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Watch Out for One NYSE- Listed Aerospace & Defense Stock– ACHR

Aug 01, 2025 | Team Kalkine
Watch Out for One NYSE- Listed Aerospace & Defense Stock– ACHR
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Archer Aviation Inc

Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) is an aerospace company. It is engaged in providing customers with advanced aircraft and related technologies and services in the United States and internationally in both the commercial and defence sectors. Its commercial line of business consists of the sale of its commercial aircraft (Archer Direct), such as Midnight, to aircraft operators as well as technologies and services related thereto, including commercial launch (certification, testing, training, demonstration, market survey and early trial operations), and maintenance and repair.

Recent Business and Financial Updates

  • First Quarter 2025 Overview: Archer Aviation Inc.’s significant highlight includes the confirmation that the UAE launch remains on schedule, with plans to deliver a piloted Midnight aircraft to the region this summer. This milestone is supported by the recent approval of the first hybrid heliport design in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing the Company's strategic expansion efforts.
  • Strategic Developments and Partnerships: The introduction of the "Launch Edition" program marks a pivotal step in Archer's commercialization strategy, securing its first two customers: Abu Dhabi Aviation and Ethiopian Airlines. This initiative establishes a structured approach for deploying the Midnight aircraft in early adopter markets. Additionally, Archer has entered into a strategic partnership with Palantir to develop artificial intelligence-driven solutions for next-generation aviation technologies, aiming to enhance various aviation systems. Furthermore, in collaboration with United Airlines, Archer hosted an event in New York City last month to outline plans for an air taxi network connecting Manhattan with nearby airports, promising to reduce travel time from one-to-two hours to 5-15 minutes.
  • Financial Performance and Future Outlook: Archer's financial position strengthened in the first quarter, with a total cash reserve exceeding USD 1 billion, positioning it as a leader in the industry while maintaining Q1 2025 spending within the guided range. The Company reported total operating expenses of USD 144.0 million (GAAP) and a net loss of USD 93.4 million, with an adjusted EBITDA loss of USD 109.0 million (non-GAAP). Looking ahead, Archer has projected an adjusted EBITDA loss of USD 100 million to USD 120 million for the second quarter of 2025.

Technical Observation (on the daily chart):

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) over a 14-day period stands at a value of 41.22, currently downward trending, with expectations of a consolidation or a downward correction if the important support of USD 09.00-USD 09.50 is broken on the downside. Additionally, the stock's current positioning is between both the 50-period SMA and 200-period SMA, which may serve as dynamic short to medium-term resistance and support levels respectively.

Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) reported its first quarter of 2025 results on May 12, 2025, highlighting progress toward its UAE launch scheduled for later this year, with plans to deliver a piloted Midnight aircraft this summer and the recent approval of a hybrid heliport design in Abu Dhabi. The company introduced its "Launch Edition" program, securing Abu Dhabi Aviation and Ethiopian Airlines as its first customers, and formed a strategic AI partnership with Palantir to advance next-generation aviation technologies. Additionally, Archer, in collaboration with United Airlines, outlined plans for an air taxi network in New York City. Financially, the company maintains a cash reserve exceeding USD 1 billion, reported operating expenses of USD 144.0 million and a net loss of USD 93.4 million, with an adjusted EBITDA loss of USD 109.0 million, and projects a USD 100-120 million adjusted EBITDA loss for Q2 2025. 

As per the above-mentioned price action, recent key business and financial updates, momentum in the stock over the last month, and technical indicators analysis, a ‘WATCH’ rating has been given to Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) at the current market price of USD 9.77, as of August 01, 2025, at 06:50 am PDT. 

Individuals can evaluate the stock based on the support and resistance levels provided in the report in case of keen interest taking into consideration the risk-reward scenario. 

Markets are trading in a highly volatile zone currently due to certain macro-economic issues and prevailing geopolitical tensions. Therefore, it is prudent to follow a cautious approach while investing.

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Note 1: Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Note 2: The reference date for all price data, currency, technical indicators, support, and resistance level is August 01, 2025. The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from REFINITIV.

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Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.