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Archer Aviation Inc. (ACHR) Stock Analysis

Recovery setup · Catalyst-Driven edge

SellModerate Confidence

Industrials · Aerospace & Defense

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $5.89: Quality below floor (1.5 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.0/10 and A.R:R 5.4:1 is above the 1.5:1 BUY gate. Specifically: High short interest: 14%; Elevated put/call ratio: 2.88; Below-average business quality.

Archer Aviation is developing the Midnight eVTOL aircraft for urban air taxi operations and a dual-use hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft for defense in partnership with Anduril Industries. The company has not yet generated commercial revenue; net loss was $618.2 million in 2025 and... Read more

$5.89+61.6% A.UpsideScore 5.0/10#34 of 47 Aerospace & Defense
Stop $5.48Target $9.52(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 5.4:1
Analyst target$10.94+85.8%9 analysts
$9.52our TP
$5.89price
$10.94mean
$5
$18

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $5.89: Quality below floor (1.5 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.0/10 and A.R:R 5.4:1 is above the 1.5:1 BUY gate. Specifically: High short interest: 14%; Elevated put/call ratio: 2.88; Below-average business quality. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 60. Score 5.0/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 5/9 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, news events none recent, semi cycle peak clear). Suitability: aggressive.

Thesis

Rewards
No bull case signals
Risks
Quality below floor (1.5 < 4.0)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)
P/E (Fwd)-5.5
Mkt Cap$4.3B
EV/EBITDA-3.4
Profit Mgn0.0%
ROE-41.8%
Rev Growth
Beta3.24
DividendNone
Rating analysts15

Quality Signals

Piotroski F2/9

Options Flow

P/C2.88bearish
IV91%elevated

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-03-19Item 5.02LOW
    Tosha Perkins transitioning from Chief Administrative Officer to senior advisor effective April 17, 2026. No reason cited for role change; no successor named for CAO position.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

3 floor-breakers·1 ceiling hit

Volatile — 5.6% daily ATR makes tight stops impractical. Position-size conservatively.static

Volatility
0.0
Put Call
0.0
Implied Vol
0.0
Beta
0.0
Debt Equity
0.0
Short Interest
2.9
Days To Cover
7.2
Elevated put/call: 2.88High IV: 91%

Quality below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Roe
0.0
Roa
0.0
Gross Margin
0.0
Net Margin
0.0
Fcf Quality
0.0
Piotroski F
2.2
Current Ratio
5.0
Moat
5.0
Cash-burning: FCF -125479% of revenueNo competitive moatWeak Piotroski F-Score: 2/9Quality concerns

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

52w Position
0.0
Bollinger
3.7
Support Resistance
4.7
GatesMomentum 5.2<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Death cross (50MA < 200MA)Executive change: officer departure/appointmentEARNINGS PROXIMITY 10d<=14d (soft)Momentum 5.2>=4.5A.R:R 5.4 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARRecoverySuitability: Aggressive
RSI
60 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $5.22Resistance $6.49

Price Targets

$5
$10
A.Upside+61.6%
A.R:R5.4:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Quality below floor (1.5 < 4.0)

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-05-11 (10d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ACHR stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $5.89: Quality below floor (1.5 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.0/10 and A.R:R 5.4:1 is above the 1.5:1 BUY gate. Specifically: High short interest: 14%; Elevated put/call ratio: 2.88; Below-average business quality. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 60. Prior stop was $5.48. Score 5.0/10, moderate confidence.

What is the ACHR stock price target?

Take-profit target: $9.52 (+61.6% upside). Prior stop was $5.48. Stop-loss: $5.48.

What are the risks of investing in ACHR?

Quality below floor (1.5 < 4.0).

Is ACHR overvalued or undervalued?

Archer Aviation Inc. trades at a P/E of N/A (forward -5.5). TrendMatrix value score: 9.0/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about ACHR?

15 analysts cover ACHR with a consensus score of 3.9/5. Average price target: $11.

What does Archer Aviation Inc. do?Archer Aviation is developing the Midnight eVTOL aircraft for urban air taxi operations and a dual-use hybrid-electric...

Archer Aviation is developing the Midnight eVTOL aircraft for urban air taxi operations and a dual-use hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft for defense in partnership with Anduril Industries. The company has not yet generated commercial revenue; net loss was $618.2 million in 2025 and cumulative losses since inception are approximately $2.3 billion.

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