Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:ACHR) Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts

Shares of Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:ACHR) have earned a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the eight analysts that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, two have assigned a hold recommendation and five have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1 year target price among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $11.8333.

ACHR has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Archer Aviation in a research report on Monday, April 20th. Needham & Company LLC reduced their price objective on shares of Archer Aviation from $10.00 to $9.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group reduced their price objective on shares of Archer Aviation from $13.00 to $12.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, May 12th.

Archer Aviation Stock Performance

NYSE ACHR opened at $5.44 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, a current ratio of 18.06 and a quick ratio of 18.06. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.13 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -4.94 and a beta of 3.14. The company’s fifty day moving average is $5.98 and its two-hundred day moving average is $6.87. Archer Aviation has a 52-week low of $4.80 and a 52-week high of $14.62.

Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May 11th. The company reported ($0.28) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.25) by ($0.03). The business had revenue of $1.60 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.66 million. During the same quarter last year, the company earned ($0.17) EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Archer Aviation will post -1.47 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Archer Aviation

In other Archer Aviation news, CTO Thomas Paul Muniz sold 91,839 shares of Archer Aviation stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $5.95, for a total transaction of $546,442.05. Following the sale, the chief technology officer directly owned 1,462,314 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,700,768.30. The trade was a 5.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CAO Harsh Rungta sold 12,414 shares of Archer Aviation stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $5.95, for a total value of $73,863.30. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 87,210 shares in the company, valued at $518,899.50. The trade was a 12.46% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold a total of 250,743 shares of company stock valued at $1,497,672 over the last quarter. 5.55% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Archer Aviation

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Farther Finance Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Archer Aviation by 7.0% during the fourth quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 18,659 shares of the company’s stock valued at $140,000 after purchasing an additional 1,220 shares in the last quarter. Clear Creek Financial Management LLC boosted its holdings in Archer Aviation by 2.9% during the third quarter. Clear Creek Financial Management LLC now owns 44,084 shares of the company’s stock valued at $422,000 after purchasing an additional 1,254 shares in the last quarter. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management boosted its holdings in Archer Aviation by 8.2% during the third quarter. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management now owns 16,702 shares of the company’s stock valued at $160,000 after purchasing an additional 1,268 shares in the last quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC boosted its holdings in Archer Aviation by 11.1% during the first quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC now owns 13,770 shares of the company’s stock valued at $98,000 after purchasing an additional 1,373 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Meridian Investment Counsel Inc. boosted its holdings in Archer Aviation by 3.4% during the fourth quarter. Meridian Investment Counsel Inc. now owns 43,950 shares of the company’s stock valued at $331,000 after purchasing an additional 1,440 shares in the last quarter. 59.34% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Archer Aviation

Here are the key news stories impacting Archer Aviation this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Momentum improved as air-taxi stocks rallied broadly, with Archer benefiting from stronger sentiment across the sector and hopes that certification and commercialization are getting closer. EHang Rockets 18%, Archer Zooms 10%, Joby Rises 7% as Air Taxi Stocks Fly Higher With the Broader Market
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentary highlighted Archer’s potential to double if FAA certification nears, reinforcing the bullish thesis that regulatory progress could unlock significant upside. Archer Aviation Could Double as FAA Certification Nears
• Positive Sentiment: Investors are still weighing Archer’s large conditional order book, including a multibillion-dollar commitment from United Airlines, which supports the long-term growth story versus other aerospace names. Archer Aviation vs. Karman: Which Aerospace Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
• Neutral Sentiment: Flight-testing updates show Archer is continuing technical validation work, but these developments are more about execution than an immediate financial catalyst. How Is Archer Aviation Advancing Through Flight-Testing Activities?
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent insider selling by Eric Lentell appears tied to tax withholding on vested equity awards, which is not necessarily a bearish signal, but it can still weigh on sentiment. Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) Insider Eric Lentell Sells 3,754 Shares
• Negative Sentiment: The company remains unprofitable and recently missed quarterly expectations on both earnings and revenue, reminding investors that execution risk is still high. Archer Aviation stock performance and earnings details

Archer Aviation Company Profile

Archer Aviation, Inc (NYSE: ACHR) is a California-based aerospace company developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed to serve as sustainable urban air mobility solutions. Founded in 2018 by Adam Goldstein and Brett Adcock, Archer focuses on the design, development and certification of zero-emissions air taxis aimed at reducing traffic congestion in densely populated metropolitan areas. The company’s flagship prototypes, “Maker” and “Midnight,” have been engineered to deliver quiet, efficient short-haul flights with ranges of up to 100 miles per charge.

Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Archer operates a manufacturing facility in nearby Santa Cruz County and maintains research partnerships with automotive and energy companies, including a collaboration with Stellantis to integrate advanced battery systems.