Archer Aviation Inc

Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) is an aerospace company. The Company is engaged in designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for use in urban air mobility (UAM) networks. The Company’s eVTOL aircraft are designed to be safe, sustainable, and quiet. Its production aircraft, Midnight, is designed around its proprietary 12-tilt-6 aircraft configuration.

Recent Business and Financial Updates

• Midnight’s Flight Test Campaign Accelerates – Closing in On Transition Milestone: In Q1, Archer conducted over 100 flights, positioning the company to exceed its annual goal of 400 flights. Midnight is nearing its crucial transition milestone, where it will take off vertically, accelerate until it transitions from thrust-borne to wing-borne flight, and then land vertically. Following this milestone, the aim is to fly the aircraft 10-15 times per day, advancing closer to the commercial mission tempo.
• Midnight’s Key Systems Pass Rigorous Testing Ahead of “For Credit” Testing: Midnight’s key systems have successfully passed rigorous testing, ensuring flight readiness for the upcoming piloted flight tests later this year. This step is critical for the ongoing FAA certification program, which underpins the safety of Archer's flight operations.
• Final Assembly of First Conforming Midnight Aircraft Rapidly Progressing: Significant progress has been made in the final assembly and integration of Midnight's components and systems. Archer is on schedule to begin piloted flight tests later this year. Recently, the company completed its new battery pack manufacturing line and provided an exclusive tour of the Integrated Test Lab and Manufacturing Facility, where these aircraft are being constructed.
• Multi-Hundred Million Dollar Framework Agreement To Build the Future of Air Travel in the UAE: Archer has signed a multi-hundred-million-dollar framework agreement with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office to expedite the development of commercial air taxi operations across the UAE. This strategic partnership marks a significant step towards building the future of air travel in the region.
• Continuing To Maintain a Strong Liquidity Position: Archer has consistently maintained over USD 520 million in liquidity at the end of each of the past four quarters. This financial strength enables continued investment in the aircraft development program, supporting the planned commercial launch while maintaining a robust liquidity position.
• First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
  • GAAP Results for Q1 2024: For the first quarter of 2024, Archer reported total operating expenses of USD 142.2 million. The net loss for the quarter was USD 116.5 million.
  • Non-GAAP Results for Q1 2024: On a non-GAAP basis, total operating expenses for Q1 2024 were USD 89.1 million. Adjusted EBITDA for the same period stood at USD (86.8) million. The company-maintained cash and cash equivalents totaling USD 405.8 million.
  • Second Quarter 2024 Financial Estimates: Archer has projected its financial estimates for the second quarter of 2024. The company anticipates non-GAAP total operating expenses to range between USD 80 million and USD 95 million.

Technical Observation (on the daily chart):

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) over a 14-day period stands at a value of 58.18, upward trending and forming a bullish divergence, with expectations of a consolidation or a trending reversal. Additionally, the stock's current positioning is between both the 50-period SMA and 200-period EMA, which may serve as dynamic short to medium-term support and resistance levels respectively. The price has given good upward momentum, with an important resistance around USD 4.00, with expectations of decent momentum on the upside when the USD 4 level will be broken.

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 ‘Speculative Buy’ rating has been given to Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) at the closing market price of USD 3.66 as of June 21, 2024. 

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. 

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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 June 21, 2024. The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from REFINITIV.

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