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Archer Aviation Inc. ACHR

Aircraft · SIC 3721 · Vertical: Aircraft (SIC 3721)

4.12USD−0.24% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Archer Aviation develops eVTOL aircraft for air taxi service (Midnight) and dual-use autonomous VTOL platforms for defense and commercial customers. The company remains pre-commercial, with large net losses and liquidity that supports development, while the proposed acquisition of Wisk, Insitu and SkyGrid could shift its profile toward defense and aviation AI.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Archer Aviation Inc. (ACHR) stock was 4.12 USD (−0.24% on the day), with market capitalisation 3.2 bn USD, beta 2.62, 52-week range 3.80–9.57 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 5.0 m USD, net income of -263.2 m USD, diluted EPS -0.34 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
3.2 bn USD
shares as of 05 Aug 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -1.08 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
-26.32%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
2.62
Volatility (1y) 69%
52-week range
3.809.57

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
40.0
weak (30–45)
Bollinger (20, 2)
3.63 – 4.81
in the lower half of the band · %B 0.42 · band width 28.0%
SMA 50 / 200
4.94 / 5.74
downtrend (price < SMA50 < SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.22 / -0.28
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−12.7%−1.1%−11.6 pp—
3 months−20.8%−0.5%−20.3 pp—
6 months−35.7%+4.4%−40.1 pp—
Year to date−45.2%+12.3%−57.5 pp—
1 year−56.9%+13.5%−70.4 pp−47.6%
3 years−24.7%+76.4%−101.1 pp−16.5%
5 years−34.5%+63.7%−98.2 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−60.3%
05 Nov 2025 → 22 Oct 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−77.7%
10 Dec 2021 → 27 Dec 2022
Compound annual growth (5y)
−8.1%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
5.0 m USD
unavailable YoY
Net income
-263.2 m USD
unavailable YoY
Diluted EPS
-0.34
unavailable YoY
net / operating
-5,264.0% / -5,584.0%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue——00——1.6 m5.0 m
Cost of revenue——00——1.3 m4.3 m
Research & development89.8 m94.6 m103.7 m122.4 m120.7 m147.1 m171.7 m186.0 m
Operating income-122.1 m-124.2 m-144.0 m-176.1 m-174.8 m-234.4 m-254.6 m-279.2 m
Depreciation & amortisation3.3 m3.5 m4.1 m4.8 m5.1 m6.0 m7.8 m10.1 m ≈
Pre-tax income-115.2 m-198.3 m-93.3 m-205.9 m-129.8 m-188.9 m-217.6 m-263.2 m
Income tax100.0 k-200.0 k100.0 k100.0 k100.0 k0100.0 k0
Net income-115.3 m-198.1 m-93.4 m-206.0 m-129.9 m-188.9 m-217.7 m-263.2 m
Diluted EPS-0.29-0.44 ≈-0.17-0.36-0.20-0.26 ≈-0.28-0.34
Operating cash flow-97.2 m ≈-104.4 m-94.6 m-103.4 m ≈-105.6 m ≈-129.3 m-149.1 m-156.4 m ≈
Capex19.6 m ≈24.2 m10.0 m18.9 m ≈20.3 m ≈29.6 m32.6 m37.1 m ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year202020212022202320242025
Revenueunavailableunavailableunavailable00300.0 k
Revenue YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
Net income-24.8 m-347.8 m-317.3 m-457.9 m-536.8 m-618.2 m
Net income YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
Diluted EPS-0.49-3.14-1.32-1.69-1.42-0.99
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
net %unavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable-206,066.7%
Free cash flow-24.2 m-111.9 m-207.3 m-315.9 m-450.6 m-511.7 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
1.0 bn USD
Financial debt
80.3 m USD
Net debt
-941.2 m USD
Equity
2.2 bn USD
Total assets
2.5 bn USD
Debt / equity
0.04x
Current ratio
19.89x
ROE
-41.8%
ROA
-35.7%
FCF margin
-170,566.7%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
0
2024
0
2025
300.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
0
2024
0
2025
200.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
0 ≈
2024
0 ≈
2025
100.0 k ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026derived

Research & development
2023
276.4 m
2024
357.7 m
2025
493.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Operating income
2023
-446.9 m
2024
-509.7 m
2025
-729.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
6.5 m
2024
11.7 m
2025
20.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
-440.4 m ≈
2024
-498.0 m ≈
2025
-709.3 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Mar 2022verified

