Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:ACHR) stock rose during Tuesday’s premarket session, extending momentum after the stock closed nearly 20% higher on Monday.
The continued advance suggests investors remain optimistic about Archer’s newly unveiled hybrid defense aircraft platform with Anduril Industries, while S&P 500 futures rose 0.5%, providing a firmer backdrop before the opening bell.
Archer Aviation, Anduril Unveil Thunder
Archer and Anduril unveiled “Thunder,” an autonomous vertical takeoff and landing platform designed for commercial and defense applications.
The aircraft combines electric propulsion with an advanced rotor design aimed at improving speed, range and payload capacity.
Archer said it expects to announce the platform’s first commercial partners later this week.
The project expands Archer’s exposure to the defense market while building on the company’s electric aviation technology and Anduril’s autonomous systems expertise.
The Thunder collaboration broadens Archer’s addressable market beyond commercial air taxis and strengthens its position in autonomous defense aviation.
ACHR Technical Outlook
Archer shares traded at $5.40, about 10.3% above the 20-day simple moving average of $4.89 but 3.5% below the 50-day SMA of $5.59.
The stock has declined 55.19% over the past 12 months, reflecting persistent longer-term pressure.
The 50-day SMA remains below the 200-day SMA following a death cross in December 2025, a technical pattern generally associated with bearish momentum.
The Relative Strength Index stood at 53.61, indicating neutral momentum and suggesting the shares were neither overbought nor oversold.
Key resistance sits near $5.50, where rallies could face selling pressure. Support is around $5.00, a level where buyers have previously stepped in.
Archer Aviation Earnings And Analyst Estimates
Archer is expected to report its next financial update on August 10, 2026.
Analysts estimate a loss of 25 cents per share, compared with a loss of 36 cents in the prior-year period. Revenue is projected at $1.99 million, up from no reported revenue a year earlier.
Analyst Consensus & Recent Actions: The stock carries a Buy rating with an average price forecast of $10.50. Recent analyst moves include:
- Canaccord Genuity: Buy (Lowers forecast to $12.00) (May 12)
- Needham: Buy (Lowers forecast to $9.00) (March 3)
- Needham: Buy (Maintains forecast to $10.00) (January 14)
ACHR ETF Exposure: Funds With The Biggest Positions
- ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF (NASDAQ:ARKX): 3.72% Weight
- Defiance Drone and Modern Warfare ETF (NYSE:JEDI): 5.43% Weight
- WisdomTree Battery Value Chain and Innovation Fund (NASDAQ:WBAT): 3.33% Weight
Significance: Because ACHR carries significant weight in these funds, any significant inflows or outflows for these ETFs will likely force automatic buying or selling of the stock.
Archer Aviation Price Action
ACHR Stock Price Activity: Archer Aviation shares were trading 1.69% higher at $5.40 during premarket trading on Tuesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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