Why Archer Aviation Skyrocketed 24.6% Last Month

Archer Aviation's stock surged 24.6% in August following a transformative deal to acquire three Boeing subsidiaries: Wisk Aero, SkyGrid, and Insitu. Boeing will receive a 16.5% stake in Archer through newly issued shares. Insitu is already profitable with $200 million in annual sales, which should immediately boost Archer's revenue and margins. While the deal causes significant shareholder dilution, it provides strategic synergies with Archer's eVTOL projects and autonomous aviation capabilities.

09/08/2026, 7:07 AM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: Archer Aviation Carries Its First Paying U.S. Passenger Before 2028

Archer Aviation, an eVTOL air taxi company, has never collected passenger revenue but is progressing through FAA certification. The analyst predicts the company will carry its first paying U.S. passenger before 2028, supported by Phase 3 FAA completion, White House pilot program participation, and sufficient cash reserves ($1.6B) to reach that milestone. However, widening quarterly losses ($263M in Q2) and the need for additional funding pose risks to the timeline.

09/08/2026, 3:04 AM • The Motley Fool

Boeing's Free Cash Flow Turned Positive. Here's What Has to Happen Next for the Turnaround to Stick.

Boeing has returned to positive free cash flow after six quarters of losses following the Alaska Airlines door blowout incident. The company generated $631 million in free cash flow last quarter and analysts project it could reach $15 billion annually by 2030. To sustain this turnaround, Boeing must maintain quality control, fix its Spirit Aerosystems subsidiary, increase production rates, and avoid unprofitable defense contracts while potentially abandoning the struggling Starliner program.

09/07/2026, 6:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Buying Archer Aviation Today Could Set You Up for Life

Archer Aviation is a speculative eVTOL developer pursuing FAA certification for its Midnight aircraft, with potential to transform urban air mobility into a trillion-dollar market. The company recently agreed to acquire three Boeing businesses (Wisk, Insitu, and SkyGrid) to expand into autonomous aircraft, military drones, and air traffic management. While Insitu brings profitable revenue of $200M annually, Archer faces widening quarterly losses and execution risks, with no current eVTOL revenue or profits.

09/06/2026, 10:21 AM • The Motley Fool

This eVTOL Stock Could Set Early Investors Up for Life

Archer Aviation acquired three Boeing businesses including Wisk (autonomous eVTOL developer) and Insitu (profitable drone manufacturer generating $200M revenue). The author believes autonomous pilotless eVTOL technology could reduce operating costs by ~27% and position Archer as a highly profitable competitor in the emerging urban air mobility market, pending FAA certification.

09/05/2026, 6:29 PM • The Motley Fool

The Global Market for Space Materials 2026-2036 Report Now Available, Tracks the Shift to 60,000+ Satellites by 2036 as Launch Costs Fall Below $1,500/kg

A comprehensive market report forecasts significant growth in space materials demand through 2036, driven by mega-constellations (60,000+ satellites), reusable launch systems, lunar missions, and defense space initiatives. The market faces supply chain vulnerabilities in critical materials like ADN, xenon, and carbon fiber, while geopolitical export controls increasingly shape supplier selection alongside traditional cost and performance metrics.

09/01/2026, 4:32 AM • GlobeNewswire

Boeing Is Building 737s Faster Than It Has in Years. But Its Engineers Just Authorized an October Strike.

Boeing is ramping up 737 production to 47 aircraft per month, its fastest pace in years, with a new production line activated in July. However, the company faces a significant threat as approximately 17,000 engineers and technical workers (SPEEA members) voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, with contracts expiring on October 6. While an engineers' strike wouldn't directly halt assembly lines like the recent machinists' strike, it could stall critical engineering support and 737-10 certification work needed for the production ramp-up to succeed.

08/30/2026, 2:07 PM • The Motley Fool

GE Aerospace's LEAP Engine Deliveries Jumped 41% This Year. Here's Why Boeing and Airbus Both Need That Number to Keep Climbing.

CFM International (GE Aerospace and Safran joint venture) increased LEAP engine deliveries by 41% in the first half of 2026, which is critical for Boeing and Airbus to ramp up production and clear their massive aircraft backlogs. While the increased engine supply relieves supply-chain bottlenecks and benefits aircraft manufacturers' revenues and margins, it creates near-term margin pressure for GE Aerospace as new engine sales are typically lower-margin compared to lucrative long-term aftermarket service agreements.

