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By Karen Roman
IPO Edge Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone joined an interview with Schwab Network’s Diane King Hall on May 12 to discuss Archer Aviation Inc.’s (NYSE: ACHR) quarterly report. Mr. Jannarone said he sees the shares as “speculative” due to the current long path to profitability. In the meantime, the company is making strides overseas and in the defense space to begin earning revenue before securing FAA clearance for domestic commercial operations.
FAA certification in the U.S. may yet be further delayed, with JP Morgan estimating the clearance will likely happen on 2026 or 2027.
Mr. Jannarone said it is important to consider the company’s cash burn and balance sheet; Archer has liquidity of $1 billion but incurred operating costs of $500 million last year, indicating the company may need to raise more capital in the future.
He also mentioned Archer Aviation’s future performance will also rely on the aircrafts it delivers and sets into operation in places like Ethiopia, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates.
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