Archer vs Joby: Which eVTOL Stock Is the Better Buy Today?

Both Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation are making progress in the eVTOL industry with test flights and partnerships. Joby has a higher valuation ($7.2B) and stronger cash position ($2.5B), while Archer is smaller ($3.7B market cap) but has diversified into defense and AI through partnerships. The analyst recommends Archer as the better buy due to its more modest valuation relative to its opportunities, despite Joby being more popular among retail investors.