granted outside of the 2014 Plan. Pursuant to this phantom unit grant, Mr. Hendricks could earn from 0% to 200% of a target award of 298,500 phantom units based on our achievement of the same performance conditions over the same performance period that applied to the Performance Units granted in April 2020. The Phantom Units settled in May 2023, with a cash payment of $7.4 million.
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Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
ASC Topic 842 Leases
We have operating and finance leases primarily for office locations, including for both field locations and corporate offices, certain operating equipment, and light duty vehicles. The terms and conditions for these leases vary by the type of underlying asset.
During the third quarter of 2023, we acquired $7.5 million and $19.1 million of operating leases for operating locations, corporate offices, certain operating equipment and light duty vehicles primarily related to the Ulterra acquisition and NexTier merger, respectively.
We also acquired $5.2 million and $50.7 million of finance leases for light duty vehicles and certain operating equipment related to the Ulterra acquisition and NexTier merger, respectively.
Operating leases have remaining lease terms of approximately one month to ten years as of December 31, 2024, and finance leases have remaining lease terms of approximately one month to six years as of December 31, 2024.
Lease expense consisted of the following for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):

Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Operating lease cost$18,147 $10,073 $5,664 
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets21,394 6,360 — 
Interest on lease liabilities2,255 1,395 — 
Total finance lease cost23,649 7,755 — 
Short-term lease expense (1)
360 2,278 — 
Total lease expense (2)
$42,156 $20,106 $5,664 
(1)Short-term lease expense represents expense related to leases with a contract term of one year or less.
(2)Operating lease expense is recorded in operating costs for the respective segments and within “selling, general and administrative”, amortization of right-of-use assets is recorded within “depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment”, and interest on lease liabilities is recorded within “interest expense” in our consolidated statements of operations.

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 is as follows (in thousands):
 Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:   
Operating cash flows from operating leases$14,838 $8,935 $6,858 
Operating cash flows from finance leases2,220 1,380 — 
Financing cash flows from finance leases45,484 15,915 — 
 
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases (1)
$12,541 $34,802 $6,530 
Finance leases (1)
21,234 73,245 — 
(1)Includes right of use assets acquired in business combinations in 2023.
Lease terms and discount rates related to leases as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:
20242023
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term:
Operating leases4.8 years5.0 years
Finance leases2.3 years1.5 years
Weighted Average Discount Rate:
Operating leases6.5 %6.1 %
Finance leases7.4 %7.3 %
Maturities of operating and finance lease liabilities as of December 31, 2024 are as follows (in thousands):
Year ending December 31,Operating Finance
2025$15,791 $16,664 
202611,692 6,264 
20278,238 1,490 
20286,700 1,485 
20295,904 1,485 
Thereafter6,944 595 
Total lease payments55,269 27,983 
Less imputed interest(7,642)(2,553)
Total$47,627 $25,430 
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Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
Income (loss) before income taxes for the United States and non-U.S. jurisdictions for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 are as follows (in thousands):
202420232022
Income (loss) before income taxes:
United States$(946,388)$315,897 $165,878 
Non-U.S.(10,558)(8,793)1,984 
$(956,946)$307,104 $167,862 
Components of the income tax provision applicable to federal, state and foreign income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 are as follows (in thousands):
202420232022
Federal income tax expense (benefit):
Current$417 $— $480 
Deferred(1,390)44,369 11,820 
(973)44,369 12,300 
State income tax expense (benefit):
Current4,882 7,002 2,647 
Deferred(1,412)11,279 (4,896)
3,470 18,281 (2,249)
Foreign income tax expense (benefit):
Current5,269 1,578 2,750 
Deferred1,687 (3,076)403 
6,956 (1,498)3,153 
Total income tax expense (benefit):
Current10,568 8,580 5,877 
Deferred(1,115)52,572 7,327 
Total income tax expense$9,453 $61,152 $13,204 
The differences between the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate and the effective income tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 are summarized as follows:
202420232022
Statutory tax rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
State income taxes - net of the federal income tax benefit0.53.23.0
State deferred tax remeasurement(0.7)(0.3)9.4
Goodwill impairment(19.4)
Valuation allowance(1.3)(9.2)(33.4)
U.S. impact of foreign operations(0.2)1.3
Acquisition related costs1.1
Effect of foreign taxes0.30.11.6
Non-deductible compensation(0.7)1.84.3
Share-based compensation(0.3)1.6(1.9)
Non-deductible expenses(0.7)0.71.2
Other differences, net0.5(0.1)1.4
Effective tax rate(1.0 %)19.9 %7.9 %
Our effective income tax rate fluctuates based on, among other factors, changes in pre-tax income in countries with varying statutory tax rates, changes in valuation allowances, and the impacts of various other permanent adjustments.
The impact of goodwill impairment that is not deductible for income tax had a significant impact on our effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The tax effect of temporary differences and tax attributes representing deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (in thousands):
 20242023
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards$406,876 $498,948 
Tax credits17,254 13,488 
Expense associated with stock options and restricted stock units8,344 10,892 
Workers’ compensation allowance9,437 7,024 
Other deferred tax asset79,132 69,480 
 521,043 599,832 
Less:
Allowance to reduce deferred tax asset to expected realizable value(86,693)(75,250)
Total deferred tax assets434,350 524,582 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment basis difference(654,541)(729,376)
Other(17,906)(39,386)
Total deferred tax liabilities(672,447)(768,762)
Net deferred tax liability$(238,097)$(244,180)
In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, and when necessary, valuation allowances are provided. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. We assess the realizability of our deferred tax assets quarterly and consider carryback availability, the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. During 2024, we increased the valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets by $11.4 million, which primarily related to U.S. state and foreign activity.
For income tax purposes, we had approximately $1.5 billion of gross U.S. federal net operating losses, approximately $58.7 million of gross Canadian net operating losses and approximately $910 million of post-apportionment U.S. state net operating losses as of December 31, 2024, before valuation allowances. The majority of the U.S. federal net operating losses are generated after 2017 and can be carried forward indefinitely. Canadian net operating losses will expire in varying amounts, if unused, between 2036 and 2044. U.S. state net operating losses will expire in varying amounts, if unused, between 2025 and 2044.
As of December 31, 2024, we have not recognized any liabilities associated with unrecognized tax benefits. We have established a policy to account for interest and penalties related to uncertain income tax positions as operating expenses. As of December 31, 2024, the tax years ended December 31, 2010 through December 31, 2023 are open for examination by U.S. taxing authorities. As of December 31, 2024, the tax years ended December 31, 2017 through December 31, 2023 are open for examination by Canadian taxing authorities. As of December 31, 2024, the tax years ended December 31, 2018 through December 31, 2023 are open for examination by Colombian taxing authorities.
We continue to monitor income tax developments, including OECD Pillar 2 legislation, in the United States and other countries where we have legal entities. We will incorporate into our future financial statements the impacts, if any, of future regulations and additional authoritative guidance when finalized.
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Earnings Per Share
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share
We provide a dual presentation of our net income (loss) per common share in our consolidated statements of operations: basic net income (loss) per common share (“Basic EPS”) and diluted net income (loss) per common share (“Diluted EPS”).
Basic EPS excludes dilution and is determined by dividing the earnings attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.
Diluted EPS is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the dilutive effect of potential common shares, including stock options and non-vested performance units and non-vested restricted stock units. The dilutive effect of stock options, non-vested performance units and non-vested restricted stock units is determined using the treasury stock method.
The following table presents information necessary to calculate net income (loss) per share for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, as well as potentially dilutive securities excluded from the weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive (in thousands, except per share amounts):
 202420232022
BASIC EPS:
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$(968,031)$246,292 $154,658 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, excluding non-vested restricted stock units397,196 279,501 215,935 
Basic net income (loss) per common share$(2.44)$0.88 $0.72 
 
DILUTED EPS:
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$(968,031)$246,292 $154,658 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, excluding non-vested restricted stock units397,196280,061219,496
Diluted net income (loss) per common share$(2.44)$0.88 $0.70 
Potentially dilutive securities excluded as anti-dilutive7,6749,2143,541
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Employee Benefits
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Employee Benefits Employee Benefits We maintain a 401(k) plan for all eligible employees. Our operating results include expenses of approximately $34.6 million in 2024, $18.7 million in 2023 and $11.0 million in 2022 for our contributions to the plan.
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Business Segments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Business Segments Business Segments
Our Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) is our Chief Executive Officer, who has ultimate responsibility for enterprise decisions. Effective as of the third quarter of 2023, we revised our reportable segments to align with certain changes in how our
CODM manages and allocates resources to our business as a result of the Ulterra acquisition and NexTier merger. Our business is organized based on the services and products we provided in three segments: (i) drilling services, (ii) completion services, and (iii) drilling products. The CODM evaluates segment performance based primarily on segment operating income (loss).
Drilling Services represents our contract drilling, directional drilling, oilfield technology and electrical controls and automation businesses.
Completion Services represents the combination of our well completion business, which includes hydraulic fracturing, wireline and pumping, completion support, cementing and our legacy pressure pumping business.
Drilling Products represents our manufacturing and distribution of drill bits business, which was acquired with our acquisition of Ulterra on August 14, 2023.
Our results for the year ended December 31, 2024 are not comparable for our Completion Services and Drilling Products reportable segments since results for 2023 include a partial period beginning on the closing date for each acquisition.
Geographic Information
Consolidated revenues by country based on sales destination of the products or services for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 are as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Revenue:
United States$5,249,154 $4,057,212 $2,577,471 
Canada33,518 12,501 — 
Colombia12,223 48,592 70,121 
Other Countries83,016 28,151 — 
Total revenues$5,377,911 $4,146,456 $2,647,592 
Property and equipment, net by country based on the location for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 are as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
20242023
Property and equipment, net:
United States$2,950,342 $3,257,937 
Canada12,695 16,018 
Colombia35,154 48,302 
Other Countries 12,151 18,155 
Property and equipment, net$3,010,342 $3,340,412 
Major Customer — During 2024, one customer accounted for approximately $605 million or 11% of our consolidated operating revenues. These revenues were earned in the drilling services, completion services, and drilling products businesses. During 2023, one customer accounted for approximately $588 million or 14% of our consolidated operating revenues. These revenues were earned in both drilling services and completion services businesses. During 2022, one customer accounted for approximately $476 million or 18% of our consolidated operating revenues. These revenues were earned in both drilling services and completion services businesses.
The following tables summarize selected financial information relating to our business segments (in thousands):
Drilling ServicesCompletion ServicesDrilling ProductsTotal
Year Ended December 31, 2024
Revenues from external customers$1,727,810 $3,232,785 $351,651 $5,312,246 
Direct operating costs (1)
1,029,591 2,658,170 191,107 3,878,868 
Selling, general and administrative16,502 41,557 35,860 93,919 
Depreciation, amortization and impairment (1)
477,398 564,155 100,610 1,142,163 
Impairment of goodwill— 885,240 — 885,240 
Other segment items (2)
— (17,792)— (17,792)
Segment operating income (loss) (3)
$204,319 $(898,545)$24,074 $(670,152)
Reconciliation of revenue:
Total segment revenues from external customers$5,312,246 
Other revenues (4)
65,665 
Total consolidated revenues$5,377,911 
Reconciliation to consolidated income (loss) before income taxes:
Segment operating income (loss) (3)
$(670,152)
Other (4)
(87)
Corporate(219,498)
Interest income5,729 
Interest expense(71,963)
Other income (expense)(975)
Income before income taxes$(956,946)
Drilling ServicesCompletion ServicesDrilling ProductsTotal
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Revenues from external customers$1,919,759 $2,017,440 $134,679 $4,071,878 
Direct operating costs (1)
1,119,200 1,567,940 81,555 2,768,695 
Selling, general and administrative15,014 26,050 11,158 52,222 
Depreciation, amortization and impairment (1)
364,312 283,230 48,467 696,009 
Other segment items (2)
(769)— — (769)
Segment operating income (loss) (3)
$422,002 $140,220 $(6,501)$555,721 
Reconciliation of revenue:
Total segment revenues from external customers$4,071,878 
Other revenues (4)
74,578 
Total consolidated revenues$4,146,456 
Reconciliation to consolidated income (loss) before income taxes:
Segment operating income (3)
$555,721 
Other (4)
2,829 
Corporate(206,596)
Interest income6,122 
Interest expense(52,870)
Other income (expense)1,898 
Income before income taxes$307,104 
Drilling ServicesCompletion ServicesDrilling ProductsTotal
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Revenues from external customers$1,544,820 $1,022,413 $— $2,567,233 
Direct operating costs (1)
1,025,904 781,385 — 1,807,289 
Selling, general and administrative15,027 8,763 — 23,790 
Depreciation, amortization and impairment (1)
354,116 98,162 — 452,278 
Other segment items (2)
(34)— — (34)
Segment operating income (3)
$149,807 $134,103 $— $283,910 
Reconciliation of revenue:
Total segment revenues from external customers$2,567,233 
Other revenues (4)
80,359 
Total consolidated revenues$2,647,592 
Reconciliation to consolidated income (loss) before income taxes:
Segment operating income (3)
$283,910 
Other (4)
13,776 
Corporate(86,655)
Interest income360 
Interest expense(40,256)
Other income (expense)(3,273)
Income before income taxes$167,862 
(1)    The significant expense categories and amounts align with the segment-level information that is regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker.
(2) Other segment items for each reportable segment includes other operating expenses (income).
(3)    Segment operating income (loss) is our measure of segment profitability. It is defined as revenue less operating expenses, selling, general and administrative expenses, depreciation, amortization and impairment expense and other operating expenses (income).
