The Boeing Company, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, sells, services, and supports commercial jetliners, military aircraft, satellites, missile defense, human space flight and launch systems, and services worldwide. The company operates through Commercial Airplanes; Defense, Space & Security; and Global Services segments. The Commercial Airplanes segment develops, produces, and markets commercial jet aircraft for passenger and cargo requirements, as well as provides fleet support services. The Defense, Space & Security segment engages in the research, development, production, and modification of manned and unmanned military aircraft and weapons systems; strategic defense and intelligence systems, which include strategic missile and defense systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, cyber and information solutions, and intelligence systems; and satellite systems, such as government and commercial satellites, and space exploration. The Global Services segment offers products and services, including supply chain and logistics management, engineering, maintenance and modifications, upgrades and conversions, spare parts, pilot and maintenance training systems and services, technical and maintenance documents, and data analytics and digital services to commercial and defense customers. The Boeing Company was incorporated in 1916 and is based in Arlington, Virginia.

Boeing appears to be a company with a recovery in operating profit, but so far without full confirmation of the quality of that recovery. TTM revenue remains very large and, based on recent periods, generally holds at a high level, which supports the view of the business as a systemically important industry player. At the same time, profitability is noticeably weaker than the industry: gross margin, operating margin, and net profit margin are significantly below the median, which limits the potential for revaluation. ROA and ROI are also below the industry level, indicating that assets and capital are still not being used efficiently enough. On the other hand, ROE looks very high, but against the backdrop of an extremely low equity base and a high debt burden, this figure cannot be interpreted as sustainably strong. Debt-to-capital remains extremely high, quick ratio is weak, and current ratio is only slightly above critically low levels, so liquidity and financial flexibility remain vulnerable. P/E, P/B, and P/S are noticeably above industry medians, which means the market is already pricing in substantial improvement, although the fundamentals have not yet fully confirmed it. The absence of dividend yield removes the defensive income component for the investor. Positively, the recovery in operating income, positive gross profit, growth in net worth, and the maintenance of a significant amount of cash on hand reduce the risk of an immediate stress scenario. However, net income and EPS remain weak, and the EPS forecast is still negative, so profitability does not yet look sustainable. The company’s balance sheet remains burdened by liabilities, and total liabilities are almost comparable to assets, increasing sensitivity to any operational disruptions. Overall, the fundamental picture is rather neutral-to-negative for an aggressive target price increase: the business shows signs of recovery, but the high valuation and debt risks call for a conservative approach.

Boeing Company (The)

Сильный индекс, значительно упал. Быки в растерянности.

Strong index, significantly down. The bulls are confused.

Слабый индекс, без изменений. Рынок не поддерживает быков.

Weak index, flat. The market does not support the bulls.

Средний индекс, значительно упал. Отток средств из лонгов резко увеличился и находится на высоком уровне.

Medium index, significantly down. The outflow of funds from longs has increased sharply and is at a high level.

Boeing shows signs of recovery in revenue and operating profit, but high debt burden, weak liquidity, and expensive valuation multiples are limiting upside.

