Patterson-UTI (PTEN) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.06 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.1. This compares to break-even earnings per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +40.00%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this provider of onshore contract drilling services would post a loss of $0.04 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.06, delivering a surprise of -50%.Over the las ...