08/28/2026, 3:19 AM • The Motley Fool

Archer Aviation vs. GE Aerospace: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares Archer Aviation, a pre-revenue electric vertical takeoff aircraft startup, with GE Aerospace, an established jet engine manufacturer. While Archer offers future growth potential in urban air mobility, GE Aerospace is recommended as the better buy due to its $210 billion order backlog, $7.3 billion free cash flow, and established market position generating double-digit growth, versus Archer's negative cash flow and speculative 2030 profitability timeline.

08/27/2026, 5:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Archer Aviation vs. Space Exploration Technologies: Which High Flying Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Archer Aviation and SpaceX represent two different aerospace plays with vastly different maturity levels. Archer is pre-commercial with $300K revenue and $618M losses, pursuing FAA certification for eVTOL aircraft. SpaceX generates $18.7B in revenue but reported a $5B net loss in FY2025 due to massive capital requirements. The article concludes SpaceX is the wiser long-term choice despite both companies' negative cash flows, citing SpaceX's established Starlink business and market support versus Archer's high valuation multiples and regulatory uncertainties.

08/27/2026, 3:37 PM • The Motley Fool

ITA vs JETS: Which Is the High Flying Airline and Aerospace ETF to Profit From in 2026?

The article compares two aerospace ETFs: iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) and U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS). ITA focuses on defense contractors and aerospace manufacturers with a lower 0.37% expense ratio, higher 1-year return of 22.9%, and lower volatility (beta 0.74). JETS concentrates on commercial airlines with a higher 0.6% expense ratio and 16.9% 1-year return but greater volatility (beta 1.18). The article recommends ITA as the better long-term investment due to superior historical performance and stability.

08/24/2026, 8:07 PM • The Motley Fool

Archer Aviation vs. AST SpaceMobile: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares two high-risk, pre-profitability industrial stocks: Archer Aviation, which develops electric vertical takeoff aircraft, and AST SpaceMobile, which builds a space-based cellular network. Both companies are burning significant cash with minimal revenue, but AST SpaceMobile is recommended as the better long-term buy due to its faster path to revenue growth, stronger partnerships with major carriers, and lower valuation multiples, despite higher debt-to-equity ratios.

08/24/2026, 6:14 PM • The Motley Fool

Which Aerospace & Defense ETF Is a Better Buy: Big Bets or Broad Exposure?

The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) offers lower costs (0.37% expense ratio) and stronger 1-year returns (27.2%), but is highly concentrated with top three holdings representing 47% of the portfolio. The Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (PPA) provides broader diversification across 62 holdings with tech exposure, delivering superior 5-year growth but at a higher expense ratio (0.58%). The choice depends on whether investors prefer concentrated exposure to major defense contractors or diversified sector exposure.

08/21/2026, 11:12 PM • The Motley Fool

With Archer Aviation's Share Price Down 53%, Could a Reverse Stock Split Be About to Happen?

Archer Aviation's stock has plummeted 53.5% over the past year to $6.31 per share, raising questions about a potential reverse stock split. However, the article concludes a reverse split is unlikely in the near term since the stock price remains well above the $1 NYSE delisting threshold, the company maintains a $4.9 billion valuation, and management is focused on FAA approval for its Midnight eVTOL and the Boeing acquisition.

08/21/2026, 7:35 PM • The Motley Fool

Kratos Defense vs. Nokia: Is Defense or Telecom a Better Stock Buy in 2026?

The article compares Kratos Defense and Nokia as investment options for 2026. Kratos, a high-growth defense contractor specializing in unmanned systems and hypersonic technology, trades at a premium valuation (95x forward P/E) but shows strong revenue growth of 18.5% and expects hypersonic revenue to double to $400 million. Nokia, a telecommunications infrastructure provider, offers lower valuation (27.2x forward P/E), generates $1.7 billion in positive free cash flow, and is positioned to benefit from AI network demand, though with modest 5% expected sales growth. The author recommends Kratos for long-term investors betting on increased Pentagon spending.

08/19/2026, 4:23 PM • The Motley Fool