Key Points
Archer stock is down by more than 60% from the high it hit last October.
The company is on the verge of acquiring three Boeing subsidiaries.
The commercialization timeline for Archer's electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft is uncertain, but the company is strengthening its foundations.
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) is one of the biggest names in the fledgling market for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. It and peer Joby Aviation are the leading U.S.-based players in the space, and could be positioned to score big wins if category demand takes flight.
While Archer's share price climbed as high as $14.62 in October 2025, it has since slumped back to the $5.50 range where it traded in late 2024, down roughly 62% from its 52-week high. After that steep sell-off, is the stock a worthwhile buy?
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Archer stock remains a high-risk, high-potential-reward play
As of this writing, Archer Aviation has a market capitalization of roughly $4.2 billion. However, it generated just $5 million in revenue in the second quarter. It also recorded a non-GAAP earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) loss of $177.1 million in the quarter, and management is guiding for an adjusted EBITDA loss of between $120 million and $170 million in the current quarter.
The good news is that Archer looks poised for a significant sales boost in the near future. The company is set to acquire Insitu from Boeing, and that defense-focused drone hardware and software business is generating roughly $200 million in annual sales. It's also recording profits. Along with Insitu, Archer is also acquiring two other Boeing subsidiaries: eVTOL specialist Wisk Aero and air-traffic management software specialist SkyGrid.
Archer will pay for those acquisitions in stock. With the eVTOL specialist set to give Boeing a 16.5% stake in itself through newly created shares, current shareholders are looking at a large amount of stock dilution.
While the company ended the second quarter with roughly $1.56 billion in cash and equivalents on its books, its rate of cash burn makes it likely that Archer will continue to issue new shares in order to fund its operations. The company is still in the early stages of scaling up the manufacturing of its Midnight eVTOL, and research and development (R&D) spending will likely continue to be substantial due to the competitive nature of nascent markets.
While Insitu is posting net profits, Archer will still be recording substantial losses following the integration of the unit -- and investors should understand that they are likely to see substantial stock dilution over the next five years. Archer's Midnight eVTOL remains behind Joby's comparable air taxi in terms of aviation certifications, and achieving positive gross margins on its signature aircraft within the next half-decade is probably out of the question unless production through its partnership with Stellantis scales up rapidly.
On the other hand, Archer's investment and tech-sharing partnership with Boeing and its manufacturing partnership with Stellantis have strengthened the company's foundations, and its partnership with Anduril on hybrid VTOL aircraft for moving freight in defense and commercial applications has improved its growth outlook. Archer stock remains a risky bet given the uncertain economics of untested models and technologies, but the company's position in next-generation autonomous aviation tech could make it a worthwhile buy for investors with a high tolerance for risk.
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Should You Buy Archer Aviation Stock While It's Below $6?

Key Points
Lockheed Martin faces risks from fixed-price contracts and political scrutiny.
Valuation reflects current risks, but profit margins could face pressure.
Given Wall Street's usual optimism, the three buy ratings, six hold ratings, and one sell rating (from Goldman Sachs), according to Visible Alpha, indicate a cautious view of Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) stock. That may surprise many investors, given the company's attractive valuation, all-time-high backlog of $230 billion in the second quarter (almost three times its estimated 2026 sales), and surging global defense budgets.
Does the caution make sense?
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Lockheed Martin stock analysis
I'll cut to the chase here. I think the caution is justified for three key reasons:
A combination of increasing complexity and government demands, notably from the U.S. government, is placing stress on fixed-price development programs, bringing about significant charges and cost overruns for defense companies in recent years.
In common with Boeing's (NYSE: BA) defense business, Lockheed Martin has relatively high exposure to these sorts of developmental programs (classified missile and aeronautics programs and the F-35 fighter serve as examples) when compared to, say, RTX (NYSE: RTX), which has relatively more solutions based on repeatable production such as Tomahawk missiles, PAC-3 missile segment enhancement, and advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles (AMRAAMs).
Defense budgets may have surged, but so has government debt, and real questions remain about where global defense budgets can go from here.
Defense industry challenges
To flesh out the points above, consider that Boeing's management has said fixed-price development programs account for only 15% of its defense segment's revenue, yet these programs have led to ongoing losses even as the rest of the segment remains profitable. In addition, they run over five separate programs.
Lockheed Martin has significant exposure to fixed-price contracts, with $45 billion of its $75 billion in 2025 revenue coming from such contracts. In comparison, RTX's Raytheon defense business reported just $16.6 billion in fixed-price contracts in 2025, compared with the company's overall revenue of $88.6 billion. In addition, RTX has been willing to walk away from unfavorable contracts.
However, Lockheed Martin's exposure increases risk, especially as the defense industry has drawn criticism from both Republican (including President Trump) and Democratic politicians for making share buybacks and paying dividends while failing to deliver on programs.
A stock to buy?
The bulls maintain that these issues are already reflected in the stock's valuation, and they would have a point. In addition, the current backlog ensures strong revenue over the medium term, with robust cash flow in tow.
Still, pressure on defense companies from increases in highly complex, difficult-to-deliver defense programs under fixed-price contracts appears to be part of a trend. Moreover, another clear trend, rising debt levels, is likely to put pressure on defense budgets.
As such, investors shouldn't assume defense spending will rise inexorably, and they should assume more strain on profit margins. That's the reason for caution.
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Lockheed Martin Yields 2.6% and Trades at 17.6 Times Earnings. Is Wall Street Right to Be Cautious on the Stock ?

