EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings (Loss) Per Share [Table Text Block]

	Earnings (Loss) (Numerator)		Weighted Shares (Denominator)	Per-Share Amount
	(In thousands except per share amounts)
Year ended December 31, 2022
Basic earnings attributable to Unit Corporation per common share	$	148,369	9,874	$	15.03
Effect of dilutive restricted stock units and stock options (1)	—		164	(0.25)
Diluted earnings attributable to Unit Corporation per common share	$	148,369	10,038	$	14.78
Year ended December 31, 2021
Basic earnings attributable to Unit Corporation per common share	$	60,647	11,405	$	5.32
Effect of dilutive restricted stock units (2)	—		115	(0.06)
Diluted loss attributable to Unit Corporation per common share	$	60,647	11,520	$	5.26