Archer Aviation Stock Rises 4.1% - Time to Buy?

Shares of the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft company see a jump in trading.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Shares of Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:ACHR) rose 4.1% during trading on Thursday, reaching as high as $7.40 per share before closing at $7.39. The stock saw trading volume of around 37 million shares, down 7% from the average daily volume of 39.8 million shares. The stock had previously closed at $7.10.

Why it matters

Archer Aviation is a California-based aerospace company developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft aimed at providing sustainable urban air mobility solutions. The company's stock performance and trading activity are closely watched as it works to bring its 'Maker' and 'Midnight' eVTOL prototypes to market.

The details

Several research firms have weighed in on Archer Aviation's stock, with JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreasing its price target from $10 to $8 and maintaining a 'neutral' rating. Weiss Ratings assigned a 'sell (d-)' rating, while The Goldman Sachs Group initiated coverage with a 'neutral' rating and $11 price target. Cantor Fitzgerald and Canaccord Genuity Group have 'buy' ratings on the stock, with Canaccord raising its target from $12 to $13.

  • Shares of Archer Aviation rose 4.1% during trading on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

The players

Archer Aviation Inc.

A California-based aerospace company developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft aimed at providing sustainable urban air mobility solutions.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

A multinational investment bank and financial services company that has issued a 'neutral' rating and decreased its price target for Archer Aviation's stock.

Weiss Ratings

A financial research and ratings agency that has assigned a 'sell (d-)' rating to Archer Aviation's stock.

The Goldman Sachs Group

A multinational investment bank and financial services company that has initiated coverage of Archer Aviation with a 'neutral' rating and $11 price target.

Cantor Fitzgerald

A global financial services firm that has issued a 'buy' rating on Archer Aviation's stock.

Canaccord Genuity Group

A global investment bank and financial services company that has raised its price target for Archer Aviation's stock from $12 to $13 and maintained a 'buy' rating.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Archer Aviation's stock performance and trading activity reflect the growing interest and investment in the company's development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. While analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, the company's progress in bringing its innovative aircraft to market will likely continue to be a focus for investors.