Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) Insider Didier Papadopoulos Sells 1,333 Shares

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) insider Didier Papadopoulos sold 1,333 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $10.55, for a total transaction of $14,063.15. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 117,541 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,240,057.55. This trade represents a 1.12% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link.

Didier Papadopoulos also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Wednesday, February 11th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 816 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $10.14, for a total transaction of $8,274.24.
• On Wednesday, January 14th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 804 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $14.53, for a total value of $11,682.12.
• On Tuesday, January 13th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 1,367 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $14.84, for a total value of $20,286.28.
• On Monday, January 5th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 6,429 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $15.84, for a total transaction of $101,835.36.
• On Friday, January 2nd, Didier Papadopoulos sold 11,650 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $13.51, for a total value of $157,391.50.
• On Tuesday, December 16th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 1,979 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $14.08, for a total transaction of $27,864.32.
• On Monday, December 15th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 5,987 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $14.99, for a total transaction of $89,745.13.

Joby Aviation Stock Down 1.4%

Shares of Joby Aviation stock opened at $10.09 on Thursday. Joby Aviation, Inc. has a 12 month low of $4.96 and a 12 month high of $20.95. The stock has a market cap of $9.20 billion, a PE ratio of -7.53 and a beta of 2.57. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $13.75 and a 200 day simple moving average of $14.98.

Key Headlines Impacting Joby Aviation

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

• Positive Sentiment: Some sell‑side coverage remains supportive — Needham keeps a Buy and there are still buy/hold views among analysts, providing a potential upside narrative if results beat expectations.
• Neutral Sentiment: Scheduled catalyst: Joby will report Q4 and full‑year 2025 results after the close on Feb. 25 and host a 5:00 pm ET webcast — this is a clear near‑term event that can move the stock either direction depending on results and guidance. Earnings release
• Negative Sentiment: Founder/CEO Joeben Bevirt sold a large block (507,182 shares, ~ $5.4M at the time) in early February — a sale of that magnitude by the CEO can be interpreted as reduced insider alignment and creates near‑term selling pressure. Bevirt SEC filing
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple other insiders (including Kate Dehoff, Didier Papadopoulos, Eric Allison and others) disclosed sales this week, some materially reducing individual holdings — the breadth of insider selling amplifies concerns about insider conviction and increases supply. Representative SEC filing (Dehoff)
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest rose sharply in January (up ~33.6% to ~75.3M shares, ≈12.2% of float), signaling increased bearish positioning that can add selling pressure and volatility ahead of the Feb. 25 results (days‑to‑cover ~2.1 on recent volume).

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Joby Aviation

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Fifth Third Bancorp increased its position in shares of Joby Aviation by 207.4% during the 4th quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 1,998 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 1,348 shares during the last quarter. Asset Planning Inc boosted its position in Joby Aviation by 70.0% during 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 period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Joby Aviation by 284.8% in the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,540 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 1,880 shares during the last quarter. Canton Hathaway LLC bought a new position in shares of Joby Aviation during the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, Strategic Advocates LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Joby Aviation in the 3rd quarter worth about $29,000. 52.85% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have issued reports on JOBY. HC Wainwright reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Joby Aviation in a research note on Monday, November 24th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on shares of Joby Aviation from $7.00 to $8.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Friday, October 31st. The Goldman Sachs Group began coverage on shares of Joby Aviation in a research note on Monday, December 1st. They issued a “sell” rating and a $10.00 price objective for the company. Zacks Research raised Joby Aviation from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $22.00 price objective on shares of Joby Aviation in a research note on Thursday, November 6th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $13.21.

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.