Pre-tax income
2023
-457.4 m
2024
-536.6 m
2025
-617.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Income tax
2023
500.0 k
2024
200.0 k
2025
300.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Net income
2023
-457.9 m
2024
-536.8 m
2025
-618.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
-1.69
2024
-1.42
2025
-0.99

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
270.4 m
2024
376.7 m
2025
624.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
464.6 m
2024
834.5 m
2025
1.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Current assets
2023
480.2 m
2024
858.4 m
2025
2.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
57.6 m
2024
126.8 m
2025
253.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
—
2024
0
2025
100.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
400.0 k
2024
300.0 k
2025
80.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Total assets
2023
554.3 m
2024
1.0 bn
2025
2.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
14.3 m
2024
14.6 m
2025
30.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
0
2024
0
2025
800.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
7.2 m
2024
64.0 m
2025
79.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
114.0 m
2024
71.1 m
2025
104.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
187.2 m
2024
248.6 m
2025
263.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Equity
2023
367.1 m †
2024
752.6 m
2025
2.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Aug 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
-271.6 m
2024
-368.6 m
2025
-432.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Capex
2023
44.3 m
2024
82.0 m
2025
78.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
-315.9 m ≈
2024
-450.6 m ≈
2025
-511.7 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
420.7 m
2024
-82.0 m
2025
-1.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
250.1 m
2024
820.4 m
2025
1.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Revenue CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive

Profitability

Gross margin
15.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBITDA margin
-13,246.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBIT margin
-13,666.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
-11,589.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF margin
-9,565.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Returns

ROE
-44.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
-38.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
-69.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROCE
-45.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
-772.6 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
insufficient data
Debt / equity
0.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Interest coverage
unavailable
the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used

Liquidity

Current ratio
10.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Quick ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
5.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
-540.4 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Capital expenditure
119.6 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Free cash flow
-660.0 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF conversion
unavailable
insufficient data
Cash conversion
unavailable
insufficient data

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
1,724 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
3.2 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
2.4 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
insufficient data
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-26.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
1.7x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
459.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
insufficient data
EV/EBIT
unavailable
insufficient data
EV/Sales
347.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/FCF
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF yield
-20.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
input data missing
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

Risk

Altman Z
4.02
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • indicators available: 4 of at least 6
  • score weight coverage: 29.2% of at least 60%
  • valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

4.12 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 3.2 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
3.2 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
1.7x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
insufficient data
ROE
-44.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
-11,589.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Dividend yield
unavailable
input data missing

Coverage and freshness

30/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 05 Aug 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 10 Aug 2026
verified 731derived 57

Score by group

29% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

unavailable — no valuation method could be computed

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Peers: P/Eunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the company pays no dividend: a dividend model needs an explicit initiation assumption

no valuation method could be computed

Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Aircraft (SIC 3721)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: indicators available: 4 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 29.2% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality-69.3%20 (vs peers)36%
Net margin · Quality-11,589.9%0 (vs peers)21%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet10.2x100 (on a fixed band)14%
P/E (TTM) · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation-20.8%0 (on a fixed band)29%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial100/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Quality13/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial0/100 · 1/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

Archer Aviation Inc. (ACHR). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 300.0 k USD in 2025; net margin -11,589.9%; ROE -44.8%.

Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.

Insufficient data for a verdict (indicators available: 4 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 29.2% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Current ratio: 10.2x

What contradicts it

  • ROIC: -69.3%
  • Net margin: -11,589.9%
  • FCF yield: -20.8%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): FCF conversion, Revenue CAGR 3Y, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage, P/E (TTM), EV/EBITDA, Shareholder yield (distributions), Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Aircraft (SIC 3721) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 10 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median —
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
P/S
459.8x
vertical median 7.5x
above median (+6,039.0%)
P/B
1.7x
vertical median 1.7x
at median
ROE
-44.8%
vertical median -56.4%
above median
Net margin
-11,589.9%
vertical median -276.5%
below median
EBIT margin
-13,666.7%
vertical median -133.6%
below median
Revenue YoY
—
vertical median 43.1%
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
Dividend yield
—
vertical median —

