NEW YORK, Jan 11, 2026, 06:12 ET — Market closed
- Archer shares ended Friday at $8.81, climbing further following the Nvidia AI partnership announced at CES
- A filing revealed CEO Adam Goldstein was granted 131,300 deferred restricted stock units linked to a 2024 performance award
- Attention shifts to certification milestones, cash burn, and the upcoming earnings report due later this quarter
Shares of Archer Aviation Inc climbed for the second day in a row on Friday, gaining 1.15% to close at $8.81. The uptick followed the company’s announcement of a new technology collaboration with Nvidia. (Investing)
This move counts because Archer operates in a market driven by milestones. Investors demand clear evidence that electric air taxis are advancing toward certification and actual flights, not just polished presentations.
The company remains in build-out mode, which keeps focus sharply on cash flow, partner relationships, and any timeline that can be at least roughly outlined.
Archer announced plans to build and roll out aviation AI systems powered by Nvidia’s IGX Thor platform, with a first showcase set for its Hawthorne airport location in Los Angeles. “NVIDIA’s AI compute capabilities and software stack give us the foundation to accelerate toward safer, smarter aircraft systems,” CEO Adam Goldstein said in the announcement. (Business Wire)
A separate filing on Friday revealed that Goldstein picked up 131,300 deferred restricted stock units—equity awards that will convert to shares down the line—after Archer’s board approved the first of three tranches tied to a 2024 performance award. The document noted the units are fully vested but won’t settle until 2029, though earlier settlement could happen under certain conditions. (SEC)
Shares in the electric air-taxi sector also closed the week on a positive note. Joby Aviation rose roughly 0.9% Friday, with Eve Holding up around 1.7%. Nvidia, however, saw little movement.
Traders are eyeing possible follow-through after CES and any new updates on certification efforts. “eVTOL” stands for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft — battery-powered machines designed to lift off vertically like helicopters but cruise like airplanes. The main hurdle still lies with regulators approving these aircraft for commercial use.
The downside scenario isn’t new here. Certification delays, unexpected test results, and sudden jumps in funding demands if schedules slip — these factors can all weigh on stocks, either via dilution or a sharp reset in outlook.
Investors will be watching closely this week for any updates from Archer or its partners on the timing and scope of the Nvidia integration. They’ll also look for any revisions to the company’s 2026 spending plans.
The next major event to watch is earnings. Archer hasn’t set a date, but Nasdaq projects the update will come on Feb. 26. That report will probably bring cash burn and certification progress back into the spotlight. (Nasdaq)