Key Points
Boeing saw a significant revenue recovery in 2025 as it worked through its aircraft delivery backlog.
General Electric delivers high profitability and strong free cash flow through its specialized aerospace division.
Which industrial giant offers the most balanced risk and reward for your portfolio in 2026?
As global travel continues its post-pandemic ascent, investors are weighing the recovery of an aviation titan against a leaner engine specialist. Choosing between Boeing (NYSE:BA) and GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) requires careful scrutiny.
Boeing remains a global leader in commercial aircraft manufacturing and defense systems, while GE Aerospace has transformed into a focused aerospace power. Both companies benefit from rising demand for efficient travel, yet they offer vastly different financial health and risk profiles.
The case for Boeing
Boeing develops and services commercial airplanes, defense products, and space systems for customers in over 150 countries. The company derives a significant portion of its revenue from the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense and NASA. Customer concentration like this adds a layer of risk to the business, particularly when specialized contracts are subject to shifting federal budget priorities.
In FY 2025, revenue reached nearly $89.5 billion, representing a significant 34.5% increase over the prior year. This growth helped the company report a net income of approximately $2.2 billion, which is a notable improvement from the net loss of roughly $11.8 billion in 2024. The turnaround suggests that production rates for major programs are beginning to stabilize after several years of operational disruptions.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio was 10.0x. This high figure indicates that total liabilities are ten times the value of shareholder equity. The current ratio, which indicates a company's ability to pay short-term obligations with short-term assets, was nearly 1.2x. Free cash flow was negative $1.9 billion, and stock-based compensation represented roughly 40% of operating cash flow, which inflates reported cash generation since SBC is a non-cash expense added back in the cash flow statement.
The case for GE Aerospace
General Electric now operates primarily as GE Aerospace, a dominant force in aircraft propulsion and systems for commercial and military aviation. It maintains an installed base of more than 44,000 commercial engines and 26,000 military engines worldwide. By focusing on high-margin services and parts, the company aims for steady performance among defense stocks and commercial airline providers.
In FY 2025, revenue reached approximately $45.9 billion, a growth of roughly 18.5% compared to the previous fiscal year. The company reported a strong net income of nearly $8.7 billion for the period. Its net margin, which is the percentage of revenue remaining as profit after all expenses, stood at a healthy 19%, reflecting the profitability of its specialized aerospace services.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio was approximately 1.1x. This indicates a much lower level of debt relative to equity compared to its primary peer in the skies. The current ratio was roughly 1.0x, showing assets and liabilities are closely matched in the short term. Free cash flow, which is cash from operations minus capital expenditures, was a robust $7.3 billion.
Risk profile comparison
Boeing faces persistent operational and production challenges, including certification and delivery delays for key programs like the 777X and 737 variants. Heavy reliance on the U.S. government makes it vulnerable to budget curtailments and shifts in acquisition strategies. Furthermore, labor instability and cybersecurity threats against its complex infrastructure could disrupt future manufacturing schedules or compromise proprietary data.
GE Aerospace must navigate intense competition in the aerospace sector from rivals like RTX (NYSE:RTX) and Airbus (OTC:EADSF). While its engine service business is a steady cash generator, the company remains sensitive to fluctuations in global airline health and military spending. It also faces pressure to innovate rapidly to keep pace with advanced systems developed by Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) in the defense arena.
Valuation comparison
Boeing appears cheaper on a sales basis, while GE Aerospace carries a lower premium relative to its future earnings estimates.
Forward P/E
51.2x
41.7x
P/S ratio
1.8x
7.5x
Valuation metrics sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and may differ from other data providers.
Which stock would I buy in 2026?
I'd go with GE Aerospace, and the contrast between these two companies right now is striking. GE just posted record revenue, raised its full-year outlook, and is generating substantial free cash flow while returning billions to shareholders. Its LEAP engine powers a growing installed base of commercial aircraft, and the aftermarket services business keeps compounding as that fleet expands. This is a business operating at full stride.
Boeing, to its credit, is making genuine progress. Commercial deliveries rose sharply year over year and free cash flow turned positive and beat expectations by a wide margin. The FAA recently restored its authority to self-certify aircraft, which is a significant regulatory milestone. But Boeing is still losing money every quarter, carrying an enormous debt load, and managing a defense segment that keeps absorbing unexpected charges. The turnaround is underway, but it is not finished.