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
BAThe Boeing Company140.3 bn18.6—8.1%+34.5%−6% / −24%
EMBJEmbraer S.A.56.8 bn163.610.8%4.6%+18.5%+25% / +349%
AVAVAerovironment, Inc.5.8 bn—-4.6%-10.1%+140.9%−59% / −18%
JOBYJoby Aviation, Inc.5.0 bn—-65.9%-755.1%+39,183.1%−65% / −15%
ACHRArcher Aviation Inc.3.2 bn—-44.8%-11,589.9%unavailable−57% / −25%
BETABETA Technologies, Inc.951.1 m—-46.8%-1,007.8%+136.0%−7% / unavailable
AIROAIRO Group Holdings, Inc.171.0 m—-3.6%-23.9%+4.6%−37% / unavailable
MOBMobilicom Limited36.5 m—-369.2%-705.4%+5.8%−58% / +115%
UAVSAgEagle Aerial Systems Inc.21.8 m—-106.1%-276.5%−4.3%−74% / −100%
DUKRDUKE Robotics Corp.11.2 m—-66.6%-611.0%+249.1%+1,382% / +3,160%
EVTLVertical Aerospace Ltd.————+51.7%−91% / −94%

1- and 3-year price returns: for ACHR from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Scenarios are not available. input data missing

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

In brief

Archer Aviation develops eVTOL aircraft for air taxi service (Midnight) and dual-use autonomous VTOL platforms for defense and commercial customers. The company remains pre-commercial, with large net losses and liquidity that supports development, while the proposed acquisition of Wisk, Insitu and SkyGrid could shift its profile toward defense and aviation AI 123.

SWOT

Strengths

  • Archer has a strong financial position, with large liquidity that supports aircraft development and certification 12. Certification progress and flight testing experience with Midnight are relevant strengths 3. Partnerships with Anduril and Boeing strengthen access to defense and technology markets 23.
  • The autonomous and electric propulsion technology portfolio offers development benefits reusable across commercial and defense segments 13. The company also has a large engineering and certification team 1.
  • The proposed acquisition would bring an existing UAS and AI technology business, reducing reliance on future air taxi revenue alone 23.

Weaknesses

  • The company has high net losses and has not generated significant revenue from its planned lines, making dependence on financing a constant risk 1. Research and administrative costs have risen considerably year over year 1.
  • The company has limited experience in volume aircraft production and commercial operations, which could delay cost and delivery targets 1.
  • Integrating several complex acquisitions and different technologies could place pressure on management and internal resources 2.

Opportunities

  • Demand for autonomous aircraft in defense and for AI solutions in air traffic management could open new revenue streams 23. U.S. and UAE government programs could accelerate early commercial operations 12.
  • Charging infrastructure consortia and vertiport networks could lower costs and make operations easier to scale 2.
  • Technologies developed for defense could later transfer to commercial products, especially in autonomy and cost reduction 3.

Threats

  • Delays or refusals in certification by the FAA and other authorities could postpone or block commercialization of the Midnight aircraft 1.
  • Competitors that certify earlier or benefit from government support could win market share 1.
  • Macroeconomic conditions and lower investor confidence could make additional financing more expensive or unavailable 1.

Risks

  • Certification and regulationhigh

    Obtaining FAA and GCAA type and production approvals is not assured and could be delayed by regulatory processes or government disruptions 1.

  • Losses and capital needshigh

    The company expects continued losses and high spending until it generates significant revenue, which could require new equity or debt issuance 1.

  • Scaling productionmedium

    Limited volume manufacturing experience and dependence on supply chains could prevent meeting cost and delivery targets 1.

  • Completion of the Boeing acquisitionmedium

    The transaction is subject to closing conditions and regulatory approvals, and its failure could change strategy and integration plans 2.

  • Market acceptancemedium

    Adoption of air taxis could be slower than expected if the public or governments do not see the service as safe, affordable or useful 1.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • The company has high liquidity and strategic partnerships with Boeing and Anduril, which could accelerate development and access to defense markets 23.
  • If Midnight obtains certification and operations in Los Angeles and the UAE start on time, Archer could become an early commercial air taxi operator in the U.S. 12.
  • The Insitu acquisition could provide an existing revenue base, reducing dependence on the nascent air taxi market 3.

What would break the thesis

  • High net losses and the absence of significant revenue could force the company to scale back plans or raise financing on unfavorable terms 1.
  • FAA certification remains unconfirmed, and delays could postpone the commercial launch and expected revenue 1.
  • Integrating several acquisitions and different technologies could raise expenses and dilute focus on the core product 2.

