Overview
Archer designs and develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban transport. Its eVTOLs use electric propulsion to take off and land vertically, enabling compact, city-friendly air mobility that can serve urban commuters and feed into air taxi networks. The company sells its aircraft directly and may in the future generate revenue from air taxi services or related operations, blending aircraft sales with service fees. Archer differentiates itself by focusing on the urban air mobility market and pursuing a direct-sales approach paired with potential operation services, aiming to partner with city planners and transportation networks to integrate eco-friendly, on-demand urban transport. The goal is to advance sustainable, city-centered air mobility and help cities reduce congestion and pollution by offering practical, electric aerial transit.
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Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
2020
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Archer completed July 30, 2026 Salinas-to-Monterey flights, validating city-to-city operations.
- August 2026 L.A. LIVE exclusive vertiport deal anchors LA28 visibility and infrastructure.
- The Pentagon still values Archer’s $142 million Air Force contract and hybrid defense pivot.
What critics are saying
- Joby’s September 2026 trade-secrets case survived, prolonging legal distraction and discovery costs.
- Midnight still lacks FAA type certification, so 2026 passenger service remains unproven.
- If certification or eIPP slips, Archer burns cash against $2.785 billion accumulated losses.
What makes Archer unique
- Boeing’s August 2026 deal gives Archer Wisk, Insitu, SkyGrid, and Boeing backing.
- Archer closed FAA Phase 3 first and received 100% Means of Compliance acceptance.
- Its golden manufacturing line links Silicon Valley learning directly to Georgia production ramp.
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Funding
Total Funding
$4.1B
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
13 Rounds
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Stock Price
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6 month growth
3%1 year growth
1%2 year growth
0%Barclays began analyst coverage of Archer Aviation in October 2026 with a favourable view. It pointed to the company's military work and operational strengths as key drivers of its Midnight electric aircraft programme. Archer is also in a patent dispute with Vertical Aerospace over alleged infringement tied to Midnight. The new counterclaim adds legal uncertainty, though it looks more like an overhang than a change to certification and deployment milestones. The bull case rests on Midnight winning FAA certification and starting operations. September's city-to-city Midnight flights in Northern California were a step in that direction. Simply Wall St's narrative projects $716.0 million in revenue and $62.9 million in earnings by 2029. It puts fair value at $10.61, 114% above the current price.
Archer Aviation is implementing a "golden manufacturing line" strategy to streamline its transition from early aircraft builds to high-volume production. The approach uses its Silicon Valley facility for final assembly during the initial phase whilst preparing its Georgia site for larger-scale manufacturing. The strategy enables Archer to identify production issues early and apply lessons from initial Midnight aircraft builds to its Georgia operation. The company is focusing internal development on key technologies including electric and hybrid propulsion systems, flight control software, and composites, whilst sourcing non-differentiating components from existing aerospace suppliers. This manufacturing approach aims to support a structured transition as Archer works towards certification and commercial deployment. The company is currently ramping up production capabilities across facilities in California and Georgia.
The Pentagon is shifting its eVTOL aircraft priorities towards hybrid propulsion and autonomous flight technologies, impacting contracts with Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation. Archer holds a contract with the US Air Force's Agility Prime programme valued at up to $142 million, whilst Joby's contract reached a potential $131 million. The Department of Defence reduced Joby's contract scope in 2025 as priorities changed. Joby is responding by acquiring defence contractor Resonant Sciences for approximately $500 million, which generated over $100 million in revenue over the previous 12 months. Archer has partnered with Anduril to develop Thunder, an autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL platform for military missions. In August, Archer announced plans to acquire Boeing's Insitu, Wisk Aero, and SkyGrid businesses, with Insitu alone generating over $200 million annually.
Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation, competitors in the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft market, show stark differences in their price-to-sales ratios. Joby trades at 51 times this year's sales, whilst Archer trades at 278 times. The gap stems from revenue generation. Joby's revenue jumped from under $1 million in 2024 to $53.4 million in 2025, driven by US Air Force contracts and its acquisition of Blade Air Mobility's passenger business. Analysts expect Joby's revenue to reach $119.5 million in 2026. Archer generated less than $1 million in 2025, with projections of $15.1 million for 2026. Joby has reached the fifth stage of FAA certification, whilst Archer completed the third stage, positioning Joby closer to launching commercial flights in the US.
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About Archer
Industries
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
2020
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