(4) Other includes our oilfield rentals business and oil and natural gas working interests.

Other business segment information
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Capital expenditures:
Drilling Services$264,667 $334,780 $272,521 
Completion Services320,329 214,746 137,935 
Drilling Products61,687 24,572 — 
Segment capital expenditures$646,683 $574,098 $410,456 
Other21,813 24,645 25,215 
Corporate9,890 16,947 1,126 
Total capital expenditures$678,386 $615,690 $436,797 
Identifiable assets:
Drilling Services$2,047,986 $2,368,604 $2,348,177 
Completion Services2,468,707 3,835,699 541,975 
Drilling Products966,200 1,011,870 — 
Segment assets$5,482,893 $7,216,173 $2,890,152 
Other55,580 59,221 64,018 
Corporate (1)
294,993 144,637 189,653 
Total assets$5,833,466 $7,420,031 $3,143,823 
(1)    Corporate assets primarily include cash on hand and certain property and equipment.
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Fair Values of Financial Instruments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Values of Financial Instruments Fair Values of Financial Instruments
The carrying values of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, trade receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of these items. These fair value estimates are considered Level 1 fair value estimates in the fair value hierarchy of fair value accounting.
The estimated fair value of our outstanding debt balances as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is set forth below (in thousands):
20242023
Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
3.95% Senior Notes Due 2028
$482,505 $461,720 $482,505 $450,540 
5.15% Senior Notes Due 2029
344,895 336,490 344,895 329,032 
7.15% Senior Notes Due 2033
400,000 419,265 400,000 424,946 
Equipment Loans Due 20256,395 6,424 18,686 18,766 
Total debt$1,233,795 $1,223,899 $1,246,086 $1,223,284 
The fair values of the 2028 Notes, the 2029 Notes and the 2033 Notes at December 31, 2024 and 2023 are based on quoted market prices, which are considered Level 1 fair value estimates in the fair value hierarchy of fair value accounting. The fair value of the Equipment Loans is based on a 5.25% stated rate of interest, which is considered a Level 2 fair value estimate in the fair value hierarchy of fair value accounting.
The implied market rates of interest used to determine the fair value of our outstanding debt balances as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are set forth below:
20242023
3.95% Senior Notes Due 2028
5.49 %5.79 %
5.15% Senior Notes Due 2029
5.73 %6.10 %
7.15% Senior Notes Due 2033
6.42 %6.28 %
Equipment Loans Due 20255.28 %5.36 %
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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Additions and adjustments
DescriptionBeginning
Balance
Charged to Costs
and Expenses
Charged to
Other Accounts
 Deductions Ending
Balance
(In thousands)
Year Ended December 31, 2024
Allowance for credit losses$3,490 $5,755 $6,050 $(248)(1)$15,047 
Deferred tax valuation allowance75,250 11,443 — — 86,693 
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Allowance for credit losses$2,875 $842 $43 $(270)(1)$3,490 
Deferred tax valuation allowance91,685 — 13,677 (30,112)75,250 
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Allowance for credit losses$8,493 $— $— $(5,618)(1)$2,875 
Deferred tax valuation allowance189,737 — — (98,052)91,685 
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(1)Consists of uncollectible accounts written-off.
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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Pay vs Performance Disclosure      
Net Income (loss) $ (968,031) $ 246,292 $ 154,658
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Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
shares
Dec. 31, 2024
shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement  
PlansNumber of
Shares to
be Sold
Name and TitleActionDateRule
10b5-1
Non-Rule
10b5-1
Expiration
Robert Drummond Jr., DirectorTerminationNovember 8, 2024X1,250,000Plan terminated November 8, 2024
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false  
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false  
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Robert Drummond Jr [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Name Robert Drummond Jr.,  
Title Director  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated true  
Termination Date November 8, 2024  
Aggregate Available 1,250,000 1,250,000
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Insider Trading Policies and Procedures
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]  
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted true
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Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]  
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]
Our senior management and representatives from our business units regularly communicate with the Board of Directors on risk management matters, including cybersecurity risks. Senior management conducts regular risk assessments to identify risks that have the potential to significantly affect our business over the short-, medium- and longer term and reviews with the Board of Directors risk mitigation and oversight measures, including prioritization of risk management and allocation of responsibility within our company for the management of a particular risk.
We continue to improve our cybersecurity risk assessment program and activities for assessing, identifying and managing cybersecurity risks through industry standard security frameworks and leading practices, including risk assessments and remediations, software and services, continuous systems monitoring, vendor risk management processes, incident response plans, phishing simulations, employee training, tabletop exercises and communication programs, among other measures. We also employ processes designed to assess, identify, and manage the potential impact of a security incident at critical third-party vendors, service providers or customers or otherwise implicating the third-party technology and systems we use.
All employees with a company-provided email are assigned annual cyber awareness training. In addition, we perform monthly phishing simulations, with remediation training required as necessary.
While we have not experienced material cybersecurity threats or incidents, or threats or incidents that are reasonably likely to materially affect us, there can be no guarantee that we will not be the subject of future successful attacks, threats or incidents. Information on cybersecurity risks and threats we face can be found in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” of this Report under the heading “Our business is subject to cybersecurity risks and threats.”
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block] We have implemented and maintain a cybersecurity program that is aligned with the NIST Framework and designed to protect our information and to assess, identify, and manage risks from cybersecurity threats that may result in material adverse effects on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information systems.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Third Party Engaged [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Third Party Oversight and Identification Processes [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Materially Affected or Reasonably Likely to Materially Affect Registrant [Flag] false
Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block]
Our Board of Directors has delegated the primary responsibility to oversee cybersecurity matters to the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee periodically reviews the measures implemented by the Company to identify and mitigate data protection and cybersecurity risks. As part of such reviews, the Audit Committee receives reports and presentations from members of our senior leadership for overseeing the company’s cybersecurity risk management, including the Senior Vice President of Information Technology, which address a wide range of topics including recent developments, evolving standards, vulnerability assessments, third-party and independent reviews, the threat environment, technological trends and information security considerations arising with respect to the Company’s peers and third parties. We have protocols by which certain cybersecurity incidents are escalated within the Company and, where appropriate, reported promptly to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee.
Our Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing information security and cybersecurity risk. Senior leadership communicates with the Audit Committee at least quarterly regarding information security and cybersecurity risk and formally reports to the entire Board of Directors on information security and cybersecurity risk at least annually.
At the management level, our Senior Vice President of Information Technology, who has extensive cybersecurity knowledge and skills gained from over 19 years of work experience at our company and elsewhere, heads the team responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining information security and cybersecurity practices across our businesses and reports directly to our Chief Financial Officer.
The Senior Vice President of Information Technology receives reports on information security and cybersecurity threats from our Director of Infrastructure and Cybersecurity and in conjunction with management, regularly reviews risk management measures implemented by our company to identify and mitigate information security and cybersecurity risks. A number of experienced information security team members responsible for various parts of the business also report to the Senior Vice President of Information Technology on an ongoing basis. In addition to our internal cybersecurity capabilities, we also regularly engage assessors, consultants, auditors, and other third parties to assist with assessing, identifying, and managing cybersecurity risks.
We have adopted a cybersecurity incident reporting process (“IRP”) that applies in the event of a cybersecurity threat or incident to provide a standardized framework for response. The IRP sets out a coordinated approach to investigating, containing, documenting, and mitigating incidents, including reporting findings and keeping senior management, the Board of Directors and other key stakeholders informed and involved as appropriate.
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block]
Our Board of Directors has delegated the primary responsibility to oversee cybersecurity matters to the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee periodically reviews the measures implemented by the Company to identify and mitigate data protection and cybersecurity risks. As part of such reviews, the Audit Committee receives reports and presentations from members of our senior leadership for overseeing the company’s cybersecurity risk management, including the Senior Vice President of Information Technology, which address a wide range of topics including recent developments, evolving standards, vulnerability assessments, third-party and independent reviews, the threat environment, technological trends and information security considerations arising with respect to the Company’s peers and third parties. We have protocols by which certain cybersecurity incidents are escalated within the Company and, where appropriate, reported promptly to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee.
Our Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing information security and cybersecurity risk. Senior leadership communicates with the Audit Committee at least quarterly regarding information security and cybersecurity risk and formally reports to the entire Board of Directors on information security and cybersecurity risk at least annually.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block]
Our Board of Directors has delegated the primary responsibility to oversee cybersecurity matters to the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee periodically reviews the measures implemented by the Company to identify and mitigate data protection and cybersecurity risks. As part of such reviews, the Audit Committee receives reports and presentations from members of our senior leadership for overseeing the company’s cybersecurity risk management, including the Senior Vice President of Information Technology, which address a wide range of topics including recent developments, evolving standards, vulnerability assessments, third-party and independent reviews, the threat environment, technological trends and information security considerations arising with respect to the Company’s peers and third parties. We have protocols by which certain cybersecurity incidents are escalated within the Company and, where appropriate, reported promptly to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee.
Our Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing information security and cybersecurity risk. Senior leadership communicates with the Audit Committee at least quarterly regarding information security and cybersecurity risk and formally reports to the entire Board of Directors on information security and cybersecurity risk at least annually.
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block] Our Board of Directors has delegated the primary responsibility to oversee cybersecurity matters to the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee periodically reviews the measures implemented by the Company to identify and mitigate data protection and cybersecurity risks. As part of such reviews, the Audit Committee receives reports and presentations from members of our senior leadership for overseeing the company’s cybersecurity risk management, including the Senior Vice President of Information Technology, which address a wide range of topics including recent developments, evolving standards, vulnerability assessments, third-party and independent reviews, the threat environment, technological trends and information security considerations arising with respect to the Company’s peers and third parties. We have protocols by which certain cybersecurity incidents are escalated within the Company and, where appropriate, reported promptly to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block] At the management level, our Senior Vice President of Information Technology, who has extensive cybersecurity knowledge and skills gained from over 19 years of work experience at our company and elsewhere, heads the team responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining information security and cybersecurity practices across our businesses and reports directly to our Chief Financial Officer.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block] At the management level, our Senior Vice President of Information Technology, who has extensive cybersecurity knowledge and skills gained from over 19 years of work experience at our company and elsewhere, heads the team responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining information security and cybersecurity practices across our businesses and reports directly to our Chief Financial Officer.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block]
At the management level, our Senior Vice President of Information Technology, who has extensive cybersecurity knowledge and skills gained from over 19 years of work experience at our company and elsewhere, heads the team responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining information security and cybersecurity practices across our businesses and reports directly to our Chief Financial Officer.
The Senior Vice President of Information Technology receives reports on information security and cybersecurity threats from our Director of Infrastructure and Cybersecurity and in conjunction with management, regularly reviews risk management measures implemented by our company to identify and mitigate information security and cybersecurity risks. A number of experienced information security team members responsible for various parts of the business also report to the Senior Vice President of Information Technology on an ongoing basis. In addition to our internal cybersecurity capabilities, we also regularly engage assessors, consultants, auditors, and other third parties to assist with assessing, identifying, and managing cybersecurity risks.
We have adopted a cybersecurity incident reporting process (“IRP”) that applies in the event of a cybersecurity threat or incident to provide a standardized framework for response. The IRP sets out a coordinated approach to investigating, containing, documenting, and mitigating incidents, including reporting findings and keeping senior management, the Board of Directors and other key stakeholders informed and involved as appropriate.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible Report to Board [Flag] true
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Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of presentation
Basis of presentation — The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Patterson-UTI, its wholly-owned subsidiaries and the consolidating interest of a joint venture. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Except for wholly-owned subsidiaries and our interest in a joint venture, we have no controlling financial interests in any other entity which would require consolidation. As used in these notes, “we,” “us,” “our,” “ours” and like terms refer collectively to Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc, and its consolidated subsidiaries. Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. conducts its business operations through its wholly-owned subsidiaries and has no employees or independent operations. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.
The U.S. dollar is the reporting currency and functional currency for most of our operations except certain of our foreign subsidiaries, which use their local currencies as their functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates in effect as of the balance sheet date. The effects of these translation adjustments are reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income, which is a separate component of stockholders’ equity.
The consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 include the results of Ulterra from August 14, 2023, and the results of NexTier from September 1, 2023.
Management estimates Management estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from such estimates.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents — Cash equivalents are highly liquid, short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less from their date of purchase.
Restricted cash
Restricted cash — Restricted cash includes amounts restricted as cash collateral for the issuance of standby letters of credit.
Accounts receivable Accounts receivable — Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount. The allowance for credit losses represents our estimate of the amount of probable credit losses existing in our accounts receivable. Significant individual accounts receivable balances and balances which have been outstanding greater than 90 days are reviewed individually for collectability. Account balances, when determined to be uncollectible, are charged against the allowance.
Inventories
Inventories — Inventories consist primarily of sand and other products to be used in conjunction with our completion services activities, materials used in our equipment servicing business, spare parts for drilling services and raw materials for drilling products. Such inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The majority of our inventory is recorded using weighted average cost.
We periodically review the nature and quantities of inventory on hand and evaluate the net realizable value of items based on historical usage patterns, known changes to equipment or processes and customer demand for specific products. Provision for excess or obsolete inventories is determined based on historical usage of inventory on-hand, volume on-hand versus anticipated usage, technological advances and consideration of current market conditions. Inventories that have not turned over for more than a year are subject to slow-moving reserve provisions. In addition, inventories that have become obsolete due to technological advances or are no longer configured to operate with our equipment are written off.
Other current assets Other current assets — Other current assets include reimbursement from our workers compensation insurance carrier for claims in excess of our deductible in the amount of $33.2 million and $31.0 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We also maintain prepayments for items such as insurance, rent and inventory.