The turnaround story at Boeing is encouraging, but I'm choosing GE Aerospace because it doesn't need a turnaround. It is already winning.
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Boeing vs. GE Aerospace: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Key Points
Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation are both making test flights across the U.S. in September.
The companies are getting closer to achieving certification from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Joby Aviation relies on a vertically integrated business model, while Archer leans on established aerospace suppliers.
Flying taxis, also known as electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, could be coming to a city near you. Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) and Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) are two companies ushering in a new mode of travel that could reshape urban transportation as we know it.
These companies' visions extend far beyond passenger transport. Both Archer and Joby are strategically diversifying their portfolios by expanding into defense and aerospace to capitalize on different growth opportunities.
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The eVTOL industry could be a massive opportunity. JPMorgan Chase estimates the eVTOL industry could grow into a $1 trillion market by 2040. Archer and Joby are two top stocks to consider, but one stands out as a better buy right now. Here's what investors need to know.
Archer and Joby are making test flights across the U.S.
In June 2025, the White House unveiled Executive Order 14307, titled "Unleashing American Drone Dominance." As part of this, the White House unveiled the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), overseen by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The eIPP aims to test and safely integrate eVTOL aircraft into the U.S. national airspace by creating real-world testing environments across the country. For Archer and Joby, this program enables them to kick-start regional flight networks and demonstrate operational readiness alongside their formal FAA Type Certification process.
In April 2026, Joby made its New York City debut, flying from downtown Manhattan to John F. Kennedy International Airport. As part of the eIPP, it has been approved to fly across 11 states, including California, Texas, and Florida, and it plans its first eIPP flights in Texas this month. This week-long test campaign will help it test real-world operations with company pilots only.
Archer is also taking flight. In July 2026, the company completed a piloted round trip between Salinas and Monterey, California. The company also has plans for a "No Roads" flight tour as part of the eIPP, which kicked off on Sept. 4.
Archer and Joby are in a tight race to achieve FAA certification
On operational readiness, Archer and Joby are neck and neck. Both companies are demonstrating their flights through the eIPP and navigating the later stages of the FAA's Type Certification Process.
This certification approves that the aircraft's design complies with federal airworthiness and safety standards and paves the way for Archer and Joby to begin mass production and commercial passenger operations. Both companies are well along in this process, though Joby currently has a slight lead.
Both companies have growing defense businesses
Beyond passenger flights, both Archer and Joby are building strong defense businesses. On Aug. 10, Archer acquired Boeing's Wisk Aero, SkyGrid, and Insitu in an all-stock deal. Wisk expands Archer's autonomous flight capabilities. SkyGrid gives it an air traffic management solution for the future of automated airspace. Finally, Insitu provides uncrewed aircraft systems used for intelligence and reconnaissance operations.
Joby secured the U.S. military's first-ever airworthiness approval in 2020. It has an Agility Prime contract with the U.S. Air Force, with a ceiling of $131 million. In addition, on Aug. 11, Joby announced it would acquire Resonant Sciences, a Dayton, Ohio-based defense technology company. Resonant specializes in radio frequency, stealth design, and sensing systems.
Here is what differentiates the two eVTOL companies
One key difference between Joby and Archer is their business models. Joby operates a vertically integrated model, building, owning, and running the air taxi service. Its goal is to maintain strict quality control by bringing the entire manufacturing process under one roof. Archer relies more on aerospace suppliers such as Garmin and Honeywell Aerospace. This allows it to move faster, but could reduce its long-term margins.
In terms of capital, Joby has $2.3 billion in cash and short-term investments, while Archer has $1.6 billion. Through the first six months of 2026, Joby has a net loss of $355 million, while Archer has lost $480 million. Joby currently makes money through Blade Mobility, while Archer's acquisition of Insitu gives it a profitable company that generates roughly $200 million in annual revenue.
Which stock is a better buy: Archer or Joby?
Both companies are still a ways from operating profitability as they continue to invest heavily in research and development to gain FAA approval and scale up manufacturing.
If you believe in Archer's capital-light model that relies on existing supply chains, it could be the stock for you. If you believe in vertical integration and potential for higher profit margins, Joby Aviation is the stock to go with. With that in mind, investing in either eVTOL stock carries significant risk, so size your position accordingly.
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Better eVTOL Stock: Archer Aviation vs. Joby Aviation

