Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) Insider Sells $241,539.40 in Stock

Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:ACHR) insider Eric Lentell sold 37,390 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $6.46, for a total value of $241,539.40. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 139,483 shares in the company, valued at approximately $901,060.18. The trade was a 21.14% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link.

Archer Aviation Stock Up 1.8%

ACHR opened at $6.44 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, a quick ratio of 19.89 and a current ratio of 19.89. The company has a market capitalization of $4.19 billion, a PE ratio of -6.50 and a beta of 3.10. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $7.57 and its 200-day moving average is $8.68. 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 earnings results 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 company had revenue of $0.30 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.40 million. The firm’s revenue was up 29900.0% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts predict that Archer Aviation Inc. will post -1.32 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Gould Capital LLC lifted 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 valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 2,507 shares in the last quarter. Strs Ohio purchased a new stake in shares of Archer Aviation in the first quarter valued at $27,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its holdings in shares of Archer Aviation by 840.1% in the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 3,732 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 3,335 shares in the last quarter. Johnson Investment Counsel Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Archer Aviation in the third quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Modus Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Archer Aviation in the fourth quarter worth $29,000. 59.34% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Archer Aviation

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

• Positive Sentiment: Inclusion in the federal eVTOL pilot program and broader FAA pilot tests across 26 states improves near‑term operational pathways and boosted industry investor interest. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Market reaction to selections for the White House/Federal Aviation pilot program lifted Archer (and peers); coverage notes this creates concrete route/regulatory access in NY, FL and TX. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and media pieces emphasize milestone progress but repeatedly warn about high valuation and multi‑year cash burn — useful context that may temper near‑term enthusiasm. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Archer filed counterclaims against Joby alleging concealed China ties and fraud; the dispute escalates legal risk, management distraction and potential litigation costs. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Needham trimmed its price target to $9, signaling more cautious near‑term expectations from at least one broker and limiting upside momentum. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple insiders sold shares (CFO, CTO, other officers) in early March; concentrated insider selling can sap investor confidence even if routine. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Reports of a prospectus to issue shares to vendors and ongoing capital needs raise dilution risk — a material equity issuance would weigh on the stock. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks and others note Archer has underperformed peers over the past year amid minimal revenues and execution risk, reinforcing cautious sentiment among investors. Read More.

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.