Alpine Global Management LLC decreased its holdings in shares of Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:ACHR – Free Report) by 50.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 2,285,119 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,372,334 shares during the quarter. Archer Aviation makes up 3.5% of Alpine Global Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 5th biggest position. Alpine Global Management LLC owned about 0.35% of Archer Aviation worth $21,891,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its stake in Archer Aviation by 45.8% in the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 52,363,259 shares of the company’s stock valued at $501,640,000 after purchasing an additional 16,452,398 shares during the period. Man Group plc boosted its position in shares of Archer Aviation by 13,793.3% during the 2nd quarter. Man Group plc now owns 4,212,722 shares of the company’s stock worth $45,708,000 after acquiring an additional 4,182,400 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Archer Aviation by 44.1% in the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 11,991,714 shares of the company’s stock valued at $130,125,000 after purchasing an additional 3,671,753 shares in the last quarter. Adage Capital Partners GP L.L.C. boosted its stake in Archer Aviation by 435.7% in the second quarter. Adage Capital Partners GP L.L.C. now owns 3,750,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,688,000 after buying an additional 3,050,000 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of Archer Aviation by 466.5% in the 2nd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 3,650,429 shares of the company’s stock valued at $39,607,000 after purchasing an additional 3,006,039 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 59.34% of the company’s stock.
Archer Aviation Price Performance
Shares of NYSE:ACHR opened at $6.29 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, a quick ratio of 19.89 and a current ratio of 19.89. Archer Aviation Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $5.48 and a fifty-two week high of $14.62. The firm has a market cap of $4.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -6.35 and a beta of 3.10. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $7.41 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $8.59.
Insider Buying and Selling at Archer Aviation
In other Archer Aviation news, insider Tosha Perkins sold 10,949 shares of Archer Aviation stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $6.27, for a total transaction of $68,650.23. Following the transaction, the insider owned 384,768 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,412,495.36. The trade was a 2.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CTO Thomas Paul Muniz sold 9,580 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $6.27, for a total value of $60,066.60. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief technology officer owned 1,352,208 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,478,344.16. The trade was a 0.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 380,750 shares of company stock valued at $2,645,333 in the last quarter. Insiders own 7.65% of the company’s stock.
More Archer Aviation News
Here are the key news stories impacting Archer Aviation this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Major institutional investors increased positions in Q4 (Vanguard, ARK, State Street, Morgan Stanley), signaling continued long-term conviction that can support demand and liquidity in the shares. Institutional Ownership Details
- Positive Sentiment: Archer escalated an IP dispute with competitor Joby — a move some investors view as protecting technology and market position in the eVTOL race, which can bolster perceived defensibility. Archer escalates IP battle
- Positive Sentiment: Recent bullish write-ups and investor commentary reiterate the long-term eVTOL thesis (low valuation vs. upside scenario), which can attract speculative buyers. Bullish write-up
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage is mixed but leans positive: consensus is a “Moderate Buy” with an average target near $12, while broker opinions and targets vary. That creates a range of expectations rather than a clear catalyst. Analyst Ratings
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: multiple senior executives sold shares on Mar 13 at ~$6.27 — CFO Priya Gupta (7,263 shares), CTO Thomas Paul Muniz (9,580), Eric Lentell (8,059) and insider Tosha Perkins (10,949). Such clustered sales can be read as a near-term negative signal even though insiders retain substantial holdings. SEC filings: Gupta filing Muniz filing Lentell filing Perkins filing
- Negative Sentiment: Earnings and execution concerns persist: Archer missed recent EPS and revenue expectations (reported on Mar 2), and coverage highlights delivery shortfalls, FAA approval timing and postponed launches — factors that pressure near-term revenue visibility. Execution concerns
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several brokerages have recently issued reports on ACHR. Canaccord Genuity Group upped their price target on shares of Archer Aviation from $12.00 to $13.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, November 21st. Needham & Company LLC dropped their price target on shares of Archer Aviation from $10.00 to $9.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Archer Aviation in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. The Goldman Sachs Group initiated coverage on shares of Archer Aviation in a research report on Monday, December 1st. They set a “neutral” rating and a $11.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Archer Aviation in a report on Monday, November 24th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Archer Aviation presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $12.00.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation 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.
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