Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) CFO Priya Gupta Sells 10,015 Shares of Stock

Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:ACHR) CFO Priya Gupta sold 10,015 shares of Archer Aviation stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $6.41, for a total value of $64,196.15. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 202,784 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,299,845.44. This trade represents a 4.71% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards.

Archer Aviation Price Performance

Shares of ACHR stock opened at $6.29 on Wednesday. Archer Aviation Inc. has a twelve month low of $4.30 and a twelve month high of $14.62. The company has a current ratio of 10.21, a quick ratio of 10.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $5.23 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $5.90. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.85 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -5.83 and a beta of 3.20.

Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 10th. The company reported ($0.34) EPS for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of ($0.34). The firm had revenue of $5.00 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.94 million. On average, analysts predict that Archer Aviation Inc. will post -1.4 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Archer Aviation News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Archer CEO Adam Goldstein outlined a strategy involving Boeing and a roadmap toward autonomous flight during the company’s second-quarter earnings call. The developments reinforce Archer’s commercial and technology ambitions, although execution and regulatory approval remain key risks. Archer Aviation Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlighted Boeing’s backing and Archer’s potential to reshape urban air mobility, supporting the investment case for the electric-aircraft developer. The opportunity remains highly dependent on certification, production and commercialization milestones. Archer Aviation and Boeing’s Backing
• Neutral Sentiment: Archer was discussed in the context of a muted small-cap trading session, suggesting broader market conditions—not just company-specific news—are influencing ACHR’s performance. Archer Aviation in a Muted Small-Cap Session
• Negative Sentiment: Three Archer insiders sold shares on August 17 at approximately $6.41: Eric Lentell sold 52,762 shares, CFO Priya Gupta sold 10,015, and CAO Harsh Rungta sold 13,880. The transactions totaled about $491,000 and reduced their holdings, which can weigh on sentiment. However, all three filings said the sales were made to cover tax withholding obligations from vested equity awards, making them less concerning than discretionary insider selling. Archer Aviation Insider Sales

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Archer Aviation

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ACHR. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in Archer Aviation by 4.4% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 54,676,158 shares of the company’s stock valued at $411,165,000 after purchasing an additional 2,312,899 shares during the last quarter. ARK Investment Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Archer Aviation by 12.4% during the fourth quarter. ARK Investment Management LLC now owns 35,170,701 shares of the company’s stock valued at $264,484,000 after buying an additional 3,869,252 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp boosted its holdings in shares of Archer Aviation by 11.2% in the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 32,773,136 shares of the company’s stock valued at $246,454,000 after buying an additional 3,293,130 shares in the last quarter. Morgan Stanley boosted its holdings in shares of Archer Aviation by 21.6% in the 4th quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 15,717,522 shares of the company’s stock valued at $118,196,000 after buying an additional 2,796,488 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Archer Aviation by 14.9% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 14,385,647 shares of the company’s stock valued at $108,197,000 after buying an additional 1,867,648 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 59.34% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have commented on ACHR. Canaccord Genuity Group cut their target price on shares of Archer Aviation from $13.00 to $12.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $11.00 price target on shares of Archer Aviation in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. UBS Group reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Archer Aviation in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. HC Wainwright reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Archer Aviation in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company set a $18.00 price objective on shares of Archer Aviation in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $11.50.

About Archer Aviation

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.