Key Points
Archer is acquiring three Boeing subsidiaries in a move to both strengthen its foundations and diversify its operations.
Boeing will have a 16.75% equity stake in Archer after the deal is completed.
The Boeing deal and other partnerships give Archer a better chance at long-term success.
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) is a pioneering player in the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft space. The company is betting that it can scale eVTOL sales and services into a substantially profitable business over the long term, but it still has a lot of work to do before its operations are set up to generate reliable earnings. One piece of good news is that the company doesn't have to rely entirely on growing organically in order to achieve its goals.
Last month, Archer announced that it had entered into a deal to acquire Boeing's Wisk Aero, Insitu, and SkyGrid subsidiaries. The move immediately spurred a substantial jump for Archer's share price, but what will it mean for the company and its shareholders over the long term?
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Archer's latest acquisition push looks encouraging
Of the three units Archer acquired from Boeing, Wisk is the most clearly specialized in eVTOL aircraft. In the press release announcing the acquisitions, Archer describes Wisk as "the only company that has designed, built, and flown six generations of eVTOL aircraft, amassing 1,700+ flight tests." Meanwhile, SkyGrid is touted in the press release for its air-traffic management solution and its foundational potential for the future of automated airspace, and Insitu's pioneering role in the design and manufacturing of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) is touted.
Archer is acquiring these units from Boeing in an all-stock deal. With the completion of the purchases, Boeing will receive newly created Archer stock that will give it a 16.5% stake in the company. In addition, Boeing will receive warrants that grant it the right to purchase up to $200 million in additional stock. With the Archer issuing so much new stock in order to fund the acquisitions, that means that there will be a substantially dilutive impact for current shareholders. On the other hand, it could wind up being well worth it.
While heavy dilution means that shareholders will see the percentage-based size of their stake in Archer reduced, having Boeing as a large stakeholder and active partner comes with a wide range of potential benefits. As part of the deal, the two companies will enter into a technology-sharing agreement. Boeing will also retain access to Wisk's autonomous flight software for defense and commercial projects, which has positive aspects for Archer because it should support the continued integration and evolution of the tech.
Archer is rapidly diversifying
Since going public in 2021 through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), Archer's growth story has primarily centered around the development, testing phases, and timeline for the commercial debut of its Midnight eVTOL aircraft. While Midnight is still important for Archer, the story surrounding the company and its stock has been changing rapidly through partnerships and acquisition moves.
As noted by Archer CEO Adam Goldstein in the press release announcing the purchases from Boeing, the acquisitions are "the next big step forward in becoming a diversified platform, rapidly growing our revenue base, and bringing scale" to the business. Insitu alone is generating over $200 million in annual revenue, operating in 35 different countries, and generating profits. With the acquisition of the business, Archer's sales profile will immediately get a substantial boost -- and its margin profile should see meaningful improvement.
The partnership with Boeing and integration of Insitu, SkyGrid, and Wisk should provide valuable infrastructure that has complementary impacts across the company's business. In addition to presenting growth opportunities in their own right and supporting the evolution of the Midnight eVTOL project, the units that will be integrated into Archer will likely also help support the hybrid VTOL Halo and Thunder crafts that it developed in conjunction with Anduril and its ZEE aviation AI software model.
Along with expanding its manufacturing partnership with Stellantis, Archer's diversification moves are better positioning the company for long-term viability. The company's chances of achieving profitability solely on the back of its Midnight eVTOL while having to handle scaling manufacturing to the point of even achieving positive gross margins always looked like a long shot, and relying more on partnerships and other avenues to growth in the aviation space is a smart move. Archer stock is still a high-risk play, but its bets on autonomous aerial technologies could pay off over the long term even if ramping for the commercial eVTOL market proceeds at a relatively slow pace.
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Archer Aviation Is Buying Boeing's Wisk Aero, Insitu, and SkyGrid. What Does It Mean for Archer Aviation Stock?

