Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) Shares Up 4.1% – Here’s What Happened

Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:ACHR)’s stock price traded up 4.1% on Thursday . The company traded as high as $7.40 and last traded at $7.39. 37,018,996 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 7% from the average session volume of 39,800,047 shares. The stock had previously closed at $7.10.

Archer Aviation News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Archer announced an industry‑first partnership to install Starlink low‑Earth‑orbit satellite internet on its Midnight eVTOLs, which should improve passenger experience, support pre‑launch flight testing ahead of FAA approval, and strengthens the product pitch to commercial customers. Business Wire: Industry‑First: Archer to Bring Starlink Onboard Midnight Air Taxis
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlights Starlink’s potential to enable not just in‑flight internet but longer‑term capabilities (lower‑latency links that could support advanced autonomy/remote ops), which is a strategic tech upside beyond passenger Wi‑Fi. Electrek: Archer to use Starlink, possibly enabling autonomous rides
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst pieces compare Archer to peers (e.g., Vertical Aerospace), framing upside as dependent on certification execution, scale and commercial rollout — useful context but not an immediate catalyst. Yahoo Finance: Archer Aviation or Vertical Aerospace — Which Has More Upside?
• Negative Sentiment: Investors face near‑term uncertainty as Archer enters its Q4 earnings cycle; previews note mixed surprise history, lagging shares, and risks around AI initiatives, global expansion and certification timing — any weak guidance or execution commentary could weigh on the stock. Seeking Alpha: Archer Aviation Q4 earnings on deck
• Negative Sentiment: Broader tech sector rotation and analyst discussions of institutional vs. short‑seller activity have pressured speculative/EV‑adjacent names like Archer; that macro/market sentiment increases volatility around the company’s upcoming milestones. MarketBeat: Archer Aviation coverage

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages recently commented on ACHR. Cantor Fitzgerald restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Archer Aviation in a research report on Monday, November 24th. Canaccord Genuity Group increased their price target on Archer Aviation from $12.00 to $13.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, November 21st. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $10.00 price objective on shares of Archer Aviation in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. The Goldman Sachs Group initiated coverage on shares of Archer Aviation in a research report on Monday, December 1st. They set a “neutral” rating and a $11.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Archer Aviation in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Archer Aviation presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $12.17.

Archer Aviation Trading Down 3.6%

The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $7.78 and a 200-day moving average price of $8.86. The company has a current ratio of 18.19, a quick ratio of 18.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.63 billion, a PE ratio of -5.65 and a beta of 3.11.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Archer Aviation news, CTO Thomas Paul Muniz sold 125,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $8.00, for a total value of $1,000,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief technology officer directly owned 1,272,129 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,177,032. This trade represents a 8.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Company insiders own 7.65% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Archer Aviation

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. AQR Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Archer Aviation in the 1st quarter worth approximately $293,000. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Archer Aviation by 11.1% in the first quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC now owns 13,770 shares of the company’s stock worth $98,000 after acquiring an additional 1,373 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its position in shares of Archer Aviation by 44.7% in the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 192,164 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,366,000 after purchasing an additional 59,317 shares in the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Archer Aviation by 5.1% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 35,739 shares of the company’s stock valued at $254,000 after purchasing an additional 1,738 shares during the period. Finally, UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC lifted its holdings in Archer Aviation by 51.1% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 844,017 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,001,000 after purchasing an additional 285,414 shares in the last quarter. 59.34% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.