Long-lived assets with definite lives
Long-lived assets with definite lives — Property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation, amortization, depletion and impairment. Depreciation and amortization is recorded on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives.
The estimated useful lives are shown below:
 Useful Lives
Equipment
1-25 years
Rental equipment
4-8 runs
Buildings and leasehold improvements
1-30 years
Other
3-20 years
Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets is calculated on the straight-lined method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from 3 to 15 years.
Long-lived assets with definite lives, including property and equipment and certain intangible assets, are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of certain assets may not be recovered over their estimated remaining useful lives (“triggering events”). Assets are grouped at the lowest level at which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of other asset groupings for impairment assessment. If there is a triggering event, we estimate future cash flows over the life of the respective assets or asset groupings in our assessment of its recoverability. These estimates of cash flows are based on historical cyclical trends in the industry as well as our expectations regarding the continuation of these trends in the future. If estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of an asset or asset group is less than its respective carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds its estimated fair value.
Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repairs — Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense when incurred. Renewals and betterments which extend the life or improve existing property and equipment are capitalized.
Disposals Disposals — Upon disposition of property and equipment, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in our consolidated statements of operations.
Goodwill
Goodwill — As a result of both the Ulterra acquisition and the NexTier merger, we have recognized goodwill. Goodwill from acquisitions is recorded as the excess of the consideration transferred plus the fair value of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date over the fair values of the identifiable net assets acquired. Goodwill is considered to have an indefinite useful economic life and is not amortized. We assess impairment of goodwill at least annually, as of July 31, or on an interim basis if events or circumstances indicate that the fair value of goodwill may have decreased below its carrying value. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, we recognize an impairment in an amount equal to the excess, limited to the total amount of
goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. During the third quarter of 2024, we recorded an $885 million impairment charge to goodwill related to our completion services reporting unit. See Note 7 for details.
Goodwill — Goodwill is evaluated at least annually on July 31, or more frequently when events and circumstances occur indicating recorded goodwill may be impaired. Goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level, which is at or one level below our operating segments. We determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value after considering qualitative, market and other factors. Any necessary goodwill impairment is determined using a quantitative impairment test. If the resulting fair value of goodwill is less than the carrying value of goodwill, an impairment loss would be recognized for the amount of the shortfall. The fair value of a reporting unit is determined using significant unobservable inputs, or level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. These inputs are based on internal management estimates, forecasts, and significant judgment.
We determined our drilling products operating segment consists of a single reporting unit and, accordingly, goodwill acquired from the Ulterra acquisition was allocated to that reporting unit. We determined our completion services operating segment consists of two reporting units; completion services, which is primarily comprised of our hydraulic fracturing operations and other integrated service offerings, and cementing services.
Goodwill Impairment Assessment
Negative market indicators such as lower industry-wide drilling rig and pressure pumping fleet count forecasts, increased volatility and pricing declines in the pressure pumping market, and continued efficiency gains and technology advancements reducing operating days have led to our reduced outlook for activity. During the third quarter of 2024, we viewed the reduction in activity forecasts combined with the decline in the market price of our common stock as a triggering event that warranted a quantitative assessment for goodwill impairment.
We estimated the fair value of the drilling products and the completion services reporting units using the income approach. Under this approach, we used a discounted cash flow model, which utilized present values of cash flows to estimate fair value. Forecasted cash flows reflected known market conditions in the third quarter of 2024 and management's anticipated business outlook for each reporting unit. Future cash flows were projected based on estimates of revenue growth rates, gross profit, selling, general and administrative expense, changes in working capital, and capital expenditures. The terminal period used within the discounted cash flow model for each reporting unit consisted of a 1% growth estimate. Future cash flows were then discounted using a market-participant, risk-adjusted weighted average cost of capital of 10.25% for the drilling products reporting unit and 10.75% for the completion services reporting unit. Financial and credit market volatility directly impacts our fair value measurement through the weighted average cost of capital used to determine a discount rate. During times of volatility, significant judgment must be applied to determine whether credit market changes are a short-term or long-term trend.
We estimated the fair value of the cementing services reporting unit in our completion services operating segment using a market approach. The market approach was based on trading multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization for companies comparable to the cementing services reporting unit.
The forecast for the completion services reporting unit assumed lower activity in 2025 compared to average activity levels for full year 2024 and increases in estimated activity of 2% to 8% beginning in 2026 through 2029. Those estimates were based on future drilling rig and pressure pumping fleet count forecasts during the third quarter of 2024 and estimated market share. Additionally, the forecast reflected the expectation that industry-wide pricing pressure will persist within the completions market and continue to compress adjusted gross profit. These factors negatively impacted the estimated value of the reporting unit.
Based on the results of the quantitative assessment, the fair value of the completion services reporting unit was less than its carrying value. Accordingly, we recorded an $885 million impairment charge to goodwill for the completion services reporting unit during the third quarter of 2024.
The forecast for the drilling products reporting unit assumed continued growth domestically as well as in international markets. Geopolitical instability in regions in which we expect to maintain and grow market share, a global decrease in the demand of drilling products, or other unforeseen macroeconomic considerations could negatively impact the key assumptions used in our goodwill assessment for our drilling products reporting unit.
Based on the results of the goodwill impairment tests performed during the third quarter of 2024, the fair values of the drilling products and cementing services reporting units exceeded their carrying values by approximately 13% and 73%, respectively. Accordingly, no impairment was recorded for the drilling products and cementing services reporting units.
Leases
Leases — We have operating leases for operating locations, corporate offices and certain operating equipment. We determine if a contract contains a lease at inception or as a result of an acquisition. A right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability are recognized on our consolidated balance sheet at commencement at an amount based on the present value of the remaining lease payments over the lease term. The lease term may include the option to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise the option. By our policy election, right-of-use assets and lease liabilities with an initial term of one year or less are not recognized for leasing arrangements, and non-lease and lease components are treated as a single lease component instead of bifurcating those components. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis. If available, we use the rate implicit in the lease at commencement date to discount the lease payments. If the implicit rate is not readily determinable, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in the determination of the present value of future lease payments.
For finance leases, we amortize the right-of-use asset on a straight-line basis over the earlier of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term and record this amortization in depreciation and amortization expense in the consolidated statements of operations. If available, we use the rate implicit in the lease at commencement date to discount the lease payments. If the implicit rate is not available, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in the determination of the present value of future lease payments. The lease term may include the option to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise the option. By our policy election, right-of-use assets and lease liabilities with an initial term of one year or less are not recognized for leasing arrangements, and non-lease and lease components are treated as a single lease component instead of bifurcating those components. For finance leases where we have determined we are reasonably certain to exercise a purchase option to acquire the underlying asset, we amortize the right-of-use asset over the lease term and record this amortization in “Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment” in the consolidated statements of operations. We adjust the lease liability to reflect lease payments made during the period and interest incurred on the lease liability using the effective interest method. The incurred interest expense is recorded in “Interest expense” in the consolidated statements of operations.
In the third quarter of 2023, as part of the Ulterra acquisition and the NexTier merger, we acquired certain operating and finance leases. We inherited NexTier’s and Ulterra’s lease classifications as of the time of each respective acquisition. We elected as an accounting policy election by class of underlying assets to not recognize assets or liabilities at the acquisition date for leases that had a remaining lease term of twelve months or less. See Notes 2 and 13 for details.
Revenue recognition Revenue recognition — Revenues from our drilling services, completion services, drilling products, and other activities are recognized upon the transfer of control of the related services and products to the customer. See Note 3 for details.
ASC Topic 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Drilling Services and Completion Servicesrevenue is recognized based on our customers’ ability to benefit from our services in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for those services. This typically happens when the service is performed. The services we provide represent a series of distinct services, generally provided daily, that are substantially the same, with the same pattern of transfer to the customer. Because our customers benefit equally throughout the service period, generally measured in days, and our efforts in providing services are incurred relatively evenly over the period of performance, revenue is recognized as we provide services to the customer.
Drilling Services revenue primarily consists of daywork drilling contracts for which related revenues and expenses are recognized as services are performed. For certain contracts, we receive payments for the mobilization of rigs and other drilling equipment. We defer revenue and related direct operating expense related to mobilizations and recognize those revenues and expenses on a straight-line basis as drilling services are provided. Costs incurred to relocate rigs and other drilling equipment to areas in which a contract has not been secured are expensed as incurred and are recorded in Drilling Services operating expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). For certain contracts, we are also entitled to early termination payments if our customers choose to terminate a contract prior to the expiration of the contractual term. We recognize revenue associated with early termination payments when all contractual requirements have been met.
Completion Services revenue consists of services and products related to our suite of completion businesses including hydraulic fracturing, completion support services, wireline and pumpdown services, and cementing. These services are pursuant to contractual arrangements, such as term contracts and pricing agreements. Revenue from these services is earned as services are rendered, which is generally on a per stage or fixed monthly rate except for our cementing services. All revenue is recognized when a contract with a customer exists, the performance obligations under the contract have been satisfied over time, the amount to which we have the right to invoice has been determined and collectability of amounts subject to invoice is probable. Contract fulfillment costs, such as mobilization costs and shipping and handling costs, are expensed as incurred and are recorded in Completion Services operating
expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). To the extent fulfillment costs are considered separate performance obligations that are billable to the customer, the amounts billed are recorded as revenue in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
Once a stage has been completed or products and services have been provided, a field ticket is created that includes charges for the service performed and the chemicals, proppant, and compressed natural gas consumed during the course of the service. The field ticket may also include charges for the mobilization of the equipment and inventory to the location, any additional equipment used on the job, and other miscellaneous items. The field ticket represents the amounts to which we have the right to invoice and to recognize as revenue.
A portion of our contracts contain variable consideration; however, this variable consideration is typically unknown at the time of contract inception, and is not known until the job is complete, at which time the variability is resolved. Examples of variable consideration include the number of hours that will be incurred and the amount of consumables (such as chemicals and proppants) that will be used to complete a job.
Revenue is presented net of any sales tax charged to the customer that we are required to remit to local or state governmental taxing authorities. Reimbursements for the purchase of supplies, equipment, personnel services, shipping and other services that are provided at the request of our customers are recorded as revenue when incurred. The related costs are recorded as operating expenses when incurred.
ASC Topic 842 Revenue from Equipment Rentals
Drilling Products Revenue — revenues are primarily generated from the rental of drilling equipment, comprised of drill bits and downhole tools. These arrangements provide the customer with the right to control the use of the identified asset. Generally, the lease terms in such arrangements are for periods of two to three days and do not provide customers with options to purchase the underlying asset.
Other — we are a non-operating working interest owner of oil and natural gas assets primarily located in Texas and New Mexico. The ownership terms are outlined in joint operating agreements for each well between the operator of the well and the various interest owners, including us, who are considered non-operators of the well. We receive revenue each period for our working interest in the well during the period.
Income taxes
Income taxes — The asset and liability method is used in accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards and for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the results of operations in the period that includes the enactment date. If applicable, a valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets unless it is more likely than not that such assets will be realized. Our policy is to account for interest and penalties with respect to income taxes as operating expenses.
Stock-based compensation Stock-based compensation — We recognize the cost of share-based payments under the fair-value-based method. Under this method, compensation cost related to share-based payments is measured based on the estimated fair value of the awards at the date of grant, net of estimated forfeitures. This expense is recognized over the expected life of the awards, as described in Note 12.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Concentration of Credit Risk — Our assets that are potentially subject to concentrations of credit risk are cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and trade accounts receivable. Cash balances are maintained in financial institutions, which at times exceed federally insured limits. We monitor the financial condition of the financial institutions in which accounts are maintained and we have not experienced any losses in such accounts. We maintain an allowance for credit losses based upon several factors, including historical collection experience, current aging status of the customer accounts and financial condition of our customers. There were no material changes in the allowance for credit losses in 2024 and 2023.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards and Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards — In March 2020, the FASB issued an accounting standards update to provide temporary optional expedients that simplify the accounting for contract modifications to existing debt agreements expected to arise from the market transition from LIBOR to alternative reference rates. The guidance was effective upon issuance and generally can be applied to applicable contract modifications through December 31, 2024. We adopted the optional relief guidance provided under Topic 848 after modifying our debt agreements to update the reference rate from LIBOR to SOFR or Prime Rate. The adoption of the new guidance did not have a material impact on our financial statements.
In November 2023, the FASB issued an accounting standards update to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements and enhance disclosures about significant segment expenses. We adopted this new accounting pronouncement effective January 1, 2024 and expanded our consolidated financial statement disclosures in order to comply with the update. See Note 17 for details.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards —In December 2023, the FASB issued an accounting standards update to improve income tax disclosure requirements. We plan to adopt this accounting pronouncement during fiscal year 2025, with the first disclosure enhancements reflected in our 2025 fiscal year Form 10-K. We are currently evaluating the impact this pronouncement will have on our disclosures.
In November 2024, the FASB issued guidance expanding disclosure requirements related to certain income statement expenses, which requires public entities to disclose additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to the financial statements on an interim and annual basis. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the effect of this pronouncement on our disclosures.
ASC Topic 842 Revenue from Equipment Rentals
ASC Topic 842 Revenue from Equipment Rentals
Drilling Products Revenue — revenues are primarily generated from the rental of drilling equipment, comprised of drill bits and downhole tools. These arrangements provide the customer with the right to control the use of the identified asset. Generally, the lease terms in such arrangements are for periods of two to three days and do not provide customers with options to purchase the underlying asset.
