{
  "id": 15803597,
  "title": "Archer vs Joby: What's the Better eVTOL Stock to Buy Right Now?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/archer-vs-joby-whats-the-better-evtol-stock-to-buy-right-now",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-20T20:50:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/20/archer-vs-joby-what-s-the-better-evtol-stock-to-buy-right-now/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Flying taxis may soon be a new mode of transportation in bustling cities, with eVTOL companies Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation nearing approval for their aircraft. These investments are risky, but they hold significant growth potential in the long term. Both companies have lost substantial amounts of value recently, with Joby down 60% and Archer 50% year-to-date. Despite this, now could be a more opportune time to invest in one of these stocks due to their lower valuations. To determine which company may be the better buy, investors should consider factors such as cash reserves and cash burn rate. Joby has more near-term assets, which may reduce its need for additional funding compared to Archer. However, neither company is profitable, and they continue to burn through cash. Joby has generated $38.6 million in revenue after acquiring Blade Air Mobility, but overall, both businesses remain loss-making with significant losses. The revenue these companies generate is minimal compared to their expenses, and it is uncertain when they will become profitable. Both stocks have similarities, but Archer's more modest valuation ($3.1 billion) compared to Joby's ($4.7 billion) may make Archer the more attractive option for investors. However, for those willing to take on the risk, patience is key, as FAA certification and commercial operations could still be years away.",
  "summary": "These electric vertical take-off and landing stocks both have a lot of promise, but both are also down big this year.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "Archer vs Joby: What's the Better eVTOL Stock to Buy Right Now?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/archer-vs-joby-whats-the-better-evtol-stock-to-buy-right-now-15804098",
        "published": "2026-10-20T21:10:01.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}