Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) Receives $13.43 Consensus PT from Brokerages

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) has received a consensus recommendation of “Reduce” from the nine analysts that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, five have assigned a hold rating and one has given a buy rating to the company. The average 12-month price objective among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $13.4286.

Several research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of Joby Aviation from $7.00 to $8.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Joby Aviation in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. HC Wainwright reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Joby Aviation in a research report on Monday, November 24th. The Goldman Sachs Group started coverage on Joby Aviation in a research report on Monday, December 1st. They issued a “sell” rating and a $10.00 target price for the company. Finally, Zacks Research raised Joby Aviation from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Didier Papadopoulos sold 15,439 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $16.78, for a total value of $259,066.42. Following the transaction, the insider owned 103,206 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,731,796.68. This trade represents a 13.01% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Eric Allison sold 27,537 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.84, for a total value of $463,723.08. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 692,428 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,660,487.52. This represents a 3.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders sold 654,801 shares of company stock valued at $10,697,118. 28.50% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Asset Planning Inc raised its position in Joby Aviation by 70.0% in the 3rd quarter. Asset Planning Inc now owns 1,700 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 700 shares during the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Joby Aviation by 284.8% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,540 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 1,880 shares in the last quarter. Canton Hathaway LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Joby Aviation in the third quarter valued at about $29,000. Strategic Advocates LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Joby Aviation in the third quarter valued at about $29,000. Finally, Hilltop National Bank bought a new position in shares of Joby Aviation during the third quarter valued at about $32,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 52.85% of the company’s stock.

Joby Aviation News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Joby Aviation this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Joby plans to double U.S. air‑taxi production capacity by 2027, signaling acceleration toward commercial deliveries and higher future revenue potential. Joby Moves To Double U.S. Production Capacity By 2027
• Positive Sentiment: Joby announced a partnership with Metropolis to develop 25 vertiport sites across the U.S., leveraging Metropolis’ parking network and AI to accelerate infrastructure rollout and route viability. That supports market access and near‑term commercialization plans. Joby, Metropolis Announce Partnership to Develop 25 Vertiport Sites Across the U.S.
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage notes Joby is tapping Metropolis’ parking locations and AI tech for initial buildout, which could lower vertiport capex and speed site deployment—important for scaling rides and demonstrating unit economics. Joby Taps Metropolis Parking Network For Initial U.S. Buildout
• Positive Sentiment: Joby framed the U.S. government’s Advanced Air Mobility plan as pivotal to its commercial launch, reinforcing regulatory tailwinds that reduce execution risk for early operators. Joby: U.S. Government’s Advanced Air Mobility Plan is Pivotal Step Toward Commercial Launch
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Joeben Bevirt has been giving interviews explaining why Joby is doubling U.S. manufacturing capacity — useful for investor confidence but largely reiterative of the company’s production targets and rationale. Joby Aviation CEO explains why the company is doubling its U.S. manufacturing capacity
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary warns JOBY has surged ~82.5% year‑over‑year and carries a premium valuation with ongoing losses—this raises profit‑taking and downside risk despite operational progress. Joby Rises 82.5% in a Year: Should You Still Buy the Stock in 2026?
• Negative Sentiment: An article reports insider selling, which coincided with a ~6% intraday drop — a direct negative catalyst that can spur short‑term selling regardless of operational progress. Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) Shares Down 6.1% Following Insider Selling

Joby Aviation Trading Up 2.5%

Shares of JOBY opened at $14.19 on Wednesday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $15.16 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $14.39. Joby Aviation has a 12 month low of $4.96 and a 12 month high of $20.95. The stock has a market capitalization of $12.94 billion, a P/E ratio of -10.59 and a beta of 2.53.

Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported ($0.48) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.19) by ($0.29). The firm had revenue of $22.57 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $0.02 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted ($0.21) earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 7962.1% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, research analysts predict that Joby Aviation will post -0.69 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Joby Aviation Company Profile

Joby Aviation Inc is an aerospace company focused on developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The company’s core mission is to provide zero-emission aerial ridesharing services, combining the speed of helicopters with the cost efficiency and environmental benefits of electric propulsion. Joby’s eVTOL design emphasizes low noise profiles and high reliability, positioning the company to address congestion challenges in major metropolitan areas.

The company’s flagship aircraft is designed to carry a pilot and up to four passengers, offering point-to-point travel at speeds competitive with ground transportation.