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Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Reconciliation of Cash and Restricted Cash
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of such amounts shown in the statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:
Year Ended December 31,
20242023
Cash and cash equivalents$239,182 $190,108 
Restricted cash2,111 2,572 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$241,293 $192,680 
Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives of Property and Equipment
The estimated useful lives are shown below:
 Useful Lives
Equipment
1-25 years
Rental equipment
4-8 runs
Buildings and leasehold improvements
1-30 years
Other
3-20 years
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Business Combinations (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
Schedule of Fair Value of Consideration Transferred
The total fair value of the consideration transferred was determined as follows (in thousands, except stock price):
Shares of our common stock issued to Ulterra34,900
Our common stock price on August 14, 2023$14.94 
Common stock equity consideration$521,406 
Plus net cash consideration372,757 
Total consideration transferred$894,163 
The total fair value of the consideration transferred was determined as follows (in thousands, except exchange ratio and stock price):
Number of shares of NexTier common stock outstanding as of September 1, 2023228,846
Multiplied by the exchange ratio0.752
Number of shares of Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. common stock issued in connection with the merger172,092
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. common stock price on September 1, 2023$14.91 
Common stock equity consideration2,565,895 
Acceleration of RSU awards1,997 
Fair value of replacement equity awards (1)
70,416 
NexTier long-term debt repaid by Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.161,000 
Consideration transferred$2,799,308 
(1)In connection with the merger, each of the share-based awards held by legacy NexTier employees were replaced with our share-based awards on the merger date. The fair value of the replacement awards has been allocated between each employee’s pre-combination and post-combination services. Amounts allocated to pre-combination services have been included as consideration transferred as part of the merger. See Note 12 for replacement awards details.
Schedule of Total Purchase Price of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Based on Fair Value
The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:
Assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents$18,426 
Accounts receivable68,467 
Inventory (1)
36,313 
Rental equipment (2)
109,055 
Property and equipment27,583 
Intangible assets313,000 
Operating lease right of use asset7,513 
Finance lease right of use asset5,228 
Other assets15,989 
Total assets acquired601,574 
 
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable23,258 
Accrued liabilities33,323 
Operating lease liability7,513 
Finance lease liability5,228 
Deferred tax liabilities79,863 
Total liabilities assumed149,185 
Less: noncontrolling interest(8,729)
Net assets acquired443,660 
Goodwill450,503 
Total consideration transferred$894,163 

(1)We recorded an adjustment of $5.5 million to write-up acquired drill bits classified as inventory to estimated fair value. This adjustment will be recorded as direct operating expense as acquired drill bits are sold.
(2)We recorded an adjustment of $74.4 million to write-up acquired drill bits classified as long-lived assets to estimated fair value. This adjustment will be depreciated as acquired drill bits are rented over a weighted-average estimated useful life of 7.5 runs.
The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of the merger:
Assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents$95,815 
Accounts receivable420,200 
Inventory71,930 
Property and equipment (1)
1,045,610 
Intangible assets768,000 
Operating lease right of use asset19,091 
Finance lease right of use asset50,733 
Other assets84,677 
Total assets acquired2,556,056 
 
Liabilities assumed: 
Accounts payable358,873 
Accrued liabilities129,535 
Operating lease liability19,091 
Finance lease liability50,733 
Deferred tax liabilities86,293 
Long-term debt22,533 
Other liabilities11,815 
Total liabilities assumed678,873 
Net assets acquired1,877,183 
Goodwill922,125 
Total consideration transferred$2,799,308 
(1)We recorded an adjustment of $263 million to write-up acquired property and equipment to estimated fair value. This adjustment will be depreciated on a straight-line basis over a weighted average period of six years .
Schedule of Fair Value Consideration Transferred Assigned to Identifiable Intangible Assets
A portion of the fair value consideration transferred has been provisionally assigned to identifiable intangible assets as follows:
Fair Value
(in thousands)
Weighted Average Useful Life
(in years)
Customer relationships$245,000 15
Trade name16,000 11
Developed technology52,000 5
Intangible assets$313,000 
A portion of the fair value consideration transferred has been provisionally assigned to identifiable intangible assets as follows:
Fair Value
(in thousands)
Weighted Average Useful Life
(in years)
Customer relationships$540,000 10
Trade name85,000 10
Developed technology143,000 5
Intangible assets$768,000 
Schedule of Pro Forma Information The following table summarizes our selected financial information on a pro forma basis (in thousands, except per share data):
20232022
(Unaudited)
Revenues$4,369,596 $3,017,778 
Net income$190,136 $141,458 
The following table summarizes our selected financial information on a pro forma basis (in thousands, except per share data):
20232022
(Unaudited)
Revenues$6,604,824 $5,892,414 
Net income$598,709 $196,220 
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Inventory (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Inventory
Inventory consisted of the following at December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
 20242023
Raw materials and supplies$121,694 $141,311 
Work-in-process6,681 7,437 
Finished goods38,648 32,057 
Inventory$167,023 $180,805 
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Other Current Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Other Assets [Abstract]  
Schedule of Other Current Assets
Other current assets consisted of the following at December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
 20242023
Federal and state income taxes receivable$24,777 $26,949 
Workers’ compensation receivable33,240 31,006 
Prepaid expenses34,004 46,394 
Other31,172 36,773 
Other current assets$123,193 $141,122 
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Property and Equipment (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consisted of the following at December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
20242023
Equipment$8,416,063 $8,506,727 
Oil and natural gas properties243,663 238,337 
Buildings248,739 248,693 
Rental equipment136,256 119,653 
Land37,847 38,811 
Total property and equipment9,082,568 9,152,221 
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment(6,072,226)(5,811,809)
Property and equipment, net$3,010,342 $3,340,412 
Schedule of Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization and Impairment Expense
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment — The following table summarizes depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment expense related to property and equipment and intangible assets for 2024, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):
202420232022
Depreciation and impairment expense$1,039,536 $682,672 $472,969 
Amortization expense124,716 41,521 2,891 
Depletion expense7,621 7,223 8,085 
Total$1,171,873 $731,416 $483,945 
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Goodwill by Operating Segment
Goodwill by operating segment as of December 31, 2023 and 2024 and changes for the years then ended are as follows (in thousands):
 Completion
Services
Drilling
Products
Total
Balance, December 31, 2023$922,125 $457,616 $1,379,741 
Measurement period adjustment— (7,113)(7,113)
Impairment(885,240)— (885,240)
Balance, December 31, 2024$36,885 $450,503 $487,388 
Schedule of Segment and Weighted Average Useful Life of Intangible Assets The following table identifies the segment and weighted average useful life of each of our intangible assets:
SegmentWeighted Average
Useful Life
(in years)
Customer relationshipsDrilling Services, Completion Services and Drilling Products11.5
Developed technologyDrilling Services, Completion Services and Drilling Products5.2
Trade nameCompletion Services and Drilling Products10.2
OtherDrilling Services and Completion Services3.1
Schedule of Gross Carrying Amount and Accumulated Amortization of Intangible Assets
The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of intangible assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (in thousands):
 20242023
 Gross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Carrying
Amount
Gross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Carrying
Amount
Customer relationships$782,789 $(95,785)$687,004 $786,715 $(25,563)$761,152 
Developed technology202,772 (56,562)146,210 202,772 (16,435)186,337 
Trade name101,000 (14,097)86,903 101,000 (3,406)97,594 
Other12,986 (3,493)9,493 7,345 (731)6,614 
Intangible assets, net$1,099,547 $(169,937)$929,610 $1,097,832 $(46,135)$1,051,697 
Schedule of Remaining Amortization Expense Associated with Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
The remaining amortization expense associated with finite-lived intangible assets, excluding in-process software, is expected to be as follows (in thousands):
Year ending December 31,
2025$123,645 
2026123,277 
2027121,250 
2028105,236 
202980,068 
Thereafter373,535 
Total$927,011 
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Accrued Liabilities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Summary of Accrued Expenses
Accrued liabilities consisted of the following at December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
 20242023
Salaries, wages, payroll taxes and benefits$110,212 $129,982 
Workers’ compensation liability73,730 67,396 
Property, sales, use and other taxes54,445 62,194 
Insurance, other than workers’ compensation10,703 11,524 
Accrued interest payable17,484 19,172 
Deferred revenue75,195 98,914 
Federal and state income taxes payable— 3,437 
Accrued merger and integration expense4,723 15,113 
Other39,259 38,536 
Accrued liabilities$385,751 $446,268 
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Long-Term Debt (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long Term Debt
Long-term debt consisted of the following at December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
 Effective Interest RateDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2023
3.95% Senior Notes Due 2028
4.03%$482,505 $482,505 
5.15% Senior Notes Due 2029
5.26%344,895 344,895 
7.15% Senior Notes Due 2033
7.28%400,000 400,000 
Equipment Loans Due 20255.25%6,395 18,686 
  1,233,795 1,246,086 
Less deferred financing costs and discounts (7,637)(8,919)
Less current portion (6,388)(12,226)
Total $1,219,770 $1,224,941 
Schedule of Principal Repayment Requirements of Long Term Debt
Presented below is a schedule of the principal repayment requirements of long-term debt by fiscal year as of December 31, 2024 (in thousands):
Year ending December 31, 
2025$6,395 
2026— 
2027— 
2028482,505 
2029344,895 
Thereafter400,000 
Total$1,233,795 
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Stockholders’ Equity (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Treasury Stock Acquisition
Treasury stock acquisitions during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 were as follows (dollars in thousands):
202420232022
SharesCostSharesCostSharesCost
Treasury shares at beginning of period105,580,011$1,657,675 88,758,722$1,453,079 84,128,995$1,372,641 
Purchases pursuant to stock buyback program26,646,698280,327 14,086,229168,631 3,254,59957,173 
Acquisitions pursuant to long-term incentive plan1,213,31913,065 2,735,06035,965 1,372,10123,237 
Other— — — 3,02728 
Treasury shares at end of period133,440,028$1,951,067 105,580,011$1,657,675 88,758,722$1,453,079 
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Stock-based Compensation (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Plans Our share-based compensation plans at December 31, 2024 are as follows:
Plan NameShares
Authorized
for Grant    
Shares Underlying
Awards
Outstanding
Shares
Available
for Grant
2021 Plan39,074,5106,440,88517,520,596
NexTier Plan977,011
Former C&J Energy Plan406,405
2014 Plan1,719,275
Schedule of Stock Option Activity
Stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2024 follows:
 Shares Weighted Average
Exercise Price Per Share
Outstanding at beginning of year2,865,223$23.36 
Exercised$— 
Expired(1,071,218)$25.19 
Outstanding at end of year1,794,005$22.26 
Exercisable at end of year1,794,005$22.26 
Schedule of Additional Information with Respect to Non-vested Options Additional information with respect to options granted, vested and exercised during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 follows (in thousands, except per share data):
 202420232022
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock options granted (per share)NANANA
Aggregate grant date fair value of stock options vested during the year$— $— $— 
Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised$— $— $410 
Schedule of Restricted Stock Activity
Restricted stock unit activity for the year ended December 31, 2024 follows:
 Time
Based
Performance
Based
Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair
Value Per Share
Non-vested restricted stock units outstanding at beginning of year5,827,668521,533$10.60 
Granted3,113,411$10.49 
Vested(3,245,228)(45,661)$9.11 
Forfeited(268,194)(23,358)$11.33 
Non-vested restricted stock units outstanding at end of year5,427,657452,514$11.34 
Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit Activity Additional information as of December 31, 2024 with respect to these non-vested restricted stock units follows (dollars in thousands):
Aggregate intrinsic value$45,167 
Weighted-average remaining vesting period1.71 years
Unrecognized compensation cost$42,828 
Schedule of Performance Units
The total target number of shares granted with respect to the Performance Units for the years 2019-2024 is set forth below:
 2024
Performance
Unit Awards
2023
Performance
Unit Awards
2022
Performance
Unit Awards
2021
Performance
Unit Awards
2020
Performance
Unit Awards
2019
Performance
Unit Awards
Target number of shares875,100631,700414,000843,000500,500489,800
Schedule of Fair Value of Performance Units The fair value of the Performance Units is set forth below (in thousands):
2024
Performance
Unit Awards
2023
Performance
Unit Awards
2022
Performance
Unit Awards
2021
Performance
Unit Awards
2020
Performance
Unit Awards
2019
Performance
Unit Awards
Aggregate fair value at date of grant$10,904 $8,440 $10,743 $7,225 $826 $9,958 
Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Estimate Fair Value of Options
The weighted-average fair value calculations for performance units granted during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 were based on the following weighted-average assumptions set forth below:
 202420232022
Risk-free interest rate (1)
4.6 %3.6 %2.9 %
Expected stock volatility (2)
56.9 %72.1 %86.5 %
Expected dividend yield (3)
2.9 %3.0 %1.0 %
Expected term (in years)333
(1)The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury securities for the expected term of the Performance Units.
(2)Expected volatilities are based on the daily closing price of our stock based upon historical experience over a three-year period.
(3)Expected dividend yield is based on the annualized dividend in effect on the measurement date and the stock price on the grant date.
Schedule of Compensation Expense Associated with Performance Units Compensation expense associated with the Performance Units is set forth below (in thousands):
 2024
Performance
Unit Awards
2023
Performance
Unit Awards
2022
Performance
Unit Awards
2021
Performance
Unit Awards
2020
Performance
Unit Awards
2019
Performance
Unit Awards
Year ended December 31, 2024$2,436 $2,665 $3,459 $584 NANA
Year ended December 31, 2023NA$2,248 $3,749 $2,426 $69 NA
Year ended December 31, 2022NANA$2,686 $2,408 $275 $830 
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Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Lease Expenses
Lease expense consisted of the following for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):

Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Operating lease cost$18,147 $10,073 $5,664 
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets21,394 6,360 — 
Interest on lease liabilities2,255 1,395 — 
Total finance lease cost23,649 7,755 — 
Short-term lease expense (1)
360 2,278 — 
Total lease expense (2)
$42,156 $20,106 $5,664 
(1)Short-term lease expense represents expense related to leases with a contract term of one year or less.
