Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) Stock Price Up 11.5% – Here’s Why

Shares of Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) rose 11.5% on Monday . The stock traded as high as $16.38 and last traded at $16.0140. Approximately 36,611,754 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 25% from the average daily volume of 29,220,150 shares. The stock had previously closed at $14.36.

Trending Headlines about Joby Aviation

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

• Positive Sentiment: Joby accepted its first eVTOL flight simulators from CAE, a milestone for pilot training and regulatory readiness that supports near-term operational buildout and commercial launch planning. Joby Accepts First EVTOL Simulators From CAE
• Positive Sentiment: Industry tailwinds: reports that flying‑taxi services are set to begin operations in markets such as China and the UAE this year reinforce demand validation for urban air mobility and improve the sector narrative that benefits Joby as a market leader. Flying taxis set to soar in China and UAE this year
• Positive Sentiment: Small insider buy: a Joby director purchased about $14.6k of shares — a modest signal of confidence from the board but limited in size. Insider Buying: Joby Aviation Director Buys Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Visibility/PR at CES 2026: Joby is mentioned among firms to watch at CES, which can boost awareness and investor interest but has unclear direct impact on revenue/certification timelines. What To Expect At CES 2026: Joby
• Negative Sentiment: Large insider selling this week — including CEO Joeben Bevirt and former CEO/board member Bonny Simi — with multiple executives trimming positions (sales range mid‑thousands of shares to >110k shares for Simi). These disclosed Form 4s (CEO and Simi) represent notable reductions in insider ownership and can weigh on sentiment even if sales are for diversification or tax planning. Bevirt Form 4 Simi Form 4

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts recently commented on JOBY shares. The Goldman Sachs Group began coverage on Joby Aviation in a research note on Monday, December 1st. They set a “sell” rating and a $10.00 target price for the company. Zacks Research upgraded Joby Aviation from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 4th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Joby Aviation in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $22.00 target price on shares of Joby Aviation in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. Finally, Morgan Stanley raised their price target on shares of Joby Aviation from $7.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, October 9th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Joby Aviation currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $13.43.

Joby Aviation Price Performance

The firm’s 50-day moving average is $14.63 and its 200-day moving average is $14.89.

Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported ($0.48) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.19) by ($0.29). The business had revenue of $22.57 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $0.02 million. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 7962.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned ($0.21) earnings per share. Equities analysts forecast that Joby Aviation, Inc. will post -0.69 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Joby Aviation

In related news, insider Kate Dehoff sold 20,824 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $17.48, for a total value of $364,003.52. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 149,369 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,610,970.12. This represents a 12.24% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Eric Allison sold 32,448 shares of Joby Aviation stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $13.25, for a total transaction of $429,936.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 659,980 shares in the company, valued at $8,744,735. This represents a 4.69% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders have sold 277,501 shares of company stock worth $4,004,816. 32.40% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Joby Aviation

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in JOBY. Asset Planning Inc grew its stake in shares of Joby Aviation by 70.0% during the 3rd quarter. Asset Planning Inc now owns 1,700 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 700 shares during the period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in Joby Aviation by 284.8% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,540 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 1,880 shares during the period. Canton Hathaway LLC purchased a new stake in Joby Aviation during the third quarter valued at about $29,000. Strategic Advocates LLC bought a new position in Joby Aviation during the third quarter worth about $29,000. Finally, Hilltop National Bank bought a new position in Joby Aviation during the third quarter worth about $32,000. 52.85% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Joby Aviation

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.