A Motley Fool contributor picks Joby Aviation over Archer Aviation as a 2026 eVTOL investment, citing Joby’s FAA progress, Toyota manufacturing partnership and Delta backing. The article says passenger service for either may still be one or two years away.
Joby reported $53.4 million in FY2025 revenue and a $929.8 million net loss; Archer reported nearly $300,000 in revenue and a $618.2 million loss. Both had negative free cash flow. The article lists price-to-sales ratios of 52.0x for Joby and 618.1x for Archer, based on data that may differ across providers.
Archer reached an FAA certification milestone in May 2026 and has Boeing backing and a United Airlines partnership, according to the article. Joby’s Texas operational test flights were integrating with commercial airspace. The comparison also flags continued losses, regulatory hurdles and manufacturing demands as risks for both companies.