(2)Operating lease expense is recorded in operating costs for the respective segments and within “selling, general and administrative”, amortization of right-of-use assets is recorded within “depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment”, and interest on lease liabilities is recorded within “interest expense” in our consolidated statements of operations.
Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Leases
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 is as follows (in thousands):
 Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:   
Operating cash flows from operating leases$14,838 $8,935 $6,858 
Operating cash flows from finance leases2,220 1,380 — 
Financing cash flows from finance leases45,484 15,915 — 
 
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases (1)
$12,541 $34,802 $6,530 
Finance leases (1)
21,234 73,245 — 
(1)Includes right of use assets acquired in business combinations in 2023.
Schedule of Lease Terms and Discount Rates
Lease terms and discount rates related to leases as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:
20242023
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term:
Operating leases4.8 years5.0 years
Finance leases2.3 years1.5 years
Weighted Average Discount Rate:
Operating leases6.5 %6.1 %
Finance leases7.4 %7.3 %
Schedule of Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities
Maturities of operating and finance lease liabilities as of December 31, 2024 are as follows (in thousands):
Year ending December 31,Operating Finance
2025$15,791 $16,664 
202611,692 6,264 
20278,238 1,490 
20286,700 1,485 
20295,904 1,485 
Thereafter6,944 595 
Total lease payments55,269 27,983 
Less imputed interest(7,642)(2,553)
Total$47,627 $25,430 
Schedule of Maturities of Finance Lease Liabilities
Maturities of operating and finance lease liabilities as of December 31, 2024 are as follows (in thousands):
Year ending December 31,Operating Finance
2025$15,791 $16,664 
202611,692 6,264 
20278,238 1,490 
20286,700 1,485 
20295,904 1,485 
Thereafter6,944 595 
Total lease payments55,269 27,983 
Less imputed interest(7,642)(2,553)
Total$47,627 $25,430 
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Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign
Income (loss) before income taxes for the United States and non-U.S. jurisdictions for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 are as follows (in thousands):
202420232022
Income (loss) before income taxes:
United States$(946,388)$315,897 $165,878 
Non-U.S.(10,558)(8,793)1,984 
$(956,946)$307,104 $167,862 
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Provision
Components of the income tax provision applicable to federal, state and foreign income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 are as follows (in thousands):
202420232022
Federal income tax expense (benefit):
Current$417 $— $480 
Deferred(1,390)44,369 11,820 
(973)44,369 12,300 
State income tax expense (benefit):
Current4,882 7,002 2,647 
Deferred(1,412)11,279 (4,896)
3,470 18,281 (2,249)
Foreign income tax expense (benefit):
Current5,269 1,578 2,750 
Deferred1,687 (3,076)403 
6,956 (1,498)3,153 
Total income tax expense (benefit):
Current10,568 8,580 5,877 
Deferred(1,115)52,572 7,327 
Total income tax expense$9,453 $61,152 $13,204 
Schedule of Difference Between Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate and Effective Income Tax Rate
The differences between the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate and the effective income tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 are summarized as follows:
202420232022
Statutory tax rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
State income taxes - net of the federal income tax benefit0.53.23.0
State deferred tax remeasurement(0.7)(0.3)9.4
Goodwill impairment(19.4)
Valuation allowance(1.3)(9.2)(33.4)
U.S. impact of foreign operations(0.2)1.3
Acquisition related costs1.1
Effect of foreign taxes0.30.11.6
Non-deductible compensation(0.7)1.84.3
Share-based compensation(0.3)1.6(1.9)
Non-deductible expenses(0.7)0.71.2
Other differences, net0.5(0.1)1.4
Effective tax rate(1.0 %)19.9 %7.9 %
Schedule of Tax Effect of Temporary Differences and Tax Attributes Representing Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
The tax effect of temporary differences and tax attributes representing deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (in thousands):
 20242023
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards$406,876 $498,948 
Tax credits17,254 13,488 
Expense associated with stock options and restricted stock units8,344 10,892 
Workers’ compensation allowance9,437 7,024 
Other deferred tax asset79,132 69,480 
 521,043 599,832 
Less:
Allowance to reduce deferred tax asset to expected realizable value(86,693)(75,250)
Total deferred tax assets434,350 524,582 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment basis difference(654,541)(729,376)
Other(17,906)(39,386)
Total deferred tax liabilities(672,447)(768,762)
Net deferred tax liability$(238,097)$(244,180)
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Earnings Per Share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Calculation of Basic and Diluted Net Loss per Share
The following table presents information necessary to calculate net income (loss) per share for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, as well as potentially dilutive securities excluded from the weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive (in thousands, except per share amounts):
 202420232022
BASIC EPS:
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$(968,031)$246,292 $154,658 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, excluding non-vested restricted stock units397,196 279,501 215,935 
Basic net income (loss) per common share$(2.44)$0.88 $0.72 
 
DILUTED EPS:
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$(968,031)$246,292 $154,658 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, excluding non-vested restricted stock units397,196280,061219,496
Diluted net income (loss) per common share$(2.44)$0.88 $0.70 
Potentially dilutive securities excluded as anti-dilutive7,6749,2143,541
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Business Segments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas
Consolidated revenues by country based on sales destination of the products or services for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 are as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Revenue:
United States$5,249,154 $4,057,212 $2,577,471 
Canada33,518 12,501 — 
Colombia12,223 48,592 70,121 
Other Countries83,016 28,151 — 
Total revenues$5,377,911 $4,146,456 $2,647,592 
Property and equipment, net by country based on the location for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 are as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
20242023
Property and equipment, net:
United States$2,950,342 $3,257,937 
Canada12,695 16,018 
Colombia35,154 48,302 
Other Countries 12,151 18,155 
Property and equipment, net$3,010,342 $3,340,412 
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
The following tables summarize selected financial information relating to our business segments (in thousands):
Drilling ServicesCompletion ServicesDrilling ProductsTotal
Year Ended December 31, 2024
Revenues from external customers$1,727,810 $3,232,785 $351,651 $5,312,246 
Direct operating costs (1)
1,029,591 2,658,170 191,107 3,878,868 
Selling, general and administrative16,502 41,557 35,860 93,919 
Depreciation, amortization and impairment (1)
477,398 564,155 100,610 1,142,163 
Impairment of goodwill— 885,240 — 885,240 
Other segment items (2)
— (17,792)— (17,792)
Segment operating income (loss) (3)
$204,319 $(898,545)$24,074 $(670,152)
Reconciliation of revenue:
Total segment revenues from external customers$5,312,246 
Other revenues (4)
65,665 
Total consolidated revenues$5,377,911 
Reconciliation to consolidated income (loss) before income taxes:
Segment operating income (loss) (3)
$(670,152)
Other (4)
(87)
Corporate(219,498)
Interest income5,729 
Interest expense(71,963)
Other income (expense)(975)
Income before income taxes$(956,946)
Drilling ServicesCompletion ServicesDrilling ProductsTotal
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Revenues from external customers$1,919,759 $2,017,440 $134,679 $4,071,878 
Direct operating costs (1)
1,119,200 1,567,940 81,555 2,768,695 
Selling, general and administrative15,014 26,050 11,158 52,222 
Depreciation, amortization and impairment (1)
364,312 283,230 48,467 696,009 
Other segment items (2)
(769)— — (769)
Segment operating income (loss) (3)
$422,002 $140,220 $(6,501)$555,721 
Reconciliation of revenue:
Total segment revenues from external customers$4,071,878 
Other revenues (4)
74,578 
Total consolidated revenues$4,146,456 
Reconciliation to consolidated income (loss) before income taxes:
Segment operating income (3)
$555,721 
Other (4)
2,829 
Corporate(206,596)
Interest income6,122 
Interest expense(52,870)
Other income (expense)1,898 
Income before income taxes$307,104 
Drilling ServicesCompletion ServicesDrilling ProductsTotal
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Revenues from external customers$1,544,820 $1,022,413 $— $2,567,233 
Direct operating costs (1)
1,025,904 781,385 — 1,807,289 
Selling, general and administrative15,027 8,763 — 23,790 
Depreciation, amortization and impairment (1)
354,116 98,162 — 452,278 
Other segment items (2)
(34)— — (34)
Segment operating income (3)
$149,807 $134,103 $— $283,910 
Reconciliation of revenue:
Total segment revenues from external customers$2,567,233 
Other revenues (4)
80,359 
Total consolidated revenues$2,647,592 
Reconciliation to consolidated income (loss) before income taxes:
Segment operating income (3)
$283,910 
Other (4)
13,776 
Corporate(86,655)
Interest income360 
Interest expense(40,256)
Other income (expense)(3,273)
Income before income taxes$167,862 
(1)    The significant expense categories and amounts align with the segment-level information that is regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker.
(2) Other segment items for each reportable segment includes other operating expenses (income).
(3)    Segment operating income (loss) is our measure of segment profitability. It is defined as revenue less operating expenses, selling, general and administrative expenses, depreciation, amortization and impairment expense and other operating expenses (income).
(4) Other includes our oilfield rentals business and oil and natural gas working interests.
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Capital expenditures:
Drilling Services$264,667 $334,780 $272,521 
Completion Services320,329 214,746 137,935 
Drilling Products61,687 24,572 — 
Segment capital expenditures$646,683 $574,098 $410,456 
Other21,813 24,645 25,215 
Corporate9,890 16,947 1,126 
Total capital expenditures$678,386 $615,690 $436,797 
Identifiable assets:
Drilling Services$2,047,986 $2,368,604 $2,348,177 
Completion Services2,468,707 3,835,699 541,975 
Drilling Products966,200 1,011,870 — 
Segment assets$5,482,893 $7,216,173 $2,890,152 
Other55,580 59,221 64,018 
Corporate (1)
294,993 144,637 189,653 
Total assets$5,833,466 $7,420,031 $3,143,823 
(1)    Corporate assets primarily include cash on hand and certain property and equipment.
v3.25.0.1
Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Estimated Fair Value of Outstanding Debt Balances
The estimated fair value of our outstanding debt balances as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is set forth below (in thousands):
20242023
Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
3.95% Senior Notes Due 2028
$482,505 $461,720 $482,505 $450,540 
5.15% Senior Notes Due 2029
344,895 336,490 344,895 329,032 
7.15% Senior Notes Due 2033
400,000 419,265 400,000 424,946 
Equipment Loans Due 20256,395 6,424 18,686 18,766 
Total debt$1,233,795 $1,223,899 $1,246,086 $1,223,284 
Schedule of Implied Market Rates of Interest
The implied market rates of interest used to determine the fair value of our outstanding debt balances as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are set forth below:
20242023
3.95% Senior Notes Due 2028
5.49 %5.79 %
5.15% Senior Notes Due 2029
5.73 %6.10 %
7.15% Senior Notes Due 2033
6.42 %6.28 %
Equipment Loans Due 20255.28 %5.36 %
v3.25.0.1
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 239,182 $ 190,108    
Restricted cash 2,111 2,572    
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 241,293 $ 192,680 $ 137,553 $ 117,524
v3.25.0.1
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Estimated Useful Lives of Property and Equipment (Details)
Dec. 31, 2024
Equipment | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful Lives 1 year
Equipment | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful Lives 25 years
Rental equipment | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful Lives 4 years
Rental equipment | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful Lives 8 years
Buildings and leasehold improvements | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful Lives 1 year
Buildings and leasehold improvements | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful Lives 30 years
Other | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful Lives 3 years
Other | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful Lives 20 years
v3.25.0.1
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Accounting Polcies [Line Items]        
Reimbursement of workers compensation insurance claims included in other current assets   $ 33,200 $ 31,000  
Impairment of goodwill $ 885,000 $ 885,240 $ 0 $ 0
Minimum        
Accounting Polcies [Line Items]        
Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets useful lives   3 years    
Maximum        
Accounting Polcies [Line Items]        
Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets useful lives   15 years    
v3.25.0.1
Business Combinations - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Sep. 01, 2023
Aug. 14, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Merger and integration expense     $ 33,037 $ 98,077 $ 2,069
Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P.          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Business combination, shares issued (in shares)   34,900,000      
Business combinations, consideration paid in cash   $ 372,757      
Business combination, closing price (in usd per share)   $ 14.94      
Consideration transferred   $ 894,163      
Discount rate estimated of fair values   10.50%      
Revenues       135,000  
Net income attributed       (3,400)  
Merger and integration expense       5,600  
Acquired intangibles       77,600  
Long-lived assets       74,400  
Inventory       5,500  
Interest expense of the acquired entity       12,800 28,100
Tax benefit       17,400 11,300
NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc.          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Business combination, shares issued (in shares) 172,092,000        
Business combination, closing price (in usd per share) $ 14.91        
Consideration transferred $ 2,799,308        
Discount rate estimated of fair values 14.00%        
Revenues       1,100,000  
Net income attributed       12,500  
Merger and integration expense     $ 28,700 92,500  
Acquired intangibles       720,700  
Interest expense of the acquired entity       17,700 30,000
Tax benefit       15,100 $ 72,700
Multiplied by the exchange ratio (in shares) 0.752        
Acquired property and equipment       $ 262,700  
v3.25.0.1
Business Combinations - Fair Value of Consideration Transferred (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
Sep. 01, 2023
Aug. 14, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Number of shares of common stock outstanding (in shares)     387,344,755 411,195,302
Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P.        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Number of shares of common stock issued (in shares)   34,900,000    
Common stock price (in usd per share)   $ 14.94    
Common stock equity consideration   $ 521,406    
Plus net cash consideration   372,757    
Total consideration transferred   $ 894,163    
NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc.        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Number of shares of common stock outstanding (in shares) 228,846,000      
Multiplied by the exchange ratio (in shares) 0.752      
Number of shares of common stock issued (in shares) 172,092,000      
Common stock price (in usd per share) $ 14.91      
Common stock equity consideration $ 2,565,895      
Acceleration of RSU awards 1,997      
Fair value of replacement equity awards 70,416      
NexTier long-term debt repaid by Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. 161,000      
Total consideration transferred $ 2,799,308      
v3.25.0.1
Business Combinations - Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed on Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 01, 2023
Aug. 14, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Liabilities assumed:        
Goodwill     $ 487,388 $ 1,379,741
Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P.        
