Archer Aviation Surges 7.44% on 640M in Volume Ranking 169th in Market Activity Defies Q2 Losses

Archer Aviation (ACHR) surged 7.44% on August 12, with a trading volume of $640 million, ranking 169th in market activity. This outperformance contrasts with recent negative sentiment tied to its second-quarter financial results.

The company reported a $206 million net loss for Q2 2025, with adjusted expenses rising 28% year-over-year to $123.5 million. The widening deficit reflects expanded operations in California and Georgia, as well as increased R&D spending for its Midnight eVTOL aircraft. Despite these costs, Archer maintains $1.7 billion in liquidity to fund growth initiatives, including defense program acquisitions and its selection as the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics air taxi provider.

Management highlighted progress in production, with six Midnight aircraft in active manufacturing, alongside strategic defense sector moves. These include acquiring Overair’s patent portfolio and composite manufacturing assets from Mission Critical Composites. While Q3 adjusted EBITDA losses are projected to widen to $110–$130 million, the company remains focused on scaling commercial and defense applications for its eVTOL platform.

A strategy of buying the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding them for one day generated $2,340 in profit from 2022 to the present. The approach faced a maximum drawdown of -15.3% on October 27, 2022, underscoring the volatility inherent in short-term trading strategies.