Key Points
Archer Aviation stock has seen a big pullback since hitting its lifetime high last October.
The stock is still well above the level likely to cause the company to do a reverse stock split.
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) went public by merging with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Atlas Crest Investments on Sept. 16, 2021. The stock saw many periods of volatile swings following its public debut, but it managed to hit a lifetime high of $14.62 per share in October 2025 thanks to new partnerships, patent acquisitions, and a successful demonstration of its Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Unfortunately for shareholders, the stock has lost significant altitude since that point.
Archer Aviation's share price has fallen roughly 61% from its post-SPAC-merger high, and it's currently trading at under $6 per share. With the company's share price trading in that range, is the next-gen aviation specialist likely to pursue a reverse stock split?
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Will Archer Aviation carry out a reverse stock split?
Companies typically carry out reverse stock splits when their share prices drop below the minimum threshold required to continue trading on either the Nasdaq or the New York Stock Exchange. If a stock trades below $1 per share for 30 consecutive days, it can be delisted from these exchanges. Delisting is almost always a negative valuation event, and companies will often opt for a reverse stock split to prevent it from taking place.
Even after some big valuation pullbacks, there is currently no immediate need for Archer Aviation to do a reverse stock split, as it is still well above the level required to continue trading on the New York Stock Exchange. While companies also sometimes opt to do a reverse split well in advance of potentially hitting the delisting danger zone because having a low pure-dollar share price can have psychological impacts, there's currently no reason to think that Archer will make this move.
Notably, the company's stock is poised for another major round of dilution, as it will issue new shares to Boeing in exchange for Boeing's Wisk Aero, Insitu, and SkyGrid subsidiaries. The deal will give Boeing a 16.5% stake in Archer, and the aerospace and defense giant will have the opportunity to purchase an additional $200 million in shares through warrants. On the other hand, the market actually had a very positive reaction to this deal -- bidding up Archer stock even though the acquisition will result in heavy stock dilution.
Archer is still generating relatively little revenue and posting sizable losses, and it's likely the company will continue to rely on new stock sales to fund its operations. Devaluation through dilution and potential sell-offs in response to underwhelming business performance could push the company's share price significantly below current levels, but a reverse split appears unlikely right now. The stock traded as low as $1.62 per share in December 2022, and the company didn't do a reverse split then -- so it probably won't do one in the near future unless its share price collapses.
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Archer Aviation Has Lost Over Half Its Value. Is a Reverse Split Coming?

Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Amazon.com Inc (Symbol: AMZN), where a total of 473,881 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 47.4 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 144.9% of AMZN's average daily trading volume over the past month of 32.7 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $257.50 strike call option expiring September 09, 2026, with 30,580 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 3.1 million underlying shares of AMZN. Below is a chart showing AMZN's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $257.50 strike highlighted in orange:
Boeing Co. (Symbol: BA) options are showing a volume of 58,384 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 5.8 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 119.2% of BA's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 4.9 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $220 strike call option expiring September 11, 2026, with 5,096 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 509,600 underlying shares of BA. Below is a chart showing BA's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $220 strike highlighted in orange:
And AeroVironment, Inc. (Symbol: AVAV) saw options trading volume of 11,627 contracts, representing approximately 1.2 million underlying shares or approximately 93.4% of AVAV's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 1.2 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $142 strike put option expiring September 11, 2026, with 647 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 64,700 underlying shares of AVAV. Below is a chart showing AVAV's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $142 strike highlighted in orange:
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RTX Corporation RTX is strengthening its position in military aviation as the U.S. Army continues to modernize and sustain its helicopter fleet. Through its Collins Aerospace business, the company secured a contract worth up to $472 million to provide engineering services supporting the modernization and sustainment of the CH-47 Chinook fleet.
The contract will support avionics upgrades designed to integrate new capabilities, address obsolete systems and strengthen the Chinook’s avionics architecture. These upgrades should help maintain the fleet’s mission readiness while enabling the Army to incorporate new technologies more efficiently.
The award also supports greater commonality across the Army’s aviation fleet through the use of open and reusable avionics architectures. Such systems can be integrated across multiple aircraft, helping reduce integration complexity and improve cost and schedule efficiency as the Army modernizes its aviation platforms.
The latest award highlights Collins Aerospace’s longstanding relationship with the U.S. Army and its role in providing advanced avionics solutions for military aircraft. Continued investments in fleet modernization and technology upgrades should support demand for RTX’s avionics and mission systems.
With the U.S. military focused on extending the service lives and capabilities of existing aircraft while preparing them for evolving operational requirements, RTX is well-positioned to benefit from sustained demand for advanced avionics and modernization services. The Chinook contract strengthens RTX’s defense presence and reinforces its role in advancing the U.S. Army’s aviation modernization programs.
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Other aerospace and defense companies benefiting from military aviation modernization are discussed below:
Lockheed Martin LMT: Lockheed Martin provides advanced helicopters, avionics, mission systems and sustainment solutions to the U.S. military. Its Sikorsky business supports the Army’s helicopter fleet, positioning the company to benefit from continued investment in military aviation modernization.
Boeing BA: Boeing’s Defense, Space & Security business supports the U.S. military with helicopters, aircraft and related sustainment services. Its strong presence in military rotorcraft positions it to benefit from ongoing fleet modernization and lifecycle support programs.
The Zacks Rundown for RTX
Shares of RTX have surged 30.2% in the past year against the industry’s 7% decline.
The company’s shares are trading at a discount on a relative basis, with its forward 12-month Price/Earnings being 26.44X compared with its industry’s average of 30.76X.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for RTX’s 2026 and 2027 earnings has moved north over the past 60 days.
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Key Points
Archer is acquiring Boeing's Wisk Aero, SkyGrid, and Insitu subsidiaries.
Boeing will receive a 16.75% state in Archer in exchange for the units.
The deal is heavily dilutive for shareholders, but it could be a great thing for Archer over the long term.
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) stock had a big month in August. The company's share price gained 24.6% across the stretch, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The S&P 500 gained 2.6% in the month, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 3.9%.
In addition to the bullish backdrop for the broader market, Acher's valuation got a big boost following news that the company had entered into a deal to purchase three subsidiaries from Boeing. Despite the big pop, Archer stock is still down roughly 24% year to date.
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Archer stock surged on Boeing deal news
On Aug. 10, Archer Aviation published a press release announcing that it had entered into an agreement to purchase Boeing's Wisk Aero, SkyGrid, and Insitu subsidiaries.
Wisk is a longtime player in the eVTOL space and has logged more than 1,700 test flights.
SkyGrid provides air-traffic management solutions and develops autonomous flight technologies.
Insitu is a designer and manufacturer of drones and also provides related software and services.
In exchange for these three businesses, Boeing will receive a large stake in Archer. The deal will be facilitated with the creation of newly created stock, and Boeing will own a 16.5% stake in Archer following the completion of the transaction.
Notably, the press release states that Insitu is already profitable and generating roughly $200 million in annual sales -- so the integration of the unit should immediately have a big impact on Archer's sales profile and an accretive impact on margins.
What's next for Archer?
Archer stock has seen a modest pullback early in September's trading. The company's share price is down roughly 1.2% in the month amid some volatility for the broader market connected to concerns about inflation and the bond market.
With Archer using newly issued shares to fund its acquisitions from Boeing, investors are looking at a high level of stock dilution on the horizon. On the other hand, the deal still appears to be a promising development for long-term Archer shareholders. Boeing is a great partner to have in the aerospace and defense industry, and the deal creates opportunities along multiple lines.
Along with providing Archer with three new units that create sales and earnings opportunities, Wisk, SkyGrid, and Insitu will likely have meaningful synergies with the company's eVTOL and VTOL projects and autonomous aviation capabilities. The acquired businesses will also likely provide valuable data for the company's AI-powered ZEE foundation model for aviation, autonomous navigation, and related applications.
Archer is a volatile stock and could face outsized pressures if the market becomes more risk-averse in response to macroeconomic pressures, but the deal with Boeing has seemingly made the company stronger and given it more ways to grow.
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Why Archer Aviation Skyrocketed 24.6% Last Month