Assets acquired:        
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 18,426    
Accounts receivable   68,467    
Inventory   36,313    
Rental equipment   109,055    
Property and equipment   27,583    
Intangible assets   313,000    
Operating lease right of use asset   7,513    
Finance lease right of use asset   5,228    
Other assets   15,989    
Total assets acquired   601,574    
Liabilities assumed:        
Accounts payable   23,258    
Accrued liabilities   33,323    
Operating lease liability   7,513    
Finance lease liability   5,228    
Deferred tax liabilities   79,863    
Total liabilities assumed   149,185    
Less: noncontrolling interest   (8,729)    
Net assets acquired   443,660    
Goodwill   450,503    
Total consideration transferred   $ 894,163    
Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P. | Drilling Products        
Liabilities assumed:        
Useful Lives   7 years 6 months    
Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P. | Inventory        
Liabilities assumed:        
Business combination, adjustment to write-up   $ 5,500    
Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P. | Property and Equipment        
Liabilities assumed:        
Business combination, adjustment to write-up   $ 74,400    
NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc.        
Assets acquired:        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 95,815      
Accounts receivable 420,200      
Inventory 71,930      
Property and equipment 1,045,610      
Intangible assets 768,000      
Operating lease right of use asset 19,091      
Finance lease right of use asset 50,733      
Other assets 84,677      
Total assets acquired 2,556,056      
Liabilities assumed:        
Accounts payable 358,873      
Accrued liabilities 129,535      
Operating lease liability 19,091      
Finance lease liability 50,733      
Deferred tax liabilities 86,293      
Long-term debt 22,533      
Other liabilities 11,815      
Total liabilities assumed 678,873      
Net assets acquired 1,877,183      
Goodwill 922,125      
Total consideration transferred $ 2,799,308      
NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc. | Property and Equipment, Other Types        
Liabilities assumed:        
Useful Lives 6 years      
NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc. | Property and Equipment        
Liabilities assumed:        
Business combination, adjustment to write-up $ 263,000      
v3.25.0.1
Business Combinations - Fair Value Consideration Transferred Assigned to Identifiable Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Sep. 01, 2023
Aug. 14, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Customer relationships      
Acquisitions And Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Weighted Average Useful Life (in years)     11 years 6 months
Trade name      
Acquisitions And Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Weighted Average Useful Life (in years)     10 years 2 months 12 days
Developed technology      
Acquisitions And Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Weighted Average Useful Life (in years)     5 years 2 months 12 days
Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P.      
Acquisitions And Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Fair value   $ 313,000  
Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P. | Customer relationships      
Acquisitions And Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Fair value   $ 245,000  
Weighted Average Useful Life (in years)   15 years  
Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P. | Trade name      
Acquisitions And Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Fair value   $ 16,000  
Weighted Average Useful Life (in years)   11 years  
Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P. | Developed technology      
Acquisitions And Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Fair value   $ 52,000  
Weighted Average Useful Life (in years)   5 years  
NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc.      
Acquisitions And Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Fair value $ 768,000    
NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc. | Customer relationships      
Acquisitions And Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Fair value $ 540,000    
Weighted Average Useful Life (in years) 10 years    
NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc. | Trade name      
Acquisitions And Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Fair value $ 85,000    
Weighted Average Useful Life (in years) 10 years    
NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc. | Developed technology      
Acquisitions And Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Fair value $ 143,000    
Weighted Average Useful Life (in years) 5 years    
v3.25.0.1
Business Combinations - Pro Forma Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P.    
Acquisitions And Discontinued Operations [Line Items]    
Revenues $ 4,369,596 $ 3,017,778
Net income 190,136 141,458
NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc.    
Acquisitions And Discontinued Operations [Line Items]    
Revenues 6,604,824 5,892,414
Net income $ 598,709 $ 196,220
v3.25.0.1
Revenues - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]    
Accounts receivable balances $ 763,806 $ 971,091
Total contract liability 75,600 103,000
Revenue included in contract liability 102,000 136,000
Due to deferred revenue   28,900
Deferred revenue from customer prepayment 75,195 98,914
Noncurrent portion of contract liability 400  
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount 426,000  
Drilling And Completion Services    
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]    
Accounts receivable balances $ 697,000 $ 900,000
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01    
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]    
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, percentage 7.10%  
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period  
Minimum    
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]    
Equipment rental lease term 2 days  
Accounts receivable payment terms 30 days  
Maximum    
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]    
Equipment rental lease term 3 days  
Accounts receivable payment terms 60 days  
v3.25.0.1
Inventory (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]    
Raw materials and supplies $ 121,694 $ 141,311
Work-in-process 6,681 7,437
Finished goods 38,648 32,057
Inventory $ 167,023 $ 180,805
v3.25.0.1
Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Other Assets [Abstract]    
Federal and state income taxes receivable $ 24,777 $ 26,949
Workers’ compensation receivable 33,240 31,006
Prepaid expenses 34,004 46,394
Other 31,172 36,773
Other current assets $ 123,193 $ 141,122
v3.25.0.1
Property and Equipment - Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property and equipment $ 9,082,568 $ 9,152,221
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment (6,072,226) (5,811,809)
Property and equipment, net 3,010,342 3,340,412
Equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property and equipment 8,416,063 8,506,727
Oil and natural gas properties    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property and equipment 243,663 238,337
Buildings    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property and equipment 248,739 248,693
Rental equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property and equipment 136,256 119,653
Land    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property and equipment $ 37,847 $ 38,811
v3.25.0.1
Property and Equipment - Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization and Impairment Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]      
Impairment, Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Total Total Total
Depreciation and impairment expense $ 1,039,536 $ 682,672 $ 472,969
Amortization expense 124,716 41,521 2,891
Depletion expense 7,621 7,223 8,085
Total $ 1,171,873 $ 731,416 $ 483,945
v3.25.0.1
Property and Equipment - Additional Information (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
rig
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
rig
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]        
Impairment charge $ 114.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0  
Completion Services        
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]        
Other equipment Impairment charges $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0  
Rigs and Spare Rig Components That Would No Longer be Marketed        
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]        
Number of rigs | rig 42     42
v3.25.0.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Details)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
reportingUnit
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]          
Impairment of goodwill $ 885,000,000   $ 885,240,000 $ 0 $ 0
Amortization expense on intangible assets     $ 124,000,000 $ 41,500,000 $ 1,300,000
Completion Services          
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]          
Number of reporting units | reportingUnit     2    
Impairment of goodwill     $ 885,240,000    
Drilling Products          
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]          
Discounted cash flow model, terminal period, growth estimate percentage 1.00%        
Percentage of weighted average cost of capital 10.25% 10.25%      
Impairment of goodwill   $ 0      
Rate of fair value of reporting unit 13.00% 13.00%      
Cementing Services          
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]          
Discounted cash flow model, terminal period, growth estimate percentage 1.00%        
Impairment of goodwill   $ 0      
Rate of fair value of reporting unit 73.00% 73.00%      
Completion Services          
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]          
Discounted cash flow model, terminal period, growth estimate percentage 1.00%        
Percentage of weighted average cost of capital 10.75% 10.75%      
Impairment of goodwill   $ 0      
Minimum | Completion Services          
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]          
Activity assumptions impacting goodwill assessment by reporting unit, percentage     2.00%    
Maximum | Completion Services          
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]          
Activity assumptions impacting goodwill assessment by reporting unit, percentage     8.00%    
v3.25.0.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Goodwill by Operating Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Goodwill [Line Items]        
Goodwill, Beginning Balance   $ 1,379,741    
Measurement period adjustment   (7,113)    
Impairment $ (885,000) (885,240) $ 0 $ 0
Goodwill, Ending Balance   487,388 1,379,741  
Completion Services        
Goodwill [Line Items]        
Goodwill, Beginning Balance   922,125    
Measurement period adjustment   0    
Impairment   (885,240)    
Goodwill, Ending Balance   36,885 922,125  
Drilling Products        
Goodwill [Line Items]        
Goodwill, Beginning Balance   457,616    
Measurement period adjustment   (7,113)    
Impairment   0    
Goodwill, Ending Balance   $ 450,503 $ 457,616  
v3.25.0.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Segment and Weighted Average Useful Life of Intangible Assets (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Customer relationships  
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Weighted Average Useful Life 11 years 6 months
Developed technology  
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Weighted Average Useful Life 5 years 2 months 12 days
Trade name  
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Weighted Average Useful Life 10 years 2 months 12 days
Other  
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Weighted Average Useful Life 3 years 1 month 6 days
v3.25.0.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Gross Carrying Amount and Accumulated Amortization of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 1,099,547 $ 1,097,832
Accumulated Amortization (169,937) (46,135)
Net Carrying Amount 929,610 1,051,697
Customer relationships    
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 782,789 786,715
Accumulated Amortization (95,785) (25,563)
Net Carrying Amount 687,004 761,152
Developed technology    
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 202,772 202,772
Accumulated Amortization (56,562) (16,435)
Net Carrying Amount 146,210 186,337
Trade name    
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 101,000 101,000
Accumulated Amortization (14,097) (3,406)
Net Carrying Amount 86,903 97,594
Other    
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 12,986 7,345
Accumulated Amortization (3,493) (731)
Net Carrying Amount $ 9,493 $ 6,614
v3.25.0.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Remaining Amortization Expense Associated with Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Excluding In-Process Software (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Net Carrying Amount $ 929,610 $ 1,051,697
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Excluding In-Process Software    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
2025 123,645  
2026 123,277  
2027 121,250  
2028 105,236  
2029 80,068  
Thereafter 373,535  
Net Carrying Amount $ 927,011  
v3.25.0.1
Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]    
Salaries, wages, payroll taxes and benefits $ 110,212 $ 129,982
Workers’ compensation liability 73,730 67,396
Property, sales, use and other taxes 54,445 62,194
Insurance, other than workers’ compensation 10,703 11,524
Accrued interest payable 17,484 19,172
Deferred revenue 75,195 98,914
Federal and state income taxes payable 0 3,437
Accrued merger and integration expense 4,723 15,113
Other 39,259 38,536
Accrued liabilities $ 385,751 $ 446,268
v3.25.0.1
Long-Term Debt - Long Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt, gross $ 1,233,795 $ 1,246,086
Less deferred financing costs and discounts (7,637) (8,919)
Less current portion (6,388) (12,226)
Long-term debt, net of debt discount and issuance costs of $7,637 and $8,919 at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively $ 1,219,770 $ 1,224,941
3.95% Senior Notes Due 2028    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt interest rate 3.95%  
Effective Interest Rate 4.03% 4.03%
Long-term debt, gross $ 482,505 $ 482,505
5.15% Senior Notes Due 2029    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt interest rate 5.15%  
Effective Interest Rate 5.26% 5.26%
Long-term debt, gross $ 344,895 $ 344,895
7.15% Senior Notes Due 2033    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt interest rate 7.15%  
Effective Interest Rate 7.28% 7.28%
Long-term debt, gross $ 400,000 $ 400,000
Equipment Loans Due 2025    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Effective Interest Rate 5.25% 5.25%
Long-term debt, gross $ 6,395 $ 18,686
v3.25.0.1
Long-Term Debt - Credit Facilities - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 27, 2018
Dec. 31, 2024
Jan. 31, 2025
Apr. 05, 2024
Aug. 29, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Letters of credit outstanding   $ 42,900,000      
Letter of Credit          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Line of credit, borrowings outstanding   0      
Revolving Credit Facility          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Line of credit, borrowings outstanding   0      
Line of credit, available borrowing capacity   $ 613,000,000      
Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Subsequent Event          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity     $ 500,000,000    
Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility | Subsequent Event          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity     500,000,000    
Credit facility, additional borrowing capacity     200,000,000    
Credit facility, total commitment     700,000,000    
Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility | Letter of Credit | Subsequent Event          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity     100,000,000    
Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Bridge Loan | Subsequent Event          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity     $ 50,000,000    
Credit Agreement-Increase Amendment | Revolving Credit Facility          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity       $ 615,000,000  
Credit Agreement-Increase Amendment | Revolving Credit Facility, Maturity Date One          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity       567,000,000  
Credit Agreement-Increase Amendment | Revolving Credit Facility, Maturity Date Two          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity       $ 48,300,000  
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity         $ 85,000,000.0
Credit Agreement          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Debt service coverage ratio 150.00%        
Credit agreement, financial covenant description   as of the last day of each fiscal quarter. The Prior Credit Agreement generally defines the total debt to capitalization ratio as the ratio of (a) total borrowed money indebtedness to (b) the sum of such indebtedness plus consolidated net worth, with consolidated net worth determined as of the end of the most recently ended fiscal quarter.      
