Is Archer Aviation Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold on Trump’s Flying Car Executive Order?
Archer Aviation (ACHR) shares closed up more than 10% higher on Monday after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in favor of drones and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technologies.
The order mandates expanded “beyond visual line of sight” testing and eVTOL flight pilots, which could help lower regulatory hurdles for ACHR’s “Midnight” aircraft.
Including today’s gain, Archer Aviation stock is up some 100% versus its year-to-date low.
Can Archer Aviation Stock Sustain Momentum?
Trump’s order signals smoother skies ahead for Archer Aviation stock as the company readies its Midnight aircraft for commercial launch in 2025.
This federal support comes at a strategic time for the NYSE-listed firm. ACHR already has a strong commercial roadmap: it’s partnered with United Airlines (UAL) to launch eVTOL routes in major U.S. cities, including New York and Chicago.
Archer is also set to provide air taxi services during the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles – a higher-profile opportunity for it to showcase its technology to a global audience.
These developments suggest ACHR shares’ recent gains may only be the beginning of what may prove to be a sustained upward trend for months if not years.
How High Could ACHR Shares Fly in 2025?
Archer Aviation has recently raised more than $300 million to fund the final stages of aircraft certification and production as well.
As government support grows and infrastructure catches up, ACHR looks strongly positioned to capitalize on the fast-growing air taxi market that Morgan Stanley estimates will eventually outsize today’s automotive market.
Note that Trump’s executive order in favor of drones and eVTOL firms also made HC Wainwright analyst Amit Dayal reiterate his “Buy” rating on Archer Aviation stock on Monday.
In his research note, Dayal even raised the price target on ACHR shares today to $18, indicating potential upside of nearly 60% from current levels.
Other Analysts Disagree with Dayal on Archer Aviation
On the flip side, Archer is currently a pre-revenue company, which makes ACHR stock a high-risk investment for 2025.
While the consensus rating on Archer Aviation shares remains at “Moderate Buy,” the mean target of $11.39 no longer signals meaningful upside from here.
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