Key Points
Archer Aviation is expanding its defense and commercial arms, which could have huge implications for its business.
It has co-developed an autonomous eVTOL platform with Anduril.
It plans to buy two businesses from aerospace giant Boeing.
Let's cut to the chase: If you have an appetite for risk, and you can stomach near-term volatility, Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) at less than $6 a share might be your next best buy.
That's not because the company is safe, secure, or stable. Quite the contrary: This maker of eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft is burning through millions of dollars each quarter, generates no meaningful revenue, and still hasn't secured the FAA certification it needs to commercialize its air taxi operations in the United States.
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That's the risk. Here's the opportunity.
Archer is no longer just developing an air taxi, Midnight, for city travel. It is also developing aircraft for defense and commercial purposes. Indeed, its recent push into these segments -- through the autonomous platform it has co-developed with Anduril -- could give it a source of revenue before paying passengers ever step into a fully certified Midnight vehicle.
In the same vein, a pending acquisition of Boeing's (NYSE: BA) Insitu would take this defense business even further. Insitu, essentially a drone business, already generates $200 million a year. That's roughly 29 times more than Archer's trailing-12-month revenue of about $7 million.
Insitu is great, but I'm even more interested in Wisk, another Boeing business that Archer plans to buy. Wisk has spent years developing autonomous eVTOLs, and Archer could eventually integrate that technology into the Midnight model. If Midnight were to earn authorization to fly as a fully autonomous vehicle, Archer's air taxi business would eliminate a major recurring expense: training and paying pilots.
Granted, many risks still surround Archer -- FAA type certification and manufacturing eVTOLs at scale, just to name two. But even though the risks are the same, the potential rewards are starting to look bigger. Today's price for Archer stock could look awfully cheap in retrospect if the company grows into the broader aerospace business it is now trying to become.
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The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Archer Aviation wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.
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