Credit Agreement | Minimum          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Commitment fee rate payable to lenders based on credit rating 0.10%        
Credit Agreement | Maximum          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Commitment fee rate payable to lenders based on credit rating 0.30%        
Debt to capitalization ratio, percentage the Company must not exceed at any time 50.00%        
Credit Agreement | SOFR          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate 0.10% 1.75%      
Credit Agreement | SOFR | Minimum          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate 1.00%        
Credit Agreement | SOFR | Maximum          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate 2.00%        
Credit Agreement | Floor Rate          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate 0.00%        
Credit Agreement | Base Rate          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate 0.75%        
Credit Agreement | Base Rate | Minimum          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate 0.00%        
Credit Agreement | Base Rate | Maximum          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate 1.00%        
Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Letters of credit outstanding   $ 2,100,000      
Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility | Letter of Credit          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity $ 100,000,000        
Credit Agreement | Bridge Loan          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity         $ 50,000,000.0
Reimbursement Agreement          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Letters of credit outstanding   $ 38,800,000      
Line of credit, borrowings outstanding percentage   1.50%      
Reimbursement Agreement | London Inter Bank Offered Rate          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate   2.00%      
v3.25.0.1
Long-Term Debt - Senior Notes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Sep. 13, 2023
Nov. 15, 2019
Jan. 19, 2018
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Net proceeds before offering expenses       $ 0 $ 396,412 $ 0
3.95% Senior Notes Due 2028            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Debt payment term       We pay interest on the 2028 Notes on February 1 and August 1 of each year.    
Debt maturity date   Nov. 15, 2029 Feb. 01, 2028      
Debt instrument redemption description       100% of the principal amount of such Senior Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on those Senior Notes to the redemption date, plus a “make-whole” premium. Additionally, commencing on November 1, 2027, in the case of the 2028 Notes, on August 15, 2029, in the case of the 2029 Notes, and on July 1, 2033, in the case of the 2033 Notes, at our option, we may redeem the respective Senior Notes in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on those Senior Notes to the applicable redemption date.    
Debt instrument redemption upon the occurrence of change of control, description       of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable repurchase date.    
3.95% Senior Notes Due 2028 | Senior Notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Long-term debt, aggregate principal amount     $ 525,000      
Debt interest rate     3.95%      
5.15% Senior Notes Due 2029            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Debt payment term       We pay interest on the 2029 Notes on May 15 and November 15 of each year.    
Debt instrument redemption description       100% of the principal amount of such Senior Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on those Senior Notes to the redemption date, plus a “make-whole” premium. Additionally, commencing on November 1, 2027, in the case of the 2028 Notes, on August 15, 2029, in the case of the 2029 Notes, and on July 1, 2033, in the case of the 2033 Notes, at our option, we may redeem the respective Senior Notes in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on those Senior Notes to the applicable redemption date.    
Debt instrument, redemption percentage       100.00%    
Debt instrument redemption upon the occurrence of change of control, description       of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable repurchase date.    
5.15% Senior Notes Due 2029 | Senior Notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Long-term debt, aggregate principal amount   $ 350,000        
Debt interest rate   5.15%        
7.15% Senior Notes Due 2033            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Debt interest rate       7.15%    
Debt payment term       We pay interest on the 2033 Notes on April 1 and October 1 of each year.    
Debt maturity date Oct. 01, 2033          
Debt instrument redemption description       100% of the principal amount of such Senior Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on those Senior Notes to the redemption date, plus a “make-whole” premium. Additionally, commencing on November 1, 2027, in the case of the 2028 Notes, on August 15, 2029, in the case of the 2029 Notes, and on July 1, 2033, in the case of the 2033 Notes, at our option, we may redeem the respective Senior Notes in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on those Senior Notes to the applicable redemption date.    
Debt instrument, redemption percentage       100.00%    
Redemption price percentage of principal amount of debt instrument on change of control       101.00%    
Debt instrument redemption upon the occurrence of change of control, description       of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable repurchase date.    
7.15% Senior Notes Due 2033 | Senior Notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Long-term debt, aggregate principal amount $ 400,000          
Debt interest rate 7.15%          
Net proceeds before offering expenses $ 396,000          
v3.25.0.1
Long-Term Debt - Principal Repayment Requirements of Long-Term Debt (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
2025 $ 6,395
2026 0
2027 0
2028 482,505
2029 344,895
Thereafter 400,000
Total $ 1,233,795
v3.25.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Other Commitments [Line Items]      
Letters of credit outstanding $ 42,900,000    
Commitments to purchase major equipment 65,900,000    
Purchases of proppants 103,000,000 $ 135,000,000 $ 93,000,000.0
Remaining minimum obligation 19,800,000    
Purchase obligations for 2025 17,400,000    
Purchase obligations for 2026 2,400,000    
Surety Bond      
Other Commitments [Line Items]      
Surety bond exposure issued as financial assurance 35,000,000    
Letter of Credit      
Other Commitments [Line Items]      
Line of credit, borrowings outstanding $ 0    
v3.25.0.1
Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
Feb. 05, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Feb. 29, 2024
Equity Class Of Treasury Stock [Line Items]      
Amount approved for repurchases under stock buyback program     $ 1,000
Remaining amount approved for repurchases under stock buyback program   $ 759  
Subsequent Event      
Equity Class Of Treasury Stock [Line Items]      
Dividend per share (in usd per share) $ 0.08    
v3.25.0.1
Stockholders' Equity - Treasury Stock Acquisition (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Equity Class Of Treasury Stock [Line Items]      
Treasury shares at beginning of period (in shares) 105,580,011 88,758,722 84,128,995
Treasury shares, other (in shares)     3,027
Treasury shares at end of period (in shares) 133,440,028 105,580,011 88,758,722
Treasury shares, cost at beginning of period $ 1,657,675 $ 1,453,079 $ 1,372,641
Treasury stock acquired, cost 293,392 204,596 80,438
Treasury stock other, cost     28
Treasury shares, cost at end of period $ 1,951,067 $ 1,657,675 $ 1,453,079
Long Term Incentive Plan      
Equity Class Of Treasury Stock [Line Items]      
Treasury stock acquired (in shares) 1,213,319 2,735,060 1,372,101
Treasury stock acquired, cost $ 13,065 $ 35,965 $ 23,237
Share Repurchase Program      
Equity Class Of Treasury Stock [Line Items]      
Treasury stock acquired (in shares) 26,646,698 14,086,229 3,254,599
Treasury stock acquired, cost $ 280,327 $ 168,631 $ 57,173
v3.25.0.1
Stock-based Compensation - Additional Information (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
performancePeriod
shares
Apr. 30, 2022
shares
May 31, 2020
shares
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2023
shares
Dec. 31, 2022
shares
May 31, 2023
USD ($)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Number of stock option granted (in shares)       0 0 0  
Options to purchase shares outstanding, and nonvested (in shares)       0      
Target number of shares compared to peer group at 25th percentile       0.50      
Employee Stock Option              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Options outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value | $       $ 0      
Options exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value | $       $ 0      
weighted-average remaining contractual term       1 year 2 months 12 days      
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Outstanding non-vested restricted stock (in shares)       5,500,000      
Accrued liabilities | $       $ 3,300      
Compensation expense | $       600      
Unrecognized compensation cost | $       $ 42,828      
Weighted-average remaining vesting period       1 year 8 months 15 days      
Performance Units              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Performance period       3 years      
Target number of shares 2     2      
Separate performance period | performancePeriod 3            
Awards vesting period 3 years            
Payout under the performance units (in usd per share) | $ / shares       $ 0      
Unrecognized compensation cost | $       $ 12,800      
Weighted-average remaining vesting period       1 year 14 days      
Performance Units | 2019 Performance Unit Awards              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Shares issued (in shares)   979,600          
Performance Units | 2020 Performance Unit Awards              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Shares issued (in shares) 1,001,000            
Performance Units | 2021 Performance Unit Awards              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Shares issued (in shares) 718,581            
Performance Units | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Performance period 1 year            
Performance Units | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Two              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Performance period 2 years            
Performance Units | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Three              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Performance period 3 years            
Phantom Share Units (PSUs)              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Cash payment | $             $ 7,400
Chief Executive Officer And President | Phantom Share Units (PSUs)              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Number of units awardable based on performance conditions (in shares)     298,500        
Chief Executive Officer And President | Minimum | Phantom Share Units (PSUs)              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Award vesting rights, percentage     0.00%        
Chief Executive Officer And President | Maximum | Phantom Share Units (PSUs)              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Award vesting rights, percentage     200.00%        
2021 Plan              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Shares authorized for grant (in shares)       39,074,510      
v3.25.0.1
Stock-based Compensation - Share-Based Compensation Plans (Details)
Dec. 31, 2024
shares
2021 Plan  
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Shares authorized for grant (in shares) 39,074,510
Shares Underlying Awards Outstanding (in shares) 6,440,885
Shares available for grant (in shares) 17,520,596
NexTier Plan  
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Shares Underlying Awards Outstanding (in shares) 977,011
Former C&J Energy Plan  
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Shares Underlying Awards Outstanding (in shares) 406,405
2014 Plan  
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Shares Underlying Awards Outstanding (in shares) 1,719,275
v3.25.0.1
Stock-based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
$ / shares
shares
Shares  
Outstanding at beginning of year (in shares) | shares 2,865,223
Exercised (in shares) | shares 0
Expired (in shares) | shares (1,071,218)
Outstanding at end of year (in shares) | shares 1,794,005
Exercisable at end of year (in shares) | shares 1,794,005
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share  
Outstanding at beginning of year (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 23.36
Exercised (in usd per share) | $ / shares 0
Expired (in usd per share) | $ / shares 25.19
Outstanding at end of year (in usd per share) | $ / shares 22.26
Exercisable at the end of the year (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 22.26
v3.25.0.1
Stock-based Compensation - Additional Information with Respect to Options Granted, Vested and Exercised (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]      
Aggregate grant date fair value of stock options vested during the year $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 0 $ 0 $ 410
v3.25.0.1
Stock-based Compensation - Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
$ / shares
shares
Time Based  
Shares  
Non-vested restricted stock outstanding at beginning of year (in shares) 5,827,668
Granted (in shares) 3,113,411
Vested (in shares) (3,245,228)
Forfeited (in shares) (268,194)
Non-vested restricted stock outstanding at end of year (in shares) 5,427,657
Performance Based  
Shares  
Non-vested restricted stock outstanding at beginning of year (in shares) 521,533
Granted (in shares) 0
Vested (in shares) (45,661)
Forfeited (in shares) (23,358)
Non-vested restricted stock outstanding at end of year (in shares) 452,514
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)  
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share  
Non-vested restricted stock outstanding at beginning of year (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 10.60
Granted (in usd per share) | $ / shares 10.49
Vested (in usd per share) | $ / shares 9.11
Forfeited (in usd per share) | $ / shares 11.33
Non-vested restricted stock outstanding at end of year (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 11.34
v3.25.0.1
Stock-based Compensation - Additional Information on Non-vested Restricted Stock Unit (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Aggregate intrinsic value $ 45,167
Weighted-average remaining vesting period 1 year 8 months 15 days
Unrecognized compensation cost $ 42,828
v3.25.0.1
Stock-based Compensation - Performance Units (Details) - Performance Units
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
shares
2024 Performance Unit Awards  
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Target number of shares (in shares) 875,100
2023 Performance Unit Awards  
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Target number of shares (in shares) 631,700
2022 Performance Unit Awards  
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Target number of shares (in shares) 414,000
2021 Performance Unit Awards  
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Target number of shares (in shares) 843,000
2020 Performance Unit Awards  
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Target number of shares (in shares) 500,500
2019 Performance Unit Awards  
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Target number of shares (in shares) 489,800
v3.25.0.1
Stock-based Compensation - Fair Value of Performance Units (Details) - Performance Units
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
2024 Performance Unit Awards  
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Aggregate fair value at date of grant $ 10,904
2023 Performance Unit Awards  
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Aggregate fair value at date of grant 8,440
2022 Performance Unit Awards  
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Aggregate fair value at date of grant 10,743
2021 Performance Unit Awards  
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Aggregate fair value at date of grant 7,225
2020 Performance Unit Awards  
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Aggregate fair value at date of grant 826
2019 Performance Unit Awards  
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Aggregate fair value at date of grant $ 9,958
v3.25.0.1
Stock-based Compensation - Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Estimate Fair Value of Options (Details) - Performance Units
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Risk-free rate 4.60% 3.60% 2.90%
Expected stock volatility 56.90% 72.10% 86.50%
Expected dividend yield 2.90% 3.00% 1.00%
Expected term (in years) 3 years 3 years 3 years
v3.25.0.1
Stock-based Compensation - Compensation Expense Associated with Performance Units (Details) - Performance Units - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
2024 Performance Unit Awards      
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Compensation expense $ 2,436    
