Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) Insider Eric Lentell Sells 52,762 Shares

Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:ACHR) insider Eric Lentell sold 52,762 shares of Archer Aviation stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $6.41, for a total transaction of $338,204.42. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 185,011 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,185,920.51. The trade was a 22.19% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards.

Eric Lentell also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Thursday, June 11th, Eric Lentell sold 3,754 shares of Archer Aviation stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $5.00, for a total transaction of $18,770.00.

Archer Aviation Stock Performance

Shares of ACHR stock opened at $6.29 on Wednesday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $5.23 and its 200 day moving average is $5.90. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.85 billion, a P/E ratio of -5.83 and a beta of 3.20. Archer Aviation Inc. has a 12 month low of $4.30 and a 12 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.

Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August 10th. The company reported ($0.34) earnings per share for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.34). The business had revenue of $5.00 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.94 million. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Archer Aviation Inc. will post -1.4 earnings per share for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts recently issued reports on ACHR shares. Wells Fargo & Company set a $18.00 price objective on Archer Aviation in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $11.00 target price on shares of Archer Aviation in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Archer Aviation in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $9.00 price target on shares of Archer Aviation in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, HC Wainwright restated a “buy” rating on shares of Archer Aviation in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $11.50.

Key Stories Impacting Archer Aviation

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

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ACHR. Seven Grand Managers LLC purchased a new stake in Archer Aviation during the fourth quarter valued at about $22,560,000. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Archer Aviation in the 4th quarter worth about $58,494,000. California State Teachers Retirement System increased its position in shares of Archer Aviation by 21.0% during the 1st quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 716,066 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,702,000 after purchasing an additional 124,052 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in Archer Aviation by 4.4% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 54,676,158 shares of the company’s stock worth $411,165,000 after buying an additional 2,312,899 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its position in Archer Aviation by 14.9% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 14,385,647 shares of the company’s stock worth $108,197,000 after buying an additional 1,867,648 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 59.34% of the company’s stock.

Archer Aviation Company Profile

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.