If You'd Invested $5,000 in eVTOL Leader Archer Aviation Stock 5 Years Ago at Its IPO, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

Archer Aviation, which went public in September 2021 after a SPAC merger, has delivered disappointing returns for early investors. While the S&P 500 has surged 84% since the IPO, Archer stock has only risen 33.3%, meaning a $5,000 investment would be worth $6,667 today. The stock has declined over 44% since the start of 2026, reflecting challenges in the eVTOL sector despite the company's $1 billion purchase order from United Airlines and progress toward FAA certification.