The Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) approach estimates the value of a company by projecting its future cash flows and then discounting them back to today at a rate that reflects risk. This method allows investors to focus on the underlying ability of a business to generate cash, rather than on short-term fluctuations in earnings or stock price. Regulatory milestones are notoriously tricky to predict. And other next-generation transportation companies like Virgin Galactic have been beset by delays and changing strategies. Some observers believe Archer Aviation could face a similar scenario. In May, short-selling organization Culper Research published a report that claims Archer Aviation has been misleading investors about the progress of its eVTOL program and suggests commercialization may be further away than expected. Recent market data suggests Archer Aviation stock forecast may benefit from increased investor interest in urban air mobility, as FAA approvals advance. Trading volumes show a 30% weekly uptick, implying possible breakout dynamics ahead.