Archer Aviation Receives Moderate Buy Rating from Analysts

Analysts see potential in the electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft company

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:ACHR) has received a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from the eight research analysts currently covering the company. One analyst has rated the stock as a sell, two have given it a hold rating, and five have assigned it a buy rating. The average 12-month price target among the analysts is $12.00.

Why it matters

Archer Aviation is developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft aimed at providing sustainable urban air mobility solutions. The company's positive analyst ratings suggest Wall Street sees potential in its technology and business model as it works towards certification and commercialization of its aircraft.

The details

The analysts' ratings come as Archer Aviation continues to make progress on its flagship prototypes, "Maker" and "Midnight", which are designed to deliver quiet, efficient short-haul flights with ranges of up to 100 miles per charge. The company operates a manufacturing facility in Santa Cruz County, California and maintains research partnerships with automotive and energy companies, including a collaboration with Stellantis to integrate advanced battery systems.

  • Archer Aviation received the consensus rating on March 9, 2026.

The players

Archer Aviation Inc.

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

The Goldman Sachs Group

One of the research firms that has covered Archer Aviation and assigned a neutral rating and $11.00 price target.

Weiss Ratings

A research firm that has assigned a "sell (d-)" rating on Archer Aviation's stock.

Needham & Company LLC

A research firm that has lowered its price target on Archer Aviation from $10.00 to $9.00 while maintaining a buy rating.

Canaccord Genuity Group

A research firm that has boosted its price target on Archer Aviation from $12.00 to $13.00 and maintained a buy rating.

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