Archer Aviation Stock Is Down Big. Is Now the Time to Buy?

Shares of Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) have fallen 28% since early in 2025 as investors have sold off speculative stocks to start the year. But the company is making progress toward commercial operations later this year and has opened its manufacturing facility. Travis Hoium explains why the company is becoming compelling as the backlog continues to pile up.

*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Jan. 12, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 13, 2025.

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