2023 Performance Unit Awards      
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Compensation expense 2,665 $ 2,248  
2022 Performance Unit Awards      
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Compensation expense 3,459 3,749 $ 2,686
2021 Performance Unit Awards      
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Compensation expense $ 584 2,426 2,408
2020 Performance Unit Awards      
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Compensation expense   $ 69 275
2019 Performance Unit Awards      
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Compensation expense     $ 830
v3.25.0.1
Leases - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]    
Operating lease acquired $ 47,627  
Finance lease acquired 25,430  
Ulterra Acquisition    
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]    
Operating lease acquired   $ 7,500
Finance lease acquired 5,200  
NexTier Merger    
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]    
Operating lease acquired   $ 19,100
Finance lease acquired $ 50,700  
Minimum    
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]    
Operating leases remaining lease terms 1 month  
Finance lease remaining lease term 1 month  
Maximum    
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]    
Operating leases remaining lease terms 10 years  
Finance lease remaining lease term 6 years  
v3.25.0.1
Leases - Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]      
Operating lease cost $ 18,147 $ 10,073 $ 5,664
Finance lease cost:      
Amortization of right-of-use assets 21,394 6,360 0
Interest on lease liabilities 2,255 1,395 0
Total finance lease cost 23,649 7,755 0
Short-term lease expense 360 2,278 0
Total lease expense $ 42,156 $ 20,106 $ 5,664
v3.25.0.1
Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Leases (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:      
Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 14,838 $ 8,935 $ 6,858
Operating cash flows from finance leases 2,220 1,380 0
Financing cash flows from finance leases 45,484 15,915 0
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:      
Operating leases 12,541 34,802 6,530
Finance leases $ 21,234 $ 73,245 $ 0
v3.25.0.1
Leases - Lease Terms and Discount Rates (Details)
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term:    
Operating leases 4 years 9 months 18 days 5 years
Finance leases 2 years 3 months 18 days 1 year 6 months
Weighted Average Discount Rate:    
Operating leases 6.50% 6.10%
Finance leases 7.40% 7.30%
v3.25.0.1
Leases - Maturities of Operating and Finance Lease Liabilities (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Operating  
2025 $ 15,791
2026 11,692
2027 8,238
2028 6,700
2029 5,904
Thereafter 6,944
Total lease payments 55,269
Less imputed interest (7,642)
Total 47,627
Finance  
2025 16,664
2026 6,264
2027 1,490
2028 1,485
2029 1,485
Thereafter 595
Total lease payments 27,983
Less imputed interest (2,553)
Finance lease acquired $ 25,430
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Income before income taxes $ (956,946) $ 307,104 $ 167,862
United States      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Income before income taxes (946,388) 315,897 165,878
Non-U.S.      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Income before income taxes $ (10,558) $ (8,793) $ 1,984
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Components of Income Tax Provision (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Federal income tax expense (benefit):      
Current $ 417 $ 0 $ 480
Deferred (1,390) 44,369 11,820
Federal income tax benefit, Total (973) 44,369 12,300
State income tax expense (benefit):      
Current 4,882 7,002 2,647
Deferred (1,412) 11,279 (4,896)
State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Total 3,470 18,281 (2,249)
Foreign income tax expense (benefit):      
Current 5,269 1,578 2,750
Deferred 1,687 (3,076) 403
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Total 6,956 (1,498) 3,153
Total income tax expense (benefit):      
Current 10,568 8,580 5,877
Deferred (1,115) 52,572 7,327
Total income tax expense $ 9,453 $ 61,152 $ 13,204
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Difference Between Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate and Effective Income Rate (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Statutory tax rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
State income taxes - net of the federal income tax benefit 0.50% 3.20% 3.00%
State deferred tax remeasurement (0.70%) (0.30%) 9.40%
Goodwill impairment (19.40%) 0.00% 0.00%
Valuation allowance (1.30%) (9.20%) (33.40%)
U.S. impact of foreign operations (0.20%) 0.00% 1.30%
Acquisition related costs 0.00% 1.10% 0.00%
Effect of foreign taxes 0.30% 0.10% 1.60%
Non-deductible compensation (0.70%) 1.80% 4.30%
Share-based compensation (0.30%) 1.60% (1.90%)
Non-deductible expenses (0.70%) 0.70% 1.20%
Other differences, net 0.50% (0.10%) 1.40%
Effective tax rate (1.00%) 19.90% 7.90%
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Tax Effect of Temporary Differences and Tax Attributes Representing Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Deferred tax assets:    
Net operating loss carryforwards $ 406,876 $ 498,948
Tax credits 17,254 13,488
Expense associated with stock options and restricted stock units 8,344 10,892
Workers’ compensation allowance 9,437 7,024
Other deferred tax asset 79,132 69,480
Total deferred tax assets, gross 521,043 599,832
Allowance to reduce deferred tax asset to expected realizable value (86,693) (75,250)
Total deferred tax assets 434,350 524,582
Deferred tax liabilities:    
Property and equipment basis difference (654,541) (729,376)
Other (17,906) (39,386)
Total deferred tax liabilities (672,447) (768,762)
Net deferred tax liability $ (238,097) $ (244,180)
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Income Taxes [Line Items]  
Valuation allowances against net deferred tax assets $ 11.4
Gross U.S. federal net operating losses 1,500.0
Post-apportionment U.S. state net operating losses $ 910.0
Foreign Tax Jurisdiction  
Income Taxes [Line Items]  
Net operating loss carryforwards expiration, beginning year 2036
Net operating loss carryforwards expiration, ending year 2044
Tax periods open for examination the tax years ended December 31, 2017 through December 31, 2023
Canada  
Income Taxes [Line Items]  
Gross foreign net operating losses $ 58.7
Colombia  
Income Taxes [Line Items]  
Tax periods open for examination the tax years ended December 31, 2018 through December 31, 2023
State and Local Jurisdiction  
Income Taxes [Line Items]  
Net operating loss carryforwards expiration, beginning year 2025
Net operating loss carryforwards expiration, ending year 2044
U.S. Federal  
Income Taxes [Line Items]  
Tax periods open for examination the tax years ended December 31, 2010 through December 31, 2023
v3.25.0.1
Earnings Per Share - Calculation of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) per Share (Detail) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
BASIC EPS:      
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $ (968,031) $ 246,292 $ 154,658
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, excluding non-vested restricted stock units (in shares) 397,196 279,501 215,935
Basic net income (loss) per common share (in usd per share) $ (2.44) $ 0.88 $ 0.72
DILUTED EPS:      
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $ (968,031) $ 246,292 $ 154,658
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, excluding non-vested restricted stock units (in shares) 397,196 280,061 219,496
Diluted net income (loss) per common share (in usd per share) $ (2.44) $ 0.88 $ 0.70
Potentially dilutive securities excluded as anti-dilutive (in shares) 7,674 9,214 3,541
v3.25.0.1
Employee Benefits - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]      
Cash contributions to 401(K) plan $ 34.6 $ 18.7 $ 11.0
v3.25.0.1
Business Segments - Additional Information (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
segment
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Number of reportable segments | segment 3    
Total operating revenues $ 5,312,246 $ 4,071,878 $ 2,567,233
One customer      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total operating revenues $ 605,000 $ 588,000 $ 476,000
One customer | Customer Concentration Risk | Revenue Benchmark      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Operating revenues, percentage 11.00% 14.00% 18.00%
v3.25.0.1
Business Segments - Property and Equipment, Net and Revenue for our Domestic and International Operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenue: $ 5,377,911 $ 4,146,456 $ 2,647,592
Property and equipment, net 3,010,342 3,340,412  
United States      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenue: 5,249,154 4,057,212 2,577,471
Property and equipment, net 2,950,342 3,257,937  
Canada      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenue: 33,518 12,501 0
Property and equipment, net 12,695 16,018  
Colombia      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenue: 12,223 48,592 70,121
Property and equipment, net 35,154 48,302  
Other Countries      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenue: 83,016 28,151 $ 0
Property and equipment, net $ 12,151 $ 18,155  
v3.25.0.1
Business Segments - Financial Information Relating to Business Segments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues from external customers   $ 5,312,246 $ 4,071,878 $ 2,567,233
Selling, general and administrative   268,337 169,962 116,589
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment   1,171,873 731,416 483,945
Impairment of goodwill $ 885,000 885,240 0 0
Segment operating income (loss)   (889,737) 351,954 211,031
Other revenues   65,665 74,578 80,359
Total consolidated revenues   5,377,911 4,146,456 2,647,592
Interest income   5,729 6,122 360
Interest expense   (71,963) (52,870) (40,256)
Other income (expense)   (975) 1,898 (3,273)
Income before income taxes   (956,946) 307,104 167,862
Drilling Services        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total consolidated revenues   1,727,810 1,919,759 1,544,820
Drilling Products        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Impairment of goodwill   0    
Total consolidated revenues   351,651 134,679 0
Operating Segments        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues from external customers   5,312,246 4,071,878 2,567,233
Direct operating costs   3,878,868 2,768,695 1,807,289
Selling, general and administrative   93,919 52,222 23,790
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment   1,142,163 696,009 452,278
Impairment of goodwill   885,240    
Other segment items   (17,792) (769) (34)
Segment operating income (loss)   (670,152) 555,721 283,910
Operating Segments | Drilling Services        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues from external customers   1,727,810 1,919,759 1,544,820
Direct operating costs   1,029,591 1,119,200 1,025,904
Selling, general and administrative   16,502 15,014 15,027
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment   477,398 364,312 354,116
Impairment of goodwill   0    
Other segment items   0 (769) (34)
Segment operating income (loss)   204,319 422,002 149,807
Operating Segments | Completion Services        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues from external customers   3,232,785 2,017,440 1,022,413
Direct operating costs   2,658,170 1,567,940 781,385
Selling, general and administrative   41,557 26,050 8,763
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment   564,155 283,230 98,162
Impairment of goodwill   885,240    
Other segment items   (17,792) 0 0
Segment operating income (loss)   (898,545) 140,220 134,103
Operating Segments | Drilling Products        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues from external customers   351,651 134,679 0
Direct operating costs   191,107 81,555 0
Selling, general and administrative   35,860 11,158 0
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment   100,610 48,467 0
Impairment of goodwill   0    
Other segment items   0 0 0
Segment operating income (loss)   24,074 (6,501) 0
Other        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Segment operating income (loss)   (87) 2,829 13,776
Corporate        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Segment operating income (loss)   $ (219,498) $ (206,596) $ (86,655)
v3.25.0.1
Business Segments - Capital Expenditures (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total capital expenditures $ 678,386 $ 615,690 $ 436,797
Total assets 5,833,466 7,420,031 3,143,823
Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total capital expenditures 646,683 574,098 410,456
Total assets 5,482,893 7,216,173 2,890,152
Other      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total capital expenditures 21,813 24,645 25,215
Total assets 55,580 59,221 64,018
Corporate      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total capital expenditures 9,890 16,947 1,126
Total assets 294,993 144,637 189,653
Drilling Services | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total capital expenditures 264,667 334,780 272,521
Total assets 2,047,986 2,368,604 2,348,177
Completion Services | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total capital expenditures 320,329 214,746 137,935
Total assets 2,468,707 3,835,699 541,975
Drilling Products | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total capital expenditures 61,687 24,572 0
Total assets $ 966,200 $ 1,011,870 $ 0
v3.25.0.1
Fair Values of Financial Instruments - Estimated Fair Value of Outstanding Debt Balances (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Carrying Value    
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Total debt $ 1,233,795 $ 1,246,086
Fair Value    
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Total debt $ 1,223,899 1,223,284
3.95% Senior Notes Due 2028    
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt interest rate 3.95%  
3.95% Senior Notes Due 2028 | Carrying Value    
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Total debt $ 482,505 482,505
3.95% Senior Notes Due 2028 | Fair Value    
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Total debt $ 461,720 450,540
5.15% Senior Notes Due 2029    
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt interest rate 5.15%  
5.15% Senior Notes Due 2029 | Carrying Value    
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Total debt $ 344,895 344,895
5.15% Senior Notes Due 2029 | Fair Value    
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Total debt $ 336,490 329,032
7.15% Senior Notes Due 2033    
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt interest rate 7.15%  
7.15% Senior Notes Due 2033 | Carrying Value    
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Total debt $ 400,000 400,000
7.15% Senior Notes Due 2033 | Fair Value    
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Total debt 419,265 424,946
Equipment Loans Due 2025 | Carrying Value    
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Total debt 6,395 18,686
Equipment Loans Due 2025 | Fair Value    
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Total debt $ 6,424 $ 18,766
v3.25.0.1
Fair Values of Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Details)
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Equipment Loans | Fair Value Level 2    
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt interest rate 5.25% 5.25%
v3.25.0.1
Fair Values of Financial Instruments - Implied Market Rates of Interest (Details)
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
3.95% Senior Notes Due 2028    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Debt interest rate 3.95%  
5.15% Senior Notes Due 2029    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Debt interest rate 5.15%  
7.15% Senior Notes Due 2033    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Debt interest rate 7.15%  
Valuation, Market Approach | Fair Value Level 2 | Measurement Input, Implied Market Rate | 3.95% Senior Notes Due 2028    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Long-term debt, measurement input 0.0549 0.0579
Valuation, Market Approach | Fair Value Level 2 | Measurement Input, Implied Market Rate | 5.15% Senior Notes Due 2029    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Long-term debt, measurement input 0.0573 0.0610
Valuation, Market Approach | Fair Value Level 2 | Measurement Input, Implied Market Rate | 7.15% Senior Notes Due 2033    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Long-term debt, measurement input 0.0642 0.0628
Valuation, Market Approach | Fair Value Level 2 | Measurement Input, Implied Market Rate | Equipment Loans Due 2025    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Long-term debt, measurement input 0.0528 0.0536
v3.25.0.1
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Allowance for credit losses      
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]      
Beginning Balance $ 3,490 $ 2,875 $ 8,493
Charged to Costs and Expenses 5,755 842 0
Charged to Other Accounts 6,050 43 0
Deductions (248) (270) (5,618)
Ending Balance 15,047 3,490 2,875
Deferred tax valuation allowance      
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]      
Beginning Balance 75,250 91,685 189,737
Charged to Costs and Expenses 11,443 0 0
Charged to Other Accounts 0 13,677 0
Deductions 0 (30,112) (98,052)
Ending Balance $ 86,693 $ 75,250 $ 91,685