Archer Aviation announces deal to buy Boeing units, shares surge 9%

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Archer Aviation announces deal to buy Boeing units, shares surge 9%

Archer Aviation announced Monday it will acquire three businesses from Boeing, including drone maker Insitu and air taxi developer Wisk, in exchange for a roughly 20% equity stake. The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer also reported second-quarter revenue of $5 million, more than double analyst forecasts, driving its shares up over 9% in Tuesday trading.

The Boeing Deal

Archer Aviation will acquire Insitu, Wisk, and SkyGrid from Boeing in an all-stock transaction. The deal gives Boeing about a 20% equity stake plus warrants. Insitu, a defense contractor specializing in surveillance drones, generated $200 million in annual revenue and is profitable, according to Archer. The acquisition is expected to expand Archer’s footprint in defense and autonomous flight.

Earnings Beat

Archer reported second-quarter revenue of $5.0 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.9 million. Its adjusted net loss per share narrowed to $0.23 from an expected $0.25. The company continues to spend heavily on eVTOL certification, with operating expenses rising year over year. The earnings surprise, coupled with the Boeing deal, propelled the stock’s rally.

Deal Financials

While Insitu brings $200 million in annual revenue, Archer has not disclosed the full audited financials of the three acquired businesses. The profitability of Insitu may be limited to its operating level, leaving the overall cash flow impact unclear. Archer’s own cash reserves and ongoing development spending on the Midnight aircraft remain key variables. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

What's Next

Archer expects to close the acquisition in the second half of 2026, pending regulatory reviews. It remains uncertain whether the added revenue from Insitu will accelerate Archer’s path to profitability or simply offset rising development costs.

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Archer Aviation announces deal to buy Boeing units, shares surge 9%

The Boeing Deal

Earnings Beat

Deal Financials

What's Next

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