Investors Bullish on Archer Aviation Amid Unusual Options Activity

New York, NY – High-profile investors have expressed bullish sentiment toward Archer Aviation Inc. (ACHR), with recent activity suggesting they may possess inside information. This was revealed through an analysis of options data collected by Benzinga on February 21, 2025.

Benzinga’s options scanner detected nine trades associated with Archer Aviation, a significant uptick indicative of unusual market activity. Notably, the sentiment among these large investors appears mixed, with 44% remaining bullish and 44% bearish. Among the trades, one put option worth $58,600 contrasted sharply with eight call options totaling approximately $326,490.

The focus of these trades appears to be a price target range between $5.00 and $12.50 over the past three months. Analysis of the volume and open interest details suggests a clear interest in Archer Aviation’s performance within this price band.

The following table summarizes the notable trades detected:

Symbol: ACHR

PUT/CALL: CALL SWEEP; Trade Type: BULLISH; Exp. Date: 02/28/25; Ask: $0.85; Bid: $0.82; Strike Price: $10.50; Total Trade Price: $85,000; Open Interest: 5,800; Volume: 2,300.

Symbol: ACHR; PUT TRADE; Trade Type: BEARISH; Exp. Date: 02/28/25; Ask: $2.93; Bid: $2.69; Strike Price: $12.50; Total Trade Price: $58,600; Open Interest: 235; Volume: 1.

Symbol: ACHR; CALL TRADE; Trade Type: BEARISH; Exp. Date: 01/16/26; Ask: $6.35; Bid: $6.15; Strike Price: $5.00; Total Trade Price: $46,100; Open Interest: 16,500; Volume: 108.

Symbol: ACHR; CALL SWEEP; Trade Type: BEARISH; Exp. Date: 02/21/25; Ask: $0.40; Bid: $0.36; Strike Price: $10.00; Total Trade Price: $38,300; Open Interest: 13,500; Volume: 34.

Symbol: ACHR; CALL TRADE; Trade Type: NEUTRAL; Exp. Date: 01/16/26; Ask: $3.40; Bid: $3.30; Strike Price: $12.00; Total Trade Price: $37,500; Open Interest: 30,700; Volume: 94.

The options activity suggests that traders are closely monitoring Archer Aviation’s trajectory as it works to revolutionize sustainable air mobility with its fully electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Currently, two market analysts have provided ratings for Archer Aviation. An analyst from Raymond James maintains an Outperform rating with a target price of $12, while an analyst from Canaccord Genuity holds a Buy rating with a target price of $13.

As with all options trading, investors are reminded that these trades carry inherent risks and require a thorough understanding of market conditions and strategic planning. To stay updated on future options activity related to Archer Aviation, traders can subscribe to real-time alerts from Benzinga.

Archer Aviation continues to push boundaries in electric air travel, aiming to efficiently transport individuals throughout urban environments.