What to watch

  • Completion of the Wisk, Insitu and SkyGrid acquisition and its closing conditionsby year end 2026
  • Start of Midnight operations under the eIPP program2026
  • Progress of FAA type certification for Midnightnext 10-K
  • Development of hangar and FBO revenue at Hawthorne AirportQ3 2026

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

The business

Archer Aviation describes its business as developing technologies and aircraft for advanced aviation, with a platform to deliver aircraft, technologies and services to customers across commercial and defense sectors 1. Its main product is Midnight, an eVTOL aircraft designed for urban air taxi operations, while the company works with aviation authorities for certification and with partners for vertiport networks 1. The company reported that it has not generated significant revenue from its planned lines, with revenue coming mainly from leasing hangar space at Hawthorne Airport 12.

On the technology side, Archer is developing a hybrid-electric autonomous VTOL platform with Anduril, aimed at the vertical lift needs of the U.S. and its allies 13. In August 2026 the company announced an agreement to acquire Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid from Boeing, a transaction subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions 2. If completed, the portfolio would include air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems and AI solutions for aviation 23.

Manufacturing operations are concentrated in California and Georgia, where Archer is scaling capacity for certification and early commercial deployments 1. The company stated that losses are expected to continue over the long term as it invests in development, certification and UAM networks 1.

Segments

Commercial (air taxis)

The commercial segment includes sales of piloted aircraft, physical AI solutions and related services, as well as direct-to-consumer air taxi services in selected metropolitan areas 12. The Launch Edition program offers aircraft and services to governments in the United Arab Emirates, and Archer was recently named a partner in eIPP applications in the U.S. 12.

Defense and UAS

The defense segment targets sales of next-generation unmanned aircraft, the Halo/Thunder aircraft developed with Anduril and electric propulsion technologies, following a first third-party adoption deal in November 2025 13. The proposed Insitu acquisition would add an existing revenue base from Group 2 and Group 3 UAS production 3.

Market context

The eVTOL and air taxi market is still developing, and adoption depends on certification, the regulatory framework and public acceptance on safety and noise 1. Growing global demand in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific is cited by the company as a sign of commercial readiness 2. In defense, government interest in autonomous VTOL aircraft is a key growth factor 3.

The UAS and AI airspace management market is fragmented, and integrating autonomous aircraft into shared airspace remains a regulatory challenge 23. The proposed acquisition would expand Archer's activity in these segments, but outcomes will depend on completing the transaction and on integration 2.

Trends

  • U.S. eIPP programmixed

    The White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program could accelerate early air taxi operations in several states if partner applications are approved 12. Delays in federal approvals could postpone the launch 1.

  • Demand for autonomous defense aircrafttailwind

    Rising interest in autonomous VTOL systems for defense could support future revenue in the defense segment, especially through the Anduril partnership 13.

  • Capital costs and financingheadwind

    High investment in development and certification could require additional financing through equity or debt, with dilution for shareholders, if capital markets become less favorable 1.

  • Consolidation through acquisitions in autonomous aviationmixed

    The Boeing transaction could accelerate autonomy and AI development, but integration and higher costs could affect profitability 2.

Competitive position

The company cites competition from aircraft manufacturers and larger rivals with more experience or resources, which could obtain FAA certification before it does 1. In air taxis it also competes with ground alternatives such as personal cars, ride-sharing and helicopter charters 1.

In defense, competition takes the form of bid processes and partnerships where partners can also be competitors, and UAS and aviation AI technologies are contested by established industry companies 12.

  • BoeingBA

    Partner in the proposed transaction and aerospace technology supplier, but also a potential competitor in advanced aviation segments, according to the industry context described by the company.

  • Anduril Industries

    Strategic partner for the Halo/Thunder platform, but also a potential competitor in defense, since the industry involves partnerships with firms that can compete for contracts.

  • Helicopter manufacturers and operators

    Traditional alternative for air transport and defense missions, against which Archer's aircraft are compared on noise, cost and trip duration 1.

  • Other eVTOL developers

    Companies working on eVTOL certification that could obtain regulatory approvals before Archer, as noted in the risks the company describes 1.

News & filings

In the press

SEC filings

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Archer Aviation Inc. · 02 Mar 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Archer Aviation Inc. · 10 Aug 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Archer Aviation Inc. · 10 Aug 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.

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