Eric Lentell Sells 37,390 Shares of Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) Stock

Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:ACHR) insider Eric Lentell sold 37,390 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $6.46, for a total value of $241,539.40. Following the sale, the insider owned 139,483 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $901,060.18. This represents a 21.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link.

Archer Aviation Price Performance

Shares of Archer Aviation stock opened at $6.31 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, a current ratio of 19.89 and a quick ratio of 19.89. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $7.60 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $8.70. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.11 billion, a P/E ratio of -6.38 and a beta of 3.10. Archer Aviation Inc. has a one year low of $5.48 and a one year high of $14.62.

Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, March 2nd. The company reported ($0.26) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.17) by ($0.09). The business had revenue of $0.30 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.40 million. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 29900.0% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts forecast that Archer Aviation Inc. will post -1.32 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

ACHR has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Canaccord Genuity Group raised their price target on shares of Archer Aviation from $12.00 to $13.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, November 21st. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Archer Aviation in a research note on Monday, November 24th. The Goldman Sachs Group started coverage on shares of Archer Aviation in a report on Monday, December 1st. They set a “neutral” rating and a $11.00 target price for the company. Needham & Company LLC cut their target price on Archer Aviation from $10.00 to $9.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, March 3rd. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Archer Aviation in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $12.00.

More Archer Aviation News

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

• Positive Sentiment: White House/DOT selected Archer partners in Florida, New York and Texas for the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), creating structured pathways for early commercial routes and local regulatory coordination — a major step toward U.S. operations. Archer’s US Air Taxi Operations Take Major Step Forward
• Positive Sentiment: Archer received full FAA acceptance of its Means of Compliance for the Midnight eVTOL and announced a Starlink partnership for in‑flight connectivity — this reduces a key certification risk and improves product readiness. Archer FAA Milestone and Starlink Deal
• Positive Sentiment: Federal pilot program selections expanded testing of electric air taxis across many states, boosting sector attention and drove near‑term positive share reactions for Archer and peers. Flying taxis could soon take flight
• Neutral Sentiment: Several analyst pieces and long‑term features highlight the company’s milestone progress but also stress high valuation and cash‑burn — useful context for investors but not new company disclosures. Assessing Archer Aviation’s Valuation
• Negative Sentiment: Legal battle with Joby escalated this week — Archer filed suit and countersued alleging Joby hid China ties and defrauded the U.S. government. Litigation raises execution, reputational and cost risks that can weigh on the stock. Archer accuses rival Joby of illegal China ties (Reuters)
• Negative Sentiment: Needham cut its price target to $9, signaling reduced near‑term upside and contributing to negative analyst momentum. Needham Lowers Archer Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple insider sales (CFO, CTO and others) were recently filed, which can amplify investor concern about near‑term liquidity needs or dilution. CFO Form 4 (SEC)
• Negative Sentiment: Reports of planned share issuance to vendors / prospectus filings raise dilution concerns — any sizable equity issuance would further pressure the share base. Prospectus / Share Issuance

Institutional Trading of Archer Aviation

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of ACHR. Gould Capital LLC grew its position in shares of Archer Aviation by 238.1% in the 4th quarter. Gould Capital LLC now owns 3,560 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 2,507 shares during the period. Strs Ohio purchased a new position in Archer Aviation during the 1st quarter valued at about $27,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its stake in Archer Aviation by 840.1% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 3,732 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 3,335 shares in the last quarter. Johnson Investment Counsel Inc. bought a new stake in Archer Aviation during the third quarter worth about $29,000. Finally, Modus Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Archer Aviation in the fourth quarter worth about $29,000. Institutional investors own 59.34% of the company’s stock.

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.