Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) stock is moving higher in Thursday's trading. The company's share price was up 1.2% as of 2:30 p.m. ET and had been up as much as 10% earlier in the daily session. Archer Aviation stock is climbing following recent analyst coverage on the stock.

Air-taxi maker Archer Aviation said on Tuesday it has raised $300 million in a funding round that consisted of institutional investors including accounts managed by BlackRock. Archer expects the capital raise to help it accelerate the development of its hybrid aircraft platform and further reinforce its balance sheet.

Advanced Air Mobility developer Archer Aviation has closed a new $300M funding round from Blackrock and other institutional investors

The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft industry is approaching commercialization in late 2025, promising to revolutionize transportation in urban areas and beyond. Morgan Stanley, a top investment bank, estimates the eVTOL market could reach trillions of dollars by mid-century, creating a powerful investment trend.

Investors expecting Archer Aviation’s (NYSE: ACHR) recent cash infusion to lift its price to new highs should think again. The injection is good news and lifts the liquidity position, providing about two years of operational visibility,